Do you know how space and ship battles work in Starfield? We'll explain everything you need to know about combat.
Mastering ship combat is an essential skill for any explorer in Starfield. Whether charting new systems or defending valuable cargo from pirates, you’ll inevitably find yourself in battles against hostile vessels. You’ll notice an enemy ship identification readout, crucial shield, health bars, and more when approaching. We’ll explain how to win ship battles in Starfield.
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You’ll need to disable the enemy ship’s engines to prevent it from escaping. Use your Target Lock skill to aim directly at the engines and fire away with your EM weapon.
You’ll be prompted to dock when you get close enough to the enemy ship. This will allow you to board the spacecraft and attach you to it. Once inside the hostile ship, you must eliminate the crew. You’ll have a couple of alternatives once you’ve cleared the ship. You can either keep control of the ship or abandon it as a floating wreck and return to your ship.
That’s all you need to know about winning ship battles in Starfield. Moreover, you can go through the Starfield section on Gamer Tweak to find more helpful tips and guides on this game.