Kenshi is a brutal, unforgiving sandbox RPG. While you will spend most of your time worrying about limb loss, starvation, and slavery, your character's look matters—especially for your main squad leader or when you want to create unique, lore-friendly inhabitants of the Border Zone.
40–60 hours (FCS changes + UI/scripting + file system) Dependencies: FCS expansion for preset manager UI; new FCS function ApplyPreset(character, presetFile) .
By mastering the import and export mechanics of .bod2 preset files, you can share character designs, duplicate your favorite squad mates, and completely overhaul the appearance of every wanderer in the wasteland. 1. How Kenshi Character Presets Work (.bod2 Files) kenshi character presets full
For players who prefer a less gritty, more anime-inspired look. 3. Essential Mods for Better Character Customization
The base game provides a robust set of features that differ slightly depending on the chosen race and gender. : You choose from four main races: ( Greenlanders and Scorchlanders ), , ( , , and Soldier Drones ), and . Body Sculpting : Kenshi is a brutal, unforgiving sandbox RPG
Importing a preset is a straightforward process, whether you are starting a fresh new game or altering an existing character mid-playthrough. Method 1: Starting a New Game Download your desired .bod file.
Kenshi’s vanilla character sliders are a great start, but they can feel restrictive. If you want your character presets to look truly spectacular, you should install a few essential aesthetic mods from the Steam Workshop: 1. Community Part Map (CPM) By mastering the import and export mechanics of
Individual players often share these files on platforms like Nexus Mods Steam Workshop
Let's break down every major preset in the vanilla game. We have ranked them from "Survival Nightmare" to "Easy Mode."
| Case | Solution | |------|----------| | Loading preset for missing race (e.g., mod race uninstalled) | Block load, show: "Preset requires 'Cannibal' race which is missing." | | Overwriting a vanilla preset | Disabled; "Save As" instead. | | Corrupted preset file | Skip during load; log error; show red placeholder "INVALID". | | Very large preset library (500+) | Add search bar + filtering by race/gender/tags. |