As an avid gamer and Starfield enthusiast with over 10 years of gaming experience, I am excited to provide a detailed guide on using and equipping boost packs in Starfield.
Table of Contents
What are Boost Packs?
Boost packs are essential backpack items in Starfield that function as jetpacks, allowing you to boost jump to access higher areas or move quickly in zero gravity environments. They consume fuel when used and come in four main types:
- Basic – Average stats
- Balanced – Good balance of power and efficiency
- Power – Strong vertical thrust
- Skip – Weaker but more efficient thrust
Boost packs also provide defensive stats like spacesuits and can be upgraded at workbenches.
Unlocking the Ability to Use Boost Packs
To use any boost pack in Starfield, you first need to invest one skill point into the Boost Pack Training perk under the Tech skill tree. This unlocks the basic functionality. Higher skill ranks enhance fuel efficiency and regeneration speed.
I recommend unlocking boost pack use early since it completely changes exploration and traversal. But only invest heavily if you plan to emphasize agility and vertical movement.
Finding and Equipping Boost Packs
Boost packs can be found as random loot from enemies and containers. But specialized packs like Balanced or Power types are rarer. Check vendors regularly as they get new inventory.
You can also craft boost packs at workbenches if you have the blueprint. Higher tiers require perks like Improved Development and Advanced Engineering.
To equip, open your inventory and select the Pack slot. Then choose your desired boost pack from the options. Remove by selecting “No Boost Pack”.
Using Your Equipped Boost Pack
Once equipped, using your boost pack is easy:
- Jump normally to start gaining height
- While mid-air, jump again to trigger the boost. This consumes fuel.
- You can chain multiple boosts as long as you have fuel left.
- Try to time the second jump just as you start falling for maximum height.
- Tap the boost button, don’t hold it down.
Boost packs shine when combined with sprinting and jumping. Sprint, jump, then boost mid-air to cover huge distances. This is extremely useful in low gravity environments.
Upgrading Your Boost Pack
As mentioned before, the Boost Pack Training skill enhances fuel efficiency and regeneration. But you can also upgrade individual boost pack mods and stats.
Install mods like Improved Fuel Efficiency and Rapid Regeneration at workbenches to bolster specific attributes. And as you level up, you will find better quality boost packs with improved baseline stats and more mod slots.
So keep an eye out for rare or legendary quality packs when looting or shopping. Investing in Science skills also unlocks crafting of boost pack mods and higher tiers.
Tips and Strategies
Here are some tips to use boost packs effectively:
- Only use boosts judiciously during combat to access high ground or escape hazards. Don’t waste fuel.
- Unequip boost packs when stealthing to avoid detection from the sound.
- The Power pack’s strong vertical thrust is great for high gravity planets.
- The Balanced pack regenerates fuel quickly for extensive exploration of low gravity moons.
- Boost jump onto ledges whenever possible instead of jetpacking the whole way. Preserves fuel.
- Sprint jumping into a boost is a speedy way to traverse interiors and access elevated areas.
With these tips, you’ll be traversing the worlds of Starfield like a pro in no time! Let me know if you have any other questions.
