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[[Starfield]] is a game where you can target various objects like enemy [[Starships]]/[[Starstations]], [[items]], [[NPCs]], [[Planets]], and [[enemies]].
[[Starfield]] is a game where you can target various objects like enemy [[Starships]]/[[Starstations]], [[items]], [[NPCs]], [[Planets]], and [[enemies]].



Revision as of 00:09, 9 September 2023

See also: Targeting and Guides

Starfield is a game where you can target various objects like enemy Starships/Starstations, items, NPCs, Planets, and enemies.

Targeting Starships and Starstations

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Targeting Enemy Ships In Combat

If you have the Targeting Control Systems skill, you can lock onto a ship and target specific systems. To lock onto an enemy ship, keep it within your ship's reticule until 'Locked On' appears in red on your HUD. Press [X] on the controller or [R] on the keyboard to target a ship's systems like shields or engines.

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Targeting Enemy Ship Wreckage

After destroying an enemy ship, you can loot its wreckage. Approach the wreckage and press [A] on the controller or [E] on the keyboard to select the cache.

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Targeting a Spacestation for Docking

To dock at a Spacestation, approach it and press [A] on the controller or [E] on the keyboard. Once permitted, press [Y] on the controller or [R] on the keyboard to dock.

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Targeting Items

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To target items, place your reticule on them and press [A] on the controller or [MOUSE1] on the keyboard.

Targeting Chests

Place your reticule on caches to pick from the items inside.

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Targeting Resources

Activate your Scanner and target Mineral or Flora to identify them.

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Targeting NPCs

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Place your reticule on NPCs to interact with them. Press [A] on the controller or [MOUSE1] on the mouse.

Targeting Vendor NPCs

Targeting Vendor NPCs grants access to their inventory for buying and selling items.

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Targeting Companions

Targeting Companion NPCs grants access to their inventory and custom dialogue.

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Targeting NPCs for Dialogue

Place your reticule on NPCs to access custom dialogue.

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  • TIP: This can sometimes lead to quests.

Targeting Planets

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Planets may have various resources, which are procedurally generated to some extent.

Targeting a Planet from Space to Scan

In your Star Ship, use your Star Map to target a planet and press [LB] on the controller or [R] on the keyboard to reveal available resources.

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  • TIP: Resource distribution and NPC outposts are procedurally generated on planets.

Targeting a Planet to Land

Open your Star Map and target a planet to land. Press [A] on the controller or [MOUSE1] on the mouse to land.

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  • TIP: You cannot land on areas like oceans that do not have a surface.

Targeting Enemies

During on-foot exploration, place your reticule on enemy NPCs to target them.

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  • TIP: Targeting specific body parts on enemy NPCs is currently not possible.