Varuun Heretic Writings and contraband
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #276 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Varuun Heretic Writings and Contraband
Version: 0. 96
Type: Small Master Mod (ESM)
In the shadowed halls of House Va’ruun, heresy is not merely whispered — it is written.
And across the underbelly of settled space, contraband flows like blood through forgotten trade routes.
This mod rebalances the value of these forbidden items to better reflect their cultural weight, rarity, and black‑market demand.
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📜 Value Adjustments
• Varuun Heretic Writings now sell for 1. 5× their original value
• All other contraband items now sell for 2× their original value
Sacred texts, banned tech, illicit data — everything now carries the value it deserves.
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⚙️ Compatibility
• ESL‑flagged for minimal load order impact
• Safe to install mid‑playthrough
• Compatible with vanilla and modded contraband systems
• Adjusts values in both the base game and the Shattered Space DLC
Originally created for the Gate To Star collection, but fully functional as a standalone mod.
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📥 Installation
Use your preferred mod manager (Vortex/MO2) or drop the files into your Data folder.
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📚 Load Order Recommendation
Starfield.esm
ShatteredSpace.esm
Varuun Heretic Writings and Contraband.esm
ImmersiveContraband.esm
Varuun Heretic Writings and Contraband Patch.esm
BlueprintShips-Starfield.esm
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🔗 Recommended Companion Mod
This mod pairs perfectly with:
Immersive Contraband by AureliusRex
Immersive Contraband provides a deeper, more believable contraband economy.
This mod adjusts the Varuun Heretic Writings and other contraband items to match its balance philosophy.
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🙏 Credits
• Immersive Contraband by AureliusRex
• Special thanks to AwakenOdyssey for creating the patch
All credit for the original work goes to the respective authors.
This mod simply expands and rebalances their ideas.
A lightweight ESM that rebalances Varuun Heretic Writings and all contraband values for a more immersive, lore-driven black-market economy. Originally made for the Gate To Star collection, now fully standalone and compatible with both the base game and the collection. With 34 endorsements and 25,069 downloads, it's a niche but popular tweak for players seeking economic depth.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight focus on economy rebalance—does exactly what it says without bloat
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (25k downloads, 34 endorsements) shows real usage
- Standalone and collection-compatible, so it fits both curated and DIY setups
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated Feb 2026, but no version info—could be risky if the game updates
- Only 34 endorsements—small community feedback pool, so bugs may lurk
For Starfield players who want a more grounded black-market economy and feel contraband prices are too arcadey. Also great for Gate To Star collection users who want a lore-friendly tweak. Skip if you prefer vanilla balancing or want broader gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the ESM in your Starfield Data folder and enable it in the game's mod list or via a mod manager.
- If you're using the Gate To Star collection, load this mod after the collection to ensure the rebalance takes effect.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported conflicts with other economy mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Sonic1SVK
- Version
- 0.96
- Downloads
- 25,069
- Endorsements
- 34
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/20/2025
- Updated
- 2/17/2026
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