Bethesda’s Starfield is a flawed gem—vast, ambitious, and begging for mods to unlock its potential. Here’s how to transform it from a 7/10 space sim into a 9/5 galactic masterpiece, plus essential tips for surviving the Settled Systems.
✨ StarField WHY IT’S WORTH PLAYING (WITH MODS)
The Foundation is Solid
1000+ Planets: Barren? Yes. But mods add cities, alien ecosystems, and hidden quests to dead moons.
Shipbuilding: The only system that rivals From the Depths for creativity (especially with modded parts).
NG+ Mechanic: The Starborn twist is Bethesda’s best idea since VATS.
Mods Fix Everything
Performance: *DLSS/FSR3 mods* double your FPS.
Gameplay: Redesigns for survival include the addition of fuel, hunger, and actual space travel.
Immersion: The complete adaptations for Star Wars and EVE Online are already available.
Bethesda’s Best Combat
Gunplay finally feels weighty (thank you, id Software).
Zero-G fights are unironically brilliant.
🎮 StarField MUST-HAVE MODS (2024 EDITION)
Mod What It Fixes Where
- StarUI Convoluted menus NexusMods
- Constellation Adds *100+ handcrafted quests* Patreon (paid)
- Galactic Survival Fuel, oxygen, ship repairs NexusMods
- Terra Mira Overhauls barren planets NexusMods
- CyberRunner 2077 Stealth/netrunning overhaul NexusMods
- (Warning: Avoid “Nude Cydonia” mods—you’ll regret it.)
🛸 HOW TO PLAY IT RIGHT
Early Game Tips
Steal the Galbank Ship: Dock with it near Jemison for a free Class-A fighter.
Farm XP: You may make adaptable frames on Andraphon, which is an iron and aluminium mine.
Marry Andreja: As a companion, she is the least bothersome of the bunch (plus she carries a Particle Beam).
Late Game Power Moves
Infinite Credits: You can either abuse outpost cargo linkages or buy the Vendors Unlimited mod mod..
God Ships: Stack six Vanguard Obliterators, which provide the best damage-per-second in the game.
Starborn Cheese: NG+10 gives all powers at max rank (but resets everything).
📊 STARFIELD VS. OTHER SPACE RPGS
- Feature Starfield No Man’s Sky Mass Effect
- Exploration Wide as an ocean… Infinite proc-gen Handcrafted
- Combat Best gunplay Arcadey Powers + cover
- Modding Limitless Limited None
💎 HIDDEN SECRETS
The Secret Starborn Trait: >!Name your character “Nova” for unique dialogue.!<
The Alien DNA Side Effect: You can hear cosmic whispers in temples.
The Andreja Glitch: Take her to Heatleeched planets for creepy dialogue.
⚠️ WHY IT DIVIDED FANS
Loading Screens: Even on SSD, the “seamless” universe isn’t.
Todd’s Lies: ” There are sixteen instances of the identical text being copied and pasted, which is what “16x the detail” refers to..
No Ground Vehicles: Jetpacking gets old fast.
🌌 StarField WHAT’S NEXT?
Shattered Space DLC (2024): House Va’ruun finally attacks.
Official Mod Support (2025): Bethesda’s Creations platform drops.
🔥 TOP 5 GAME-BREAKING BUILDS
The Infinite Stealth Sniper
Skills: Stealth 4, Sniper Certification 4, Concealment
Gear: Hard Target (silenced) + Void Form power
Trick: Crouch in shadows for 30K+ damage headshots
The Unkillable Tank
Skills: Wellness, Pain Tolerance, Energy Weapon Dissipation
Gear: Ten trauma packs and a Bounty Hunter space suit are included.
Secret: You may achieve quick healing by stacking the “Medic” and “Gourmand” qualities.
The Pirate God
Skills: Targeting Control 4, Ship Command 4
Ship: farm that is AFK It is possible to acquire whole fleets that are comprised of six PBO-300 Auto Turrets.
Pro Tip: Crimson Fleet Captains should be boarded in order to seize their ships.
The XP Farming Demon
Location: Venus Outpost (1hr = 48hr UT)
Method: Craft Tau Grade Rheostats (1 min = 10K XP)
Endgame: NG+10 in under 20 hours
The Dialogue Cheat Engine
Traits: Introvert + Empath
Secret: Persuasion checks auto-win if you quicksave scum
💎 10 HIDDEN MECHANICS BETHSEDA NEVER TOLD YOU
Ship Dupe Glitch: Store items in ship > Sell ship > Rebuy for free credits
Infinite Ammo: Provide the Coachman with the Hornet Nest > Cancel and reload:
Zero-G God Mode: You are propelled more quickly by melee assaults than via boostpack.
Vasco Storage Exploit: He carries unlimited mass (even stolen goods)
Temple Skip: Fly directly to Powers without doing Starborn quests
Vendor Chest Hack: Find The Den’s hidden chest behind medical bay
Clone Companions: Make multiple Andrejas via docking bay bugs
Permanent Drug Buffs: Overdose then use Addiction Cure to keep stats
Invisible Walls? Jetpack straight up to bypass “inaccessible” areas
The 100% Sneak Trick: Crouch while over-encumbered = instant stealth
🛠️ MODS THAT MAKE IT FEEL LIKE STARFIELD 2.0
“Galactic Civil War” (Adds dynamic faction battles)
“Survive the Settled Systems” (Requirements for hardcore and radiation storms)
“Terraformed Worlds” (Makes barren planets actually worth visiting)
“CyberRunner Overhaul” (Netrunning + hacking minigames)
“Star Wars Total Conversion” (Jedi powers/Imperial fleets)
StarField BETHSEDA’S DIRTY TRICKS (AND HOW TO BEAT THEM)
“Persuasion is RIGGED” Save scum or take Manipulation skill
“Companions Judge You” Install “No Morality System” mod
“Invisible Walls Everywhere” Use tcl console command