{"id":36445,"date":"2023-09-04T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T16:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1884088"},"modified":"2023-09-04T22:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:46:12","slug":"starfield-ships-explained-building-best-designs-cool-ships-to-steal","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/starfield-ships-explained-building-best-designs-cool-ships-to-steal\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfield ships explained: Building, best designs &#038; cool ships to steal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Build, buy or steal &#8211; which will you choose, Space Cowboy? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 04 September 2023 at 16:53 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Bethesda knew what we wanted from a spacefaring RPG \u2013 and it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-outposts-build-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outpost building<\/a> and shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<p>For the latter, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-release-date-confirmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield<\/a> ships explained with how to go about building them, the best designs and cool ships to steal.<\/p>\n<p>The shipbuilding aspect of the game is easily one of the most interesting \u2013 and, fortunately for the tinkerers out there, the system in place is very comprehensive with many modules, weapons, engines and more to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Coupled with the character creator, it\u2019s a wonder that any of us have actually found the time to play any of the quests.<\/p>\n<p>Building a sneaky smuggling ship with Shielded Cargo will allow you to ferry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-contraband-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contraband<\/a>, too, so it feels like the possibilities are quite endless.<\/p>\n<p>As well as building ships, you can recruit and assign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companions-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">companions<\/a> to increase their stats, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companion-romance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">romance<\/a> them.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, there\u2019s a big spaceship-shaped hole in our hearts, so let\u2019s get to it and see all there is to know about shipbuilding in Starfield!<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to build ships in Starfield explained<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To build ships in Starfield, you need to head to a spaceport and speak with the ship technician, and then you can ask to customise a ship in your collection, register a new one, repair your ship or buy a new one outright.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you have built a large landing pad at an outpost, you can use the shipbuilding terminal to do it yourself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@IEatGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I.Eat.Games<\/a> on YouTube has a great guide on shipbuilding if you\u2019d rather watch and listen.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Starfield: Ship Building Guide MADE SIMPLE - A Beginners tutorial!\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/25ln91BHdw0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>For those who like reading, we\u2019ll continue!<\/p>\n<p>When in the ship viewer, go onto the Ship Builder by pressing X (on Xbox) or the B key (on PC).<\/p>\n<p>You can move and replace the individual modules by selecting them and pressing Edit. If you make a mistake, you can undo and redo actions.<\/p>\n<p>To get to different modules, you can change the level by pressing up and down on the D-pad (on Xbox) or the H and F keys (on PC).<\/p>\n<p>By pressing the A button (on Xbox) or the G key (on PC) you will go on the Add menu, where you can see all the available parts.<\/p>\n<p>At the bottom of the screen will be a row of your ships\u2019 stats, and it\u2019s wise to keep an eye on these if you want your ship to specialise in something in particular \u2013 such as transporting cargo, fighting or speed.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of ship parts to choose from, and certain vendors will have exclusive access to some of the more exotic modules \u2013 so be sure to shop around.<\/p>\n<p>You can also unlock more components and types of available ships by upgrading your Ship Command and Piloting skill levels.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are done customising your ship, you can confirm the changes and view your new steed on the landing pad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Starfield:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield review<\/a> \u2013 our final verdict<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-missions-list-main-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield missions list<\/a> \u2013 how far are you?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-tips-advice-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield tips and tricks<\/a> \u2013 how to get started<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companion-romance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield romance<\/a> \u2013 all potential relationships<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-character-customisation-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield character creation<\/a> \u2013 all your options explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-digipick-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield digipick<\/a> \u2013 how to lockpick<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/how-long-is-starfield-main-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How long is Starfield?<\/a> The hours you\u2019ll need<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Starfield ever come to PS5?<\/a> Developer comments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-pc-requirements-recommended-specs-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield cast<\/a> \u2013 all voice actors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companions-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield companions<\/a> \u2013 who to recruit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-soundtrack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield soundtrack<\/a> \u2013 how to listen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-storage-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield storage guide<\/a> \u2013 don\u2019t be overburdened<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-fov-switch-first-third-person-perspective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield FOV \u2013 change your point of view<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-30fps-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield FPS<\/a> \u2013 developers explain 3ofps<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-pc-requirements-recommended-specs-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield PC requirements<\/a> \u2013 specs needed<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-performance-stuttering-freezing-fixes-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield performance<\/a> \u2013 potential fixes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-factions-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield factions<\/a> \u2013 all possible groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Best ship designs in Starfield so far<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, original ship designs in Starfield can be very cool, but it was inevitable that people would try their hand at recreating some of sci-fi\u2019s most iconic ships \u2013 with the most famous of all arguably being the Millennium Falcon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/WiLLiSGaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WiLLiSGaming<\/a> on YouTube made a pretty good attempt at it, and you can see how they did it below.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Starfield - How to BUILD Millennium Falcon Ship Guide!\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IuUU6GD8O_c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Given that we write about games, it may not come as a surprise that we\u2019re big fans of spaceships from our favourite medium. Redditor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Starfield\/comments\/169i1hg\/31_hours_level_12_because_too_busy_building_ships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neok182<\/a> made a very impressive rendition of the Normandy SR-2 from Mass Effect, and also a nigh on perfect Firefly Class ship from Serenity.<\/p> <blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Starfield\/comments\/169i1hg\/31_hours_level_12_because_too_busy_building_ships\/\">31 hours, level 12, because too busy building ships. Normandy SR-2 and Firefly Class<\/a><br\/> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/neok182\">u\/neok182<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Starfield\/\">Starfield<\/a> <\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>\n<p>What will you try and build in Starfield? We might try our hand at making the USG Kellion from Dead Space\u2026<\/p> <h2><b>Cool ships to steal in Starfield<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you can\u2019t be bothered to build your own, don\u2019t have the funds to buy one or just like the look of someone else\u2019s ship, then you might just want to take one for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the cooler ships in the game belong to resident space pirates The Crimson Fleet. Their ships quite often have good offensive capabilities, and have features such as Shielded Cargo that allow you to bring stolen and contraband items into the Settled Systems.<\/p>\n<p>Going after ships belonging to some of the more powerful factions should be done with an understanding of the risks, as factions such as the United Colonies will fight back hard. Bounty hunters can make short work of you, too, but their ships are also quite desirable.<\/p>\n<p>One particularly cool ship can be acquired by following through the Mantis quest line, an epic side mission that has already been getting some buzz on social.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll have a full guide on how to get this ship soon (it\u2019s the one we\u2019ve used as the main picture for this article), but until then, the video below should help you get this really cool ship:<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Starfield - Get This Legendary Ship &amp; Armor EARLY | Secrets of the Mantis\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bo4EclKwW7o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Essentially, you should find a note on a Spacer at some point that guides you to the lair of a legendary vigilante called The Mantis. Follow this quest to completion and you\u2019ll get their armour <em>and\u00a0<\/em>their epic ship, which is named the Razorleaf. Well worth a look!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Gaming Newsletter<\/a> for weekly insights, and <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest updates.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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