Starfield: Best Ways to Get Resources and Materials Fast

Abir Hasan
By Abir Hasan
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Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

Collect valuable resources and build the best inventory!

Bethesda’s newest project, Starfield, was given a premium edition release, which received positive reviews from the fans. The game’s massive and intricate open world is the main attraction and is what piqued the interest of fans and critics. The RPG’s vast system, consisting of thousands of planets, has made it possible for a few things to be found in abundance; resources and materials.

Bethesda Game Studios has made sure that the variation in resources and materials is considerable. These resources come in very handy as they are used in crafting materials, building outposts, upgrading utilities, and many more. Moreover, they can also be used for trading with credits and other items. So, this Guide will help you learn the best ways to get Resources and Materials Fast in Starfield.

How To Get Resources and Materials Fast in Starfield

Till now, about 80 distinct varieties of Resources and Materials have been confirmed in the game. From mining on planet surfaces to looting outposts, there are several ways to collect resources in the game. Below are the best ways to amass resources and materials.

Starfield resources
Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

Scanning and mining in planets

At first, use your Scanner to scan a planet’s surface for potential resources and materials. If found, use your laser cutter to mine the resources by cutting the rock ores.

Looting outposts

Exploring the galaxy will land many outposts, and often they are easy to loot. When coming in contact with an outpost, interact with the Outpost Beacon and then search for containers and boxes. So, outposts are an easy way out when it comes to collecting resources.

Harvesting from Alien Flora and Fauna

Using your Scanner, look out for Flora and Fauna that are useful. When found, use your harvesting tool or weapon to harvest resources from them.

Looting enemies and chests

Exploring abandoned places in the galaxy system and fighting opponents to make them drop loot is another way of collecting resources. Generally, after defeating enemies, resources are found in tables and chests. Use your Scanner and explore more and more to land good loot.

By Abir Hasan Guide Writer
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Abir Hasan is a Guide writer at GameRiv. He is your average gamer turned-writer who dedicates himself to the noble cause of guiding others through uncharted quests. You will find him crafting a new guide if he is not being a tryhard at an FPS.