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Science skills in Starfield can improve exploration and research. Read on to learn all the Science skills, their effects, as well as its skill tree.
List of Contents
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Astrodynamics |
Advanced technology is one thing, but it takes skill, patience, and a little bit of love to coax even more capability out of a ship's grav drive. |
 Geology |
Newly discovered minerals mined from alien planets and moons have directly led to some incredible technological advancements. |
 Medicine |
Only through advancements in medical training and technology has humanity been able to withstand the galaxy's many dangers. |
 Research Methods |
By skilfully employing both new and time tested methods, a researcher may complete projects faster, and even gain unexpected insights. |
 Surveying |
Humanity now has access to untold alien worlds, and the ability to decipher all that data while on the ground has become an essential skillset. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Botany |
The scientific study of flora, while important on Earth, became even more essential as humanity began exploring alien worlds. |
 Scanning |
While anyone can use a ship's scanner, it takes a specially trained operator to detect hard-to-find planetary resources, or uncover the details of nearby ships. |
 Spacesuit Design |
While a basic spacesuit can protect one from the vacuum of space, it takes a specialized design to withstand the rigors of many alien worlds. |
 Weapon Engineering |
Life in the 24th century can be exceedingly dangerous, and the ability to maintain and modify personal weapons can be essential to one's survival. |
 Zoology |
No one could have expected the number of new species encountered on alien worlds, or the Importance of those skilled in their behaviour and domestication. |
To unlock Advanced Science skills, you'll need to spend a total of 4 skill points in the Science tree.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Astrophysics |
A ship's scanner receives vast amounts of data, but It takes a trained mind to efficiently analyze it all. |
 Chemistry |
When crafted by the skilled and safety conscious, chems can be used to enhance health and performance across the Settled Systems. |
 Outpost Engineering |
Proper construction of habitation modules is essential to one's survival on any alien world. |
To unlock Expert Science skills, you'll need to spend a total of 10 skill points in the Science tree.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Aneutronic Fusion |
It is possible to maximize a ship's energy output by specifically directing the unique nuclear processes that occur within its reactor. |
 Planetary Habitation |
While outpost building is always challenging, doing so on a world with a dangerous environment requires specialized training. |
 Special Projects |
Big guns are great, but in the Settled Systems, sometimes the best weapon is simply an old adage: "Knowledge is Power." |
| Skill Tier Points Needed | Skills |
|---|---|
| - | ・
Astrodynamics
・ Geology ・ Medicine ・ Research Methods ・ Surveying |
| 4 | ・
Botany
・ Scanning ・ Spacesuit Design ・ Weapon Engineering ・ Zoology |
| 8 | ・
Astrophysics
・ Chemistry ・ Outpost Engineering |
| 12 | ・
Aneutronic Fusion
・ Planetary Habitation ・ Special Projects |
Upgrading Science skills can help with exploration by improving skills related to surveying and outposts. Some skills also open up more options at Research Labs to push your scientific pursuits.
| Skills Guides |
|---|
| Best Skills |
| All Skill Trees | |
|---|---|
| Physical | Social |
| Combat | Science |
| Tech | |
List of All Science Skills
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