Starfield Extended - Craftable Color Swaps

⭐ ⭐ (190 endorsements) 📥 5,163 downloads 📌 vv1.01 📅 11/1/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Gambit77 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/12/2026 📅 Created: 11/1/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #41 of 551 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod makes all the vanilla weapon color swaps craftable at the weapon modding bench.

Made with xEdit. Thanks Elminster, Sharlikran, Zilav, Hlp, Eckserah, fire, Infernio, 𝔍𝔬𝔫𝔞𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔫, Nephatrine, and shad0wshayd3.

As all .esm plugins made with xEdit, this mod requires Plugins.txt Enabler.

My Starfield Collections

My Starfield mods

My armor and weapon dynamic naming rules. Choose one armor and one weapon (regular or Short n' Sweet), using the Craftable Quality Extended version if you're using that mod.

My Starfield Patches

For enabling both craftable quality and legendary mod slots on clothing

For enabling only legendary mod slots on clothing

For enabling only craftable quality mod slots on clothing

For integrating other modders' work into the Starfield Extended Collection

For conflict resolution with or extending functionality to other modders' work

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod makes all vanilla weapon color swaps craftable at the weapon modding bench in Starfield. It's a straightforward quality-of-life addition for players who want to customize their weapons without relying on random drops or console commands. With 190 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility mod.

✨ Key Features

Adds crafting recipes for all vanilla weapon color swaps at the weapon modding bench.
Allows players to apply color swaps without needing to find them as random drops.
Simple integration with the existing weapon modding system.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 190 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
  • Solves a real annoyance—no more grinding for that specific color swap.
  • Lightweight and focused, does exactly what it says without bloat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers vanilla color swaps—no new custom colors or patterns.
  • May conflict with other mods that alter weapon modding recipes.
  • Limited to color swaps; doesn't affect other weapon customization aspects.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who want to customize their weapons' appearance without relying on RNG or console commands. If you're tired of hunting for that perfect color swap, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for new weapon skins or deeper crafting overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the weapon modding bench unlocked in your outpost or on your ship.
  • Check your inventory for any existing color swaps—they might still be usable as before.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
Gambit77
Version
v1.01
Downloads
5,163
Endorsements
190
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/1/2023
Updated
5/12/2026

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