CustomReactorRods

⭐ — (27 endorsements) 📥 2,165 downloads 📌 v1.0.0.0 📅 1/8/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Cookay · Crafting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/7/2026 📅 Created: 1/8/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗
2🧩 QModManager — QModManager Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 155 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #90 of 210 Crafting mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

CustomReactorRods

create your own reactor rods with custom powervalues and Textures .

How Do I install This Mod?

1. install Tobey's Bepinex Subnautica Pack

2. install Nautilus

3 download and extract mod to Bepinex\Plugins folder

4.start the game and enjoy.

How Do i Install CustomRods Json files ?

1. download and extract files to CustomReactorRods folder

2. zips should contain a CustomReactorRods\Assets and CustomReactorRods\CustomRods

3. replace any files that ask to be replaced.

4. start the game and if everything is correct in the json file it should load into the game

How Can i Create one ?

using Json files

"RodTechtype":"SuperRod",<---- the techtype <-- newly added you will have to add it to yours to make it work.

"RodName": "Super ReactorRod",  <--- name .

"Description": "A custom reactor rod with enhanced power output.", <-- this description

"Icon":"ReactorrodEnhanced", <--- sprite name

"Height":1,<--- Height of your item

"Width":1, <--- Width of your item

"CustomMainTexture": "ReactorRodMain",<--- name of your texture file for Main texture.

"CustomSpecTexture":"ReactorRodSpec" , <--- name of your texture file for Spex texture

"CustomIllumTexture":"ReactorRodIllum", <--- name of your texture file for illum texture.

"PowerAmount": 30000, <--- power value for your custom reactor rod

"CraftingIngredients": [

"TechType": "Titanium",  <--- Ingredient for your item

"Amount": 2  <---- amount needed of this item

"TechType": "Lithium",

"Amount": 1

"FabricatorPath": ["Resources","Electronics"], <--- path your want your items to be added to in craft tree.

"CloneFrom": "ReactorRod" <--- item its cloning from

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

CustomReactorRods is a small crafting mod by Cookay that lets you create custom reactor rods for your nuclear reactor. With 27 endorsements and 2,165 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want more control over reactor fuel. Last updated March 2026, it's a simple addition for modded playthroughs.

✨ Key Features

Allows creation of custom reactor rods for nuclear reactors.
Categorized under Crafting, indicating a focus on crafting mechanics.
Active development as of March 2026.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple concept that adds flexibility to reactor management.
  • Decent download count (2,165) shows some interest.
  • Recently updated, so likely compatible with current game version.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (27) suggests limited community testing.
  • May require additional mods or knowledge to use effectively.
🎯 Is This For You?
For modded players who enjoy tinkering with nuclear reactors and want custom fuel options. If you're a builder or engineer type who likes optimizing power generation, this could add a new layer. Skip if you prefer vanilla gameplay or don't use reactors.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (March 2026) to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Since it's a crafting mod, look for the recipe in your crafting menu after installation.
  • If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and ensure it loads after any core mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Subnautica Mods
Author
Cookay
Version
1.0.0.0
Downloads
2,165
Endorsements
27
Category
Crafting
Created
1/8/2025
Updated
3/7/2026

🔧 How to Install Subnautica Mods

Download from Nexus.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Subnautica →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Subnautica commands, item IDs, and more.

Keep browsing — more Subnautica mods await

📋 All Subnautica Mods 🏆 Top 25 📂 More Crafting 👤 More by Cookay 🔎 Similar Mods 🌐 Best Crafting (All Games) 🔀 Check Compatibility ⚖️ Compare Mods 🆕 New Mods