Those most excited about exploring space in Starfield will likely want to invest heavily in a Tech build, as it invests heavily in making the best Ship in the galaxy. Players who wish to own a fleet of OP ships will want to build around the Tech Perks and make the best investment for their ships. Luckily, Starfield has no level cap, so players can invest heavily in whatever build they want most.
Investing many points in the Tech attribute will give players the edge on having the best ships in Starfield. This is partially due to the fact that some of these Perks are required for purchasing certain ships and ship modules and partially because this Skill Tree will make any ship you currently own better. This will allow you to outmaneuver enemy ships in combat and carry more cargo to sell.
The Best Tech Build In Starfield
While owning an epic spaceship is quite impressive, using Perks solely from the Tech Skill Tree will likely mean players suffer in other areas of the game. However, for those who plan to spend most of their time in space and aboard ships, the Spaced Trait in Starfield will give them more health and oxygen in space, and choosing a background such as Bounty Hunter will start with a few Perks in this Attribute. Below is a list of other Perks that will be the most useful to anyone planning to live in their ships:
Players with this build should also consider shielded Cargo Bays; this will allow the hauling of stolen goods and contraband without detection.
Perk Name |
Category |
Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Piloting |
Tech |
Piloting allows players to use ship thrusters at the most basic level. As the Ranks increase, players will gain greater maneuverability and the ability to pilot better ships. The highest rank will allow players to fly the game's best ships. |
Targeting Control Systems |
Tech |
This is essential for anyone who engages in ship combat, which happens as part of the first main mission of the game. This allows players to target enemy ships and do so increasingly faster and with higher chances of doing increased damage. |
Engine Systems |
Tech |
This Perk affects how fast your ship can go, and players who want to engage in ship-to-ship combat will find increased mobility and speed essential to outmaneuvering their enemies. With this build, players are likely focusing on a lot of ship combat, and Rank 4 allows players to disengage any targeting enemy automatically. |
Payloads |
Tech |
This is a simple Perk, but having more ship storage capacity in Starfield will significantly impact how much you can carry and sell. This allows the ship to carry more without maxing out its mass, which will be important for anyone hauling large amounts of loot to sell. |
Starship Design |
Tech |
This is a crucial Perk for anyone hoping to customize and max out their ships, which the Tech tree is geared toward. Installing better modules will increase the value of your ship and how it performs. This goes hand-in-hand with Starship Engineering. |
Starship Engineering |
Tech |
Being able to repair your ship faster and increase how much damage the shield can take will go well with the Engine Systems Perk, as both allow you to handle combat more effectively. |
Aneutronic Fusion |
Science |
While this Perk is a Tier 4 Science Perk, it allows ships to produce more power. This will significantly increase the functionality of any ship and is worth investing in if you have the points. Power increases allow players to dedicate more points to all the Systems in their ship, so this is a massive benefit to anyone who wants Shields at full capacity while the engines are also working overtime. |
Scanning |
Science |
A large part of Starfield is scanning planets and other ships for resources. This Perk increases the effectiveness of those functions and allows you to gather more information than you otherwise would. |
Ship Command |
Social |
Another Tier 4 Perk will be the most useful for people who want a large crew on their ship. Unlock this if you plan to keep a lot of companions on your ships. |
Unmentioned are the weapons systems Perks in the Tech Skill Tree, which are left out because, by nature, these Perks will vary from person to person as to which weapon they prefer. Pick the one that suits your ship and your play style the best, and increase the Rank of the weapons you use most as much as possible. Continue upgrading your ship to fine-tune this build, and enjoy roaming the Starfield.
