All Environmental Damage and Resistances Explained

The types of environmental damage in Starfield are thermal, airborne, corrosive, and radiation. Learn more about these afflictions, how you can contract them, and how to increase resistance against them in this guide.

All Environmental Damage

Explanation and Overview

Environmental Damage	Explanation
▼Thermal	Damaged caused by extreme heat or cold.
▼Airborne	Damage from contaminants and disease.
▼Corrosive	Damage from substances, weapons, or environments that cause decay.
▼Radiation	Damage from radioactive environments or items.

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Thermal

Thermal damage is incurred when exposed to extreme temperatures.

You are likely to encounter this type of environmental damage on planets and moons with severe climates or at locations set up by hostile parties and factions.

Airborne

Airborne damage is likely caused by contaminants from a planet's atmosphere, flora, and fauna. In addition, enemies may have items or throwables that can inflict airborne damage.

When afflicted, it can likely cause a decrease in HP or other debuffs.

Corrosive

Corrosive damage is likely caused by harmful substances from throwables or the local flora and fauna.

Once afflicted, corrosive damage may have a passive effect similar to poison.

Radiation

Radiation damage in Starfield could possibly follow Fallout 4, where radiation affects your maximum health.

This environmental affliction is likely encountered via radioactive items or locations.

How to Increase Resistance

Equip and Mod Armor

Armor and Gear provide resistance against environmental damage. Plan what equipment is best suited to your current location by viewing their stats in your inventory.

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Craft Research Projects

It is highly likely for you to craft research projects that offer temporary resistance against environmental damage. Just make sure that you have enough resources to craft what you need.

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Rank up Environmental Conditioning

Environmental Conditioning

Environmental Conditioning is a Tier 2 Physical Skill. Each rank grants you resistance against certain afflictions and damage types.

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Check Your HUD to Plan Resistances

Areas within a planet or moon where you can incur environmental damage are marked on your HUD. This gives you the chance to equip the proper gear, craft items, or rank up the necessary skills to increase your resistance against them.

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