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Starfield Mantis puzzle solution: Mantis quest walkthroughLearn how to solve the Mantis puzzle in Starfield
Learn how to solve the Mantis puzzle in Starfield
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Looking for a Starfield Mantis puzzle solution?The legendary Mantis is a superhero figure recognised across the Settled Systems, and you can find their lair inStarfield. As you might expect from a superhero’s lair, though, there are traps scattered throughout that will seek to stop you from entering the innermost chamber. If you want to get through alive, then you’ll need to know theStarfieldMantis puzzle solution.
In this guide, we’ll break down the Starfield Mantis puzzle solution, so that you can get through their lair unharmed. We’ll also cover how to get the Mantis quest for those who’ve yet to find it, and also provide details on the Mantis ship and Mantis armor that you’ll get as a reward for reaching the end of the lair.
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Starfield Mantis puzzle solution
To solve the Mantis floor puzzle in Starfield,you must spell the word “TYRANNIS"while crossing the grid of letters on the floor.
If you’re wondering how we got this solution, it comes from an audio log titled “Leon Voclain - Sic Semper Tyrannis” that you can find on an enemy earlier in the lair.
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If you fail to step on the correct tiles, the doors on either side of the chamber will seal shut as automatic turrets start shredding your character to pieces.
How to start the Mantis quest in Starfield
To start the Mantis quest in Starfield, you must find and collect the “Secret Outpost!” Datapad. This is a random piece of loot that can be dropped upon killing any Spacer while roaming around among the stars, so you’ll need to get rather lucky to find it.
Many seem to be finding it early on (we found it while clearing the raider base on Kreet, very early on in the main story), but don’t feel left out if you’ve yet to find it. The Mantis quest is rather tough, and best saved until you’rearound level 20 anyway,so don’t fret if you haven’t found this Datapad right at the start of your adventure.
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Starfield Mantis quest walkthrough
Select Denebola I-b and land at the Secret Outpost point of interest. Upon landing, make your way towards the lair of the Mantis objective marker, killing any Spacers that you find along the way.
Once inside, the layout is rather linear, so you can continue to push through and fight any Spacers along the path. However, make sure to loot their corpses, as some will carry Datapads that shed more light on the mysterious Mantis figure.
Eventually, you’ll come to a large chamber in which you fight many tough Spacers, ranging from levels 15-35. In this room, you’ll also find a cowering Spacer named Livvey, who immediately surrenders once the fight is over.
Chat with Livvey and decide whether to invite them along, kill them, or let them run away with their life. Whatever you choose, Livvey will first explain the puzzle in the next room, where you’ll find a grid of letters separating you and a metal gate on the other side.
Complete the puzzle, which you can do using the solution above, and then fight your way past the robots ahead to eventually come to the inner lair of the Mantis.
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How to get the Mantis ship and Mantis armor in Starfield
After completing the puzzle, you can continue into the lair of the Mantis itself - a massive chamber, kind of like the Bat Cave, with plenty of rewards for the taking.
Within this chamber, you can get your hands on the Mantis ship, known as the Razorleaf, which is one of thebest ships in Starfield, and completelyfree. You will also get the Mantis armor set.
To get the Mantis ship, follow the walkways on the left side of the Mantis' lair to find a computer panel that you can interact with to unlock the Razorleaf. This will elevate it to the surface of the planet, on a landing pad located above the Mantis' lair.
The Razorleaf is a brilliant ship, and a noticeableupgradeover theFrontierthanks to its better stats and the included Shielded Cargo mod, which lets yousmuggle Contrabandwithout being detected.
That wraps up our guide on the Starfield Mantis quest. If you’re planning a full Mantis run and would like to create a character that best aligns with that playthrough, check out our list ofStarfield traits,all Starfield backgrounds, and thebest Starfield builds.
