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Starfield planet traits explainedWhat and where are they?
What and where are they?
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Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda Game Studios
Wondering how to find and scan planet traits in Starfield?While surveying planets throughoutStarfield’s expansive galaxy, you’ll sometimes be prompted to scan planet traits to unlock more survey data. These traits mark unique environmental landmarks on planets, but they can be a bit confusing to identify and find. Luckily, we’ve got your back with this guide.
Here’s everything you’ll need to know about planet traits and how to find and scan them inStarfield.
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What are planet traits in Starfield?
How to scan planet traits in Starfield
Upon initiallyscanninga planet, you’ll receive data that lets you know how many scannable traits a planet has. To find these traits, you’ll need to do a bit of exploration. Simply walk around using your scanner and you’ll find “Unknown” markers.Follow these markers to their respective landmarks, look for an item or area that’s highlighted with your scanner, and then scan it to collect its data.Occasionally, you’ll need to scan a few different things to unlock all the information about a specific trait.
If you’re planning on surveying a lot of planets, it might be worthinvesting in your Astrophysics skill— aside from increasing the distance you’ll be able to scan from, it’ll also add a bonus chance of discovering a planet trait while scanning, with this chance increasing to a massive 50% at the skill’s highest level.
That’s all the information we’ve got on planet traits in Starfield! If you’ve finished surveying a planet and are looking for your next step, you’re in luck — you cansell your newly found data. Or, if you’re wondering what you’ll be able to find throughout your time exploring, why not check outour guide on all 1,692 planetsor look intohow to find Earth?
