Being encumbered in Starfield means you are overburdened (you can find the extra mass amount in your inventory), and this mechanic in the game will have multiple repercussions. One of the major ones is that you will be slower while moving around, which means your movement during gunfights will seem heavier, leading to unnecessarily tough battles. Take a look at all the different effects of Encumbrance in Starfield, how to avoid it, and what to do after you are encumbered (inventory management and storage tips).
What Happens when you are Encumbered?
- You will move slowly, and will affect your movement especially during fights.
- You will not be able to fast travel when you are encumbered.
- Players will consume more oxygen while sprinting and take more damage if they take a fall.
How to Fix and Stop Being Encumbered in Starfield?
- Trade gear with your companions and give away some important inventory items to them to lessen the load you are carrying. You can do so by interacting with them and clicking on the Trade Gear dialogue option.
- Drop unnecessary items.
- Sell items if possible. Here are the vendors that have the most credits.
- Use the Adoring Fan companion that will help you carry some stuff. You need the Hero Worshipped trait for this companion.
- If you have the Weight Lifting skill, you will be able to carry more equipment.
- Equip gear that lets you carry more items.
- Use the Cargo hold on your ship to store items.
- You might find a lot of useless stuff during your journey and all of it will be a collectible. Ensure you only loot the things you need or may need in the future.
So, that’s everything you need to do when you are encumbered in Starfield and how to avoid encumberance in the future. Speaking of companions who help you carry items, here’s a trick to give them unlimited ammo during gunfights in the game.
Head over to our Starfield wiki guide for location guides, walkthroughs, and more tips and tricks.