Top 6 best spacesuits in Starfield

Turn Starfield into a fashion show.

Character aiming Orion in Starfield.

To protect you from the dangers of the cosmos in Starfield, there are several spacesuits you can put on. Some are worth putting on simply because they look great while others will give you plenty of benefits. Invest in the right skills and find the right resources, and you can modify your protective gear to be even more effective.

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With this guide, you’ll know which spacesuit you need and where you can find it in Starfield.

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There are plenty of spacesuits in Starfield, and if you mod them, you can use almost any for most of the game’s duration. Consequently, your spacesuit isn’t often going to be the deciding factor of battles. Though the six listed spacesuits are among the best in the game, you won’t go wrong with any of these either.

UC Vanguard spacesuit in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

1. UC Vanguard

If you’re going for style points, it’s hard to do better than the UC Vanguard. With its blue and orange design, you’ll stand out in the most alien landscapes. It has respectable stats, but not enough to rank among the best in the game.

Va'ruun spacesuit in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

2. Va’ruun

The Va’ruun spacesuit is a personal favorite of mine thanks to its sleek, futuristic design. Its stats are relatively low, which is why it doesn’t appear on the main list, but it looks good enough to tolerate it. If you want a Va’ruun spacesuit of your own, you’ll have to defeat Va’ruun enemies which you’ll encounter more often during the later hours of the game.

Top 6 spacesuits in Starfield

When you’re done playing with the tardigrade spacesuit and you’ve grown tired of the Constellation one, you’re going to want the best the game has to offer. These are the spacesuits to seek.

Refined UC Startroop spacesuit.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

6. UC Startroop

If you’re looking for a good spacesuit to start your journey with, you can’t go wrong with the UC Startroop. It looks stunning, and it provides good defence against the different damage types. Later on, you’ll want the Refined UC Startroop spacesuit that has better stats.

  • PHYS – 77
  • ENGY – 61
  • EM – 69
Shocktroop spacesuit in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

5. Shocktroop

The Shocktroop is a spacesuit you can grab relatively early on, and it has good stats. You’ll eventually replace it when you find better spacesuits, but you can extend its life by modding it. You’ll find it by looting Spacers, but you can also buy it from The Key if you’re a Crimson Fleet member.

  • PHYS – 80
  • ENGY – 84
  • EM – 88
Mantis spacesuit in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

4. Mantis

The Mantis is probably the most fun suit to get, and you can claim it pretty early on if you find the right slate. The spacesuit once belonged to a crime fighter, and it’s up to you whether you continue your legacy or use it for misdeeds. With these stats, it’s more than enough to get you through the first half of your playthrough.

  • PHYS – 116
  • ENGY – 84
  • EM – 100
Mark 1 spacesuit in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

3. Mark 1

The Mark 1 spacesuit looks very similar to the Constellation spacesuit, though it has much better stats. You’ll find it in the Lodge’s basement, but it is locked behind a case which you’ll need Rank 3 Security to open. Grab and you’ll enjoy the following stats:

  • PHYS – 120
  • ENGY – 136
  • EM – 128
Character wearing Bounty Hunter armor in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

2. Bounty Hunter

Plenty of players have been searching for the Bounty Hunter spacesuit and for good reasons. You’re able to obtain it relatively early on, and gives you some amazing protection. If you want this suit, you can follow this handy guide. Once you have it, you can expect the following benefits:

  • PHYS – 128
  • ENGY – 132
  • EM – 136
Hunter in Starfield.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

1. Starborn Venator

There are a few Starborn spacesuits available and instead of filling up this list with those alone, only the best one will appear on this list. In addition to offering you great all-around protection, the Starborn Venator spacesuit looks gorgeous.

Like the other Starborn spacesuits, this one can only be obtained in Starfield‘s New Game+. You can expect the following stats:

  • PHYS – 246
  • ENGY 246
  • EM 246

Regardless of what spacesuit you choose, you can upgrade it if you have the appropriate resources. You’ll also have to invest skill points in the Spacesuit Design skill.

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