Mods / Mechanics

• LLunatic's Crescentby NebThe night sky is blessed by my newest weapon, Lunatic's Crescent! Sporting an 8 hit combo which can be loopable with no consequences and a whole custom empowerment with unique animations made just for this weapon! PLEASE NOTE It IS compatible with FU and Elithian Races! Lunatic's Crescent "An ade...25.5k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• NNo Sandstorm Particlesby AmyThis removes the sandstorm particles from deserts, or any other planet that has sandstorms, but keeps the music and the slowing effect. NOTE: this only works on planets generated after the mod is installed. if you want a planet that is already generated to be affected, you will need to delete its...25.4k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• LLyetzi's Overhaul - Gunners and Gunshopsby AnomNomDo you wish to continue playing Lyetzi's Gunners Mod, but want more content? LOOK NO FURTHER! 3D Printer Replacer is required for the Armorshop to work. NOTE: THE ARMORSHOP IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH MANY TABS AND EXTENDED GUI. A COMBINED PATCH IS AVALIBLE HERE! PATCHES FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALLY WILL BE MA...25.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• EEnhanced Storage Kitsune Patchby BassarusA patch for Enhanced Storage for the Kitsune race so the storage containers are compatible with the GUI and can be manipulated with storage matter! I noticed one mispelling in one of the Kitsune source files and worked around it, but as of release, every color should work unless owner releases th...25.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• CCustom Collections Frackin' Universe & Elithian Races Patchby Sentient CookieFrackin' Universe changed their Custom Collections to Custom FU Collections, effectively severing the link to any other mod that adds a custom collection. This mod aims to bring back the original Custom Collections button and place it next to the Custom FU Collections button, making it compatible...25.0k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• IIlluminated Chestsby ExcaviceThis mod makes it so chests in caves emit light, so you dont miss another chest! Supports Frackin' Universe and other mods! Comment mod ideas on my profile, if you can imagine it - i can possibly implement it!24.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTanz Lighting Overhaul: Vanilla and FU Patchby NiffeThis patch changes light sources that have been added to Starbound after the last Tanz Lighting Overhaul update back in 2016. These are mostly novakid, space and peacekeeper objects. Patch makes them to use dynamic lighting instead of static (see images). It also includes all Frackin' Universe li...24.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAvatar: Na'vi & RDA Mech Legs Adapterby IronkoldoThis mod adapts the AMP Mech Legs to the sizes of many mods, like Frackin' Universe and XS Mechs : Modular Edition. This mod makes only visual changes. This is a fan art mod based on "Avatar" (movie) Permissions Do not reupload/publish and/or modify in any website and/or platform and/or public pl...24.4k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• BBase Tech Rebalanceby gay moth auntCAUTION: This workshop item will no longer receive updates. I no longer have time to work on maintaining these items due to now being a full-time sprite artist, so consider these workshop items to be fully open-source. You are free to upload or publish your own variations or updates of this conte...24.1k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SSharingisCaringModby 76561198407284982\IMPORTANT! READ EVERYTHING!\ (I will be updating this frequently, I just want feedback on V1.75) If you're just like me, you have probably murdered well over a hundred innocent people (by accident of course). You have all of these friends and crew mates, but none of them can really make you feel...24.0k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• AAvelon's Take Everything Hotkeyby Admiral BillyThis mod is required by both server and client for multiplayer. 1.3.3 update: Fixed the tech this mod adds. It actually now does give you a speed boost. v1.3 MAJOR UPDATE! Code improvements and removal of the unintended feature of pre-looting! Added support for Arcana, Betabound, Project Redempti...23.8k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• AAny Capture Reloaded - Any HP Capture Patchby pointbeingA quick patch for Any Capture Reloaded that makes it so all monsters need not be below a health fraction to be captured. Note that this does not require any other mods but Any Capture Reloaded to function. It is not a compatibility patch. If you don't use ACR, you can try this mod by Darexon, pro...23.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• HHalfsea FU Patchby A-VladimirA patch for the Halfsea race: Few fixes for FU when using the Halfsea race. Adds FU race stats. Will change racial stats if I get any good recommendations. Will remove mod if the base race gets all the above. RACE STATS Diet: Omnivore PERKS Energy: x2.00 Resist: +15% Ice, +10% Poison, +10% Mental...23.7k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• HHungry, Hungry Tonauac!by Depression Hurts, Eat More KFCAs Tonauac sat down for the umpteenth time, thinking about how the Cultivator's champion has abandonded him and his companions due to their irrelevancy. "How can I get the cultivator's champion to come and visit me more often?" He thought. Then, as if his mind wasn't his own, the answer came to h...23.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• EEnough About Oxygen, S.A.I.L. (Airless Message Remover)by AnomNomA very simple mod that removes the annoying message S.A.I.L. will send you every single time you enter a location with no oxygen. This is a very simple solution to a more systematic problem. The script for status effects (such as biomeairless.lua, the script this mod replaces) will begin to run b...23.2k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• SSparkle itemsby TeksFoxThe mod adds a new visual effect for thrown objects Compatible with any other mod, and safe removal without damaging the character file The effect highlights up to 15 in a radius of 25 blocks22.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• TTimeless Animalsby LeafreoAdds new special Timeless Eggs to Terramart. These eggs can hatch into vanilla farm animals that stay as babies forever. The space truck that transports these eggs from the farm passes through a time vortex anomaly (without realizing it) on its way to The Outpost. The space truck driver says he h...22.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• BBetter Wall Jumpsby SilverSkiesMakes the wall jump tech more useful by allowing you to use weapons while sliding and having the wall jump refresh your air jump. Incompatible with anything that edits the wall jump tech Possibly Incompatible with things editing the multijump tech. Patched for Freedom of movment Can provide patch...22.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• [[FREX] I'll Frack Your Races Expansion (Discontinued May 19th, 2025)by MalefactorIX---------------------- Notice ---------------------- As of May 19th, 2025, I will no longer be actively updating or making adjustments to this mod. Any updates to Frackin' Universe or the game may cause issues, however I do not foresee any notable changes from this point forward. *Anyone* is free...22.3k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• SSoul Calibur: Soul Edgeby NebThis mod is SO overdue in my opinon, anyway, made by request from a donator by the name of Derk, the soul edge, along with nightmares armour (the chest and legs is a reskin of T3 glitch armor, the helmets unique). Latest UPDATE Balanced the sword, now does a tad more damage than the protectorate...22.3k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• EEnhanced Storage PATCH [Cumulative]by Nephirus90IMPORTANT 1.Read the description thoroughly please. 2.As any other properly done cumulative patch mod, you don't need to have all the mods this mod covers. 3.I will update this mod from time to time if there are requests to support missing containers or mods Suggested MOD: Enhanced Storage Matter...22.1k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• TThe Excaliburby NebThe Excalibur A tier 7 blade, with several abilties that will be listed below, along with a crafting recipe, a summary of what it does and can do and lastly a bit of a backstory to the development of this weapon! Credits will be in here vaguely but more detail will be in the discussion it will li...22.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• LLyetzi's Gunners Mod - Removed Movement Penaltyby AnomNomIs the movement penalty included in weapons from Lyetzi's Gunners Mod frustrating? This mod removes it for you, so you can keep running without needing to holster your weapons. This mod is incredibly simple: it replaces each of the lua_weight files from Lyetzi's Gunners mod, which are where the s...22.0k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• [[oSB] Universal Instant Crafting for All Modsby Silver SokolovaThis mod requires OpenStarbound! A simple mod which patches all recipes to remove the crafting timer. Supports all mods. This is a client-side mod. Q & A Q: Mod doesn't work! I do not have OpenStarbound installed. A: You must have OpenStarbound installed for this mod to work. Q: You're like the 6...21.5k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
• NNO FPS CAP - LAG / STUTTER FIXby 󠀡󠀡starbound used lag so much with 420+ mods with this mod it only stutters for a .3 second witch really helps me it unlocks the fps limit on starbound in turn should speed up the game i'm not sure if there be issues from this but seems to work fine for me also safe to uninstall mid game or install...21.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• FFrackin' Job Offers MKIIby Mayonnaise FarmerLONG AWAITED REWRITE - SQUID PEOPLE UPRISING MK II Basically this adds Job Offers for all of FU's new Crew and such. Currently everything is supported. This should be quite obvious, but this REQUIRES Frackin Universe and Job Offers.21.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• EElithian Races Mod: Tanz Lighting Patchby NiffeThis patch changes light sources from Elithian Races Mod to use dynamic lighting instead of static (see images). Tanz Lighting Overhaul patches are also available for: - Starbound 1.4.4 - Arcana - Frackin' Universe - K'Rakoth Mod - Handheld torches - Colored Torches - Handheld Colored Torches Che...21.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• BBounty Board Computer [read description]by Ω Spriggan ΩTired of having to Hoove it over to that bounty board? not anymore! now you can craft a Computer linked directly to the bounty board itself. ****WARNING PLEASE READ**** when i first put this together in unstable it worked perfectly fine. but it seems more updates to the bounty board have made it...20.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SStar Wars Stormtrooper Modby IronkoldoFulfill the Emperor's commands with the latest armors and weapons of the Galactic Empire. Stormtroopers and other of the main soldiers of the Galactic Empire. ObsidianDragon requested this mod. Dyeable armors with battalion markings Every armor is dyeable and will receive a striped color pattern...20.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• CCN More Farming - Frackin' Racesby Banana PieTHIS REQUIRES "CN MORE FARMING: REVITALIZATION" LOOK FOR A LINK IN THE REQUIREMENTS SECTION TO THE RIGHT If you enjoy the mod, consider donating to my patreon account here. If you are subscribing to this version of the mod (Steam) then I'd recommend you also subscribe to the Steam version of More...20.2k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• AAntimatter Teleport Beamby AnthonyCheck out all of my other colored teleport beams here: Replaces all default races teleport beams with a glowing Neon Black coloured one. This is basically the antimatter color from AliveDrive's AllTheBeams mod patched and updated for 1.3 Please Let me know if there are any custom races you want m...19.9k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SShift To Lootby 🐱Hold shift while opening a container (chests etc.) to loot everything in it. Needs to be installed by the host and all clients, and should be compatible with any other mods that changes containers? If you find it not working with a chest from a mod, please post it in the discussion forum thingy h...19.9k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• RRemiTech Mk.II (Vanilla-Compatible, Multiplayer-Friendly)by The_ProAdaptable utility and customizable effects. This mod adds a tech with an interface. It's multiplayer-friendly, vanilla-compatible, and will work in singleplayer or on any server. The mod supports Quickbar and the interface can be opened through Quickbar, but Quickbar isn't required. A base-crafta...19.9k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• BBetter Swimmingby ErisssA small mod which makes swimming much more comfortable, player characters will now stay on the surface of water and not jump on it as it was before. To get out of the water come close to any hard surface and hit the "jump" (space by default).19.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SSandboxby KaamalauppiasSandbox turns Starbound into the sandbox game it was always meant to be. It removes the storyline and replaces it with a new progression system that gives you freedom to play how you want. Sandbox removes the storyline from Starbound completely, you are no longer a space-jesus who just graduated...19.7k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• LLess Floaty Movementby Retr0A simple mod for those who are dissatisfied with the current movement system. This mod aims to make Starbound's movement more intuitive and responsive. Mod Info: - Increases the coefficient of friction between characters and the ground. Now when you stop, you stop instantly. No more trying to inc...19.6k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• BBloo's Yoyo Packby BloopersAdds more yoyos to the Yoyo Weapons mod Features • Two new crafted yoyos(Skull & Bones, Drill Yoyo) • Two new unique yoyos(U.F.O, The Stopwatch) • Soon: New yoyo strings and counterweights Yoyos • Skull & Bones: Crafted at an Anvil with Iron Bars & Bones. Shoots out some bones in a random directi...19.6k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• AAsteria's Sunriseby NebIt is me, from the future! The Rework! This is the 2.0 version of the mod, where I have adjusted almost every part of the mod without deviating too much and adding all these fancy scripts... Heres a list: - New combo, the combo has been shortened to 10 hits for more consistent swings and also to...19.5k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• MMech are made of ARMORby FelmastProMcLaneDr.Akaggy: I'm sorry, but I insurance doesn't cover for bandit fighting. Client: What part of "A simple bandit used a basic gun and wrecked my Solarium-Durasteel with added Goliath module mech" don't you underestand? Dr.Akaggy: Well, what did you expect? You simply got shot... Client: Inside the...19.4k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• CCasual Survivalby soopytwistThis mod is intended for those who enjoy Starbound's survival mode but get annoyed at having to eat so often, chucking food away that's gone bad (when you really need it) and losing most of your gear when you die. So to remedy this: * You can now stack most food items to 25 instead of 1. PLEASE N...19.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• WWorking Solar panels for BYOS (Frackin Universe)by 🐱 u/vlad 🐱This mod is now useless because FU already implemented this feature Just use more recent versions of it This mod makes Solar panel from Frackin Universe work at BYOS ship. Works with Solar Panel, Solar Array and Solar tower. NOTE: if solar panel stopped working you can remove this solar panel, us...19.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• SShattered Alchemy!by Silver SokolovaHave you ever read the text at the top of the Medical Station menu? I know I haven't! The text claims you can craft potions using it... I wonder what kind of potions we can make using it? The answer: none. there are no potions in vanilla Starbound Which is why I decided to make... (it actually is...19.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• FFlame Trap Damage Fixby πe=3²=g=10Reduces per-projectile damage dealt by flame traps and ice traps from 20 to 8. This does not necessarily make them less hazardous, however. Starbound has a hidden mechanic that triggers a 1-second invulnerability period if a player takes more than 10% of their max health worth of damage in a sing...19.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• MMinionLibby [SuCr] Princess of Evil***BIG MINIONLIB BUGFIX! ALL MESSAGES ARE MINIONS NOW!*** MinionLib is a library mod! It contains no content by itself. MinionLib works similarily to vanilla pet system, but there are key differences: It allows for more than one minion. Maximum amount is equal to the player's "maxMinions" stat, 2...19.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• BBetter Shield Generatorby CipherSimple mod brings Shield Generator into the game! ITEM IS A VANILLA ITEM! MEANING I DID NOT MAKE THIS I ENABLE IT. USE GOOGLE TO GET ITEM REFERENCE! Setup Buy item from the Pixel Printer then place it attatch switch test with matter manipulator or whatever item you want. Flip switch to deactivate...19.1k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SSmolAvaliby Wasabi_RaptorAvali but smol Avali Objects+ built in for that good inspecting text Now with new content! versions prior to 1.5 lacked clothes that would fit the Smol Avali, but they now finally have a few pieces of clothing for them, but not many, I am lazy, some sprites for the clothes that are in were drawn...18.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• DDeath Goreby harryyyyA simple mod that adds flying body parts upon the deaths of creatures in the game. Ver 0.8.5 Some optimisations with the monster script as well as the black list of monsters from the FFS mod (cheers to @Rylasasin for providing the list) Added built in intergration with @FelmastProMacLane's monste...18.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• NNpc Drops Gearby LaserbeamAll npc characters drop their gear upon dying. It is suggested to play with other npc enhancing mods such as Frackin' Universe to obtain valuable loot. Drop Rates: ~10% to drop weapons ~10% to drop one piece of armor ~20% to drop back gear Note that these drop rates are seperate and you can get a...18.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago

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