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Starfield offers a boundless universe to explore and as you keep venturing out into the unknown, you will come across several planets that you can settle in and call it home. Although the game has numerous other features, one that stands out is the ability to build outposts on one of the many planets you discover. Although you can do this on any of the thousand randomly generated planets, there are certain ones that will provide you with an abundance of resources to build your space colony. Let’s take a look at them.
Resource Materials for Outposts in Starfield
The game offers an array of planets and most of them are randomly generated which means the ideal settlement really is based on your needs and the resources that you are searching for. However, you need to find a planet capable of offering you the basic resources that are needed in order to upgrade and enhance your outposts. Make sure to keep an eye out for these materials:
Nickel (Ni)
Iron (Fe)
Beryllium (Be)
Copper (Cu)
Aluminum (Al)
Tungsten (W)
In order to make sure you find these resources, you can use your hand scanner to figure out the planet type and the resources it contains.
The Best Planets and Moons to Build Outposts
Andraphon
Andraphon is found in the Narion System and is considered the first moon of planet Sumati. It has a rich supply of Aluminum, Benzene, Europium, Helium-3, and Iron. Setting up an outpost here would allow you to find locations where all of these resources can be mined. Furthermore, you can continue to use these materials to develop outposts on other planets as well.
Zamka
This is another moon which is part of the Alpha Centauri system. It is closer to the New Atlantis which means you don't have to venture further away. Furthermore, there are no hostile creatures present here which means you can build an outpost without any hassle. It is rich in Helium-3, Copper, Cobalt, and Vanadium.
Kreet
Kreet is the moon of Anselon located in the Narion system. Unlike the other moons in the system, this moon can be accessed early in the game and also contains a breathable atmosphere along with biological water. You will find an abundance of Lead and Iron along with vital resources to upgrade your weapons. It also contains Silver, Argon, and Helium-3.
Pyrocyon 3
This planet can be found in the Procyon A system. Apart from possessing common resources like Water, Copper, and Fluorine, it also contains Tetrafluorides, Argon, and Neon. Pyrocon 3 is also relatively safe, with only a few flora and fauna on its surface.
Leviathan 4
If you are around the mid-game stage we would recommend you to explore and build an outpost on Leviathan 4. It is very habitable as it contains standard oxygen which makes for a breathable environment. You can find resources like Chlorine and ytterbium as well as an abundance of Aluminium, Copper, and Iron. however, you might run into some pesky space creatures as it has marginal flora and fauna.
Those are pretty much the best planets and moons to build outposts. Check out our guide on it if you need information about the building process of these settlements.
