Welcome to the Starfield achievements guide covering all 50 achievements in the game at launch. Most achievements will unlock by finishing the story, joining 4 factions, and progressing to level 100.
Game Stats
- Difficulty: 3/10
- Time to Completion: 80-110 hours
- Main Missions: 20-25 hours
- Faction Missions: 25-30 hours
- Achievements: 10-15 hours
- Level 100: 20-40 hours
- Does Difficulty Affect Achievements?: No. Choose the difficulty setting that best fits your play style.
- Missable Achievements: Yes. When you complete the final mission, One Giant Leap, the bulk of the game will reset. Create a manual save before doing this mission then reload and continue playing when it is done.
- Bugged Achievements: No.
Recommended Skills
This is a list of skills that can be acquired early on which may help you in your playthrough of Starfield.
- Fitness – You will be doing a lot of running in Starfield, so increasing your oxygen capacity will go a long way to making it less frustrating while traveling long distances on the surface.
- Stealth – Putting a point into Stealth will give you a stealth meter, letting you know when you are visible to enemies.
- Weight Lifting – This skill will increase your carrying capacity over time. If you run out of space, transfer items into the storage containers of your ship or trade with your companion so they will carry some of the burden.
- Persuasion – Persuasion will help you get through some tricky dialog options without resorting to violence. During the main mission, No Sudden Moves, you need to board an enemy ship. You can either disable the engines or talk your way onboard.
- Ballistics – The Ballistics skill will give you increased damage for all weapons that fire rounds. It will not lock you into a specific weapon type like some of the other combat skills.
- Boost Pack Training – This skill will allow you to use boost packs by giving you additional lift when you press Y.
- Piloting – The Piloting skill will increase the quality of ships you can fly as it levels up.
- Security – The Security trait will help break into locked doors and containers throughout Starfield. Placing at least a point into Security will help open these locks. As it levels up, you can pick more difficult locks.
- Targeting Control Systems – This skill will allow you to target specific systems on an enemy ship, like the engines.
General Tips
- Stick to the main missions early on. They will unlock new abilities and companions which will help with all side content later.
- Choose a companion and stick with them for all missions that don’t require specific companions until you unlock Starcrossed.
- Take some time to do the Power From Beyond questlines under Missions – Misc. These will give you additional abilities by completing the temples.
- Save up for a ship that can travel at least 28LY.
- Pick every lock you can as you explore. These will add to the Cyber Jockey achievement.
- Interact with computer terminals as you explore. They will eventually unlock the Jacked In achievement.
- Track progress for most achievements from the Pause – Status (Y) menu.
Links
- Starfield Magazine Locations Guide
- Starfield Ship Magnate Achievement Guide
- Story Achievements
- Faction Achievements
- Conditional Achievements
- Collection Achievements
- Exploration Achievements
- Enemy Achievements
- Player Achievements
Story Achievements
For All, Into the Starfield
10G – Enter Space for the First Time
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after taking off from the mining facility during the main mission, One Small Step.
One Small Step
10G – Join Constellation
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after meeting Sarah in The Lodge during the main mission, One Small Step.
Into the Unknown
10G – Complete “Into the Unknown”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after displaying your powers at The Lodge during the main mission, Into the Unknown.
All That Money Can Buy
10G – Complete “All That Money Can Buy”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after taking off with the artifact from Neon during the main mission, All That Money Can Buy.
Further Into the Unknown
20G – Complete “Further Into the Unknown”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after returning the artifacts to The Lodge during the main mission, Further Into the Unknown.
High Price to Pay
20G – Complete “High Price to Pay”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after a major turning point in the story during the main mission, High Price to Pay. If the result of the decision negatively affects your previous choice of companion for Starcrossed, consider reloading and choosing the other option.
In Their Footsteps
20G – Complete “In Their Footsteps”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after meeting with the Emissary and the Hunter during the main mission, In Their Footsteps.
Unearthed
20G – Complete “Unearthed”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after solving the problem with the experiment during the main missions, Unearthed and Entangled.
Entangled
20G – Complete “Entangled”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after solving the problem with the experiment during the main mission, Entangled.
One Giant Leap
50G – Complete “One Giant Leap”
Automatic story achievement. This will unlock after collecting the final artifact and journeying to the Unity during the main mission, One Giant Leap.
Faction Achievements
UC Vanguard
Supra et Ultra
10G – Join the UC Vanguard
After being introduced to Commander Tuala during the main mission, The Old Neighborhood, continue working on the UC Vanguard faction missions Supra et Ultra and Grunt Work. Once they are both completed, you will become a member of the UC Vanguard and the achievement will unlock.
The Devils You Know
10G – Complete “The Devils You Know”
Once you’ve joined the UC Vanguard, you will be given a faction mission, Delivering Devils, which starts the quest chain for this achievement. Completing the final mission in the chain will unlock The Devils You Know achievement.
- Delivering Devils
- Eyewitnesses
- Friends Like These
- The Devils You Know
A Legacy Forged
30G – Complete “A Legacy Forged”
After completing the final mission for The Devils You Know achievement, you will receive the first mission in this series, War Relics. Follow the next 3 quests to their completion to unlock the A Legacy Forged achievement.
- War Relics
- Hostile Intelligence
- A Legacy Forged
Freestar Collective
Deputized
10G – Join the Freestar Rangers
Complete the Freestar Rangers‘ faction mission, Deputized, which will automatically unlock during the main mission, The Empty Nest.
Surgical Strike
10G – Complete “Surgical Strike”
Once you’ve joined the Freestar Rangers, you will be given a faction mission, Where Hope is Built, which starts the quest chain for this achievement. Completing the final mission in the chain will unlock the Surgical Strike achievement.
- Where Hope is Built
- Shadows in Neon
- Surgical Strike
The Hammer Falls
30G – Complete “The Hammer Falls”
After completing the final mission for the Surgical Strike achievement, you will receive the first mission in this series, On the Run. Follow the next 3 quests to their completion to unlock The Hammer Falls achievement and receive a new ship for free.
- On the Run
- First to the Fight, First to Die
- The Hammer Falls
Ryujin Industries
Back to the Grind
10G – Join Ryujin Industries
You will acquire the faction mission, Back to the Grind, while working on the main mission All that Money Can Buy. Enter Ryujin Industries, fill out an application, and successfully pass the interview process. Then, complete the task to meet each member of upper management to unlock the Back to the Grind achievement.
Guilty Parties
10G – Complete “Guilty Parties”
Once you’ve joined Ryujin Industries, you will be given a faction mission, One Step Ahead, which starts the long quest chain for this achievement. Most of the missions are short, but the last few will take some time to finish. Completing the final mission in the chain will unlock the Guilty Parties achievement.
- One Step Ahead
- A New Narrative
- Access is Key
- Sowing Discord
- Accidents Happen
- Maintaining the Edge
- Top Secrets
- Background Checks: Refer to the Starfield Background Checks Stealth Guide for details.
- Guilty Parties
Executive Level
30G – Complete “Executive Level”
After completing the final mission for the Guilty Parties achievement, you will receive the first mission in this series, The Key Ingredient. Follow the next 3 quests to their completion to unlock the Executive Level achievement.
- The Key Ingredient
- Sabotage
- Executive Level
Crimson Fleet
Rook Meets King
10G – Join the Crimson Fleet
You will acquire the Crimson Fleet faction mission, Deep Cover, while working on the UC Vanguard mission Grunt Work. Follow the questline to the next, Rook Meets King. Once you meet Delgato onboard The Key, you will unlock the Rook Meets King achievement.
The Best There Is
10G – Complete “The Best There Is”
Once you’ve joined the Crimson Fleet, you will be given a faction mission, Burden of Proof, which starts the quest chain for this achievement. Completing the final mission in the chain will unlock The Best There Is achievement. Completing Echoes of the Past and The Best There Is also reward you with new ships.
- Burden of Proof
- Echoes of the Past
- Breaking the Bank
- The Best There Is
Legacy’s End
30G – Complete “Legacy’s End”
After completing the final mission for The Best There Is achievement, you will receive the first mission in this series, Absolute Power. Follow the next 3 quests to their completion and choose a side for the final mission to unlock the Legacy’s End achievement.
- Absolute Power
- Eye of the Storm
- Legacy’s End
Conditional Achievements
I Use Them For Smuggling
10G – Successfully Smuggle Contraband
Make sure you have a method to avoid being scanned with your ship. Installing a shielded cargo hold from The Red Mile or The Key helps. If you have the side mission, Mantis, the ship you earn for completing it already has a shielded cargo hold installed.
Then, fly to Neon and purchase some Aurora from the bartender in the Astral Lounge. Walk back toward your ship, but don’t cross the scanners with the Aurora in you possession. Instead, open the Pause – Ship (press Down/Left) – Cargo Hold (X) – Inventory (LB) and scroll down to Aid. Transfer all Aurora to your ship. Create a manual save, since the next step is random. Fly to just outside Jemison in the Alpha Centauri sector and wait to be scanned. If you succeed, the achievement will pop. However, if you fail, load the last save and trying being scanned again.
Chief Engineer
10G – Modify a Ship
At a spaceport, talk to the local Ship Services Technician and select “I’d like to view and modify my ships.” On the ship menu, press A to enter upgrade mode. Select a part to upgrade followed by the change. Then, back out of the menu and confirm your changes to unlock Chief Engineer.
Outposts
Home Sweet Home
10G – Build an Outpost
Find a location where you would like to build your first outpost. Then, use the Scanner (LB) followed by pressing X to enter the Outpost Mode. Choose a location for the Outpost Beacon and press A to confirm its placement, unlocking the Home Sweet Home achievement.
Industrialist
20G – Produce 500 Total Resources from Outposts
Once the beacon from Home Sweet Home is set, press LB/RB on the build menu to cycle through categories until you reach Extractors. Depending on the environment type and the local resources, place 4 extractors around the area. Next to each extractor, place a power source (also dependent on the environment). Then, build 2 storage containers and connect 2 extractors to each by pressing RT on the extractor and connecting it to the storage container. Once everything is in place, board your ship, interact with the bed, and sleep for 48 hours. The achievement should unlock.
If you’re building your outpost on Jemison near New Atlantis, the environment is good for using Water Vapor Extractors, Wind Turbines, and Liquid Storage containers.
Shipping Magnate
10G – Connect 5 Outposts with Cargo Links
The Shipping Magnate achievement description is not written to accurately reflect how to unlock the achievement. It requires a total of 6 outposts, not 5 outposts to pull off. Before starting on the achievement make a manual save, go to a resource/materials vendor, like Jemison Mercantile shop in the New Atlantis star port. From there, purchase the following materials. If the vendor runs out. Sleep for 48 hours and return to buy more until you hit the needed quantities.
- 72x Aluminum
- 12x Beryllium
- 120x Iron
- 12x Zero Wire
Outposts
Once you have all required materials, open the planetary map and land in an area outside civilization. This can easily be done on Jemison where New Atlantis is located. Exit your ship, press LB to bring up the Scanner, press X to enter the outpost build menu, and place an Outpost Beacon. Then, press LB/RB to scroll over to the Misc. build category and build a single Cargo Link. These are massive structures that take up a large piece of real-estate.
With the Cargo Link down, run outside the buildable area of the outpost until you are able to place another Outpost Beacon. Do so, followed by another Cargo Link. This time, use the stairs on the outside of the Cargo Link to reach the roof and interact with the terminal. Select the Cargo Link node under Outpost 1 and press A to connect the two outposts. If done correctly, you should see a green icon indicating the outposts are connected.
Repeat the process building a total of 6 outposts with Cargo Links. The 4th outpost should link to the 3rd, and the 6th outpost should link to the 5th. After links have been established (3 in total), the Shipping Magnate achievement will unlock. Feel free to reload your save file and sell off the resources.
Collection Achievements
Fleet Commander
20G – Collect 10 Ships
If you complete the main and faction missions, you should have at least 5 ships. 1 from the main missions themselves, 1 purchased to jump 21LY, 1 from The Hammer Falls (Freestar Rangers), 1 from Echoes of the Past (Crimson Fleet), and 1 from The Best There Is (Crimson Fleet). Additionally, you can get free ships by completing certain side missions, like Mantis. The rest can be purchased from Ship Services Technicians at star ports. The one in New Atlantis often has a few ships for less than 150k each. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Ship – Max Ships Owned.
War of Angels
20G – Collect 20 Quantum Essence
Collect 20 Quantum Essence from Starborn Guardians, often found protecting temples with powers. Following the Power From Beyond questlines under Missions – Misc. is a quick way to farm these while acquiring new powers. You will also encounter waves of Starborn during the last few main missions. Track how many you currently have under Pause – Powers (Press Up). On the powers screen, there is a count in the bottom left corner showing how many Quantum Essence you are currently holding.
Thirst for Knowledge
10G – Read 20 Skill Magazines
As you explore settlements in Starfield, keep an eye out for numbered magazines which will permanently increase your stats. Collect 20 skill magazines, and the Thirst for Knowledge achievement will unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – General – Magazines Found.
Refer to the Starfield Magazine Locations Guide for a list of known magazines and where to find them.
Tech
Cyber Jockey
30G – Bypass 50 Digital Locks
Spend at least 1 skill point on the Security skill. This will give you access to unlocking doors and containers. With the first level of the skill, a pin will be highlighted in blue if it can be used on the current outer layer of the lock. Try to match pieces that contain the most pins first, and look ahead to make sure you won’t need a piece deeper in the lock. Once 50 locks have been cracked, the Cyber Jockey achievement will unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Crime – Locks Picked.
Jacked In
20G – Access 50 Computers
Watch out for computer terminals that you can interact with as you explore the worlds of Starfield. You will need to interact with 50 computers for this achievement.
Missions/Tasks
Fixer
30G – Complete 30 Activities
Activities are small tasks that usually involve talking to a specific character or companion. These will pick up automatically as you play the game. Progressing companion dialog is required for the Starcrossed achievement. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Mission – Activities Completed.
Privateer
10G – Complete 30 Terminal or Misc. Missions
Faction missions, random missions given by NPCs, and missions picked up by terminals all count as side quests. Complete 30 side quests over the course of your playthrough and the achievement will pop. This should unlock naturally by doing the missions for the 4 factions. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Mission – Side Quests Completed.
Companions
The Family You Choose
20G – Recruit 10 Separate Companions
You will need to recruit a total of 10 companions, including those who join your squad through the main mission playthrough (Andreja, Barrett, Heller, Lin, Sam Coe, Sarah Morgan, and Vasco). If you want to simply finish off the achievement, create a manual save before going into The Viewport bar in the star port of New Atlantis. Then, talk to 3-4 individuals inside and offer them work. Once the last one is hired, the achievement will unlock and you can reload your save.
Starcrossed
20G – Reach Maximum Relationship Level with a Companion
Choose one of the core companions from Constellation (Andreja, Barrett, Sam Coe, or Sarah Morgan) and make sure they are with you throughout your playthrough with the exception of missions that require other companions for a brief time. As you travel with your companion, save before every interaction with NPCs. If you happen to make a choice they don’t like, reload the save and try again. The goal is to only do things in their presence that make them like you more over time. If you are ever given dialog options to flirt, take them.
About 35 hours into the game, your companion will ask you to assist them with a personal quest. After helping them with their mission, you will have additional dialog options that lead to offer to commit to them fully. Once the arrangements are made and the wedding ceremony is completed, the Starcrossed achievement will unlock.
Exploration Achievements
Boots on the Ground
20G – Land on 100 Planets
After completing all mission achievements, focus on exploration. See The Stars My Destination for details about identifying new systems that have not been visited. As you visit each new system, land on the first planet/moon you see (you don’t need to get out of your ship for it to count). Once you have landed on 100 planets or moons, the Boots on the Ground achievement will pop. You will likely have about half of this completed by the time you finish all missions. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Exploration – Planets Landed On.
Stellar Cartography
10G – Visit 20 Star Systems
See The Start My Destination for details. This will unlock during the main mission playthrough. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Exploration – Systems Visited.
The Stars My Destination
20G – Visit all Star Systems
At the end of the game, you will need to visit all 120 star systems and will need a ship with a minimum just distance of 28LY. This can be tricky to track since star systems can be hidden behind each other. From the starmap, zoom all the way out. Systems you have visited will shine bright and those you haven’t will be dim. Red systems are too far to jump to without first visiting systems along the path.
When you highlight a star system, you will know it has been visited if the left panel of the UI has details about the star system, not just the name. If you select a cluster of system (often 2 or 3 stack on top of each other), press A to select the cluster, then D-Pad Up/Down to cycle between them. The ones you’re missing are likely hidden in a group. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Exploration – Systems Visited.
Crafting Achievements
Resources
Life Begate Life
20G – Gather 500 Organic Resources
Organic resources are collected from plants while exploring planet surfaces in Starfield. Locate plants with you scanner (LB), then harvest the resources by pressing A. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Crafting– Organic Resources Gathered.
Rock Collection
10G – Gather 500 Inorganic Resources
Inorganic resources are collected from rocks using the Cutter tool while exploring planets in Starfield. Locate resources with you scanner (LB), then use the Cutter to collect them. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Crafting– Inorganic Resources Gathered.
Mod Crafting
Soldier of Fortune
30G – Mod 50 Weapons
Weapon mods are crafted using the Weapon Workbench in outposts, settlements, or from the basement of The Lodge. Mods types/levels first need to be unlocked by researching them using a Research Lab cart. Once a mod category is unlocked, select a weapon to modify, the mod category, and check to see if you have the required materials. If you do, the Install (A) option in the bottom right corner of the menu will be highlighted. Craft a total of 50 weapon mods for the achievement to unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Crafting– Weapon Mods Crafted.
This can easily be farmed by heading to the Jemison Mercantile shop in the New Atlantis star port. Then, create a manual save as a backup. Purchase all available materials for each of the following materials:
- Adhesive
- Aluminum
- Chlorosilanes
- Iron
- Nickel
- Polymer
- Sealant
- Tantum
- Tungsten
Now head back to the basement in The Lodge and interact with the Weapon Workbench. Choose one of your basic weapons and alternate creating and replacing parts like the following:
- Barrels: Long Barrel & Standard Barrel
- Optic: Iron Sights & Reflex Sight
- Muzzle: Compensator & Short Suppressor
- Grip: Standard & Tactical
For example, select Barrels and install a Long Barrel, followed by a Standard Barrel, then another Long Barrel. Repeat the process until you run out of materials or the achievement pops. Switch parts when you can no longer create more. Once the achievement is unlocked, go ahead and reload the manual save placing you back at the shop before purchasing any of the materials.
Chemical Crafting
Replicator
30G – Craft 100 Items
Chemicals are crafted using a Pharmaceutical Lab in outposts, settlements, or from the basement of The Lodge. Recipes are unlocked by researching them using a Research Lab cart. Select a chemical to craft and check to see if you have the required materials. If you do, the Craft (A) option in the bottom right corner of the menu will be highlighted. Craft a total of 100 chemical items for the achievement to unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Crafting– Chems Crafted.
This can easily be farmed by heading to the Jemison Mercantile shop in the New Atlantis star port. Then, create a manual save as a backup. Purchase all available materials for each of the following materials:
- Analgesic
- Antimicrobial
- Fiber
- Membrane
- Sealant
- Structural
Now head back to the basement in The Lodge and interact with the Pharmaceutical Lab. Bulk craft each of the following until the achievement pops. Once the achievement is unlocked, go ahead and reload the manual save placing you back at the shop before purchasing any of the materials.
- Antibiotics
- Bandages
- Heal Paste
- Immobilizer
Enemy Achievements
Another Bug Hunt
20G – Eliminate 300 Creatures
This will unlock naturally throughout you playthrough of Starfield. Simply eliminate 300 creatures and it will unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Combat – Creatures Killed. If you need more at the end of your playthrough, land on planets and kill the creatures on the surface near the landing area.
Dark Matter
20G – Eliminate 300 Human Enemies
This will unlock naturally throughout you playthrough of Starfield. Simply eliminate 300 human enemies and it will unlock. Track progress under Pause – Status (Y) – Combat – People Killed.
Player Achievements
Dust Off
10G – Reach Level 5
Attain player level 5. See Reach for the Stars for details.
Traveler
10G – Reach Level 10
Attain player level 10. See Reach for the Stars for details.
Elite
20G – Reach Level 25
Attain player level 25. See Reach for the Stars for details.
Space Opera
50G – Reach Level 50
Attain player level 50. See Reach for the Stars for details.
Reach for the Stars
100G – Reach Level 100
Attain player level 100. This will be the last achievement to unlock and will take many hours of grinding after completing all other achievements. You should complete the main story missions around level 30 and the factions near level 40. The last 60 levels will be a long grind. Check online/Youtube for the most recent strategies to conserve your time will working to level 100.
That’s it for the Starfield achievements guide. Please post any questions or comments below. Thanks.