A Guide to Skill Magazines in Starfield
Are you lost in the vast universe of Starfield? Struggling to enhance your character’s stats? Skill Magazines are your answer. Below we will discuss what they do and where to find them. Let’s embark on this cosmic journey to supercharge your character.
What are the Skill Magazines in Starfield?
The best thing about Skill Magazines in Starfield is that they increase your stats permanently without using credits or skill points. It is quite difficult to find all of them as they are spread all over different locations.
Weightless
One of the perks of Skill Magazines is that they weigh 0.0 Mass and don’t weigh you down while collecting them.
The Benefits of Skill Magazines
Skill Magazines offer a wide range of buffs that can transform your gaming experience. Here are some of the aspects they can enhance:
- Carry Capacity: Need to carry more loot? Skill Magazines can increase your carrying capacity significantly.
- Weapon Performance: Improve your weapons.
- Stealth Abilities: If sneaking around is your style, Skill Magazines can boost your stealth capabilities.
What’s even more exciting is that you can stack the buffs from Skill Magazines. Whether you’re starting a new game or continuing your cosmic journey in new game+ you can accumulate these enhancements.
Skill Magazines Location
Acquiring Skill Magazines is a journey in itself. They are scattered throughout the star systems, hidden in various locations. Below is a list of all Skill Magazines and what they do:
CombaTech Catalog Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| CombaTech Catalog 03 | • Inside Best Defense shop, table on the right • Hopetown • Planet Polvo • Valo system | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech Weapons. |
Constellation Guide Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Guide 01 | • The Lodge New Atlantis, table near the artifacts • Planet Jemison • Alpha Centauri system | Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%. |
| Constellation Guide 02 | • Abandoned Research Outpost • Random Spawn Rate • Any planet • Any system | Healing items are permanently 5% more effective. |
| Constellation Guide 04 | • Space Station The Clinic room, on a couch on the left side of the lobby • Planet Deepala • Narion system | Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving over-encumbered. |
Cyber Runner’s Cipher Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Runner’s Cipher 01 | • Slayton Aerospace • Neon City Business Tower • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking |
| Cyber Runner’s Cipher 02 | • Apex Electronics store • The Well • New Atlantis • Jemison • Alpha Centauri system | Laser Weapons permanently do 5% more Critical Damage |
| Cyber Runner’s Cipher 03 | • Madame Sauvage’s Place • Neon City (The Ebb) • Planet Volii Alpha • Volii system | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for digipicking |
| Cyber Runner’s Cipher 04 | • Volii Hotel • Neon City • Planet Volii Alpha • Volii system | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking |
| Cyber Runner’s Cipher 05 | • Inside Infinity Ltd. Corporate Headquarters in the Research Lab Room. • Access by keycard, next to the hexagonal chest • Part of the quest: Sabotage from Ryujin Faction | Increases Stealth permanently by 1% |
Freestar Captain’s Log Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Freestar Captain’s Log 03 | • Freestar Collective Consulate • Akila City • Planet Akila • Cheyenne System | Permanently increase Carry Capacity by 5 Mass |
GRUNT Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| GRUNT 04 | • On the table in the bar area of The Key • Orbiting planet Suvorov • Kryx System | Permanently increase your ballistic weapons crit damage by 5% |
| GRUNT 07 | • Inside the Abandoned Cryo Lab • Niira • Narion system | Permanently increase your ballistic weapons crit damage by 5% |
Gunslinger’s Guide Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Gunslinger’s Guide 01 | • The Rock • Akila City • Akila • Cheyenne system | Permanently reload and draw Laredo brand Weapons an additional 5% faster |
| Gunslinger’s Guide 02 | • Sinclair’s Books • Akila City • Akila • Cheyenne system | Permanently reload and draw Laredo brand Weapons an additional 5% faster |
| Gunslinger’s Guide 03 | • Freestar Ranger’s Building • Hopetown • Polvo • Valo system | Permanently reload and draw Laredo brand Weapons an additional 5% faster |
| Gunslinger’s Guide 04 | • Freestar Rangers Outpost – Upstairs in Jaylen’s room • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Permanently reload and draw Laredo brand Weapons an additional 5% faster |
Kryx’s Journal Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Kryx’s Journal 05 | *Left side of the Big Statue *Gagarin Landing Pad *Gagarin *Alpha Centauri System | Store prices are permanently reduced by 2%, and you permanently sell items for 2% more (on top of any other bonuses). |
Mining Monthly Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Monthly 07 | • Deimos Miner Quarters • Residential Quarters • Cydonia on Mars • Sol system | Permanent increase to tool-grip weapon damage by 2% |
| Mining Monthly 10 | • Inside any Science Facility • Any planet • Any system | Permanent increase to tool-grip weapon damage by 2% |
Neon Nights Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Neon Nights 01 | • Ryujin Industries Executive Floor • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem BattleUp, which increases carry capacity, and physical and energy resistance for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 02 | • Astral Lounge VIP Booth 1 • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem S.T.E.V.E, which slows down time and increases ranged damage for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 03 | • Celtcorp • Neon Business Tower • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem 02 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 04 | • Inside Generdyne Industries, in Breyson Bayus’s office • Neon City • Volii Alpha | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem RedAMP, which increases physical and energy resistance, damage, and speed for a limited time. |
| Neon Nights 05 | • Xenofresh Corporation HQ • Neon Business Tower • Neon City • Volii Alpha • Volii system | Permanently grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching. |
Nova Galactic Manual Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Galactic Manual 02 | • Abandoned Space Station • Any planet • Any system | Permanently reduces fuel needed to grav jump by 1%. |
| Nova Galactic Manual 03 | • Inside MAST Admin Division – On the coffee table in the waiting room of the Office of Interstellar Affairs • New Atlantis City • Alpha Centauri | Permanently reduces fuel needed to grav jump by 1%. |
| Nova Galactic Manual 10 | • Aboard the Almagest Casino, In the Security Office • Orbiting planet Nesoi • Olympus System | Permanently reduces fuel needed to grav jump by 1%. |
Peak Performance Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Performance 01 | • Inside The Eye satellite – Facilities FO1 – Physical Training Room • Jemison • Alpha Centauri System | Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg. |
| Peak Performance 02 | • Deserted UC Listening Post • Any planet • Any system | Permanently increases carry weight by 5kg |
| Peak Performance 03 | • Inside Reliant Medical Organics Lab • Beta Ternion I • Beta Ternion System | Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage. |
| Peak Performance 04 | • Inside Sonny Di Falcos’ Estate – Inside the room where Sonny lies • Maheo I • Maheo System. | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. |
| Peak Performance 05 | • Inside the Key Space station – Inside the Gym • Suvorov • Kryx system | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. |
Solomon’s Adventures Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon’s Adventures 01 | • Inside Jacob’s bedroom • Coe Estate • Akila City • Akila • Cheyenne System | Permanently increases weapon damage at night by 5% |
The New Atlantian Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| The New Atlantian 03 | • Inside the Pioneer Tower • New Atlantis Residential District • Jemison • Alpha Centauri System | Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item. |
| The New Atlantian 05 | • Inside Kay’s Place • The Well • New Atlantis • Jemison • Alpha Centauri System | Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd’s Pie food item. |
Tracker’s Primers Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker’s Primers 03 | • Red Mile upper floor – Part of the Freestar Rangers quest: “On The Run.” • Porrima III • Porrima System. | Permanently increases ballistic weapon damage by 5%. |
| Tracker’s Primers 05 | • Argos Extractors Mining Outpost • Vectera • Narion system | Permanently increases laser weapon damage by 5%. |
UC Defense Manual Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| UC Defense Manual 01 | • Inside the 1-of-a-Kind Salvage building • Niira • Narion System. | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. |
| UC Defense Manual 02 | • Inside the UC Office • The Den • Chthonia • Wolf system. | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. |
| UC Defense Manual 03 | • Inside the UC Marine Barracks • Residential District • Cydonia • Mars • Sol system. | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. |
Va’ruun Scripture Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Va’ruun Scripture 01 | • Inside the UC Security Office, in New Atlantis spaceport on Jemison. Go to the farthest cell, then look below the bunk bed. | Permanently increases sneak bonus by 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by 5%. |
Vanguard Space Tactics Collection:
| Issue | Location | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Space Tactics 01 | • Inside the Flight Simulator break room – Can only be accessed during/after UC Vanguard Mission faction quests. • New Atlantis • Jemison • Alpha Centauri system. | Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How do I use Skill Magazines in Starfield?
To use Skill Magazines, simply find them in the game world, add them to your inventory, and their effects will automatically apply to your character.
Are Skill Magazines permanent upgrades?
Yes, Skill Magazines grant permanent buffs to your character, so you can enjoy their benefits throughout your journey in Starfield.
Can I carry multiple Skill Magazines at once?
Absolutely! Skill Magazines have zero weight, allowing you to carry as many as you want without worrying about your carrying capacity.
Do Skill Magazines require in-game currency or skill points?
No, Skill Magazines provide stat boosts without the need for in-game currency or skill points. They offer a cost-free way to enhance your character.
Are there Skill Magazines hidden in every star system?
While not every star system may contain Skill Magazines, they are scattered across various systems, encouraging exploration.
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