After completing All That Money Can Buy in Starfield, players will have left the planet that houses the corruptible city of Neon, only to find that the worst is yet to come. A new ship has emerged in front of them, and this ship is demanding that the player hand over the Artifact that they just had a difficult time securing back on the surface of the planet. Yet, how does one handle this situation in Starfield?
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The Starborn mission is one of the main quests in Starfield, and it’s also one of the shortest, but most compelling. More questions are provided on the existence of alien life, or life beyond that is known to humans in 2300. These ‘Starborn’ pose an interesting question and a grand threat.
Dealing With The Helix
The Helix does not let players simply leave the orbit of Neon. Instead, they are locked in, and no matter what players say to the alien vessel, they aren’t going to let players leave unless they surrender the Artifact, or die. There are a few things the player can do to deter their assailant and a few things they probably shouldn’t do.
The first choice of action is to surrender the Artifact, but it is highly recommended that players do not do this. They can jettison the Artifact, letting it enter the possession of the Starborn. This will not make the Starborn any less hostile in future encounters, and the crew members of Constellation will hate that the player was strongarmed into surrendering something clearly so precious.
The second choice involves Attack, in which the player can open fire on the ship and show them human hospitality. This is also a pretty bad idea, as the Helix holds a lot of health for its hull and shields, as well as some powerful attacks. The Helix can also go invisible and teleport, making it a difficult assailant to follow and destroy. Even if players are winning the fight, the Helix will escape, and players won’t get anything like XP for their hard work. It’s probably not a good idea to attack a ship that the player knows nothing about, or, if the species inside are alien or something else.
The third and best option is to use the Grav Drive. Walter implores the player to power up the Grav Drive and simply retreats. Although many players don’t like the idea of escaping from a fight, this is the most logical answer. The ship is more powerful, and players want to prove that they are not hostile if this is in fact an alien vessel. The best way to do that is to simply use evasive maneuvers to avoid the missile lock and laser fire of Helix and wait for the Grav Drive to power up.
Talk To Noel
With a new threat looming in the galaxy, players should immediately embark to the Lodge and talk to Noel. Talking to Noel will allow players to show their data records, and the Constellation members will be able to see the ship that the players saw. This leads to more questions on what the ship is, and why they do not want Constellation to find the Artifacts.
Players can discuss with the crew what this vessel is, or what it represents. Is it aliens, time travelers, extradimensional beings, or God’s angels? It’s profound and intriguing, and players can finish it up by talking to Sarah about the possibilities.
Add The Artifact To The Collection
To conclude the mission, players just need to place their new Artifact piece on the table at the library of the Lodge. This will complete the mission, granting players Credits and XP so that they can further upgrade themselves, and advance into a better rank to better fight the unknowns of space.
Starfield is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
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FAQs
Any weapon that can stagger seems to have a powerful effect on the Starborn, causing them to flinch. High-damage weapons at close range can defeat them in 3–5 shots, Use Reactive Shield: Use the Reactive Shield power.
Should you fight the Starborn? ›
You can either talk them both down or fight them both alone, but it is a difficult fight. This ending means humanity can search for Artifacts and use the Unity as they see fit without any interference from the Starborn.
Is it better to surrender the artifact or grav drive? ›
You can surrender the Artifact or Grav Jump anywhere. Whatever option you choose, you'll need to return to the lodge to complete All That Money Can Buy, so it's worth Grav Jumping straight back to Jemison on the Alpha Centauri system.
How to get away from the Starborn Starfield? ›
Initiate your Grav Drive and get out of the system before they can defeat your ship. Jettison the Artifact and let the Helix have it so you can escape in peace.
What weapon works best against Starborn? ›
a rifle for those that use slow fire, a rapid fire rifle, then there is a laser gun that might be the mining laser on crack and has that much more range, or mag weapon starborn weapons that have that multi bullet shot, or rapid shot ability dependant on the weapon the player favored for that play through.
What do I get for killing Starborn? ›
Once you defeat a Starborn, Quantum Essence will automatically be given to you, so you don't have to loot the body at all in order to obtain more Quantum Essence.
Which Starborn should I side with? ›
The Emissary. If you side with the Emissary in Starfield during the Unearthed main story mission, you will end up fighting the Hunter in story quest Revelation. The Emissary is played as the good guy in this situation, and seems the more logical choice of the two.
What happens after you become Starborn Starfield? ›
Sarah will comment that you seem familiar, and you'll then have the option to reveal the truth that you're now Starborn, enabling you to skip the main quest. Doing this will unlock the new main mission Among the Stars, where you'll be able to go straight to collecting the remaining Artifacts.
Can you get a Starborn ship in Starfield? ›
You will find them during your first playthrough, but you cannot steal a Starborn Ship, as the entrance is inaccessible. So, you'll need to wait until you start new game plus, when you'll be rewarded with your own Starborn Ship for your personal fleet.
Should I give the artifact to the Starborn Starfield? ›
The first choice of action is to surrender the Artifact, but it is highly recommended that players do not do this. They can jettison the Artifact, letting it enter the possession of the Starborn.
If you attack, you're in for quite a fight that will ultimately end in Helix disappearing anyway… if you get that far. If you Grav Jump away, as Walter Stroud informs you you most definitely should, you'll be able to fly back to The Lodge a helluva lot easier.
How many Starborn are there in Starfield? ›
There are 10 Starborn Spacesuits in total, from Starborn Spacesuit Astra to Starborn Spacesuit Venator. When it comes to the Starborn Guardian ship, while it is immensely powerful, has an immensely fast top speed, and a cargo hold of 950, it cannot be modified or upgraded in any way.
Does Starborn Guardian get better? ›
Every time you start a NG+ cycle, your Starborn ship will receive upgraded stats, up to a maximum of six NG+ cycles. These upgrades will enhance the ship's damage, hull strength, and shield capacity. Unfortunately, there is no way to upgrade the Starborn Guardian's cargo capacity through ship upgrades.
Can you defeat the Starborn ship? ›
Defeat the Starborn Ships
An engine that has good maneuverability is going to help you significantly in this fight, as you'll dodge the powerful beams that the Starborn use on their ships. If your ship is getting wrecked by Starborn, there are several easy ways to get free ships.
Does Sarah become Starborn in Starfield? ›
Sarah, has likely already slept with everyone else. Plus at the end she becomes starborn too. After you "married" Sarah (you can't , Bethesda calls it "making a commitment") , there'll come a point when you can talk about her past relationships.
What to do once Starborn in Starfield? ›
The obvious thing to do in Starfield after your first clear is to go through New Game Plus. It's enticing story-wise because you're reborn as a Starborn, and naturally, some things will be different. Your skills and experience remain, but your inventory does not, forcing you to recollect gear.
How to persuade the Starborn? ›
Head into the room with the Starborn you're at war with and either tell them you want to fight or use Persuade on them so they'll want to just give you their artifacts. This persuasion is difficult, as it requires eight pips.
How to defeat the Hunter in Starfield? ›
Only shoot him after his energy bar is there, don't cause a single scratch until then. You don't have to kill the hunter completely, just hold it off for a while until Noel can get rid of the artifacts, then the objective will refresh again.
What is the final mission in Starfield? ›
Your journey in Starfield will culminate in the Revelation mission. The Starfield Revelation mission closes out the campaign. Since this is the last quest, you need to be ready for an epic fight (or not).
