Starfield Shattered Space

Best Long Hauler Build

This is a guide on the best build for the Long Hauler Background in Starfield. Find out the best Long Hauler build, the best traits for Long Hauler, its starting skills, and how to play as a Long Hauler!

Best Long Hauler Build

Best Skills for Long Hauler

Starfield -  Astrodynamics Skill
Astrodynamics
Starfield -  Ballistic Weapon Systems Skill
Ballistic Weapon Systems
Starfield -  Boost Pack Training Skill
Boost Pack Training
Starfield -  Commerce Skill
Commerce
Starfield -  Deception Skill
Deception
Starfield -  Engine Systems Skill
Engine Systems
Starfield -  Payloads Skill
Payloads
Starfield -  Piloting Skill
Piloting
Starfield -  Pistol Certification Skill
Pistol Certification
Starfield -  Shield Systems Skill
Shield Systems
Starfield -  Starship Design Skill
Starship Design
Starfield -  Starship Engineering Skill
Starship Engineering
Starfield -  Targeting Control Systems Skill
Targeting Control Systems
Starfield -  Weight Lifting Skill
Weight Lifting

Long Haulers have experience transporting things to faraway planets, so ship-related skills under Tech Skills are ideal. Piloting allows you to fly more types of spacecraft, while Starship Design and Starship Engineering should improve the ship overall. Astrodynamics can also be learned to improve the grav drive to let you explore further.

Since you're bound to be in your ship often, you'll want to invest skill points in Targeting Control Systems and Ballistic Weapon Systems to defend it. It's also best to add in Engine Systems and Shield Systems for extra speed and protection when crossing dangerous locations. On top of those, Deception is a great skill to lessen enemy contraband scan of your cargo.

Even though your ship is your priority, it's also good to have quality-of-life skills for yourself. Boost Pack Training and Weight Lifting are great skills to improve mobility and the number of items you can carry, respectively.

Transporting the goods safely is one thing; selling them is another, which is why Commerce is a great skill to get more for what you're selling. Payloads can let you carry more cargo, whether you're hauling legal goods or contraband.

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Best Weapons for Long Hauler

Weapon Type Damage Ammo Type
Starfield - Magshear Magshear Rifle Phys .50 MI
Starfield - The Prime The Prime Pistol Phys 7.5mm

Long Haulers will want to pack light when on foot to bring back as much as they can to the ship. Weapons like a Magshear rifle, and The Prime pistol should be efficient choices that fit any type of encounter in any terrain.

Best Weapons: Weapon Tier List

Best Armor for Long Hauler

Just like weapons, Long Haulers will want armor that isn't heavy and offers decent reduction against all types of damage.

Best Armor Sets

Long Hauler Best Traits

Best Traits for Long Hauler

Starfield -  Freestar Collective Settler
Freestar Collective Settler
You gain access to special Freestar Collective dialogue options, and better rewards from some missions given by the faction. But, crime bounty towards other factions is greatly increased. (Can't be combined with any other faction allegiance trait.)
Starfield -  Serpent
Serpent's Embrace
You grew up worshiping the Great Serpent. Grav jumping provides a temporary boost to health and oxygen, but health and oxygen are lowered if you don't continue jumping regularly - like an addiction. (Can't be combined with any other religion trait.)
Starfield -  Spaced
Spaced
Your body has become acclimated to space. Health and oxygen are increased when in space. but decreased when on the surface. (Can't be combined with Terra Firma.)

If you're spending a lot of time on your ship, traits that benefit this playstyle, such as Spaced and Serpent's Embrace, should be considered for their health and oxygen boosts. Long Haulers can also pick a faction allegiance trait like Freestar Collective Settler for better mission rewards and additional dialogue options.

Best Traits

Long Hauler Starting Skills and Overview

Long Hauler Starting Skills

Starting Skills Description
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 -  Weight Lifting Skill
Weight Lifting
Weight training can significantly increase one's ability to carry weapons and equipment, both in space and on the ground.
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.

Long Hauler Description

Long Hauler Flavor Text
Let those other hothead pilots obsess over laser weapons and manoeuvrability. You're a space trucker, pure and simple. Pack the cargo, get it there fast, get paid, repeat. Life is simple and good.

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