Starborn Perk Tree

⭐ ⭐ (426 endorsements) 📥 110,945 downloads 📌 v1.09 📅 7/9/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By SenterPat · Perks and Skills

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/20/2026 📅 Created: 7/9/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 55 Perks and Skills mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Starborn abilities were pretty useful in the game, but I rarely use them with the exception of personal atmosphere. This mod will attempt to make being Starborn a bit more interesting, with an array of new perks and challenges that should hopefully be decently balanced. The perks should hopefully make using Starborn abilities in and out of combat more enticing, useful, and rewarding.

Quick Overview:

  • []Enhancing Starborn power strength, duration, area and/or effects.

    []Improving quantum essence and adding new uses for such a rare commodity.

    []New passive perks that improve your character even when not using abilities.

    []New weapon, armor, helmet, and boostpack mods.

    []New consumables and useful tools.

    []Quantum Essence will persist in NG+ playthroughs, if there's a time having extra star power is useful, it's right after you lose all your gear.

    []Taking certain perks will make Quantum Essence an inventory item, allowing it to be easily hotkeyed or used for crafting the new items.

    INSTALLATION

    Install normally with your preferred mod manager.

    If the scripts don't seem to be working you can try the loose files. This is my first mod using a bethesda archive over loose files, so apologies if it doesn't work.

    COMPATIBILITY

    • []Will likely conflict with other mods adding new perk trees or otherwise modifying the perk tree SWF file.

      []The mod should function fine with mods that add new powers and should apply bonuses properly if the new powers have the proper hotkeys.

      []Other potential conflict is the formlist that stores the Actor Values the player takes with them into NG+.

      []This mod was built in the Creation Kit and has had dirty edits cleaned.

      BasicInner Focus: 

      • []Rank 1 - +15 Starpower

        []Rank 2 - +30 Starpower

        []Rank 3 - +45 Starpower

        []Rank 4 - +60 Starpower

      Quantum Being:

      • []Rank 1 - Self-targeted abilities are 10% stronger and/or last 10% longer.

        []Rank 2 - Self-targeted abilities are 15% stronger and/or last 15% longer.

        []Rank 3 - Self-targeted abilities are 20% stronger and/or last 20% longer.

        []Rank 4 - Self-targeted abilities are 25% stronger and/or last 25% longer.

      Salvaged Essence:

      []Rank 1 - 15% chance for a second quantum essence.

      []Rank 2 - 20% chance for a second quantum essence and 10% chance for a third.

      []Rank 3 - 30% chance for a second quantum essence, 15% chance for a third, and 5% chance for a fourth.

      [*]Rank 4 - 40% chance for a second quantum essence, 20% chance for a third, and 10% chance for a fourth. Obtaining a Quantum ess

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a new Starborn perk tree with 19 new perks offering a wide range of effects. For Starfield players who want more build variety and endgame progression. Popular with 426 endorsements and 110k downloads, last updated January 2026.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new Starborn perk tree
Includes 19 new perks
Perks have a wide range of effects

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 426 endorsements and over 110k downloads
  • Adds 19 new perks to the Starborn tree, giving you more build options
  • Wide range of effects means you can tailor your Starborn playstyle

⚠️ Cons

  • Only adds perks to the Starborn tree—if you're not far into the game, you won't see them
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who've unlocked the Starborn tree and want more endgame perks to experiment with. If you're a completionist or enjoy theorycrafting builds, this mod gives you 19 new toys. Skip if you're early in the game or want perks for other trees.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you've progressed far enough to unlock the Starborn perk tree in the base game.
  • Check the mod's posts or comments section for any reported issues or load order advice.
  • Consider using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep track of this mod and avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
SenterPat
Version
1.09
Downloads
110,945
Endorsements
426
Category
Perks and Skills
Created
7/9/2024
Updated
1/20/2026

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