Vortex Grenades are throwable explosives with unique effects in Starfield Shattered Space. See a list of all Vortex Grenades and learn how to unlock and craft Vortex Grenades in this guide.
List of Contents
| Grenade | Details |
|---|---|
 Vortex Grenade - Binding |
Phys: 1 Mass: 0.20 Value: 600 Effect: Explodes and freezes enemies in place. |
 Vortex Grenade - Charged |
Phys: 56 Engy: 85 Mass: 0.20 Value: 600 Effect: Explodes and does damage like a conventional grenade. |
 Vortex Grenade - Lure |
Phys: 2 Mass: 0.20 Value: 800 Effect: Summons a Vortex Horror. |
 Vortex Grenade - Phasing |
Phys: 1 Mass: 0.20 Value: 800 Effect: Phases out targets in the explosion. |
 Vortex Grenade - Unstable |
Phys: 1 Mass: 0.20 Value: 600 Effect: Has unpredictable effects. |
There are five Vortex Grenades you can craft in Starfield: Shattered Space, each with its own unique effect. Choose which one is right for you depending on your situation in combat.
How to Throw Grenades
You can craft Vortex Grenades at any Industrial Workbench. On Dazra, you can find one inside Hollow Bluff Depot after progressing through the A House Divided quest.
You can also craft an industrial workbench inside your ship, or at any of your Outposts. Likewise, you can easily find a workbench in Ship Services at The Key or in the basement of The Lodge in Jemison.
Where to Find Industrial Workbenches
| Vortex Grenade - Binding | ・Dark Vortex Cyst x1 ・Vortex Shard x1 |
|---|---|
| Vortex Grenade - Charged | ・Vortex Shard x1 ・Glowing Vortex Cyst x1 |
| Vortex Grenade - Lure | ・Vortex Shard x1 ・Dark Vortex Cyst x1 ・Vortex Cyst x1 |
| Vortex Grenade - Phasing | ・Vortex Shard x1 ・Glowing Vortex Cyst x1 ・Vortex Cyst x1 |
| Vortex Grenade - Unstable | ・Vortex Shard x1 ・Vortex Cyst x1 |
You can craft each grenade given the above materials. You can farm these materials by defeating Vortex Horrors and Vortex Phantoms found all over Va'ruun'kai.
Crafting all five Vortex Grenades rewards you with the Five of a Kind achievement, which is a new achievement released alongside the Shattered Space DLC.
List of All DLC Achievements and Trophies
Talk to Ekris Kaisir at the end of the main story quest The Promised, Broken. After talking to him, you will automatically learn how to craft all five Vortex Grenades at any industrial workbench.
List of All Shattered Space Quests
All Vortex Grenade Types
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