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Tech Skills are a type of Skills in Starfield. The Tech Skill Tree in Starfield is focused on mastering advanced technology for combat, ship operations, outpost tasks, and exploration, while also providing the added advantage of enhancing auto-turrets, combat droids, and potentially improving shield capacity.

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Starfield Tech Skills Comparison Table

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Name	Tier	Description	Ranks	Unlock
Ballistic Weapon Systems	Tier 1	While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective.	Ballistic ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 20% less to use in Targeting Mode. Ballistic ship weapons have 20% increased damage and recharge 15% faster. Ballistic ship weapons have 30% increased damage and recharge 30% faster. Ballistic ship weapons do 50% more damage to individual systems.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Boost Pack Training	Tier 1	Specialized training and innovations in personal mobility systems have allowed for unfettered exploration on alien worlds.	You can now utilize boost packs. Using a boost pack expends less fuel. Boost pack fuel regenerates more quickly. Doubles previous bonuses.	Rank 1: Boost jump 10 times while in combat. Rank 2: Boost jump 25 times while in combat. Rank 3: Boost jump 50 times while in combat. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Piloting	Tier 1	As more people journey into space, the number of those certified to effectively pilot various types of spacecraft has increased dramatically.	You can now utilize ship thrusters. Increased ship turning rate and maneuverability. Unlock the ability to pilot Class B ships. Unlock the ability to pilot Class C ships.	Rank 1: Destroy 5 ships. Rank 2: Destroy 15 ships. Rank 3: Destroy 30 ships. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Security	Tier 1	While the standardized digital locking mechanism is renowned for its security, any code can be broken with the proper training.	You can attempt to hack Advanced locks, and 2 auto attempts can be banked. You can attempt to hack Expert locks, and 3 auto attempts can be banked. Rings now turn blue when the pick can be slotted. You can attempt to hack Master-level locks, and 4 auto attempts can be banked. Expend a digipick to eliminate keys that aren't required to solve the puzzle. 5 auto attempts can be banked.	Rank 1: Pick 5 locks. Rank 2: Pick 15 locks. Rank 3: Pick 30 locks. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Targeting Control Systems	Tier 1	Missile weapons are favored because they can lock onto an enemy ship, but an intimate knowledge of tracking systems can make them even more effective.	Unlocks ship targeting functionality. Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 15%. Target-locked ships fire at you 25% slower. Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 30%. You have a 10% increased chance of critically hitting a target-locked ship. Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 60%, Deal 20% increased system damage in targeting mode.	Rank 1: Destroy 5 enemy ships while in targeting mode. Rank 2: Destroy 15 enemy ships while in targeting mode. Rank 3: Destroy 30 enemy ships while in targeting mode. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Shield Systems	Tier 2	Regardless of the power allocated by the reactor, a ship's shields can be further bolstered by direct manipulation of the system's harmonics.	Your ship has 20% increased shield capacity. Your ship has 40% increased shield capacity. Your ship has 60% increased shield capacity. Your shields will occasionally resist 100% of all damage received.	Rank 1: Take 150 shield damage. Rank 2: Take 350 shield damage. Rank 3: Take 750 shield damage. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Payloads	Tier 2	Any pilot can haul cargo, but it takes special determination and training to maximize cargo space.	Ship cargo holds have 10% more capacity. Ship cargo holds have 20% more capacity. Ship cargo holds have 30% more capacity. Ship cargo holds have 50% more capacity.	Rank 1: Make 10 grav jumps with 75% or more of Maximum cargo capacity. Rank 2: Make 25 grav jumps with 75% or more of Maximum cargo capacity. Rank 3: Make 50 grav jumps with 75% or more of Maximum cargo capacity. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Engine Systems	Tier 2	Space is both vast and dangerous, and the ability to push a ship's engine to increase speed can be done safely and effectively, with the right training.	Your ship's top speed is increased by 10%. Ship boosts last longer and the cooldown is shorter. Your ship's top speed is increased by 20%. While boosting, all enemies disengage the player and can only reacquire them as a target after the player stops boosting.	Rank 1: Boost 5 times with your spaceship while in combat. Rank 2: Boost 25 times with your spaceship while in combat. Rank 3: Boost 50 times with your spaceship while in combat. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Energy Weapon Systems	Tier 2	In the 24th century, advancements in energy weapons technology have revolutionized combat, as much in space as on the ground.	Energy ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 15% less to use in Targeting Mode. Energy ship weapons have 20% increased damage and cost 30% less to use in Targeting Mode. Energy ship weapons have 30% increased damage and cost 45% less to use in Targeting Mode. Energy ship weapons recharge 30% faster.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Missile Weapon Systems	Tier 3	In space, few weapons can match the range and destructive power of missiles, especially in the hands of a skilled tactician.	Ship missile weapons do 10% more damage, and their Targeting mode cost is reduced by 20%. Ship missile weapons do 20% more damage, and their Targeting mode cost is reduced by 40%. Ship missile weapons do 30% more damage, and their Targeting mode cost is reduced by 60%. Ship missiles have a 20% increased Range, Travel Speed, and Reload Speed.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with missile weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with missile weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with missile weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Particle Beam Weapon Systems	Tier 3	Ship weapons utilizing particle beam technology are the preferred choice for captains who prefer to damage multiple ship systems at once.	Ship particle beam weapons do 10% more damage, and Targeting mode cost is reduced by 10%. Ship particle beam weapons do 20% more damage, and Targeting mode cost is reduced by 20%. Ship particle beam weapons do 30% more damage, and Targeting mode cost is reduced by 30%. Increased critical hit chance with ship particle beam weapons.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with particle beam weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with particle beam weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with particle beam weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Robotics	Tier 3	In an age where robots and autonomous turrets are employed in a combat capacity, the study of robotics can be instrumental in gaining a tactical edge.	You deal 10% more damage to Robots and Turrets. You can force a target robot up to 10 levels higher than you to stop fighting for a limited time. You deal 20% more damage to Robots and Turrets. You can force a target robot up to 10 levels higher than you to flee for a limited time. You deal 30% more damage to Robots and Turrets. You can force a target robot up to 10 levels higher than you to attack their allies for a limited time. You can force a target robot up to 10 levels higher than you to obey commands for a limited time.	Rank 1: Destroy 5 robots. Rank 2: Destroy 25 robots. Rank 3: Destroy 50 robots. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Starship Design	Tier 3	As with "car culture" on Earth centuries ago, there are those who pride themselves on the ability to modify their own spaceships.	Allows the installation of improved ship modules, Allows the installation of superior ship modules. Allows the installation of cutting-edge ship modules. Allows the installation of experimental ship modules.	Rank 1: Install 5 unique ship modules Rank 2: Install 15 unique ship modules Rank 3: Install 30 unique ship modules Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Starship Engineering	Tier 3	It takes skilled hands to not only make a ship's systems more resistant to damage, but to repair those systems efficiently when damage does occur.	All ship systems repair 10% faster. Ship systems have 25% increased damage mitigation. All ship systems repair 25% faster. Occasionally, repairing one block of a system will repair the entire system.	Rank 1: Use 5 ship repair kits. Rank 2: Use 10 ship repair kits. Rank 3: Use 15 ship repair kits. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
EM Weapon Systems	Tier 4	In the hands of a capable pilot, no weapons can disable an enemy ship faster than those that deliver electromagnetic damage.	EM ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 15% less to use in Targeting Mode. EM ship weapons have 20% increased damage and cost 30% less to use in Targeting Mode. EM ship weapons have 30% increased damage and cost 45% less to use in Targeting Mode. EM ship weapons have a small chance of instantly disabling enemy engines.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with EM weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with EM weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with EM weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Boost Assault Training	Tier 4	Combat training with boost packs allows for more shock and awe tactics.	Nearby enemies take damage when you boost and have a chance to catch on fire. Chance to knockdown nearby enemies when you boost. Aiming down sights while boosting will let you hover in place. Fuel is still expended until empty. While hovering, time slows down and the world moves 70% slower around you.	Rank 1: Deal 200 damage to enemies using the boost pack. Rank 2: Knockdown 20 enemies with a boost. Rank 3: Deal 500 damage to enemies using the boost pack. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.
Automated Weapon Systems	Tier 4	Turret weapons are known for their easy-to-use, autonomous nature, but they can be made even deadlier with some specific technical adjustments.	Automated ship weapons do 10% more damage and reduce all targeting mode costs by 20%. Automated ship weapons do 20% more damage and reduce all targeting mode costs by 30%. Your ship takes 20% less damage while in targeting mode. Automated ship weapons do 30% more damage and reduce all targeting mode costs by 40%. Increases crit chance against targeted sub-systems by 20%. Ship turret weapons recharge 40% faster and do 20% more damage to targeted sub-systems.	Rank 1: Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with automated turret weapons. Rank 2: Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with automated turret weapons. Rank 3: Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with automated turret weapons. Rank 4: Complete the previous rank challenge to unlock this rank.

Starfield Tech Skills Gallery

Tier 1

Ballistic Weapon Systems

While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective.

Boost Pack Training

Specialized training and innovations in personal mobility systems have allowed for unfettered exploration on alien worlds.

Piloting

As more people journey into space, the number of those certified to effectively pilot various types of spacecraft has increased dramatically.

Security

While the standardized digital locking mechanism is renowned for its security, any code can be broken with the proper training.

Targeting Control Systems

Missile weapons are favored because they can lock onto an enemy ship, but an intimate knowledge of tracking systems can make them even more effective.

Tier 2

Shield Systems

Regardless of the power allocated by the reactor, a ship's shields can be further bolstered by direct manipulation of the system's harmonics.

Payloads

Any pilot can haul cargo, but it takes special determination and training to maximize cargo space.

Engine Systems

Space is both vast and dangerous, and the ability to push a ship's engine to increase speed can be done safely and effectively, with the right training.

Energy Weapon Systems

In the 24th century, advancements in energy weapons technology have revolutionized combat, as much in space as on the ground.

Tier 3

Missile Weapon Systems

In space, few weapons can match the range and destructive power of missiles, especially in the hands of a skilled tactician.

Particle Beam Weapon Systems

Ship weapons utilizing particle beam technology are the preferred choice for captains who prefer to damage multiple ship systems at once.

Robotics

In an age where robots and autonomous turrets are employed in a combat capacity, the study of robotics can be instrumental in gaining a tactical edge.