> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://little-orbit.gitbook.io/stfu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://little-orbit.gitbook.io/stfu/the-ships/performance-mods.md). # Performance Mods ![An overview of STFU mods](/files/JlLwDZCeu9vdMQ3AGu1y) ## Outperform the others Performance mods provide changes to the core functioning of a ship as it relates to each of the 3 performance mod slots. Generally, performance mods have a cost/benefit adjustment as the bonus becomes more powerful. In example, **if you are massively increasing power to a ship’s weapons, there will likely be a cost somewhere else on the ship**. Given this balancing act, careful thought should be used when setting a performance mod.
## Weapon Mods Weapons are, well, how your ship goes *pew pew pew*. These modifications have a large and varied adjustment to the ship functioning and could include something as simple as increased fire rate with decreased damage to the addition of a damage over time effect but increased weapon cool down. \ \ A few examples of weapon mods found in game:
Nitro Launchers Tier 1: Missiles deal 5% more damage. Weapons deal 5% less damage.
Expanded Clusters Tier 1: Your ship has 5 extra missile capacity. Missiles deal 5% less damage.
Simplicity Protocol Tier 1: Dual Blasters deal 15% more damage. Other Weapons deal 5% less damage.
## Hull Mods Hull performance modifications will adjust things that relate to defense and mobility/weight of a ship. A few examples of hull mods found in game:
Inflexible Exoskeleton Tier 1: Increases your ship HP by 10%. Your ship fire rate is 5% slower.
Security Barriers Tier 1: Your ship receives 10% less damage from the front and the back. Your ship maneuverability is 10% slower.
Field Amplifier Tier 1: Your ship has 10% extra shield. Your Weapons deal 5% less damage.
## Utility Mods Utility mods are somewhat of a catchall for some of the more unique mod designs such as passive shield regeneration. A few examples of utility mods found in game:
Behemoth Containers Tier 1: Your ship has 4 more hauling capacity. Your ship moves 5% slower.
Sustainable Eco-Conduits Tier 1: Your tools consume 10% less energy. Your ship has 10% less energy.
Extra Tool Rack Tier 1: Your ship has 5 more gadget capacity. Your ship gets 5% less energy from energy powerups.