Updated September 20th, 2023, by Christopher Norman Worcester:As more players have found their way into the settled systems, it has become clear that space combat in Starfield is a major fan-favorite. This update adds a video to help players increase their knowledge of the best ship weapons in Starfield.
It can be hard to get the hang ofStarfield’sspace combat, especially for anyone who hasn’t had much experience with zero-gravity dogfights. However, even with all the technical nuance involved in ship-to-ship fighting, overwhelming firepower is often the best answer to such situations.
RELATED:Starfield: Which Traits Should You Choose?
Players don’t have to be ace pilots in order to win those dodgy space battles. Most of the time, simple maneuvering is the only thing one really needs to survive in these encounters inStarfield.This tactic won’t work if players aren’t strapped with the deadliest ship weapons in the game, though. Here are some of the best ones found so far.
Best Ship Weapons in Starfield
Particle weaponsare arguably the best type of ship-based guns players can use in the game. They deal great damage against hulls and shields alike, and they save players the hassle of having to redirect ship power to different weapon systems. Weapons can be attached individually; no needto buy new shipsfor them.
Before diving into the specifics, it’s important to paint a clear picture of how each ship weapon type performs in combat:
One of the best particle weapons in the game is thePBO-100 Auto Neutron Beam,a B-class weapon that rapidly deals 15.40 per shot. A burst from four of these guns can instantly shred the shields of small ships before tearing through their hulls like paper. One downside with these as is that they can be very power-hungry, so make sure to have a decent B-class reactor.
As for ballistic and laser weapon options, theKE-42 Cannon(31 Hull DMG, 2.5 Fire Rate) andScorch-P 60MWPulse Laser(32 Shield DMG, 2.5 Fire Rate) are both solid options for B-class ships. Pilots who want to use hybrid weapon systems have a lot to gain with this combo as they solve both the shield-stripping and hull-wrecking needs of any combat-capable cruiser.
Players can’t go wrong with any of the missile launchers, and it basically boils down to preference and availability. TheAtlatl 270Bis a safe and reliable pick, dealing 68 damage per hit and capable of hitting targets up to 4000m away. Players can upgrade to the harder-hittingAtlatl 270Cwhen they decide toget a C-class reactorlater in the game.
Some of the more exotic weapons like theDangan W CannonandReza 45 GHz MW Pulse Laserare locked behind the Starship Design skill.
Keep in mind that the brute force approach isn’t always the best solution to space combat. Players will need some degree of skill if they want to tussle against big fleets of enemies at once.
Starfieldis available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
