If you’re playingStarfield, there’s a good chance you’ve experimented with mods. And if you haven’t already, you should, as it can add a lot to the experience.
Since launch, talented modders have added tons of new weapons toStarfield. Some are from existing franchises, while others are totally brand-new. These are the 10 you need to add to your load order!
Plague’s Optics Reimagined
Plague’s Optics Reimaginedis a full remake of almost every reflex and holographic sight inStarfield, making them much more usable in combat. Creator PLAGUEW4LKER felt that “Vanilla red dots are pretty awful in some areas,” and they’ve taken it upon themselves to fix them with tons of customization options.
The plan is for this mod to get even better, too. PLAGUEW4LKER intends to allow you to pick a specific reticle per weapon in the future, whereas right now, you’ve got to pick one per weapon category. Despite this current limitation, it remains one of the bestStarfieldweapon mods on the Nexus.
Immersive Sabers
Starfield Star Warsmodsjust feel right, andImmersive Sabersis one of the best out there. This mod adds what creator somberX calls “lasersabers” into the game, a lore-friendly attempt at lightsabers.
It’s pretty great, to say the least, with a full perk tree and workbench upgrades for each lasersaber. If you’re running aStarfieldmelee build, this could be the right weapon mod for your playthrough.
Weapons of Fate (Ballistic Overhaul)
Weapons of Fate (Ballistic Overhaul)givesStarfielda little more of a hardcore shooter feel. By adding bullet drop and weapon tracers, it makes the game’s combat feel like a real warzone, with each shot feeling much hefty thanks to the visual feedback.
Creator Seb263 boasts no performance decrease either, so you’re not sacrificing anything by installing this mod. Players looking for a realisticStarfieldexperience must get this mod in their load order.
Craftable Weapon Skins – CWS
Craftable Weapon Skins – CWSdoes precisely what it says on the tin, and it’s a little surprising it wasn’t already part of the base game. It makes allStarfield‘s weapon skins available for crafting, giving players more options and customization.
Who doesn’t want that? Some of thebestStarfieldmodsare about making small quality-of-life changes, and Craftable Weapon Skins – CWS fits the bill perfectly.
AK-47S (Futuristic AK)
In terms of individualStarfieldweapon mods,AK-47S (Futuristic AK)is a remarkable piece of work. Featuring a new weapon modeled from scratch, this mod brings one of the most iconic assault rifles of all time intoStarfieldin a lore-friendly way, complete with various attachments to boot.
It replaces the Old Earth Assault Rifle, so it’s not entirely new. You’ll have to make the choice between the two if you’re planning to add this to your load order.
Weapon Balance Revised
Weapon Balance Revisedhas one main aim: “to re-balance all vanilla weapons, so every weapon is viable regardless of what level you are.” It does this by making simple tweaks to weapon tiers, quality levels, accuracy, and weapon modifications to ensure you’re not always looking for the next shiny new gun to use.
If the looting mechanics are a big part of yourStarfieldexperience, this may not be the mod for you. You’ll still be able to find new weapons at the same rate as before; they just might not be as significant an upgrade as they were previously.
Halo AR (Tombstone Replacer)
Put a littleHalointo yourStarfield.Halo AR (Tombstone Replacer)addsHalo‘s most iconic weapon as it appears inHalo: Reach, Bungie’s final effort in the series. Visually, these two franchises have a lot of similarities, so it doesn’t look out of place at all here, even if it’s not 100% lore-friendly.
Using this mod will replace the Tombstone rifle, but let’s be honest:Halo’sassault rifle is legendary for a reason.
Project Warfare – Hardened Edition
If you’re here for lore-friendlyStarfieldmods, you may skipProject Warfare – Hardened Edition. If you don’t care either way, it’s one of the best weapon mods out there right now. It adds eight weapons fromCall of Duty: Infinite WarfareandModern Warfare Remastered, all of which instantly become some of the most detailed and visually interesting models inStarfield.
Creator 510deshawn has done a great job picking the right weapons for this mod. Again, they’re not technically lore-friendly, but they all look right at home here.
Laser Replacements and Remove Laser
Is the default red laser not good enough for you inStarfield? Maybe you don’t want them at all?Laser Replacements and Remove Laserhas you covered. You can swap out the game’s red laser with various different colors, or remove them completely with this mod.
It’s not the most enormousStarfieldweapon mod by any stretch of the imagination, but anything that gives you more choices is a great addition in my book.
Avontech Munitions
Last but not least, there’sAvontech Munitions. This great mod by kaosnyrb adds three entirely new weapons named Tiberius, Janus, and Nitrophaser, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. They’ve got a striking look, unlike anything else you’ll find in vanillaStarfield.
Using another mod titled Real Time Form Patcher, you can even give the Avontech Munitions weapons out to NPCs in the world, making them feel like an integrated part ofStarfield‘s vast galaxy.
