Ship Builder Retexture - Grav Drives and Reactors - Black

⭐ ⭐ (364 endorsements) 📥 5,695 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 11/3/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By X2357 · Visuals

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/2/2026 📅 Created: 11/3/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 6.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 289 Visuals mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a retexture and mesh edit to grav drives, reactors, and radiators, made into black. The trim for most should still work with the color system as shown in the screenshots.

Please click and check out my other texture mods as well Thanks for your time! and Please Endorse!

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Ships:

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Weapons:

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Constellation Outfits:

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Walter Stroud Outfit Retexture - Solid Gold

Walter Stroud Outfit Retexture - Black and Grey

Barrett Outfit Retexture - Black and Grey with Constellation logo

Cora Coe Outfit Retexture - Black with Constellation logo

Noel Outfit Retexture - Black with Constellation logo

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To install, Use a mod manager or,

In order for this mod to work, you need add these lines to your StarfieldCustom.ini in "Documents\My Games\Starfield\"

bInvalidateOlderFiles=1

sResourceDataDirsFinal=

Download the mod, and place the data folder in the same folder, Documents\My Games\Starfield\

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A visual mod for Starfield that retextures and edits the meshes of grav drives, reactors, and radiators to black with trim that integrates with the ship color system. With 364 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for players seeking a sleek, unified look for their ships.

✨ Key Features

Retextures grav drives, reactors, and radiators to black with trim.
Mesh edits alter the appearance of these ship components.
Trim color works with the ship color system for customization.
Recent update as of February 2026 indicates active maintenance.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 364 endorsements and over 5,600 downloads.
  • Integrates with the ship color system, so your trim matches your paint job.
  • Covers three ship part types, giving a cohesive black aesthetic.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects grav drives, reactors, and radiators—other ship parts remain unchanged.
  • Mesh edits could conflict with other mods that alter the same components.
  • Visual-only mod; no gameplay or performance changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield ship builders who want a sleek, all-black look for their grav drives, reactors, and radiators without breaking the color customization. Perfect for players who enjoy detailed ship customization and want a cohesive aesthetic. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks or if you prefer the original look.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a texture/mesh mod, use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting files manually.
  • Check your load order—place this mod after other ship part mods to ensure it takes effect.
  • In the ship builder, test the trim color with different ship colors to see how it reacts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
X2357
Version
1.3
Downloads
5,695
Endorsements
364
Category
Visuals
Created
11/3/2023
Updated
2/2/2026

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