If you spend hours crafting a unique squad leader or an imposing Shek warrior, you can easily save and share your design.
for creating your own custom "Start" with pre-set characters.
, "character presets" generally refer to .bod2 files , which save the physical sliders, race, and gender of a character for reuse. While the vanilla game offers limited starting presets, the community has expanded these through extensive modding and sharing. Types of Character Presets Vanilla Presets: kenshi character presets full
"I want to recreate my legendary Shek warrior, K'ron." → Open character creation → Preset Browser → Click "K'ron_V1" → All sliders set → Start game in 5 seconds.
If you are looking for more variety than the vanilla options provide, many players use mods found on the Steam Workshop Nexus Mods Character Customization | Kenshi Wiki | Fandom If you spend hours crafting a unique squad
If you have a character you love in an existing save (not at the creation screen), you cannot "export" them to the menu easily.
: If you’ve already started your journey, you can change your appearance (including importing presets) by visiting a Plastic Surgeon . These are commonly found in Thieves Guilds or bars in major cities for a small fee. Essential Mods for Better Presets While the vanilla game offers limited starting presets,
Jump into a new save in minutes rather than hours.