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On the hunt for Starfield magazine locations? These magazines are found all across the Settled Systems and can grant some pretty amazing buffs and bonuses to all sorts of stats, so you’ll want to get as many as you can find. However, they’re pretty hard to spot, even if you’re looking for them, so we’ve got a list to help you find any that you’re missing.
Be sure to take a look at our Starfield tips and tricks to get some great advice. And if you’re wanting to upgrade your ship, check out the Starfield best ships to see our picks. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to build your own, then our Starfield best ship parts guide has you covered, too. With that, let’s take a look at all of the Starfield magazine locations.
CombaTech Catalog locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons
In the Syndicate Hideout in Ebbside in Neon. Found in a bedroom on the second floor
02
Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons
Inside the command room on board the UC Vigilance ship orbiting Phobos. Available after starting the Deep Cover mission
03
Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons
In the Best Defense store in HopeTown on the planet Polvo. Found on a shelf in the right of the store
04
Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons
In the Abandoned Hephaestus Mine on Gagarin. Found near a research computer outside a small office during the Breach of Contract mission
05
Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons
At the Forgotten Mech Graveyard on Procyon III. Found on a table at a small camp on a nearby hill
Constellation Guides locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently reduces fall damage by five percent
In The Lodge, on a counter near the Artifacts
02
Outposts produce resources five percent faster
Can be found in the offices of randomly-occuring Abandoned Research Towers on moons and planets
03
Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when over-encumbered
Found during In Memoriam, Sarah’s companion quest. Found on a table inside Sona’s Hideout.
04
Permanently use 15 percent less 02 while moving when over-encumbered
On The Clinic space station orbiting Deepala in the Narion system. Found on a table in the lobby
Cyber Runner’s Cipher locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Laser weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
In Slayton Aerospace in the Neon Trade Tower. Found on a table to the left of the reception
02
Laser weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
In the Apex Electronics store in The Well in New Atlantis. On a table to the right of the shop’s entrance
03
Stealth permanently increased by one percent
In the Neuradyne Botany Laboratory on Beta Marae I. Near some computers in a small office at the top of the facility
04
Laser weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
In the Volii Hotel in Neon. Rent a room and take the elevator to the second floor. Found in the first room on your left on a coffee table
05
Stealth permanently increased by one percent
In the Infinity LTD Research and Development Lab, found in the room where you steal the device for the Sabotage faction mission. Can only be found during this mission
Freestar Captain’s Log locations
Number
Effect
Location
02
Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg
Can be found in the crwe quarters of Deserted Mineral Plants, which occur randomly on planets and moons
03
Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg
In the Akila City Consulate. On a table in the next room from the lobby
04
Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg
Can be found in randomly generated Deserted Research Outposts on moons and planets.
GRUNT locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Ballistic weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
Found after completing the Red Mile. Can be looted from a dead Spacer at the end of the Red Mile
03
Ballistic weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
Found in a canyon east of Waggoner Farm on Montara Luna in the Cheyenne system. Found in a bandit camp
06
Ballistic weapons permanently do five percent more critical damage
In randomly generated Deserted Ecliptic Garrisons on moons and planets.
Gunslinger’s Guide locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons five percent faster
Found on the top floor of The Rock in Akila City, on a coffee table outside Marshal Blake’s office
03
Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional five percent faster
Found in the Freestar Rangers building in Hopetown on Palvo in the Valo system. Found on a chair to the right of the entrance
04
Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional five percent faster
Found in the Freestar Rangers building in Neon in the Volii system. Found on a table in a bedroom upstairs
Kryx’s Journal locations
Number
Effect
Location
05
Store prices are permanently reduces by 2 percent, and you permanently sell items for 2 percent more
Found on Gagarin in the Alpha Centauri system. Found on a table east of the town hall
Mining Monthly locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In the Abandoned Mine on Piazzi I where you first meet Andreja in the Into the Unknown quest. Found in a building near the mine’s entrance
03
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
On Gagarin, found on a table outside Lizzy’s Bar
04
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
Found in randomly generated Autonomous Dogstar Factories
05
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In the Abandoned Mine on Erebus in the Olympus system. On a table in the mine to the left of the entrance
06
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In the Bindi Mining Outpost on Bindi in the Cheyenne system. On a table upstairs in the crew quarters
07
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In Cydonia on Mars. On a table in the Deimos Miner Quarters in the residential district
09
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In the mine of New Homestead on Titan in the Sol system. Found near the entrance
10
Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by two percent
In a randomly generated Science Facility found on planets and moons
Neon Nights locations
Number
Effect
Location
02
Permanently grants the recipe for the chem S.T.E.V.E., which slows down time and increases ranged damage for a limited time
In the Astral Lounge’s VIP section. Found on a table in VIP booth 1
03
Permanently grants the recipe for the chem 02 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time
In the CeltCorp offices in the Neon Trade Tower. Found on the arm of a couch in the lobby
05
Grants the recipe for Addijack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching
In the Xenofresh Corporate office in the Neon Trade Tower. Found on a table to the right of the reception
New Atlantian locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently grants the recipe for The Deep food item
Found on a desk in the Tau Gourmet Production Center on the planet Tau Ceti II
03
Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item
On a table outside Dawn’s Roost in the Residential Area of New Atlantis
05
Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd’s Pie food item
On a table upstairs inside Kay’s House in The Well in New Atlantis
Nova Galactic Manual locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent
Found on the Almagest Casino orbiting the planet Nesoi in the Olympus system. Next to a computer in a room just off from the central area
02
Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent
At the Nova Galactic Staryard orbiting Luna in the Sol system. Found on a desk in an office at the top of the construction area
03
Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent
On a table in the Cabinet Chambers / Office of Interstellar Affairs floor in the MAST Admin Division in New Atlantis
06
Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent
In the last room of the Autonomous Staryard orbiting the planet Volii Psi. Found on a counter near a vending machine
07
Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent
In the Subsurface Garage area of a randomly generated Abandoned Maintenance Bay found on planets and moons
Peak Performance locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg
On The Eye orbiting the planet Jemison. Found next to a water cooler near the entrance to The Eye
02
Permanently adds five percent to melee weapon critical damage
Found in randomly generated UC Listening Posts on planets and moons
05
Permanently adds five percent to melee weapon critical damage
In the Gym Room on The Key Crimson Fleet HQ orbiting the planet Suvorov in the Kryx system. Found on a table next to some dumbells
Solomon’s Adventures locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently increases weapon damage at night by five percent
Found in the bedroom to the left of the entrance in the Coe Estate in Akila City
02
Permanently increases weapon damage at night by five percent
Found upstairs in a bedroom in the farmhouse at Waggoner Farm on the moon Montara Luna in the Cheyenne system
05
Permanently increases weapon damage at night by five percent
Inside randomly generated Helium-3 Extraction Sites found on planets and moons
Tracker’s Primer locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently increases ballistic weapon damage by five percent
In a small building in the northwest of the Victor Compound on McClure II. This area is visited as part of the Matters of the Hart quest
02
Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent
In a locked room in Pilgrim’s Rest on the planet Indum II
03
Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent
In The Red Mile on Porrima III. Found upstairs in a blood-stained bedroom on a table near the window
05
Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent
In the Argos Extractors Mining Outpost on Vectera where you first start the game. Found on a table in the sleeping quarters
UC Defense Manuals locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns
Found in 1-of-a-Kind Salvage on the planet Niira in the Narion system
02
Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns
Found in an office on The Den space station in the Wolf system
03
Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allies Armaments guns
Found in the UC Marine Barracks in the Residential District of Cydonia on Mars
04
Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical
Found in randomly generated Abandoned Weapon Stations located on moons and planets
05
Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allies Armaments guns
Found in randomly generated Abandoned Robotics facilities located on moons and planets
Vanguard Space Tactics locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Ship missiles permanently deal five percent more damage
Found near the UC Vanguard Pilot Simulator in the UC Vanguard building in New Atlantis’ MAST District
02
Ship energy weapons permanently do five percent more damage
In the lab on Mars where Percival Walker is found during the Delivering Devils quest. Found near the Spacesuit Workbench
04
Ship particle weapons permanently deal five percent more damage
Located on the Deimos Armored Transport orbiting Grissom in the Alpha Centauri System. Next to a computer in the room up the first set of stairs
Va’Ruun Scriptures locations
Number
Effect
Location
01
Permanently increases sneak bonus by one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
In one of the jail cells in the UC Security Office in New Atlantis
02
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
Found on Starstation UCN-48 orbiting Muphrid IV in the Muphrid system. Visited during the Divided Loyalties companion quest with Andreja. Found underneath a bunk bed
03
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
On the floor of a broken shack in The Stretch in Akila City, near Aggie’s bar
04
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
Found on a desk on the third floor of Eren’s Camp on Hyla II. Visited during Andreja’s Divided Loyalties companion quest
06
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
On a table in a break room in the Va’Ruun Embassy in New Atlantis. Becomes accessible through the Friends Like This UC Vanguard quest
08
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
In the lower level of the Abandoned Hangar on Groombridge II in the Groombridge system
10
Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent
In the miner’s quarters of the Abandoned Mines south of Cydonia on Mars. Located in this area at the bottom of the mine
That’s all the Starfield magazine locations we know about so far. There are still plenty to find, and we’ll be adding to our list as and when we come across more, so be sure to check back. In the meantime, if you’re looking for any quests to do, the Starfield Delivering Devils and Starfield Absolute Power quests are both great faction quests to check out.
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