How To Mine Large Deposits In Starfield

Welcome to our friendly guide on mining large deposits in Starfield! In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of successfully mining and extracting valuable materials. So grab your gear and get ready to venture into the depths of Starfield!

When starting out, hand mining is a simple and effective way to collect materials. To begin, locate a large deposit of the desired material and approach it. Using the interact button (E), pick up a chunk from the deposit. You can then place the chunk in your inventory for safekeeping. It's important to note that hand mining typically yields about 3 chunks of material per deposit.

As you progress in your mining endeavors, it becomes more efficient to use a material extractor. To begin, find the deposit you want to mine and set up an outpost next to it. Access the outpost builder menu and navigate to the "Extractors" tab. Here, you will find various options for extractors. Choose the one that suits your needs and build it on top of the deposit.

Before constructing the extractor, ensure that you have enough power to make it function immediately. Extractors require a stable power source to operate effectively. Once the extractor is built, you can activate it and watch as it automatically extracts materials from the deposit. On average, extraction using a material extractor yields about 10 chunks of material per deposit.

Now that you have mastered the basics of mining in Starfield, let's explore ways to maximize your mining output.

One method to increase your mining output is by building additional storage. When setting up your outpost, select the deposit's material storage option in the outpost builder menu. This will allow you to place storage containers next to the extractor. By having more storage containers, you can collect and store a larger quantity of materials before needing to empty them.

To further optimize your mining operations, it is essential to establish a link between the extractors and storage containers. This will enable a seamless transfer of materials from the extractor to the storage containers. To do this, interact with the extractor and click on a storage container to establish a link. Once the link is established, any materials extracted by the extractor will automatically be transferred to the linked storage container.