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List of All Tech Skills

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Starfield - List of All Tech Skills
Tech skills in Starfield can improve your ships and technologies. Read on to learn all the Tech skills, their effects, as well as its skill tree.

List of All Tech Skills

Novice Tech Skills

Skill Description
Starfield -  Ballistic Weapon Systems Skill
Ballistic Weapon Systems
While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective.
Starfield -  Boost Pack Training Skill
Boost Pack Training
Specialized training and innovations in personal mobility systems have allowed for unfettered exploration on alien worlds.
Starfield -  Piloting Skill
Piloting
As more people journey into space, the number of those certified to effectively pilot various types of spacecraft has increased dramatically.
Starfield -  Security Skill
Security
While the standardized digital locking mechanism is renowned for its security, any code can be broken with the proper training.
Starfield -  Targeting Control Systems Skill
Targeting Control Systems
Missile weapons are favored because they can lock onto an enemy ship, but an intimate knowledge of tracking systems can make them even more effective.

Advanced Tech Skills

Skill Description
Starfield -  Energy Weapon Systems Skill
Energy Weapon Systems
In the 24th century, advancements in energy weapons technology have revolutionized combat, as much in space as on the ground.
Starfield -  Engine Systems Skill
Engine Systems
Space is both vast and dangerous, and the ability to push a ship's engine to increase speed can be done safely and effectively, with the right training.
Starfield -  Payloads Skill
Payloads
Any pilot can haul cargo, but it takes special determination and training to maximize cargo space.
Starfield -  Shield Systems Skill
Shield Systems
Regardless of the power allocated by the reactor, a ship's shields can be further bolstered by direct manipulation of the system's harmonics.

To unlock Advanced Tech skills, you'll need to spend a total of 4 skill points in the Tech tree.

Expert Tech Skills

Skill Description
Starfield -  Missile Weapon Systems Skill
Missile Weapon Systems
In space, few weapons can match the range and destructive power of missiles, especially in the hands of a skilled tactician.
Starfield -  Particle Beam Weapon Systems Skill
Particle Beam Weapon Systems
Ship weapons utilizing particle beam technology are the preferred choice for captains who prefer to damage multiple ship systems at once.
Starfield -  Robotics Skill
Robotics
In an age where robots and autonomous turrets are employed in a combat capacity, the study of robotics can be instrumental in gaining a tactical edge.
Starfield -  Starship Design Skill
Starship Design
As with "car culture" on Earth centuries ago, there are those who pride themselves on the ability to modify their own spaceships.
Starfield -  Starship Engineering Skill
Starship Engineering
It takes skilled hands to not only make a ship's systems more resistant to damage, but to repair those systems efficiently when damage does occur.

To unlock Expert Tech skills, you'll need to spend a total of 10 skill points in the Tech tree.

Master Tech Skills

Skill Description
Starfield -  Automated Weapon Systems Skill
Automated Weapon Systems
Turret weapons are known for their easy-to-use, autonomous nature, but they can be made even deadlier with some specific technical adjustments.
Starfield -  Boost Assault Training Skill
Boost Assault Training
Combat training with boost packs allows for more shock and awe tactics.
Starfield -  EM Weapon Systems Skill
EM Weapon Systems
In the hands of a capable pilot, no weapons can disable an enemy ship faster than those that deliver electromagnetic damage.

Tech Skills Skill Tree

Skill Tree

Skill Tier Points Needed Skills
- Ballistic Weapon Systems
Boost Pack Training
Piloting
Security
Targeting Control Systems
4 Energy Weapon Systems
Engine Systems
Payloads
Shield Systems
8 Missile Weapon Systems
Particle Beam Weapon Systems
Robotics
Starship Design
Starship Engineering
12 Automated Weapon Systems
Boost Assault Training
EM Weapon Systems

What are Tech Skills?

Skills That Improve Ships and Technologies

Starfield - Security Skill

Tech skills can be learned and upgraded to improve your ship's weapons and systems. These skills also improve tech like the Boost Pack and Digipicks, making them more useful than normal.

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