Starfield: Best Stealth Build

A stealth build in Starfield aims to reduce detection rates while increasing sneaky attacks’ damage. To achieve this, players must carefully select their background, equip suitable weapons, and unlock the appropriate skills. But as a rather complicated RPG, Starfield might confuse beginners with its multi-level class-building mechanic. This guide will simplify how to create the optimal class setup for stealth, allowing players to remain lethal while taking care of covert missions.

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The Best Build for Stealth

To assemble the best stealth build, players will need to go with the Cyber Runner background, Stealth Skill, and Sense Star Stuff Power. As for the weapons, they must have a modified Urban Eagle pistol and a Magsniper with suppressors.

Here’s the complete build for maximum stealth.

Skills

Two must-have skills for sneakiness are Stealth and Concealment, which players can find in the Physical skill tree. With the former, players are harder to detect and deadlier while sneaking. The latter, however, gives a Chameleon effect to all suits at Rank 3, concealing crouched players.

Weapons

Depending on the preferred playstyle, players can use melee or long-range weapons for their stealth builds. For the melee approach, the ideal weapon is Wakizashi, offering a physical damage of 49. For the long-range approach, however, the best weapon is the Magsniper paired with an Urban Eagle.

Mods

Since stealth builds often utilize sniper rifles, they benefit from modifications such as Suppressor, Long Barrel, High Powered, and Large Magazine. These attachments are required to ensure one shot will be sufficient to kill enemies, even the ones with higher levels.

Perks

To create the most lethal stealth build, players should equip weapons with the Hitman, Anti-Personnel, and Rapid perks. The Hitman perk increases aim-down-sights (ADS) damage, while Anti-Personnel grants a +15% damage bonus against human-type enemies. As for Rapid, it provides additional bullet velocity and enhances attack speed by 25%.

The optimal spacesuit perks include Chameleon, which renders players invisible when crouching, and O2 Filter, which reduces oxygen consumption. (The latter is especially beneficial because sneaking in Starfield reduces oxygen levels).

Powers

For the sneakiest attacks, players will need to unlock the Void Form and Sense Star Stuff Powers. Void Form gives them up to 20 seconds of invisibility, while Sense Star Stuff exposes enemies behind walls.

Spacesuit

Since the goal of a stealth build is to make players undetectable, it necessitates wearing light and disguise-enhancing armor. The Operative Suit that players earn during the Ryujin Industries questline is, therefore, the best tactical option. It comes with a perk that turns the wearer 25% less likely to be detected.

Tips for Maximizing Stealth

For the most effective stealth build, follow these instructions:

• Travel alone. It’s best to leave companions behind, as they might expose players’ location.
• Maximize Carry Capacity. Stealth relies on mobility. So, enhance strength or minimize unnecessary weight.
• Look for vents. Starfield missions often provide opportunities for a stealthy approach by placing vents throughout quest locations. Utilize these covert entrances to evade detection.
• Stock up on AMPs. These Aid items can elevate movement speed by 35%, an essential component for successful stealth maneuvers.

Starfield is available now for PC and Xbox Series X/S.