Skill Magazines in Starfield can give you certain skill buffs when read. Learn how to use skill magazines, all magazine locations, and the rewards for reading them in this guide.
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| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| CombaTech Catalog 01 | Seokguh Syndicate Hideout - Volii Alpha |
| CombaTech Catalog 02 | UC Vigilance - Phobos |
| CombaTech Catalog 03 | Best Defense - Polvo |
| CombaTech Catalog 04 | Hephaestus Mine H-393 - Gagarin |
| CombaTech Catalog 05 | Any 'Forgotten Mech Graveyard' sites |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. |
| 2-5 Magazines | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. (Stacking) |
All CombaTech Catalogs Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Constellation Guide 01 | The Lodge - Jemison |
| Constellation Guide 02 | Random Abandoned Research Tower sites |
| Constellation Guide 03 | Dauntless Crew's Crash Site - Cassiopeia I |
| Constellation Guide 04 | The Clinic - Deepala |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%. |
| 2 Magazines | Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered. |
| 3 Magazines | Healing items are permanently 5% more effective. |
| 4 Magazines | Outposts permanently produce resouces 5% faster. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Science skills unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Constellation Guide Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 01 | Slayton Aerospace - Volii Alpha |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 02 | The Well - Jemison |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 03 | Neuradyne Botany Laboratory - Beta Marae I |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 04 | Volii Hotel - Volii Alpha |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 05 | Infinity Limited HQ - Jemison |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. |
| 2 Magazines | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking. |
| 3 Magazines | Adds another bankable auto-attempt for hacking. |
| 4 Magazines | Stealth is permanently increased by 1%. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Technology skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Cyber Runner's Cipher Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Freestar Captain's Log 02 | Random Deserted Mineral Plant site |
| Freestar Captain's Log 03 | Akila City Consulate - Akila |
| Freestar Captain's Log 05 | Freestar Mech Factory - Arcturus II |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases carry capacity by 5kg. |
| 2 Magazines | Permanently adds a 1% chance to disarm enemies with unarmed or melee strikes. |
| 3 Magazines | Permanently do 5% more damage to robots. |
| 4 Magazines | Explosives permanently do 5% more damage and have a 5% larger radius. |
| 5 Magazines | Permanently take 5% less damage from alien creatures. |
All Freestar Captain's Log Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| GRUNT Issue 01 | Red Mile - Porrima III |
| GRUNT Issue 02 | Seokguh Syndicate Hideout - Volii Alpha |
| GRUNT Issue 03 | Waggoner Farm - Montara Luna |
| GRUNT Issue 04 | The Last Nova - Suvorov |
| GRUNT Issue 05 | Random Deserted UC Garrison sites |
| GRUNT Issue 08 | Retrofitted Starstation - Aranae III |
| GRUNT Issue 09 | Random Deserted Colony War Barracks sites |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Ballistic weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. |
| 2-5 Magazines | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. (Stacking) |
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Gunslinger's Guide 01 | The Rock - Akila |
| Gunslinger's Guide 02 | Sinclair's Books - Akila |
| Gunslinger's Guide 03 | Rangers Building - Hopetown |
| Gunslinger's Guide 04 | Freestar Rangers Outpost - Neon |
| Gunslinger's Guide 05 | Freestar Embassy - New Atlantis |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster. |
| 2-5 Magazines | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster. (Stacking) |
All Gunslinger's Guide Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Kryx's Journal Entry 01 | Ransacked Research Outpost - Bessel III |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 02 | Vulture's Roost - Jaffa IV |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 03 | Vlad's Villa - Syrma VII-a |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 04 | The Lock - Suvorov |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 05 | Gagarin Landing - Gagarin |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Store prices are permanently reduced by 2%, and you permanently sell items for 2% more (on top of any other bonuses). |
| 2 Magazines | Crew and companions permanently do 5% more weapon damage (on top of any other bonuses). |
| 3 Magazines | Your ship's cargo hold can permanently hold 5% more. |
| 4 Magazines | The cost of bribing someone is permanently reduced by 5%. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Social skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Kryx's Journal Entry Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Mining Monthly Issue 01 | Random Abandoned Mine sites |
| Mining Monthly Issue 02 | CM Station RC-1 - Carinae III-a |
| Mining Monthly Issue 03 | Lizzy's Bar - Gagarin |
| Mining Monthly Issue 05 | Random Abandoned Mine sites |
| Mining Monthly Issue 06 | Bindi Mining Outpost - Bindi |
| Mining Monthly Issue 07 | Residential Area - Mars |
| Mining Monthly Issue 08 | Random Abandoned Mine sites |
| Mining Monthly Issue 09 | New Homestead - Titan |
| Mining Monthly Issue 10 | Random Deserted Robotics Lab sites |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%. |
| 2-10 Magazines | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. (Stacking) |
All Mining Monthly Issue Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Neon Nights 01 | Ryujin Industries (Executive Offices) - Volii Alpha | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem BattleUp, which increases carry capacity, and physical and energy resistance for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 02 | Astral Lounge - Volii Alpha | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem S.T.E.V.E., which slows down time and increases ranged damage for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 03 | CeltCorp - Volii Alpha | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem O2 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 04 | Generdyne Industries (Breyson Bayu Office) - Volii Alpha | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem RedAMP, which increases physical and energy resistance, melee damage, and speed for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 05 | Xenofresh Fisheries - Volii Alpha | Grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching. |
| Skill Magazine | Location | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| The New Atlantian 01 | Tau Gourmet Production Center - Tau Ceti II | Permanently grants the recipe for The Deep food item. |
| The New Atlantian 02 | Starstation RE-939 - Voss | Permanently grants the recipe for the Panache food item. |
| The New Atlantian 03 | Dawn's Roost - Jemison | Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item. |
| The New Atlantian 04 | The Eleos Retreat - IXYLL II | Permanently grants the recipe for the Beer Brat Platter food item. |
| The New Atlantian 05 | The Well - Jemison | Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd's Pie food item. |
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Nova Galactic Manual 01 | Sarah's Crash Site - Cassiopeia I |
| Nova Galactic Manual 02 | Nova Galactic Staryard - Luna |
| Nova Galactic Manual 03 | UC Vanguard - Jemison |
| Nova Galactic Manual 06 | Autonomous Staryard - Volii Psi |
| Nova Galactic Manual 10 | The Almagest - Nesoi |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1%. |
| 2-10 Magazines | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. (Stacking) |
All Nova Galactic Manual Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Peak Performance 01 | The Eye - Jemison |
| Peak Performance 03 | Reliant Medical Organics Lab - Beta Ternion I |
| Peak Performance 04 | Sonny Di Falco's Island - Maheo I |
| Peak Performance 05 | The Key - Suvorov |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg. |
| 2 Magazines | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. |
| 3 Magazines | Permanenelty adds 5% to unarmed damage. |
| 4 Magazines | Pharmaceuticals are permanently 2% less addictive. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Peak Performance Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Solomon's Adventures 01 | Coe Estate - Akila |
| Solomon's Adventures 02 | Waggoner Farm - Montara Luna |
| Solomon's Adventures 04 | Safe House Gamma - Andromas II |
| Solomon's Adventures 05 | Random Abandoned Mineral Refinery / Abandoned Outpost sites |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases weapon damage at night by 5%. |
| 2 Magazines | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. |
| 3 Magazines | Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage. |
| 4 Magazines | Food and drink items are permanently 5% more effective. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Solomon's Adventures Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Tracker's Primer 01 | Victor Compound - McClure II |
| Tracker's Primer 02 | Pilgrim's Rest - Indum II |
| Tracker's Primer 03 | Red Mile - Porrima III |
| Tracker's Primer 05 | Argos Extractors Mining Outpost - Vectera |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases EM weapon damage by 5%. |
| 2 Magazines | Permanently increases ballistic weapon damage by 5%. |
| 3 Magazines | Permanently increases laser weapon damage by 5%. |
| 4 Magazines | Permanently increases particle weapon damage by 5%. |
| 5 Magazines | Basic and Advanced Combat skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
All Tracker's Primer Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| UC Defense Manual 01 | 1-of-a-Kind Salvage - Niira |
| UC Defense Manual 02 | The Den - Chthonia |
| UC Defense Manual 03 | Residential Area - Mars |
| UC Defense Manual 04 | Abandoned Weapon Outpost - Random |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. |
| 2-5 Magazines | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. (Stacking) |
All UC Defense Manual Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Space Tactics 01 | Vanguard Pilot Simulator - Jemison |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 02 | Red Devils HQ - Mars |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 03 | The Colander - Schrodinger System |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 04 | Deimos Armored Transport - Alpha Centauri |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 05 | The Sonder - Bessel II |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage. |
| 2 Magazines | Ship energy weapons permanently deal 5% more damage. |
| 3 Magazines | Ship particle weapons permanently deal 5% more damage. |
| 4 Magazines | Permanently increases ship repair speed by 5%. |
| 5 Magazines | Permanently take 5% less damage from other ships. |
All Vanguard Space Tactics Locations
| Skill Magazine | Location |
|---|---|
| Va'ruun Scripture 01 | UC Security - New Atlantis |
| Va'ruun Scripture 02 | Starstation UCN-48 - Muphrid IV |
| Va'ruun Scripture 03 | The Stretch - Akila City |
| Va'ruun Scripture 04 | Eren's Camp - Hyla II |
| Va'ruun Scripture 05 | The Clinic - Deepala |
| Va'ruun Scripture 06 | House Va'ruun Embassy - New Atlantis |
| Va'ruun Scripture 07 | Ka'Zaal Sulfur Mine - Ka'zaal |
| Va'ruun Scripture 10 | Cydonia Abandoned Mines - Mars |
| Number of Magazines Collected | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Magazine | Permanently increases sneak bonus by 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by 5%. |
| 2-10 Magazines | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. (Stacking) |
All Va'ruun Scripture Locations
When you find a skill magazine, taking it will give you permanent buffs depending on what magazine you read. You can safely drop or sell it and keep the bonuses from it after you collect one.
Also note that the bonuses from magazines are not tied to the issue number for most magazine series. Instead, the bonuses may differ depending on how many magazines you collected from that series. The only series that have its bonuses fixed to its issue numbers are Neon Nights and The New Atlantian.
Any buffs you've gained from skill magazines carry over to New Game Plus. You can also gain new buffs from skill magazines you've already read in previous universes. Once you've gained all possible skills from a magazine across several universes, they'll no longer carry a description and are only good for selling.
Everything That Carries Over to New Game+
| Achievement | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Thirst for Knowledge | Read 20 Skill Magazines |
| List of All Collectibles | |
|---|---|
| Skill Magazines | Quantum Essences |
| Snow Globes | Dragonstar Force Books |
Mining monthly 03 - Gagarin - Gagarin landing in Alpha Centauri system. You can get here by talking to Mitch in cydonia residency area. Will be a quest called Media Sponge to go to Clint for a book called Dragonstar Force. From the launch pad go down the stairs and you will see a place called Centauri Mills, go past this on the right side until you see some chairs and tables (an outside bar/pool area) and to your left will be the magazine on a wooden table.
All Skill Magazine Locations
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Kryx’s journal 05- the cost of bribing someone is permanently reduced by 5% From mining monthly 03 on Gagarin you will see a statue in the middle of the town, go towards this and you will see the town hall sign, go up the stairs on the left of this building and follow that path all the way down to the end. You will see a blue table with some chairs.