Here's how to get rid of the extra mass you are carrying leading to being encumbered in Starfield.
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.
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.
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 ammoduring gunfights in the game.
Head over to our Starfield wiki guide for location guides, walkthroughs, and more tips and tricks.
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