List of all skill magazines, skill books for Starfield. Learn about skill magazine and book locations, buffs, and where to find them!
Table of Contents
- Only currently confirmed skill magazines are listed. We plan to update this page as needed.
- Magazine bonuses may vary depending on New Game+ and playthrough status.
CombaTech Catalog
List of CombaTech Catalog Locations
| CombaTech Catalog 01 | Location: Seokguh Syndicate Hideout - Neon Ebbside - Volii Alpha (Volii System) Found in Ryujin Industries Faction quest "Guilty Parties" in Seokguh Syndicate Hideout at Frankie’s Frab + Go in Neon City. When you head to Neon, go to Frankie's at the Ebbside and go to the Syndicate Hideout inside. Once there, go upstairs and enter the room left of the room with the LCD screen. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | |
| CombaTech Catalog 02 | Location: UC Vigilance, orbiting near Phobos (Sol System) Once inside the UC Vigilance, go up the stairs on the left and walk down the hallway. Take the elevator on the left up to the Operations Center and turn left into the small room. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | |
| CombaTech Catalog 03 | Location: Best Defense - Hopetown - Polvo (Valo System) When you arrive in Hopetown and turn towards the building, you will see the Rangers and the HopeTech. Enter the Best Defense between them. Inside, on the shelf on the right, you will find the skill magazine. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | |
| CombaTech Catalog 04 | Location: Hephaestus Mine H-363 - Gagarin (Alpha Centauri System) Find during the Breach of Contract quest. In the Hephaestus Mine use the lockpick to enter the yellow building. Once inside, go straight ahead for a while and then up to the second floor. Turn right and use the Powered Switch. Follow the passage and you will find the skill magazine on a table. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | |
| CombaTech Catalog 05 | Location: Forgotten Mech Graveyard (Which planet this is on is up to the individual) The campsite is glowing, so head there. Inside you will find the skill magazine on a table. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. |
Constellation Guide
List of Constellation Guide Locations
| Constellation Guide 01 | Location: The Lodge - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Near the central table inside The Lodge. |
| Bonus: Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%. | |
| Constellation Guide 02 | Location: Abandoned Research Tower (Which planet this is on is up to the individual) Once inside the research tower, take the elevator to the upper floor. Go up two flights of stairs in the warehouse and follow the catwalk around the atrium to the room with the computers. Next to a computer you will find the skill magazine. |
| Bonus: Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%. | |
| Constellation Guide 03 | Location: Dauntless Crew’s Crash Site - Cassiopeia I (Eta Cassiopeia System) Find during Sarah's companion quest "In Memoriam". Enter the Shuttle Main Cabin through the boards propped up on the rocky ledges. Once inside, you will find the skill magazine on the table in front of you. |
| Bonus: Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered. | |
| Constellation Guide 04 | Location: The Clinic, orbiting near Deepala (Narion System) Directly in front of you as you enter the Clinic, on a chair to the left of the waiting room. |
| Bonus: Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered. |
Cyber Runner’s Cipher
List of Cyber Runner’s Cipher Locations
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 01 | Location: Slayton Aerospace - Neon Core - Volii Alpha (Volii System) When you enter Neon, turn right and go straight to the Trade Tower. Inside, take the elevator on the right to the Slayton Aerospace. On the left side of the lobby, on a large coffee table, is the skill magazine. |
| Bonus: Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. | |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 02 | Location: The Well - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Apex Electronics |
| Bonus: Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. | |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 03 | Location: Neuradyne Botany Laboratory - Beta Marae I (Beta Marae System) A strong boost pack is required to obtain this skill magazine. Use the boost pack to go through the outer wall and the blue pipe to the second floor of the institute. You will then see a small lab and the skill magazine is on the table inside. |
| Bonus: Stealth is permanently increased by 1%. | |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 04 | Location: The Volii Hotel - Neon Core - Volii Alpha (Volii System) In Neon, turn right and enter the Volii Hotel. After renting a room from Minerva in the lobby (even for one day), take the elevator on the right to the 2nd floor. |
| Bonus: Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking. | |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 05 | Location: Infinity Ltd Corporate HQ - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Find during the Ryujin Industries Faction quest "Sabotage". Sneak through the building and get the R&D ID Card. Then use that ID Card to unlock the door security and enter the R&D lab. Inside the lab you will find the skill magazine on the table. |
| Bonus: Basic and Advanced Technology skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). |
Freestar Captain’s Log
List of Freestar Captain’s Log Locations
| Freestar Captain's Log 03 | Location: Akila City Consulate - Akila City - Akila (Cheyenne System) In Akila City, go to the front of The Rock, then follow the Rock and take the path on the left. Go up the stairs and on the left is the Akila City Consulate. Inside you will find it on the table in front of you from the entrance. |
| Bonus: Permanently increases carry capacity by 5kg. |
Grunt Issue
List of Grunt Issue Locations
| Grunt Issue 04 | Location: The Key, orbiting near Suvorov (Kryx System) Enter The Key, turn left and go straight to the Cargo Bay. Once through the doors, enter Reckoner's Core, then continue on and enter The Last Nova bar on the right. Once inside the bar, take a left and you will find it on a table in the back. |
| Bonus: Ballistic weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. |
Gunslinger’s Guide
List of Gunslinger’s Guide Locations
| Gunslinger's Guide 01 | Location: The Rock - Akila City - Akila (Cheyenne System) Enter The Rock in Akila City. Once inside, take the stairs on the right to the bar on the 2nd floor, then go up another flight of stairs and turn right into a long hallway. At the end of this passage is a door, so do not go through it, but make a U-turn to the right. At the top of the stairs you will see a door marked Office; go through it and enter the door on the right. You will find it at the top of the stairs. |
| Bonus: Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster. | |
| Gunslinger's Guide 02 | Location: Sinclair's Book - Akila City - Akila (Cheyenne System) In Akila City, stand in front of the statue near The Rock. Take the path to the left of the statue and follow it for a while until you reach Sinclair's Book. Enter the shop and you will find it on the desk on the right. |
| Bonus: Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster. | |
| Gunslinger's Guide 04 | Location: Freestar Rangers - Neon Core - Volii Alpha (Volii System) In Neon, turn right and enter the Freestar Rangers. Enter the Outpost through the front door and go up to the second floor to a room. |
| Bonus: Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster. |
Kryx’s Journal
List of Kryx’s Journal Locations
Mining Monthly Issue
List of Mining Monthly Issue Locations
| Mining Monthly Issue 07 | Location: Residential - Cydonia - Mars (Sol System) Enter the residential area through the orange door and proceed to the Deimos Miner Quarters. |
| Bonus: Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%. |
Neon Nights
List of Neon Nights Locations
| Neon Nights 03 | Location: CeltCorp - Neon Core - Volii Alpha (Volii System) When you enter Neon, turn right and go straight to the Trade Tower. Inside, take the elevator on the right to the CeltCorp. Enter the office, go straight in and you will find it on the couch. |
| Bonus: Permanently grants the recipe for the chem O2 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time. | |
| Neon Nights 05 | Location: Xenofresh Corporate HQ - Neon Core - Volii Alpha (Volii System) When you enter Neon, turn right and go straight to the Trade Tower. Inside, take the elevator on the right to the Xenofresh Corporate HQ. You will find it on the table on the right side of the lobby. |
| Bonus: Grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching. |
Nova Galactic Manual
List of Nova Galactic Manual Locations
| Nova Galactic Manual 02 | Location: Nova Galactic Staryard, orbiting near Luna (Sol System) Enter the Nova Galactic Staryard and proceed to the right. From the Control Room, go upstairs and enter the Workroom. On the desk a bit further down the hallway. |
| Bonus: Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1%. | |
| Nova Galactic Manual 03 | Location: MAST building - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Coffee table on the Cabinet Chambers floor. |
| Bonus: Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1%. |
Peak Performance
List of Peak Performance Locations
| Peak Performance 01 | Location: The Eye, orbiting near Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Physical Training room located in the Facilities F01 on the Eye. |
| Bonus: Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg. | |
| Peak Performance 02 | Location: Deserted UC Listening Post (Which planet this is on is up to the individual) Once inside the post, go down the hallway to the first room. Enter the next room via the catwalk through the door on the right. As soon as you enter the room look to the left and you will see a poster on the wall, enter the control room through the door next to it. On the table you will find the skill magazine. |
| Bonus: Pharmaceuticals are permanently 2% less addictive. | |
| Peak Performance 05 | Location: The Key, orbiting near Suvorov (Kryx System) Enter The Key, turn left and go straight towards the Cargo Bay. Once through the doors, enter Reckoner's Core and the gym is on the left. Inside is the Skill Magazine on a table. |
| Bonus: Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. |
Solomon’s Adventures
List of Solomon’s Adventures Locations
| Solomon's Adventures 01 | Location: Coe Estate - Akila City - Akila (Cheyenne System) In Akila City, go to the front of The Rock, and further down the path on the right is Coe Estate. Once inside, go to the room on the left and you will find it by the bed. |
| Bonus: Permanently increases weapon damage at night by 5%. |
The New Atlantian
List of The New Atlantian Locations
| The New Atlantian 03 | Location: Pioneer Tower - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) On a desk on the balcony. |
| Bonus: Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item. | |
| The New Atlantian 05 | Location: The Well - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) Upstairs in Kay's House. |
| Bonus: Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd's Pie food item. |
Trackers Primer
List of Trackers Primer Locations
| Trackers Primer 03 | Location: Red Mile - Porrima III (Porrima System) Once you open the airlock and enter the Red Mile, go to the main area on the left. Turn right, go up the stairs to the second floor and enter the middle of the three doors. The skill magazine is on the table by the window. |
| Bonus: Permanently increases EM weapon damage by 5%. |
UC Defense Manual
List of UC Defense Manual Locations
| UC Defense Manual 01 | Location: 1-of-a-Kind Salvage - Niira (Narion System) When you enter 1-of-a-Kind Salvage, go ahead to the right hand and open the airlock. Then go up the stairs, down to the lower level and up the stairs again on the opposite side. On the shelf on the right there. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | |
| UC Defense Manual 02 | Location: The Den, orbiting near Chthonia (Wolf System) When you enter The Den, proceed to the right. Continue and you will see the UC office. Further in is a bedroom, and the skill magazine is on a shelf inside. |
| Bonus: Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | |
| UC Defense Manual 03 | Location: Residential - Cydonia - Mars (Sol System) Enter the residential area through the orange door and proceed to the UC Marine Barracks. |
| Bonus: Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. |
Va’Ruun Scripture
List of Va’Ruun Scripture Locations
Vanguard Space Tactics
List of Vanguard Space Tactics Locations
| Vanguard Space Tactics 01 | Location: MAST building - New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System) The room to the left of the Vanguard Pilot Simulator floor. |
| Bonus: Ship missiles permanently deals 5% more damage. |
