Starfield BEST Ship Weapons & Parts [100 Hours Experience]

Starfield introduces players to intricately designed battleships that can be equipped with a slew of different weapons. Starship weapons are divided into six categories depending on the type of damage they deal. This guide dives into the Starfield best ship weapons of each type and their stats.

Starfield Ship Weapon Types 

Starfield is a game all about exploration and plundering with your crew and companions. But no space exploration game is complete without some epic spaceship battles. That’s why you can equip different types of weapons on your Starship that deal different types of damage.

To summarize everything for you, here are the different types of Starfield weapons and what effect they have in-game:

1. Ballistic Weapons: This category includes Cannons, Gauss, and Railguns. They are effective at dealing damage to the enemy ship’s hull, have high accuracy, and longer range. Railguns and Gauss are semi-automatic options with improved stats.

2. Laser Weapons: Laser and Pulse Laser weapons fall under this category. They have a longer range compared to Ballistic weapons and focus their damage on depleting the target ship’s shields rather than damaging the hull.

3. Missile Weapons: This category comprises Missiles and Missile Launchers. They offer high accuracy, allowing you to target specific parts of the enemy ship, like engines or reactors. While they have a low firing rate, they deliver more damage and have an extended range.

4. Particle Beam Weapons: These weapons include Electron, Proton, Neutron, Helion, and Alpha Beams. They are versatile and effective against both the target ship’s hull and shields.

5. Suppressor Weapons: Suppressor weapons deal electromagnetic damage, disrupting the ship’s systems without causing significant physical damage. They are useful for disabling a ship for capture or escape.

6. Turrets: Turrets are additional weapons that automatically fire at enemy ships within their range. However, you have no direct control over when or where they fire.

Each weapon type has its advantages and use cases in space combat, so choose the one that best suits your strategy and objectives.

Ballistic Weapon: KE-49A Autocannon

Best Weapon for High-Damage Automatic Fire.

Stat	Value
Class	B
Range	1250
Hull Damage	30
Shield Damage	9
EM Damage	N/A
Fire Rate	5
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	4
Hull	5
Mass	4
Requires	Starship Design (Rank 4)

The KE-49A Autocannon is the best ballistic Ship Weapon Module for your B-Tier Ship. It’s an ideal choice for people who want an automatic weapon that has a higher firing rate and deals more damage than its counterparts.

Moreover, the KE-49A Autocannon has exceptional Hull and Shield Damage, allowing you to penetrate the enemy’s defenses and take down their ships in no time. However, this weapon doesn’t deal any electromagnetic damage, which may be useful for certain ship types.

You must have the Starship Design Tech Skill leveled up to rank 4 to use and attach this weapon. You can buy it from practically any Ship Technician if you meet the Tech Skill rank requirement mentioned above.

Laser: Scorch-P 60MW Pulse Laser

Best Weapon for Rapid Shield Penetration & High Damage Output.

Stat	Value
Class	B
Range	1250
Hull Damage	10
Shield Damage	32
EM Damage	N/A
Fire Rate	2.5
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	4
Hull	4
Mass	3
Requires	None

For the best Laser, you’ll prefer the Scorch-P 60MW Pulse Laser. This Ship Weapon Module can only be used on B-Tier Ships and features high Shield Damage, allowing it to penetrate through the enemy’s defensive barriers.

Additionally, with a fire rate of 2.5 rounds per second, your enemies can counterattack. It has a higher damage output than even A-Tier Weapons in New Atlantis. And it has great synergy with the KE-49A Autocannon.

Moreover, the Scorch-P 60MW Pulse Laser has no Skill or Level requirements and can be bought from any Ship Technician at a nominal price. However, being a Laser, it has very low Hull damage.

Missiles: ATLATL 280C Missile Launcher

Best Weapon for Long-Range Precision Striking & Dual Damage.

Stat	Value
Class	C
Range	4000
Hull Damage	264
Shield Damage	264
EM Damage	N/A
Fire Rate	1
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	4
Hull	6
Mass	7
Requires	Starship Design Rank 3

The ATLATL 280C Missile Launcher is Starfield’s best Missile Launcher Ship Weapon Module. This Class C weapon is designed to take down enemy defenses in the blink of an eye. It has an exceptional range that trumps those of other tiers. And it deals a significant amount of damage to both the shields and the hull.

A Missile Launcher of this caliber has a higher mass. Additionally, it doesn’t feature any electromagnetic damage, which can be a letdown for some players. Moreover, the firing system is quite slow, firing one missile per second.

You must reach Rank 3 in the Starship Design Tech Skill to use this Missile Launcher. Luckily, you can buy it from any old Ship Technician, making it a high-power weapon that’s easier to acquire.

Particle Weapon: PBO-100 Auto Neutron Beam

Best Weapon for Balanced Hull & Shield Damage Output.

Stat	Value
Class	B
Range	3000
Hull Damage	14
Shield Damage	14
EM Damage	N/A
Fire Rate	5
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	3
Hull	3
Mass	N/A
Requires	None

For dealing significant amounts of damage to the hull and shield, I recommend the PBO-100 Auto Neutron Beam Particle Weapon. A B-Class module for Starships, the Neutron Beam is an automatic weapon that fires five rounds of supercharged particle beams per second.

Each beam deals a moderate amount of equal damage to an enemy ship’s hull and shields. This means that you get a balanced output that will be sufficient for most ships. The Neutron Beam also features a wider range that will dissipate enemy defenses before they know what hit them.

As a Particle Beam Weapon, it doesn’t have a specific mass. You can buy it directly from any Ship Technician and use it immediately. You don’t require any specific Skill or level to control the PBO-100 Auto Neutron Beam.

Suppressor: Firebolt 4000 Suppressor

Best Weapon for Electromagnetic Disruption & Non-lethal Ship Control.

Stat	Value
Class	B
Range	800
Hull Damage	1
Shield Damage	1
EM Damage	47
Fire Rate	1.25
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	3
Hull	5
Mass	3
Requires	Starship Design Rank 2

Every ship needs a Suppressor, which deals exceptional electromagnetic damage. This damage renders enemy ships useless to prepare for a grand escape. For more pacifist runs, or when you’re up against enemies that you can’t take down, the Firebolt 4000 Suppressor should be your weapon of choice.

As a Class-B Weapon, the Firebolt 4000 deals enough damage to the electromagnetic systems of a ship to disengage them; you can either use this opportunity to steal the ship or make a quick escape before the systems come back online.

To use this Suppressor, you must level up the Starship Design Tech Skill to Rank 2. Additionally, you’ll need to buy it from any Ship Technician.

Turret: Scorch-S 80MW Pulse Laser Turret

Best Weapon for Autonomous Shield-Dominant Fire.

Stat	Value
Class	B
Range	1500
Hull Damage	8
Shield Damage	25
EM Damage	N/A
Fire Rate	3
Crew Capacity	0.5
Max Power	4
Hull	4
Mass	3
Requires	Starship Design Rank 4

I highly recommend equipping the Scorch-S 80MW Pulse Laser Turret for the Turrets. As a Turret, this Laser fires automatically without needing to control it. It will autonomously shoot at enemy ships within a range of 1500.

This Turret shoots out three beams of Laser in a second, giving you plenty of time to react to enemy movements. The downside is that you cannot control or command the Scorch-S in any way. Hence, it won’t be as accurate as your other Starfield best-ship weapons.

The Scorch-S 80MW Pulse Laser Turret also deals more damage to the shields than the target ship’s hull. You’ll need to upgrade Starship Design to Rank 4 to unlock this Turret in any Ship Technician’s inventory.

What Would I Recommend?

In my extensive experience with Starfield, I unequivocally recommend the KE-49A Autocannon as a staple for any seasoned spacefarer. Its unmatched combination of high firing rate and significant damage output makes it a go-to ballistic weapon, allowing players to swiftly dismantle enemy ships and navigate through hostile encounters with ease.

For an autonomous support system that significantly enhances overall combat effectiveness, the Scorch-S 80MW Pulse Laser Turret stands out as a game-changer. As a seasoned pilot, I’ve found this turret invaluable for its shield-dominant fire within a 1500 range, providing a crucial defensive layer during intense battles. The combination of the KE-49A Autocannon and the Scorch-S Turret has been my trusted choice, ensuring a formidable and strategic approach to conquering the challenges of the cosmic frontier in Starfield.

Starfield Best Ship Weapons Comparison

Here’s a complete summary and comparison table of my picks for the Starfield best ship weapons:

Stat	KE-49A Autocannon	Scorch-P 60MW Pulse Laser	ATLATL 280C Missile Launcher	PBO-100 Auto Neutron Beam	Firebolt 4000 Suppressor	Scorch-S 80MW Pulse Laser Turret
Type	Cannon	Laser	Missile	Particle Beam	Suppressor	Turret
Awarded For	Best Weapon for High-Damage Automatic Fire.	Best Weapon for Rapid Shield Penetration & High Damage Output.	Best Weapon for Long-Range Precision Striking & Dual Damage.	Best Weapon for Balanced Hull & Shield Damage Output.	Best Weapon for Electromagnetic Disruption & Non-lethal Ship Control.	Best Weapon for Autonomous Shield-Dominant Fire.
Class	B	B	C	B	B	B
Range	1250	1250	4000	3000	800	1500
Hull Damage	30	10	264	14	1	8
Shield Damage	9	32	264	14	1	25
EM Damage	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	47	N/A
Fire Rate	5	2.5	1	5	1.25	3
Crew Capacity	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Max Power	4	4	4	3	3	4
Hull	5	4	6	3	5	4
Mass	4	3	7	N/A	3	3
Requires	Starship Design (Rank 4)	None	Starship Design Rank 3	None	Starship Design Rank 2	Starship Design Rank 4

And that’s it for the Starfield best ship weapons you should purchase. To recap, I reviewed the different types of ship weapons and the best ones for each category.

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