Do not miss out on these great Side Quests!
Starfield is definitely making players feel estranged in its vast open world of Settled systems. Bethesda’s years of efforts have turned out to be a success, as the game’s massiveness has enthralled and indulged players in unending space exploration. The game has offered an enormous number of missions to players, stemming from literally every part of the galaxy. Besides the main story missions, the game also has an array of side quests. Exploring, Talking to NPCs, Joining factions, and many other sources give away these side quests.
Players busy advancing through the campaign often miss out on some great side quests. Many get confused about what quest to choose due to the vastness of the star galaxies. Even exploring a random planet can yield loads of side quests. Some of these quests offer incredible rewards and credits. While side quests aren’t the most fun to play, there are quite a few in Starfield that are deemed greatly enjoyable. So this guide will present you with the top 5 best side quests in Starfield to just lay back and enjoy.
Top 5 Best Side Quests in Starfield
5. In Memoriam
If you want a break from all the action and combat and are looking for some wooing, this is the perfect quest for you. In Memoriam is a side quest to enable the Option of romancing with Sarah Morgan. To unlock this mission, you will have to travel with Sarah frequently, use flirtatious and Romantic dialogues, and interact more.
With enough likes, Sarah will give you a quest to find the whereabouts of her long-lost crew, for which you’ll have to go to planet Cassiopeia I. Completing this quest will result in the rewards of 250 XP and 10,500 Credits and unlocking the Option to romance Sarah Morgan.
4. Leader of the Pack
This quest takes place in Akila City, New Atlantis, where there are terrifying creatures lurking around the city and attacking people. To enable this side quest, you have to complete the False Positives quest.
You’ll have to talk to Keoni Alpin to get this mission, who in turn will send you to Davis Wilson. Accompanying David, you will have to kill the Alpha Ashta. This quest will reward 100 EXP, 4800 Credits, and a Despondent Assassin rifle.
3. Operation Starseed
This quest takes place in Crucible, Charybdis III, after you have completed the Investigate Distress Call Activity. This is a fun-to-play quest as it involves real historical figures. Completing this quest will reward 300 EXP and 2000, 3000, or 6000 credits.
2. A Tree Grows in New Atlantis
The quest takes its roots in Jemison, Alpha Centauri, and is unlocked after following the Talk to the Scientist Activity. The quest is centered around helping a scientist named Kelton Frush study trees growing near the MAST district.
Players will have to seek out bio-sensors to help the scientist. This quest is easy yet very unique and laid back. Completing this mission will yield 100 EXP and 2500 Credits.
1. THE LAIR OF THE MANTIS
This quest takes place during the “Back to Vectera” mission in Denebola I-b, Denebola system. It is unlocked after acquiring the “Secret Base!” note on a pirate’s corpse.
In this quest, players will have to find the lair of the Mantis, solve the floor puzzle, and claim the Mantis spacesuit and starship. You will get a Mirrored Mantis Pack, a Repulsing Mantis Space Helmet, a Reactive Mantis Space Suit, and a Bashing Microgun.