The different weapon manufacturers in Starfield may not be as over-the-top and immediately recognizable as the Borderlands franchise’s weapon manufacturers. However, there are still some subtle distinctions in Starfield’s weaponry that boil down to their manufacturer’s signature mark.
Even so, there are a few weapon manufacturers in Starfield that have a close resemblance to some of Borderlands’ famous weapon manufacturers, in their design and overall performance. So, aside from looking at their raw weapon stats, players may want to become familiar with each weapon manufacturer's signature traits to help determine the good loot from the bad.
Starfield's Best Weapons Ahead of the Shattered Space DLC
There are still plenty of powerful weapons Starfield players should pick up before the Shattered Space DLC releases later this year.
S-Tier Weapon Manufacturers in Starfield
- Allied Armaments
- House Va’ruun
Allied Armaments
This is one of the most reliable weapons manufacturers in the game, considering that their weapons all have relatively well-rounded stats. Consequently, getting a hold of an Allied Armaments weapon with the perfect legendary weapon rolls in Starfield is something that players will probably have a hard time replacing.
House Va’ruun
These weapons in Starfield are typically expensive and rare, and rightfully so, because they are quite powerful for their respective weapon archetypes. This is mainly because Va’ruun weapons naturally combine Physical and Energy damage, so they have a wide range of use cases. With House Va’ruun being considered one of the best weapons manufacturers in the game, there’s a lot of demand for Starfield’s upcoming Shattered Space DLC to expand upon this weapon manufacturer’s catalog of weapons.
A-Tier Weapon Manufacturers in Starfield
- Laredo
- Old Earth
Laredo
This weapons manufacturer closely resembles the Borderlands franchise’s Jakobs weapons, as they both offer weapons that prioritize high Physical damage at the expense of having low ammo/magazine capacities. Some of Laredo’s best weapons are the ones that truly emphasize this dynamic, such as the Coachman shotgun and the Razorback revolver pistol.
Old Earth
There are only four types of Old Earth weapons in the game currently, so they are naturally among some of the rarest weapons in Starfield, but this isn’t necessarily indicative of their exceptional quality. By no means do Old Earth weapons have any distinguishable flaws, but these weapons are generally known for being lightweight rather than being the best-in-class for damage compared to other weapons manufacturers that specialize in Physical weapons.
B-Tier Weapon Manufacturers in Starfield
- Kore Kinetics
Kore Kinetic
Kore Kinetic weapons generally offer a balance between Allied Armaments and Laredo weapons, given that they have slightly below-average ammo capacities, but they still have relatively high damage. These weapons also tend to have superior bullet velocities, which makes them a great option for long-range combat. However, none of the Kore Kinetics weapons can be equipped with a silencer mod, so, unfortunately, they don’t mix well with stealth builds in Starfield.
C-Tier Weapon Manufacturers in Starfield
- Combat Tech
- Crimson Fleet
Combat Tech
These weapons are typically cheap to obtain when found at a vendor, which speaks to how underwhelming these weapons are. Not to mention, the lack of an upfront price tag on these weapons comes back around with the ammo that players will constantly need for these weapons since they aren’t very ammo-efficient.
Crimson Fleet
Crimson Fleet is another weapons manufacturer in Starfield that has a similar counterpart in the Borderlands franchise, in this case, Borderlands’ Bandit weapons. These two weapons manufacturers are known for their weapons’ high capacity and fire rate, while having lackluster damage output. Consequently, Crimson Fleet weapons are highly effective at applying status effects, but they have a tough time outright killing enemies with a reasonable amount of ammo.
D-Tier Weapon Manufacturers in Starfield
- Arboron
Arboron
This manufacturer specializes in Electromagnetic (EM) weaponry, which stuns enemies with non-lethal damage. On ship weapons, EM damage is useful for creating the opportunity to raid enemy ships in Starfield without destroying them in the process, but on standard weapons, so far, there are arguably little to no realistic use cases for stunning targets instead of killing them outside of roleplaying.
Starfield
- Released
- September 6, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 20 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 101 GB (September 2023)
- Metascore
- 86
