Faction Neutral Maelstrom in Neutral Grey (Weapon Skin and Optional Texture Replacement)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 245 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Maelstrom is one of the best-looking rifles with great gun sounds, but I haven't been using it because of the colours and its affiliation with the Crimson Fleet, and I hate that faction. I needed to use my accumulated 6. 5mm CT ammo, so I made this mod.
This mod removes all the Crimson Fleet Decals and recolours the gun in a neutral grey.
Two versions are available. Download only one.
(1) Craftable skin
Change the skin at a weapon workbench.
(2) Texture replacer
Vanilla Maelstrom uses modded textures.
INSTALLATION:
Download the file via a mod manager.
CREDITS AND TOOLS
Creation Kit by Bethesda
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RELATED MOD:
This mod removes the Crimson Fleet decals from the Maelstrom weapon in Starfield, offering it as a craftable skin or a direct texture replacement. With 205 endorsements and over 5,500 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic choice for players who prefer a neutral look. Last updated in October 2024, it remains a simple, effective way to customize your gear.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 205 endorsements and over 5,500 downloads
- Two installation options: craftable skin or texture replacement, so you can pick your preferred method
- Simple cosmetic change that fits any playstyle without altering gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Maelstrom, so if you want other weapons neutralized, this won't help
- Texture replacement option may conflict with other mods that alter the same weapon textures
- Craftable skin requires in-game resources and progression to unlock, which might be a hassle for some
For Starfield players who want to ditch the Crimson Fleet branding on their Maelstrom for a more neutral look. It's perfect for role-players or anyone who prefers a clean, faction-free aesthetic. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager, the craftable skin option is easier to manage and uninstall.
- For texture replacement, back up your original Maelstrom textures in case you want to revert.
- Check if you have other weapon texture mods installed—they might conflict with this one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- ZY20042
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 5,503
- Endorsements
- 205
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/20/2024
- Updated
- 10/25/2024
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