Outpost Habs Foundation Adjustment

⭐ ⭐ (120 endorsements) 📥 41,307 downloads 📌 v1.00 📅 11/17/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By bLaCkShAd0w · Outposts

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/30/2025 📅 Created: 11/17/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #23 of 106 Outposts mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod increases the maximum foundation heights on most of the buildable outpost structures. This makes building on slopes or over the water much easier to do without that annoying foundation max height warning. This allows for much more freedom to build cool outposts wherever you like.

Three files you can pick and choose depending on what you have installed, These are made 100% with the Creation Kit.

All objects were changed from the vanilla 10-20 max foundation height to 100.

Base Game Adjustments:

・Four Wall Hab

・Four Wall Hab - Double

・Hydroponic Hab A

・Hydroponic Hab B

・Hydroponic Hab Round

・Large Hex Hab

・Military Hab

・Outpost Airlock

・Science Hab Flat Small

・Science Hab Small

・Small Hex Hab

・Watchtower

・Cargo Link

・Cargo Link - Intersystem

・Landing Pad Small

・Landing Pad With Shipbuilder

・Solid Storage SM-MED-LRG

・Gas Storage SM-MED-LRG

・Liquid Storage SM-MED-LRG

・Warehouse Storage SM-MED-LRG

Shattered Space DLC Adjustments:

・Va'ruun Hab Flat Small

・Va'ruun Hab Small

Observatory Creation Adjustments (Free Creation From BGS - sfbgs021.esm)

・Observatory

Install with your preferred mod manager and activate.

If you need help installing mods refer to your mod managers documentation.

This mod has contains record changes and therefor it is not recommended or supported to uninstall this from an active game.

To remove this mod, revert to a save before this mod was installed or start a new game.

Not compatable

 with mods that alter the above outpost listed hab records.

V1. 00 - Initial Upload

V1. 01 - Removed .ini files from download files as they are unnecessary

Cargo Ships Expanded
bLaCkShAd0w - Mod Author

Bethesda - The Game

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod increases the maximum foundation height on most buildable outpost structures, making it easier to build on slopes or over water without hitting the annoying max height warning. With 120 endorsements and over 41,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for Starfield outpost builders.

✨ Key Features

Increases maximum foundation heights on most buildable outpost structures.
Eliminates the foundation max height warning when building on slopes or over water.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 120 endorsements and over 41,000 downloads.
  • Directly fixes a common frustration for outpost builders on uneven terrain.
  • Lightweight tweak that doesn't overhaul the game—just removes a limitation.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects foundation heights—no other outpost building changes.
  • May not cover every structure, as it says 'most' not all.
  • Last updated January 2025—check compatibility with the latest Starfield patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who love building outposts on challenging terrain but hate the foundation height cap. If you've ever fought the 'max height' warning while trying to build over a cliff or water, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for broader outpost building overhauls—this is a focused fix.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple plugin, place it in your Data folder and enable it in the game's mod list.
  • Test on a slope or water location to see the increased height limit immediately.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
bLaCkShAd0w
Version
1.00
Downloads
41,307
Endorsements
120
Category
Outposts
Created
11/17/2024
Updated
1/30/2025

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