Legendary Module Recycler
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 65 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Updated for Free Lanes X-Tech
What is this mod?
This mod provides the ability to remove legendary module effects from one item and gives you X-Tech.
If you are upgrading from a version prior to Free Lanes and have old legacy modules or cores. You may deposit those in the recycler and convert them to X-Tech. The ratios are as follows:
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[]1 Legendary Module: gives 2 X-tech[/]
[]2 Legendary Cores: gives 1 X-tech[/]
Any surplus can be sold to regular vendors just to dispose of them.
Getting Started
There is a permanent placed recycler in the basement at The Lodge. You can also build one at your outposts, on your ship, or your player home.
You interact with the recycler using the standard interact key/button. On PC the default is E. The first time you will be greeted by the instructions. Choose to turn them off if you wish. After proceeding you will be in a container transfer window. Switch to your character inventory and it will be restricted to weapons and armor. Simply transfer your desired item(s) that you want modules removed from. After exiting the trade window you can find your processed items in the output container directly in front of the recycler.
The X-tech return value is based on the module rank as shown in the workbench screen:
Rank 1 - 1x X-Tech
Rank 2 - 2x X-Tech
Rank 3 - 3x X-Tech
Rank 4 - 2x X-Tech
Information for other mod authors
The following is information for other authors or users who want to change the behavior of this mod. All example records below are given with the plugin load order index of 02 as if you load xEdit (or CK when available) with just this plugin and the required masters that is the location it will show up.
If you want to change how many cores are given for removal of a module from a particular slot. Then you will need to override the following global records. They are constant value so modifying it in game will not stick they must be changed via a plugin edit. This is necessary so that NG+ will use the desired changed value. Values changed in game do not persist through NG+.
GLB_LegendaryModRecycler_CoreReturn1
GLB_LegendaryModRecycler_CoreReturn2
GLB_LegendaryModRecycler_CoreReturn3
GLB_LegendaryModRecycler_CoreReturn4 // rank 4 ranged
GLB_LegendaryModRecycler_CoreReturn5 // rank 4 melee
Extending support to 3rd party/DLC/CCC added legendaries
The system requires a few things.
Legendary Module Recycler lets you strip legendary modules from existing items to get X-tech, a resource used for crafting. With 2,924 endorsements and 135,865 downloads, it's a popular utility for players who want to reclaim valuable materials from gear they no longer need. Last updated in May 2026, it remains a relevant tool for item management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,924 endorsements) — this is a go-to for module recycling.
- Massive download count (135k+) shows it's widely used and stable.
- Simple concept that solves a real inventory problem — no more wasted legendary modules.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of compatibility with other mods or game versions — could conflict.
- Requires X-tech as a resource, so if you don't use that system, this mod is useless.
For players who hoard legendary items and want to extract value from them. If you're into crafting and need X-tech, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't care about recycling or don't use X-tech.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (May 2026) — if you're on an older version, it might not work.
- Before recycling, make sure you really don't need the item — you can't undo the removal.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the install to avoid file conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- JonathanOstrus
- Version
- 2.12
- Downloads
- 135,865
- Endorsements
- 2,924
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 10/30/2023
- Updated
- 5/11/2026
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