Starbound: Change Character Appearance Mod

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Use Appearance Gun (Steam Workshop ID 729426699). It’s safe, reversible, and takes 30 seconds.

Yes, the name is a meme. But the Starbound - Universal Uncrappifier (available on the Steam Workshop) is the gold standard for post-creation edits.

This isn't just a character editor; it’s a swiss army knife. It allows you to:

How to use it: Install the mod, craft the "Universal Uncrappifier" object at the Inventor's Table (it looks like a strange computer), and interact with it. It will open the exact same character creation screen from Day One.

Warning: Changing your species might make your equipped armor look weird until you re-equip it. Also, don’t use this on a multiplayer server unless you are the admin. starbound change character appearance mod

If you want to edit your character without logging into the game, or if you want to edit specific pixel details, the community standard tool is Starcheat.

Warning: Always back up your character files before using an external editor.

Step 1: Find your Save Files

You will see files ending in .player. These are your characters. The .json files with the same name are the metadata.

Step 2: Download Starcheat

Step 3: Editing

Step 4: In-Game Verification

Changes apply instantly to your existing character without losing progress, inventory, or quests.

If the Universal Uncrappifier feels like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, try the Appearance Gun mod.

This mod adds a single, craftable weapon that looks like a ray gun. When you shoot yourself (or a friend!) with it, a GUI pops up allowing you to change your hair, clothes, and facial features. Decisions:

Why I love it: It feels lore-friendly. You aren't breaking the fourth wall; you are just using advanced technology to tweak your genes. It also respects the game's economy—you have to craft the gun using Durasteel and a Manipulator Module.

If you refuse to use mods or play on a vanilla-only server, you can edit your character file manually.

How to do it:

Warning: This is extremely fragile. One wrong comma or missing bracket can corrupt your save. Also, changing your race this way will break your ship layout 90% of the time. Artifacts: