Weapons come in many different shapes and sizes inStarfield,and players can tweak those shapes even further by manually swapping out gun parts based on their tastes and needs. The game’s weapon modding system can turn a common rifle into one that’s unique to the player, giving it a stronger sense of identity (and much better stats too).
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However, weapon mods must first be unlocked before they can be crafted, which meansStarfieldplayers will need to prioritize which ones to spend their precious resources on. Some mods are better than others, so here’s a guide to help figure out which ones to get first.
Best Weapon Mods in Starfield
The two best mod categories to unlock first are Internal and Magazine mods — the former dictates the rate-of-fire and overall damage profile of a weapon while the latter affects bullet count, reload speed, and even ammo type for some extra spicy firepower. Keep in mind thateven unique weapons can be moddedas well.
Some notable Internal mods are:
Guns with high base damage like the Peacemaker and Coachman benefit greatly from the Hair Trigger mod, and even more so when paired with muzzle devices that help control recoil.
Meanwhile, exceptional Magazine and Battery mods include:
Not every gun is compatible with certain mods, so players will have to make do with what they have. An AA-99 assault rifle with theExplosive RoundsandHair Triggermods is especially effective athitting enemies behind coverand quickly mopping up smaller critters on planets.
Players should not ignore the other mod categories as they all contribute to a weapon’s overall performance.BarrelsandMuzzlesimprove a weapon’s effective range and recoil stability while lasers, grips, and stocks help with accuracy.
Sightsshould be unlocked depending on whether players find themselves needing longer-ranged scopes or not. These aren’t mandatory, but aspiring snipers out there may want to unlock this category of weapon mods first if they want to convert their favorite guns into long-ranged killing machines.
Speaking of snipers, keep in mind that swapping a fully automatic weapon’sreceiverfor a semi-auto one will greatly increase the damage it deals, more so than any mod in other categories. Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of a semi-automatic AA-99 or Maelstrom and in the same vein, don’t rule out converting a pistol or ashotgun into a full-auto room sweeper.
Starfieldis available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
