Decorative Engines

starfield — Mods & Enhancements

Decorative Engines adds cosmetic engines to the structure section of the ship building menu in Starfield. It's a simple, visual-only mod for players who want more design options without gameplay changes. With 426 endorsements and over 10k downloads, it's a popular choice for ship builders.

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Syntax

Ships

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Downloads: 10,147 | Endorsements: 426

💡 Notes

By nh_ | v1.2 | 426 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to place the mod files in your Starfield Data fold

Make sure to place the mod files in your Starfield Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.

Check the structure section of the ship builder – the new en

Check the structure section of the ship builder – the new engines will appear there, so look for them when customizing your ship.

Since it's cosmetic, you can mix and match with other ship m

Since it's cosmetic, you can mix and match with other ship mods without worrying about conflicts.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Community-approved with 426 endorsements and over 10k downloads – clearly a hit with ship builders.
Simple and effective: gives you more cosmetic options without messing with game balance.
No dependencies or complex setup – just drop it in and start building.

👎 Cons

Only adds cosmetic engines – if you're looking for functional parts, this isn't it.
No screenshots or detailed description – you'll have to see it in-game to judge the look.
Last updated in December 2023 – might not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches.

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