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Custom Craft

⭐ ⭐ (429 endorsements) 📥 10,714 downloads 📌 vv5-Subnautica-Jan2018-59783 📅 2/19/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Unknown · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/17/2018 📅 Created: 2/19/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗
2🧩 QModManager — QModManager Download ↗
3📦 QModManager Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

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Custom Craft

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #40 of 224 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

CustomCraft often has issues with mods using SMLHelper and is no longer maintained

Please use Custom Craft 2

CustomCraft

Allows customization of craft recipes, item sizes, energy costs, and blacklist data.

Requires QModManager

How to Install using QMods:

  • []Download the CustomCraft.zip, it should contain a folder named CustomCraft containing file called "mod.json" and CustomCraft.dll file

    []Extract the folder to your games installation directory into the folder named QMods (which should have been created by the QModManager)

    The full path of CustmoCraft.dll should be "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Subnautica\QMods\CustomCraft\CustomCraft.dll"

    []Run the game

    What's new in v4

    • []New directories for default and user settings

      Defaults are now in the form "defaults\blacklist.json" and can be simply copied to "user\blacklist.json"

      []

      New File format - please start from defaults and recreate modifications (sorry required for better errors)

      []Better error logging

      Deserialization error in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Subnautica\QMods\CustomCraft\user\blacklist.json

      Error converting value "RandomGarbage" to type 'TechType'. Path '', line 2, position 17.

      []New tables supported

      buildables.json > CraftData.buildables

      cookedCreatureList.json > CraftData.cookedCreatureList

      craftingTimes.json > CraftData.craftingTimes

      equipmentTypes > CraftData.equipmentTypes

      groups.json > CraftData.groups

      harvestFinalCutBonusList.json > CraftData.harvestFinalCutBonusList

      harvestOutputList.json > CraftData.harvestOutputList

      harvestTypeList.json > CraftData.harvestTypeList

      maxCharges.json > CraftData.maxCharges

      slotTypes.json > CraftData.slotTypes

      []Way better source code

      How to modify Crafting Data:

      []Start the game

      []Exit from the title screen

      Default configuration values are written at startup to "QMods\CustomCraft\defaults"

      []Open your "QMods\CustomCraft" directory where you extracted the zip

      []Copy the files you wish to modify from the "QMods\CustomCraft\defaults" directory to the "QMods\CustomCraft\user" directory

      []Edit the newly created file. For example to edit the size of items edit "itemSizes.json"

      []Save change

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Custom Craft is a QModManager plugin for Subnautica that lets players customize crafting recipes and item sizes. With 429 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want to tweak game balance or inventory management. Last updated in 2018, it may require older game versions.

✨ Key Features

Customizes crafting recipes to adjust resource costs or unlock conditions.
Adjusts item sizes to change inventory space requirements.
Requires QModManager to function.
Popular with 429 endorsements and 10,714 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 429 endorsements and over 10k downloads—clearly a go-to for recipe tweaks.
  • Lets you fine-tune crafting costs and item sizes, perfect for balancing or QoL tweaks.
  • Lightweight plugin that does exactly what it says without bloat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018—likely broken with current Subnautica versions unless you're on an older build.
  • Limited to recipe and size changes—no other customization options.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Subnautica players who want to tweak crafting recipes to reduce grind or adjust item sizes for inventory management. Also for modders who want a base to build on. Skip if you're on the latest game version or want more extensive gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have QModManager installed and the game version matches the mod's release era (2018).
  • Check the mod's config files after first run—they generate in the QMods folder and are where you edit recipes and sizes.
  • If the game updates, expect the mod to break; consider using a mod manager to easily disable it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Subnautica Mods
Author
Unknown
Version
v5-Subnautica-Jan2018-59783
Downloads
10,714
Endorsements
429
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
2/19/2018
Updated
3/17/2018

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