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Starfield Ship Power Allocation System Explained: What Each System Does

When getting into scuffles in outer space in Starfield, it is essential to understand how your ship’s power allocation systems work. For newcomers, this mechanic…

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Starfield Ship Power Allocation System Spacecraft Flying in Space
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When getting into scuffles in outer space in Starfield, it is essential to understand how your ship’s power allocation systems work. For newcomers, this mechanic might seem quite “micromanagy” and possibly cause many to overlook their Spaceship’s allocated stats. However, when you get into aerial combat in space, you’ll need to properly manage your systems to achieve an ideal outcome — aka victory over your opponents. That said, there are six ship systems in Starfield to which you’ll need to allocate power. 

How Does Power Allocation Work for Ship Systems in Starfield?

Spaceship Power Allocation System in Starfield
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Three of the six ship systems in Starfield involve power allocation for weaponry, while the other three affect traversal and defense. Let’s take a look at each by using the Galileo’s systems as an example:

Starfield Ship System for Power Allocation Description
Ballistics – BAL
  • Allocating power to this system increases your Ballistic weaponry’s damage output and recharge rate.
Lasers – LAS
  • This system involves how effective your Energy damage-dealing Laser weapons are in space combat.
Missiles – MSL
  • As their name implies, adding power to your Missiles system boosts their performance in battle.
Engines – ENG
  • Allocation of your ship’s power to the Engine system in Starfield will increase your max speed, which can be useful when fleeing from danger.
Shields – SHD
  • When your Shields’ system is at its max, your ship can endure a beating longer before taking damage to its hull.
Grav Drive – GRV
  • You need to allocate power to your Grav Drive when traveling to distant planets across the galaxy.

You can manage the power allocation to your ship’s systems in Starfield using the arrow keys on PC or the D-pad on Xbox. It will take some practice to utilize this mechanic in the heat of combat, but the payout is worth it when you overcome challenging foes in space. For instance, if you’re quick with your fingers, you can quickly allocate power to Shields before getting hit but reroute a bar or two to your weapon systems when locking in on a target. 

To increase the maximum power allocation supply to your ship’s system in Starfield, visit a Ship Services Technician and purchase a better Reactor. The Spaceship Reactor is the module that determines how much power your vessel will have at its disposal.

Related:

All Ship Modules & What They Do in Starfield

For more tips and tricks on Spaceship management in Starfield, here’s a video by Mortismal Gaming:

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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