ModdedArmsHelperBZ (BepInEx - Nautilus)
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
📋 About This Mod
IMPORTANT!!
QModManager - SMLHelper version not supported!
Features:
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[]Special abstract class for arms: CraftableModdedArm via Nautilus. Assets. CustomPrefab class.
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]Special abstract class for arm fragments: SpawnableArmFragment via Nautilus. Assets. CustomPrefab class.[]New arm Interface for Seatruck arms handling: ISeatruckArm
[]Exosuit arms can be operated by implementing the game's original interface.
[]ArmServices singleton class for arm registration and many helper methods.
[]Internal basic handlers for all vanilla arms.
[]Built-in XML documentation.
Using a custom arm model:
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[]The lower arm part of the arms can be replaced with a custom arm model.
[]The custom lower arm model pivot point must be set to the elbow.
Requirements:
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[]Tobey's BepInEx Pack for Subnautica Below Zero
[]Nautilus BZ
[]Slot Extender Zero (BepInEx - Nautilus)
Useful help for modders on my github repo: github
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[]APIBasedExosuitArms is a complete source code for all Exosuit vanilla arm implementations on my github repository.
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]SeatruckArms is a complete source code for all vanilla arm implementations on my github repository.[]To get started, reference the dll file ModdedArmsHelperBZ.dll to your project.
[]The dll located in your SubnauticaBelowZero\BepInEx\plugins\ModdedArmsHelperBZ directory.
Installation:
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[]You must have Tobey's BepInEx Pack for Subnautica Below Zero , Nautilus BZ and Slot Extender Zero (BepInEx - Nautilus) installed.
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]Simply extract the ModdedArmsHelperBZ archive into your BepInEx\plugins\ folder.
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[]You must have Tobey's BepInEx Pack for Subnautica Below Zero , Nautilus BZ and Slot Extender Zero (BepInEx - Nautilus) installed.
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[]APIBasedExosuitArms is a complete source code for all Exosuit vanilla arm implementations on my github repository.
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[]Tobey's BepInEx Pack for Subnautica Below Zero
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[]The lower arm part of the arms can be replaced with a custom arm model.
ModdedArmsHelperBZ is a helper API for Subnautica: Below Zero modders, simplifying the process of adding new arms to the Seatruck and Exosuit. Built on BepInEx and Nautilus, it's a niche developer tool with solid community backing—153 endorsements and 13,719 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 153 endorsements, so modders trust it for arm-related work.
- Downloaded over 13k times, proving it's been used in real mod projects.
- Designed to make adding custom arms easier, saving modders from reverse-engineering the game's arm system.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for regular players—this is a developer API, not a gameplay mod.
- Requires BepInEx and Nautilus frameworks, adding setup complexity beyond a simple file drop.
- Only covers Seatruck and Exosuit arms; modders working on other vehicles need a different solution.
For Subnautica: Below Zero modders who want to create custom arms for the Seatruck or Exosuit. For players, it's only useful as a dependency for mods that require it—you won't see any changes by itself. Skip if you're not a mod developer or don't plan to use arm mods that need this API.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install BepInEx for Subnautica: Below Zero first, then add Nautilus to the plugins folder before dropping in this mod's DLL.
- If you're a player, only install this if a mod you want explicitly requires it—it does nothing on its own.
- Look at existing mods that use this API on the Nexus for code examples on how to implement custom arms.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnauticabelowzero Mods
- Author
- Senna
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 13,719
- Endorsements
- 153
- Category
- Library
- Created
- 12/30/2023
- Updated
- 12/30/2023
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