Ballistic Weapon Systems is a Novice Tech skill that improves your ship's ballistic weapons in Starfield. Read on to learn the effects of the Ballistic Weapon Systems skill, how to unlock and rank up the Ballistic Weapon Systems skill, and the backgrounds that know it.
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| Ballistic Weapon Systems Skill | |
|---|---|
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Skill Tree: Tech |
| Tier: Novice |
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| While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective. | |
As Ballistic Weapon Systems is a Novice skill, it can be learned without having to spend skill points on other skills in the Tech skill tree. You just need to spend a skill point on Ballistic Weapon Systems to learn it.
The Ballistic Weapon Systems skill is automatically learned by the following backgrounds:
| Long Hauler |
| Rank | Challenge | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Ballistic ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 20% less to use in Targeting Mode. |
| 2 | Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. | Ballistic ship weapons have 20% increased damage and recharge 15% faster. |
| 3 | Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. | Ballistic ship weapons have 30% increased damage and recharge 30% faster. |
| 4 | Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. | Ballistic ship weapons do 50% more damage to individual systems. |
The ship you pilot during the UC Vanguard Piloting Exam has a ballistic weapon you can use to complete the challenge. This exam is part of the UC Vanguard Faction Quest Supra Et Ultra. Dealing damage with one of your ship's weapons labeled in the HUD as "BAL" will progress the challenge.
When you start the simulation, remember to allocate your ship's energy to your weapons.
How to Complete the Vanguard Simulation
Ballistic Weapons excel at damaging a ship's hull. Install more damaging Ballistic Weapons to your ship to complete the challenge faster. The Dangan Pb RF Autocannon or KE-20 Cannon are good choices early on for players that do not have higher ranks of Piloting or Starship Design.
| Weapon | Range | Fire Rate | Hull DMG | Shield DMG | Max Pow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauler 104L Autocannon | 800 | 6.65 | 9.90 | 3.30 | 4 |
| Mauler 104L Cannon | 800 | 3.49 | 14.30 | 4.40 | 4 |
| Dangan Pb Cannon | 1000 | 3.49 | 16.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Mauler 106T Cannon | 800 | 2.5 | 25.3 | 7.7 | 4 |
| KE-20 Cannon | 800 | 3.49 | 18.70 | 5.50 | 3 |
| Marauder 114ANC Railgun | 800 | 1.5 | 47.29 | 14.30 | 4 |
| Dangan PB RF Autocannon | 1000 | 6.65 | 11 | 3.30 | 3 |
| Jishaku Fe Railgun | 1000 | 2.5 | 31.20 | 9.60 | 3 |
| Mauler 106S Shot-Cannon | 800 | 1.75 | 57.60 | 16.80 | 4 |
| Jishaku Nd Railgun | 1000 | 1.5 | 55.20 | 16.80 | 3 |
| Jishaku Fe RF Rapid Railgun | 1000 | 5 | 20.40 | 6 | 3 |
| KE-20A Autocannon | 800 | 6.65 | 14.40 | 4.80 | 3 |
| KE-42 Cannon | 1250 | 2.5 | 31 | 9 | 3 |
| Jishaku Nd RF Rapid Railgun Turret | 1000 | 4 | 28.80 | 8.40 | 3 |
| Jishaku Nd RF Rapid Railgun | 1000 | 4 | 26.40 | 8.40 | 3 |
| MKE-4 Gauss Gun | 1250 | 1.5 | 51 | 15 | 4 |
| Dangan W Cannon | 1000 | 3.49 | 22 | 7 | 3 |
| Mauler 105U Cannon | 800 | 3.49 | 24 | 7.20 | 4 |
| Mauler 106T Autocannon Turret | 1000 | 5 | 20.40 | 6 | 4 |
| Marauder 114ANC Rapid Railgun | 800 | 4 | 24 | 7.20 | 4 |
| KE-31 Cannon | 1250 | 4 | 29.70 | 8.80 | 2 |
| Mauler 105U Autocannon | 800 | 6.65 | 15.40 | 4.40 | 4 |
| KE-42 Cannon Turret | 1500 | 2.5 | 49.5 | 15.40 | 4 |
| KE-42A Autocannon | 1250 | 5 | 22 | 6.60 | 4 |
| KE-49 Cannon | 1250 | 2.5 | 47.29 | 14.30 | 4 |
| KE-49A Autocannon | 1250 | 5 | 33 | 9.90 | 4 |
| Mauler 106T Autocannon | 800 | 2.5 | 25.35 | 7.70 | 4 |
| KE-31A Autocannon | 1250 | 6.65 | 20.89 | 6.60 | 4 |
| Mauler 107I Cannon | 800 | 2.5 | 37.40 | 11 | 4 |
| Mauler 107I Autocannon | 800 | 5 | 27.5 | 8.80 | 4 |
| Marauder 115N Railgun | 800 | 1.5 | 62.70 | 18.70 | 4 |
| Marauder 115N Railgun Turret | 800 | 1.5 | 89.09 | 26.40 | 4 |
| Marauder 115N Rapid Railgun | 800 | 4 | 36.29 | 11 | 4 |
| MKE-4A Auto Gauss Gun | 1250 | 4 | 26.40 | 7.70 | 3 |
| MKE-9 Gauss Gun | 1250 | 1.5 | 68.20 | 20.89 | 4 |
| MKE-9A Auto Gauss Gun | 1250 | 4 | 40.70 | 12.10 | 4 |
| PBO-300 Auto Alpha Turret | 3000 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 3 |
| Dangan W RF Autocannon | 1000 | 6.65 | 18.70 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Jishaku Fe RF Rapid Railgun Turret | 1250 | 5 | 19.80 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Jishaku AlNiCo Railgun | 1000 | 2.5 | 42.90 | 13.20 | 3 |
| Jishaku AlNiCo RF Rapid Railgun | 1000 | 5 | 30.80 | 8.80 | 3 |
| Vanguard Hellfire Autocannon | 800 | 7.5 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
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