The guide on points of no return in Starfield. Includes missable options, irreversible choices, romance options, and turning points in the Main Story.
Table of Contents
Points of No Return In Storyline
High Price To Pay
In this Main Mission, you will face a decision to either "Go to the Eye" or "Stay at the Lodge," resulting in the loss of at least one companion regardless of your choice.
See The Results Based On Different Choices
Spoiler Alert!| Choice | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| I'm heading to the Eye. Stay safe, everyone. | → | Barrett dies. |
| Don't worry. I'm staying here. | → | Your romancing companion dies. |
No matter which option you select, one of the four characters below will die.
- Barrett
- Sarah
- Sam
- Andreja
Unearthed
At the end of the Unearthed mission, you will have to choose between The Hunter and The Emissary as your ally. Your choice decides who you have to fight against in the Revelation mission.
See The Results Based On Different Choices
Spoiler Alert!| Choice | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| The Emissary is right. The Artifacts need to be in the right hands. | → | Enemy in "Revelation": The Hunter Reward: Unmitigated Violence |
| The Hunter is right. The only real rule is who gets all the Artifacts first. | → | Enemy in "Revelation": The Emissary Reward: Eternity's Gate |
| You're both wrong. It's time someone other than a Starborn made a decision. | → | Enemy in "Revelation": Both Reward: Both |
One Giant Leap → New Game Plus
In the One Giant Leap mission, once you arrive at Unity, you will meet another you from a different universe who will offer you the chance to be reborn. It is recommended to make a Manual Save here to return to this point anytime, as there is no going back.
See The Results Based On Different Actions
Spoiler Alert!| Action | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Walk into the gate of light | → | New Game Plus start. |
| Walk back to your ship | → | Continue your exploration. |
Unchangable Elements
Cannot Change Your Background
The Background you choose during Character Creation is permanent and cannot be changed later. Your chosen Background determines your three Starting Skills, but all skills can still be acquired through leveling up.
All Skills - Types & CategoriesCannot Change Or Add Traits
Traits selected during character creation in Starfield are permanent and cannot be modified or added. They can only be removed, not replaced, and the effects of unselected Traits cannot be obtained through any method.
Best Traits For Each Background - Which 3 Traits To Choose?Cannot Reset Skill Points
In Starfield, you must be mindful of the skills you unlock or upgrade since you cannot respec skill points once allocated. You can earn skill points as you level up, and there's no level limit, which means that if you invest enough time, you can obtain all skill points in a single playthrough.
Cannot Retry Persuasion
When persuading an NPC, you have only one chance to succeed. Failing means you can't re-attempt the persuasion on the same NPC. It's recommended to unlock and rank up the "Persuasion" of the Social skills to increase your chances of success.
Persuasion - Rank Up Challenge & EffectMissable Elements
Missions Can Be Challenged Only Once
Once you complete or fail a Mission, you won't be able to replay it to get rewards. The only ways to redo a mission are to load the saved data or start New Game Plus.
May Lose The Romancing Companion
In Starfield, you can have a romantic relationship with one of the four main members of the Constellation: Barrett, Sarah, Sam, and Andreja. During the "High Price to Pay" mission, you will lose one of your companions, but the one who survives depends on your actions.
