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The guide on Best Ships in Starfield. Learn the recommended ships for free and to buy, requirements, and how to steal/register ships.

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Ships Related Articles

List of All Ships

Best Ships For Free

*Please note that the stats below have been enhanced by Ballistic Weapon System Rank 1.

Razorleaf

Razorleaf
Overview
ClassAReactor18Crew2
Fuel140Hull469Cargo420
Jump22 LYShield390Mass572
Combat Performance
LAS6PAR16MSL36
Value
111,689 Credits
  • Requirement: Complete Mantis' Mission
  • All-rounder, one of the best Class A ship
  • High Hull, 3 Weapons, and a Shielded Cargo that allows you to smuggle Contraband
Razorleaf Ship - How To Get & Stats

Star Eagle

Star Eagle
Overview
ClassAReactor29Crew5
Fuel140Hull948Cargo2280
Jump21 LYShield760Mass1089
Combat Performance
EM2MSL130LAS12
Value
358,534 Credits
  • Well-suited for both combat and cargo
  • Equipped with high-damage Missiles
Star Eagle Ship - How To Get & Stats

Kepler R

Kepler R
Overview
ClassCReactor24Crew6
Fuel2800Hull999Cargo3550
Jump30 LYShield1288Mass2642
Combat Performance
LAS45BAL68--
Value
72,241 Credits
  • Requirement: Complete Overdesigned
  • Best Class C ship you can get for free
  • Equipped with 2 Weapons and large Cargo
Kepler R - How To Get & Stats

Best Ships To Buy

Where To Buy Ships?

The ships can be purchased from Ship Services Technicians or specific stores. Check the link below for ship vendor locations!

Buy Ships - Locations & How to Go

Shieldbreaker

Shieldbreaker
Overview
ClassBReactor27Crew5
Fuel550Hull940Cargo2280
Jump28 LYShield610Mass1238
Combat Performance
LAS24BAL30MSL58
Value
251,480 Credits
  • Combat-oriented ship with powerful weapons
  • High Jump Range and Cargo Capacity

Stronghold

Stronghold
Overview
ClassCReactor27Crew6
Fuel2200Hull1047Cargo2360
Jump30 LYShield1600Mass2030
Combat Performance
LAS36BAL52--
Value
400,125 Credits
  • High Fuel, large Cargo, and strong Shield
  • Suitable for long-distance travel due to the high Defense and 30 LY Jump Range

Narwhal

Narwhal
Overview
ClassCReactor36Crew7
Fuel560Hull2118Cargo1760
Jump30 LYShield995Mass1593
Combat Performance
LAS24BAL125MSL82
Value
455,400 Credits
  • Excellent both in offense and defense
  • Powerful Weapons, high Hull, and 7 Crew Slots
  • Piloting Skill Rank 4 is required, and the price is high.
Narwhal Ship - How To Get & Stats

Renegade

Renegade
Overview
ClassCReactor27Crew6
Fuel580Hull1024Cargo3970
Jump30 LYShield850Mass2050
Combat Performance
LAS36BAL52MSL96
Value
324,250 Credits
  • Large Cargo and all-round performance
  • Perfect for end-game after modifying, but not suited for beginners due to the high price
How To Modify Your Ship

Stealing Ships Is Also An Option

The Stolen Ships Need To Be Registered

Register the stolen ship

Before you can sell or modify stolen ships, you must first register them.

How To Steal And Register Ships In Space

Procedure
1Disable the engines of the ship using targeting mode.
2Dock and board on the targeted ship.
3Defeat all the enemies on the ship.
4Sit in the Pilot Seat.
5Press TAB and access the SHIP menu.
6Select the stolen ship and click Make Home Ship on the right-bottom corner.
7Click the Register.

How To Steal And Register Ships On Planets

When scanning planets, if you find a Ship Landing Site icon on a landed ship, it indicates that the ship is stealable.

Procedure
1Approach and board the ship you want.
2Defeat all the enemies on the ship.
3Sit in the Pilot Seat.
4Press TAB and access the SHIP menu.
5Select the stolen ship and click Make Home Ship on the right-bottom corner.
6Click the Register.

Check The Jump Range When Stealing Ships On Distant Planets

Please check the Grav Drive of the stolen ship to ensure it has enough jump distance to leave the current system, to avoid being trapped.

Recommended Order of Ship Changes In Early Game

Frontier

Frontier

At the beginning of Starfield, you acquire the Frontier, your first ship. While it may not be high-end, it is fully customizable.

Star Eagle

Star Eagle

Upon completing the final Freestar Collective mission, The Hammer Falls, you will receive the Star Eagle as a reward. It is an upgraded version of the Frontier with significantly higher cargo capacity.

Star Eagle Ship - How To Get & Stats

Kepler R

Kepler R

Complete the Main Mission - Starborn to unlock the Side Mission - Overdesigned to get the Kepler R as a completion reward. It is a well-balanced C-Class ship with a large cargo capacity, ideal for both offense and defense.

Kepler R - How To Get & Stats

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