Prison spaceship in Starfield.
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Best Ship Designs in Starfield

Thanks to Starfield's robust ship building system, players have been able to unleash their creativity.

Starfield features a pretty complex system for building your dream spaceship. You can control every aspect of your ship from which weapons it has to what color it is. It’s occasionally overwhelming to have so many options, but some players have taken it in stride and created some amazing vehicles.

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This guide will inspire you by showing you some of the best spaceship designs created by the Starfield community.

Imperial Star Destroyer in Starfield.
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The Imperial Star Destroyer

As expected, many Starfield players have been sci-fi fans for ages, so they’ve taken inspiration from various other sci-fi franchises, leading to many Star Wars ships finding their way into the game.

One of the most impressive Star Wars ships that players have shown off is the Imperial Star Destroyer. To make this massive ship, Reddit user /u/Jackygold had to rely on three different mods. The result is worth it, and you can make one too with the handy PDF guide they’ve made.

Magic School Bus in Starfield.
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The Magic School Bus

Not all creations are geared towards being the fastest or the most powerful. Others are there simply for a laugh or to induce nostalgia. This is the case with /u/SP7R who has created a Magic School Bus spaceship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGuVaBvAslc

This will certainly be appealing to anyone who grew up watching the popular educational show. You can make it yourself by following the steps in the above video.

Custom spaceship in Starfield.
Image via Reddit.

A slick space cruiser

Not all ships have been inspired by existing franchises. Some players have managed to craft unique designs that are worth attempting to replicate.

You can find an example from /u/Ollie_PC who created a beetle-shaped black and yellow spacecraft. The Reddit user has also shown the impressive interior of their Starfield spaceship which features a research station as well as a vast cockpit.

Dauntless Star spaceship in Starfield.
Image via Reddit.

The Dauntless Star

Another original design comes from a Reddit user who was trying to create a spaceship with protected weaponry while still maintaining a nice profile. The result is the Dauntless Star, and it’s a sight to behold. It has three decks, giving even the largest crew plenty of space to spread out.

You can make this ship too by following the steps outlined in the construction video the Reddit user has uploaded. Be warned that it’ll cost you tons of credits to complete this mammoth project.

The Black Pearl spaceship in Starfield.
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The Black Pearl

In Starfield, you can decide how your story unfolds. Many players will want to team up with the good guys and explore the universe. Others will desire money and power. For the latter group, it’s essential to become a space pirate and join the Crimson Fleet.

If you wish to embrace the dark side, you’ll need the right ship. Try @snaKemuho’s design which looks like a pirate ship sailing the black sea. They’ve also provided a video to help you make one of your own.

These are just some of the amazing designs that have found their way onto the internet. You can find more by visiting /r/starfieldships, or exploring Starfield communities on Twitter.


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