Mastering resource collection and crafting is key to progressing in Starfield. One important crafting resource is the Drilling Rig, which can be found on industrialized planets and transformed into powerful upgraded gear at workbenches. Locating and obtaining Drilling Rigs is essential to building up your arsenal and bases. This guide will show you how to get a Drilling Rig in Starfield.
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Drilling Rig Locations in Starfield
The Drilling Rig is a useful tool for mining operations in Starfield. You can visit a few reliable locations to purchase or find a Drilling Rig.
Grunt Work Quest
One method to get a Drilling Rig is to take on the early faction Grunt Work mission for the United Colonies Vanguard on Tau Ceti II. During this quest inside a building, you will find a Drilling Rig sitting on the ground next to some machinery.
Purchase From Vendors
You can also acquire a Drilling Rig from vendors in several cities. On Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system, check the Outland shop in the New Atlantis commercial district. The owner, Cornelius Townard, sells Drilling Rigs.
Another reliable spot is Sieghart’s Outfitters in Neon City on Volii Alpha. Shop owner Dietrich Sieghart stocks Drilling Rigs for purchase. Also, you can visit Shepherd’s shop in Akila City on Akila in the Cheyenne system. Talk to the shop owner there to find Drilling Rigs for sale.
Vendor prices for Drilling Rigs hover in the 130-140 credit range on average. Here are all the vendors where you can find Drilling Rig:
- Outland – Jemison (Alpha Centauri system)
- Sieghart’s Outfitters – Neon City (Volii Alpha system)
- Shepherd’s shop – Akila City (Cheyenne system)
- UC Exchange – Cydonia (Sol system)
- General Goods – Suvorov (Kryx system)
How to Craft Drilling Rig
We do not recommend building your own Drilling Rig from scratch, as it takes considerable time and resources. One pathway is to invest in Outpost Engineering and Outpost Development in Science skills tree. With the Manufacturing’s rank 2 unlocked, you can construct compound fabricators at your colony. These machines can produce Drilling Rigs but require rare materials like reactive gauges and tungsten.
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