Starfield Guides Hub
There's a whole galaxy for you to explore in Starfield, and our guides hub will help you every step of the way.
Starfield takes you on an adventure from one end of the universe to the other. With numerous characters and factions to meet, as well as countless planets to explore, you're bound to spend hours just taking in the sights and sounds. We've got our Starfield guides hub here that discusses various facets and mechanics for the campaign and beyond. Bookmark this page as your one-stop-shop for all things Starfield guides-related, and expect it to grow over the coming days and possibly even weeks. Also be aware that though spoiler guides are listed here, they are clearly marked and segmented, so you'll not see anything you don't intend to.
Beginner's guide and starter tips
These Starfield guides discuss aspects related to character creation, skills, traits, leveling, and basic mechanics.
- How Long To Beat Starfield
- Tips For New Players
- Best Backgrounds
- Best Traits
- Best Skills To Unlock And Level Up
- Respec
- How To Change Your Appearance In Starfield
- How To Find Your Preorder And Premium Edition Bonuses
- Make Sure You Do This Mission Early In Starfield
- How to Make Money Fast
- Leveling And XP Gains
- All Fast Travel Methods And Tips
- Inventory Management, Encumbrance, and Carry Weight
- Boost Packs And Jetpacks
- How To Return To Earth
- How To Get More Digipicks
- How To Sell Contraband And Stolen Items
- Console Commands
Companions and romances
These Starfield guides are all about the companions that you'll meet during your travels. Some are viable as crew members, while others are full-fledged followers with their own backstories, quests, and romance quirks.
- Companions, Crew Members, and Romances
- Sarah Morgan Romance and Quest
- Andreja Romance And Quest
- Barrett Romance And Quest
- Sam Romance And Quest
Factions and side quests
You can join certain factions and do a bunch of side quests for others. Generally speaking, there are no restrictions when you want to be a member of particular groups, though you might clash with those that rival their forces. Likewise, this section includes a few interesting side quests that you can tackle.
- Factions Guide
- How To Join The United Colonies
- How To Join The Freestar Collective
- How To Join Ryujin Industries
- How To Join The Crimson Fleet
- Side Quest: First Contact
Combat, ships, and weapons
We talk about everything you need to know regarding ships--how to pilot them, which upgrades to install, and so on. We also delve into combat, whether on the ground or in the vastness of space.
- Best Weapons
- Best Ships
- Ship Builder: How To Upgrade And Modify Ships
- How To Increase Ship Crew Size
- How To Increase Ship Cargo
- How To Board and Capture Ships
- Free Ship Locations
- Mantis: The Legendary Mantis Ship and Outfit
- Overdesigned: The Class-C Behemoth
Starfield Spoilers
Beyond this point, the guides heavily involve story spoilers, so don't go any further unless that's what you're looking for.
Constellation main quest
This Starfield guides section focuses on the campaign, particularly those involving the Constellation group. Be forewarned that we tackle the later stages and, as such, these articles do have spoilers--so much so that we've not even included some of the details even if you were to open this spoiler section.
- All Unlockable Powers
- Fus Ro Dah or Gravity Wave Power
- A High Price to Pay Mission
- Can You Save All Characters
- Where Should You Build The Armillary
- Unity Mission Puzzles
- Should You Side With The Emissary or The Hunter
- Should You Save Rafael in the Entangled Mission
Finale, ending, and New Game Plus
And, of course, your adventure will take you on a ride, all the way to the finale and ending. However, your journey doesn't end there, since New Game Plus awaits. Yes, these articles also contain major spoilers.
- Final Mission: Revelation
- Endings Guide
- New Game Plus
- How To Skip The Main Questline
- Can You Pilot A Starborn Ship
- Where to Find The Starborn Trader
We'll add more articles to our Starfield guides hub, so stay tuned.
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