Bethesda Softworks titles have a knack for rewarding curiosity, and Starfield follows that tradition with a bounty of small activities that deepen immersion. In this game, magazines hidden across the world permanently boost a player’s damage, carrying capacity, movement speed, and a range of other stats. This guide consolidates every magazine found so far, allowing players to savor the atmosphere without feeling obligated to scour every corner themselves.
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Remark: For the effect of magazines to become active, they must be in the backpack. Since the weight of these items is zero, this will not cause any problems.
Alpha Centauri. Planet Jamison
The first planet where players enjoy freedom of action. Ten diaries exist here, with three more becoming accessible much later through the United Colonies quest chain.
Constellation Guide 01
- Characteristics — Reduces fall damage by 5%;
- Place – Found on the counter of Constellation headquarters.
Vanguard space tactics 01
- Characteristics — Ship missiles deal 5% more damage;
- Place – Pass the UC quests and go to the pilot training center and inspect the adjacent rooms. This magazine is on the table.
New Atlantis 05
- Characteristics — Unlocks the following recipe: Shepherd’s Pie;
- Place — Visit a restaurant with an oriental name in the Well district. A recreation room on the second floor houses the magazine.
Cyberrunner number 02
- Characteristics — Laser weapons deal 5% more damage;
- Place — An electronics store will appear beside the eastern restaurant Apex Electronics. The magazine sits on the right side of the table.
Writing of Va’ruun 01
- Characteristics — Increases cunning bonus by 1% and melee sneak attack damage by 1%;
- Place – Found in the UC security office, or surrendered and sent to jail after an offense.
Shooter’s guide 05
- Characteristics — Laredo weapons reload and unholster 5% faster;
- Place — The quest Such Friends leads to a closed embassy building; the magazine rests on the coffee table on the top floor near the contraband chest.
Cyberrunner code 05
- Characteristics — Laser weapons deal 5% more damage;
- Place — During the Sabotage quest, head to the Infinity Building, Research and Development floor. The magazine sits on the central table.
Writing of Va’ruun 06
- Characteristics — Increases cunning bonus by 1% and melee sneak attack damage by 5%;
- Place — In the closed Va’ruun Embassy, the magazine lies on a table in the bunk room during the Such Friends quest.
New Atlantis 03
- Characteristics — Unlocks the recipe for Astral Crawlers;
- Place — The Pioneer Tower restaurant terrace, southeast of Atlanta, hosts a table with a magazine.
Instructions from Nova Galaktik 03
- Characteristics — Reduces fuel consumption for a gravity jump by 1%;
- Place — From downtown Atlanta, take the elevator to the study rooms, then turn left into the deputy’s office where the magazine sits on a table.
Catalog CombaTech 02
- Characteristics — Slightly increases range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons;
- Place — To reach the UC SysDef base, start the Crimson Fleet mission chain. After progressing, investigate the United Colonies flagship and locate the magazine in an office.
Solar System (Sol). The planet Mars
On many planets in this solar system, players encounter discoveries mainly through quests rather than exploration alone.
Scripture Va’ruun 10
- Characteristics — Increases cunning bonus by 1% and melee sneak attack damage by 5%;
- Place — Near Kydonia, a deep mine hosts a magazine above the dining room on the second floor of a building, accessible via the UC mission Delivery of Devils.
Vanguard space tactics 01
- Characteristics — The ship’s energy weapons deal 5% more damage;
- Place — A deep mine near Kydonia becomes part of the UC mission Delivering Devils; a magazine can be found beside a workbench for a spacesuit.
Tau Ceti. Planet Tau Ceti II
Even on desert worlds, useful magazines await discovery.
New Atlantis 01
- Characteristics — Opens the recipe for Depth;
- Place — After landing, the first building contains the new recipe on a table.
Wolf. Station “Lair” (The Den)
It’s a rough stop with simple puzzles. It’s handy for players who want to offload smuggled goods without entangling themselves with the Crimson Fleet.
UC O2 Protection Guide
- Characteristics — Slightly increases magazine size and critical strike chance for all Allied Armament weapons;
- Place — On a shelf indoors.
Volii. Volius Alpha
A landless planet with a city called Neon. It’s a place full of mysteries and nods to distant lore, not the friendliest region but rich in discoveries.
Neon nights 02
- Characteristics — Unlocks a STEVE chemical recipe that slows time and boosts ranged damage;
- Place — The Neon bar scene leads to a VIP balcony, accessible via a Ryujin Industries quest discussed elsewhere in a separate guide.
Catalog CombaTech 01
- Characteristics — Slightly increases range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons;
- Place — Neon hosts a closed-door store; the key can be lifted from the saleswoman. A Crimson Fleet thread leads here, with the magazine on the second floor in an office.
Cheyenne. Planet Aquila
Transits abound in this star system, with many planets and cities offering secrets to uncover.
Shooter’s guide 02
- Characteristics — Laredo weapons reload and unholster 5% faster;
- Place — In one of Aquila’s shops.
Oborum Prime. Planet Oborum III-c
Entering this system invites careful planning. Building hacking and stealth skills is advised.
Solomon’s adventure 05
- Characteristics — Increases weapon damage by 5% at night;
- Place — In an abandoned outpost’s cave, turn right and break the door, then the magazine rests on a central table after advancing to the advanced area.
Kryx. Station “Klyuch”
Travelers should not attempt this alone; level 16 ships attack upon arrival. Aligns with Crimson Fleet enrollment to reach this point.
Grunt problem 04
- Characteristics — +5% to critical damage for ballistic weapons;
- Place — In the Klyuch station bar, linked to the Crimson Fleet storyline.
Peak performance 05
- Characteristics — Load capacity increased by 5%;
- Place — At Klyuch Station, tied to the Crimson Fleet narrative.
Journal entry of Kreis 04
- Characteristics — Merchant prices reduced by 2%, and your selling price can rise by 2% when combined with other bonuses;
- Place — In the bunker during the Crimson Fleet mission Echoes of the Past.
Not all magazines could be located yet; the guide will be updated as exploration continues.
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Attribution: VG Times