Ship Builder Tweaks
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What it does:
- Makes the controls and overall experience in the ship builder more responsive and direct
- Lets you zoom further in, and also faster
- Lets you pan and rotate faster
- Snapping distances are decreased
- More floors (-50 to 50)
Installation:
- Simply unzip the provided file into the game's base folder: e.g. "SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield"
- Optionally install my Ship Builder Tolerance Tweaks for even more control and options over your ship
Usage:
- Open the console using the tilde (~) key
- To apply the tweaks, run "bat builderTweak"
- To uninstall the mod / revert the settings, simply run "bat builderReset"
- The changes will be permanent (You only have to run it once, even when leaving the game), and don't require manually editing the .ini file
Ship Builder Tweaks by keanuWheeze enhances the Starfield ship builder with faster zoom, panning, and rotation, plus reduced snapping distance and additional floors. It's a quality-of-life mod for players who find the default builder sluggish. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and 233k downloads, it's a popular choice for smoother ship construction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,971 endorsements and 233k downloads
- Directly addresses common frustrations with the vanilla ship builder's speed and precision
- Simple tweaks that improve responsiveness without overhauling the entire system
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches
- No detailed documentation on exact values or how to customize the tweaks
- Requires manual installation, which might be a hurdle for modding newcomers
For Starfield players who spend hours in the ship builder and want a more fluid, responsive experience. If you're tired of slow camera movement and imprecise snapping, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for major new ship parts or a complete builder overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the files in the correct Data folder (e.g., Starfield/Data) to ensure the mod loads properly.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, you can install it with a single click, but manual installation works fine too.
- Test the new zoom and rotation speeds in the ship builder to see if they suit your playstyle; you can always remove the mod if it feels too fast.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- keanuWheeze
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 233,404
- Endorsements
- 2,971
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/2/2023
- Updated
- 9/2/2023
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