Lasers is a Novice Combat Skill.[1] It increases the damage dealt by the Spacefarer's laser weapons.[2]
Ranks[]
| Rank | Challenge | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kill 20 enemies with a laser weapon. | Laser weapons do 10% more damage. |
| 2 | Kill 50 enemies with a laser weapon. | Laser weapons do 20% more damage. |
| 3 | Kill 100 enemies with a laser weapon. | Laser weapons do 30% more damage. |
| 4 | N/A | Laser weapons have a 5% chance to set a target on fire. |
Progression and Strategy[]
Lasers is straightforward to level. Laser weapons are usually less common than ballistics, but still very common. Getting all the kills required may take time.
Lasers is a decent skill. The bonus isn't the strongest out there, but it is affects many weapons, is available off the bat, and it adds up. The only issue is that it competes with Ballistics for skill points. The two skills very similar in nature, so it may be beneficial for the player to chose a route (energy weapons or ballistic weapons) and stick to it to conserve Skill Points. Of course, this isn't required, and nothing is preventing a player from pursuing both Lasers and Ballistics.
One of the game's starting weapons, the Cutter, is enhanced by the Lasers skill. When Lasers is maxed, the Cutter's high rate of fire means it often lights enemies on fire. This can be a reliable way to do damage when ammo is scarce since the Cutter has infinite ammo.
References[]
- ↑ Bethesda Softworks via Youtube. Starfield Direct - Gameplay Deep Dive. 11 June 2023. Timestamp 14:20.
- ↑ Bethesda Gamestudios via YouTube, Starfield Official Gameplay Reveal, uploaded 12 June 2022