The Best Engines

Undoubtedly, the most critical enhancement gamers can incorporate into their Starfield spaceship is a top-notch Engine. Engines play a pivotal role not just in propelling the ship swiftly but also in its crucial function of maneuvering during combat situations. When selecting an Engine, players should primarily prioritize the Engine's maneuvering thrust statistic. A greater thrust translates to the ship's ability to swiftly evade enemy gunfire.

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The Best Engines

 

Furthermore, players have the option to equip multiple Engines until the ship reaches its maximum power capacity of 12. Given that each Engine provides up to four power units, it's highly probable that players will utilize between three to six Engines on each Starfield ship.

SAL-6330 Engine

If players don't encounter any weight-related concerns during their ship construction, it is highly advisable to opt for SAL-6330 Engines. Players have the capacity to incorporate a maximum of six Engines, and each one bestows an impressive 18,000 units of Engine thrust along with 7,800 units of maneuvering thrust to the ship. Utilizing all SAL-6330 Engines within a single ship will yield the highest possible thrust attainable in the Starfield universe.

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However, it's worth noting that the SAL-6330 Engine is not widely favored due to its limited availability; only a few vendors offer it once players reach level 60. Moreover, players will need to outfit their ship with a Class C reactor to effectively manage and operate multiple SAL-6330 Engines.

Class Max Power Engine Thrust Maneuvering Thrust
C 2 18000 7800
Mass Requirements Locations
340 Rank 4 Starship Design, Class C Reactor Akila City, Stroud-Elkund Strayard, Hopetown, Red Mile, Neon

Amun Dunn X-300 Engine

Upon reaching level 60, players gain access to two exceptional Engines in Starfield: the Amun Dunn X-300 and the SAL-6330. These engines stand out as the top choices, each offering distinct advantages tailored to players' specific requirements.

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The Amun Dunn X-300 Engine boasts a slightly lower Engine and maneuvering thrust compared to the SAL-6330 Engine but significantly excels in terms of weight reduction. Furthermore, the Amun Dunn X-300 enjoys widespread popularity as it is readily available at nearly every technician's shop in the Starfield universe.

Class Max Power Engine Thrust Maneuvering Thrust
C 3 25890 8400
Mass Requirements Locations
336 Rank 4 Starship Design, Class C Reactor New Atlantis, Akila City, Stroud-Elkund Strayard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Strayard, New Homestead

Poseidon DT230 Engine

This serves as a compelling illustration of why Class B Engines aren't advisable at this stage of the game. Upon reaching level 57, players also gain access to the Poseidon DT230 Engine, which offers more than twice the maneuvering thrust compared to the Dunn-71 Engine. The Poseidon DT230 emerges as a superb option to contemplate when selecting an Engine for end-game purposes. Despite the impressive array of statistics it boasts, it does exhibit slightly lower performance than the subsequent Engines in this lineup.

Class Max Power Engine Thrust Maneuvering Thrust
C 4 34520 11600
Mass Requirements Locations
334 Rank 4 Starship Design, Class C Reactor New Atlantis, Stroud-Elkund Strayard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, The Den, Deimos Strayard, New Homestead, Neon

Best Ship Grav Drive

When constructing spacecraft in Starfield, identifying the optimal Grav Drive stands as a pivotal endeavor. Fortunately, most of the top-tier Grav Drives can be procured in New Atlantis, a starting region within Starfield. Clearly, even after the installation of the finest Grav Drive, shipbuilders should maintain a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between Grav Drives and Fuel Tanks to facilitate navigation through Starfield's systems.

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To streamline the process of locating the finest Grav Drive, players should prioritize those with exceptional Grav Jump Thrust statistics, exemplified by the J-52 Gamma, boasting an astonishing 50 Grav Jump Thrust.

Apollo GV300 Grav Drive

Providing an impressive Grav Jump Thrust of 50 while maintaining a lower Mass compared to other Grav Drives possessing equivalent capabilities, the Apollo GV300 emerges as a strong contender for the title of the finest Grav Drive in Starfield.

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With such capabilities at their disposal, players can effortlessly leap across multiple systems, enabling them to embark on extended journeys and explore the more remote and challenging regions of Starfield. It becomes imperative for players to outfit all their ships with the Apollo GV300 as soon as they attain level 52 and gain access to this exceptional Grav Drive.

Class Max Power Grav Jump Thrust Mass
C 11 50 144
Requirements Locations
Rank 4 Starship Design, Class C Reactor New Atlantis, Akila City, The Key, Stroud-Elkund Strayard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Paradiso, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Strayard, New Homestead, Neon, The Eleos Retreat

J-52 Gamma Grav Drive

For players in search of maximum power, the J-52 Gamma Grav Drive stands out as the top choice for achieving the highest Grav Jump Thrust in Starfield. Similar to all the advanced Grav Drives available in the late stages of the game, the J-52 Gamma Grav Drive becomes accessible to players at level 52 and can be readily found in the inventory of nearly every Technician throughout the galaxies. It represents an outstanding Grav Drive, with only the Apollo GV300 surpassing it by a small margin in terms of performance.

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Grav Drive
Class Max Power Grav Jump Thrust Mass
C 11 50 154
Requirements Locations
Rank 4 Starship Design, Class C Reactor New Atlantis, Akila City, The Key, Stroud-Elkund Strayard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Paradiso, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Strayard, New Homestead, Neon, The Eleos Retreat

NG340 Grav Drive

In terms of power, the NG340 Grav Drive and the SGD 3300 share a similarity with both boasting a Grav Jump Thrust of 45. Nevertheless, the NG340 Grav Drive takes the lead in this comparison due to its lower Mass and fewer requirements. Additionally, players gain access to the NG340 Grav Drive at level 48 within the Starfield game, which is four levels ahead of when they can locate the SGD 3300 in stores.

That's why this Grav Drive is so useful and can contribute a lot to the ship's performance.

Class Max Power Grav Jump Thrust Mass
C 12 45 130
Requirements Locations
Rank 3 Starship Design, Class C Reactor New Atlantis, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, The Den, New Homestead

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