Are you looking for a reliable vehicle that will help you explore the stars? Let’s see the five best ships in Starfield and how to get them.
Overall, there is a wide variety of ships available and each offers different stats and sells for a different price.
In this guide, I will list the five best ships in Starfield based on price, weapon damage, mobility, cargo and crew space, and fuel. Additionally, I will mention how to get each of these ships.
Before moving on, some ships will require joining a specific faction and buying it from its shop. To be prepared, check our Starfield factions guide for more details.
Best Ships in Starfield and How to Use Them
The best ships in Starfield manage to stand out due to amazing shields, cargo space, and fuel.
Keep in mind that the best ship overall will depend on what you want to do; some ships are better for long-distance travel, while others shine in space combat.
Without further delay, here are the five best ships in Starfield:
5. Crimson Fleet Reaper
The Crimson Fleet Reaper is a class B ship that can hold 1,160 cargo without upgrades and has a fairly strong Hull and Shield.
While it lacks in fuel (140), the advantages are well worth it.
To get the Crimson Fleet Reaper, join the Crimson Fleet faction and head to their headquarters in The Key. You can buy it for 235,000 credits.
4. Space Ox
The Space Ox is a class B ship that shines due to amazing cargo space and shield protection. While there are ships with better stats overall, they get really expensive.
The Space Ox offers a great balance between benefits and buy price. You can buy the Space Ox at Neon’s Ship Services for 250,000 credits.
3. Vista
Vista is a class C ship that stands out due to its amazing shield stat (2,160) since only a few ships manage to surpass it. Due to that, it’s an ideal choice for space battles as you won’t have to worry as much about taking damage.
To get the Vista in Starfield, visit Neon’s Ship Services and buy it for 300,000 credits.
2. Starborn Guardian
The Starborn Guardian is a class A ship that shines due to its fuel. It can jump up to 30 light-years each time and has solid all-around stats for almost any activity.
To get the Starborn Guardian, start a New Game Plus after finishing all the Constellation missions and you’ll get it for free.
1. Renegade
The best ship in Starfield is the Renegade, a class C ship that’s the tankiest and most durable ship in the game. Despite not having a third weapon, the Renegade has large cargo storage
To get the Renegade in Starfield, visit Neon’s Ship Services and buy it for 450,000 credits.
Now that you’ve settled on a ship, consider checking out our guide on how to get more Shielded Cargo in Starfield to help you transfer contraband goods easily.
Wrapping up
In conclusion, these are the five best ships in Starfield and how to get them easily.
While the best ships are more expensive, they are well worth the extra money. If you want to avoid spending credits, the Starborn Guardian is an amazing choice given for free once you start New Game+.
What’s your current ship and what are you using it for? What’s your favorite ship in the game? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below.
Before leaving, don’t forget to also check out our guide on how to assign crew to an outpost in Starfield.
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