Unity Mission Guide: How to solve the Glyph puzzle in Starfield

‘Unity’ is a massive galaxy-spanning mission in Starfield that begins with an abstract search for the meaning of Unity and eventually ends with finally making contact with the Starborn. The Glyph puzzle, however, can be a frustrating obstacle between you and one of the biggest revelations in Starfield.

Once you have read the Pilgrim’s Final Writing at Pilgrim’s Rest, you eventually need to land on Hyla II. Only a few steps away from your landing position is a puzzle you need to complete to proceed to your following location. Though your tools are simple, the solution is not readily apparent. Here’s what you need to do to solve the Scorpion’s Sting glyph puzzle in Starfield.

How to find the Scorpion Sting Puzzle in Starfield

To find the Scorpion Sting puzzle, hop into your ship and fly to Hyla II. Hyla II is the second planet in the Hyla System. Once you land on Hyla II, you’ll encounter friendly scorpion-like creatures. Walk past them to the glyph at the base of the tower before you.

How to solve the Scorpion Sting Puzzle in Starfield

The Scorpion Sting puzzle in Starfield is relatively simple to solve despite the lack of directions. A beam of light is coming from a looming tower over your head. The floating panel located at the start of the puzzle controls this beam. The Scorpion Sting glyph panel has four direction buttons, which move the shaft in the corresponding direction.

To solve the Scorpion’s Sting puzzle in Starfield, players need to utilize the four glyphs floating in front of the tower as an ethereal D-pad. These glyphs control the little beam of light. Using the ethereal D-pad, move the light to the top tip on the most left point.

The platform the beam shines on is the map of the galaxies. You only need to direct the shaft to the furthest dot on the left. Use the pictures above for reference. Once you place the beam over the correct dot, the representation of a galaxy, your mission tracker will update. Visual effects also appear on the screen, indicating you have successfully found your location.

Before you go to this location, you can find a secret rare weapon hidden just behind the tower emitting the beam. You get the Fortune’s Glory knife if you traverse around the tower. This is a powerful knife for melee builds, but you can also sell it for almost 4,000 Credits.

After you pick up the knife, you can continue your mission. To find the newly uncovered location, go to your mission tracker and plot your course to Oborum Prime. Here, you find two Starborn patiently waiting for you, though this time not to fight.

Rewards for solving the Scorpion’s Sting puzzle

Players will earn 800 XP from completing the Unity Scorpion Sting puzzle quest. However, other opportunities for loot and goods come from your interaction with NPCs on this quest as well as the rare weapon mentioned above.