Best planets for Outposts in Starfield

One of the first major milestones for players in Starfield is building their first Outpost. This allows you to start gathering your own passive resources and colonize a part of any planet you desire, paving the way to start research and crafting on a massive scale.

Of course, with so many different planets to choose from, selecting a location for your Outpost is not an easy endeavor. In fact, it took me hours of searching to find a planet that I eventually wanted to settle on. While you can simply pick a random planet that you like the name of or one in a system that’s easily accessible, there’s a lot more that goes into selecting a planet to start an Outpost on.

If you’ve been traveling the Settled Systems for an Outpost-worthy planet but haven’t had any luck, allow me to assist you. I have compiled a list of what I believe to be the best planets to start an Outpost on in Starfield.

Where to build your first Outpost in Starfield

The best starting Outpost is a moon called Andraphon in the Narion system. This is due to the moon’s abundance of the basic resources and elements you need to create better structures for your future and more advanced Outposts. It also has decent environmental conditions, which affect how you will be able to power the Outpost.

The resources you want to prioritize first are Iron and Aluminum, which are required for creating stronger materials and Outpost development research projects. By making an Outpost on a planet or moon that has both Iron and Aluminum, you can set up an Extractor in a biome that has both of these elements available to mine.

Specifically, Andraphon has Iron, Aluminum, Helium, and Beryllium, and there are certain spots on the planet where you can set up an Outpost to mine all four of the elements at the same time.

Ideally, you want to use this Outpost to gather enough materials and resources to create a more advanced Outpost somewhere else in the galaxy.

Best Outpost locations in Starfield

Given that there are so many planets in Starfield, it will be up to you to explore different systems and see if there are specific ones that have all of the elements you need.

Luckily, I have discovered a handful of planets and moons that are flush with elements and have great environmental conditions. If you build your Outpost in the right spot on these planets, you will have access to several different elements and even a great view of the planet’s landscape. These planets have far more resources than Andraphon, making them a perfect step up from your starter Outpost to one you can fully flesh out.

Linnaeus IV-b

• Available Resources
  • Water (H2O)
  • Helium-3 (He-3)
  • Aluminum (Al)
  • Iron (Fe)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Ytterbium (Yb)
  • Alkanes (HnCn)

Our first planet is another moon, and it orbits the planet Linnaeus IV in the Linnaeus system. I recommend building a couple of Outposts on this moon so you can take full advantage of all the elements it has to offer.

If Linnaeus IV-b doesn’t have the elements you’re looking for, though, I suggest looking around at some of the other planets in the Linnaeus system. There are planets and moons in this system that support a much wider variety of elements, such as Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, Iridium, Platinum, and more.

Zamka

• Available Resources
  • Helium-3 (He-3)
  • Water (H2O)
  • Nickel (Ni)
  • Copper (Cu)
  • Iron (Fe)
  • Uranium (U)
  • Cobalt (Co)
  • Vanadium (V)

This is perhaps one of the more practical Outpost location options, as you don’t have to leave the starting system of Alpha Centauri to settle here. Zamka is a moon that orbits the planet Olivas, and you can visit here right from the start of Starfield.

Zamka has support for a whopping eight elements, making it a fantastic choice if you’re looking to fill up on resources quickly. It is a temperate planet with plenty of attractive landscapes for you to settle on.

Jemison

• Available Resources
  • Water (H2O)
  • Chlorine (Cl)
  • Chlorosilane (SiH3Cl)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Argon (Ar)

Much like Zamka, Jemison is in the starting system of Alpha Centauri, and it is the planet that New Atlantis is on.

It may seem silly to create an Outpost on the game’s literal starting planet, but if, like me, you spend a lot of your time crafting weapon mods, aid items, and spacesuit mods, you’ll need lots of Argon and Chlorosilane. What better way to get bunches of the stuff than to have it right at the game’s starting line?

Pyrocyon III

• Available Resources
  • Copper (Cu)
  • Argon (Ar)
  • Fluorine (F)
  • Neon (Ne)
  • Tetrafluorides
  • Ionic Liquids

If you have made it far enough into the main story of Starfield, you will have already visited the planet of Pyrocyon III. While this is where a main quest takes place, it’s also a planet that is perfect for an Outpost. It has a decent climate, high oxygen levels, and the fauna there is at a relatively low level, should you encounter any wildlife.

What makes Pyrocyon III such a great Outpost location is its supply of rare elements and resources such as Neon and Fluorine. This is a perfect Outpost location if you already have a starter Outpost that produces elements such as Aluminum and Iron. You can use those resources to further your Outpost’s construction on Pyrocyon III.

Kreet

• Available Resources
  • Iron (Fe)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Water (H2O)
  • Argon (Ar)
  • Helium-3 (He-3)
  • Silver (Ag)
  • Neon (Ne)
  • Alkanes

Located in the Narion System, Kreet is a small moon orbiting the planet Anselon. With a temperate climate and manageable wildlife, it’s a safe and resourceful place to set up an outpost.

The Narion System may not have any major settlements you can go to and from quickly, but the resources available on Kreet more than make up for the extra travel. An outpost can be set up rather quickly, and it can become a viable part of your network very soon.

Titan

• Available Resources
  • Water (H20)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Titanium (Ti)
  • Tungsten (W)

Our last Outpost location comes on a familiar moon. Located in the Sol system, Titan is a moon orbiting the planet Saturn. Titan is a terrific late-game Outpost location since you can only make an Outpost on the moon after acquiring the Planetary Habitation ability in the Science skill tree.

Moreover, Titan supports some of the more useful and sought-after elements in Starfield, including Titanium, Tungsten, and Lead. While you won’t get to settle on Titan for quite some time, it’s well worth the journey.

And that wraps up my picks for the best Outpost locations in Starfield. Hopefully, you found a solid location for your point in the game.