🧩 Starsector Mod Load Order

Recommended install order for Starsector Mods mods. Install foundations first, overhauls next, visuals last — this minimizes conflicts and crashes. Order derived from mod category + community endorsements, not opinion.

⚡ Overhauls

1.
Nexerelin

Overhauls · 40,174 dl · ⭐ 1.0K

2.
Unknown Skies

Overhauls · 28,710 dl · ⭐ 774

3.
Archean Order

Overhauls · 13,311 dl · ⭐ 289

4.
Lightshow

Overhauls · 6,657 dl · ⭐ 218

5.
Upgraded Rotary Weapons

Overhauls · 3,492 dl · ⭐ 122

6.
Xenoargh's Mod Pack

Overhauls · 5,012 dl · ⭐ 120

7.
Spacer Start - No Debt

Overhauls · 6 dl · ⭐ 0

8.
Balanced (Redacted) Core Drops

Overhauls · 243 dl · ⭐ 4

📦 Other Mods

9.
LazyLib

Utilities · 61,937 dl · ⭐ 1.6K

10.
MagicLib

Utilities · 59,912 dl · ⭐ 1.5K

11.
Diable Avionics Corporation

Factions · 20,259 dl · ⭐ 540

12.
Combat Chatter

Utilities · 18,108 dl · ⭐ 533

13.
Console Commands

Utilities · 17,340 dl · ⭐ 512

14.
Legacy of Arkgneisis

Factions · 18,999 dl · ⭐ 427

15.
Outer Rim Alliance

Factions · 13,774 dl · ⭐ 367

16.
Arsenal Expansion

Miscellaneous · 13,157 dl · ⭐ 360

17.
Autosave

Utilities · 11,511 dl · ⭐ 336

18.
ThirstSector - A Complete Portrait Replacer

Miscellaneous · 54,241 dl · ⭐ 288

19.
Combat Radar

Utilities · 10,653 dl · ⭐ 284

20.
Scy Nation

Factions · 10,305 dl · ⭐ 275

❓ Load Order FAQ

What is a mod load order?

The sequence in which your mods load. Foundations (SKSE, patches) must load first; visual mods last. Wrong order = crashes, missing textures, broken quests.

Should I use a mod manager?

Yes. Install via a mod manager (Vortex or Mod Organizer 2). Most mods drop into the game folder. A mod manager sorts your load order automatically and flags conflicts.

How many mods should I install?

Start with the foundations above, then add gameplay and visuals gradually. Test after each batch so you can identify what breaks.