The Definitive Guide to Outfits for the Ultimate Starfield Roleplayer
As a long-time gaming enthusiast and Starfield superfan, I‘ve already sunk over 100 hours customizing outfits – and my journey‘s just beginning! With over 300 options to mix-and-match, the creative possibilities are endless.
In this guide packed with insights from my personal experience, I‘ll be your outfit outfitter – uncovering every uniform and threads the game has to offer. More importantly, I‘ll share proven tricks to craft truly unique looks to better immerse yourself while roleplaying the spacelife.
So join me on this fashion deep-dive into one of Starfield‘s most expansive customization features!
Every Outfit Piece Discovered So Far
I‘ve compiled every garment confirmed in official screenshots and my own gameplay into this handy table:
Faction Uniforms:
- Freestar Poncho
- UC Marine Armour
- Pirate Captain‘s Coat
Civilian Wear:
- Frontiersman Jacket
- New Atlantis Sports Jersey
- Socialite Cocktail Dress
Job Outfits:
- Scientist‘s Lab Coat
- Engineer‘s Overalls
- Investigator Trenchcoat
See the full list of 300+ outfits here!
With so many options across armor, casual-wear, uniforms and disguises, you‘ll never need to wear the same look twice! Now let‘s uncover how to speed up expanding your wardrobe:
Efficiently Acquiring Outfits
While random loot drops grant outfits too, these methods have worked best for me to outfit my crew in style:
Targeted Looting
Certain enemy types drop higher tier outfit types:
- Human NPCs: Casual/formal civilian pieces
- Pirates: Stylish rogue/scoundrel apparel
- Faction Squads: Standard uniforms of lower ranking members
Elite bosses take longer to beat but drop rare costumes. I managed to loot this District Magistrate outfit from an enemy leader after 10 tries!
Visiting Specialist Vendors
Specific vendors have rare outfit stocks once you gain reputation with their faction:
- Ryujin Clothiers on Aleon III: Exotic kimonos & dresses
- Syndicate Tailors in the Crimson Fleet: Luxury formalwear
- UC Army Surplus Stores: Retired high-ranking officer uniforms
Check every shipment for new inventory. I sourced this vintage UC Navy Admiral coat during a regular supply run to my nearest military surplus outlet:
Strategic Crafting
By assigning an outfitter specialist on your ship with a Fabrication Unit installed, you can stitch rare outfit schematics together from scrap resources:
| Outfit Quality | Resources Required | Crafting Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3 Fibers, 2 Cloth Scraps | 5 minutes |
| Superior | 5 Fibers, 3 Cloth Scraps, 1 Hardware Scrap | 10 minutes |
| Epic | 7 Fibers, 5 Cloth Scraps, 3 Hardware Scraps | 15 minutes |
Recycle excess weapons and armor to stock up on Cloth and Hardware Scrap portions quickly. This allows creating high value outfits for practically free!
Creative Combinations and Roleplaying
Simply wearing complete faction uniforms or themed outfits already enhances immersion. But you can take roleplaying further by mixing elements together:
This mashup combines a Noble Vest, Frontier Poncho and Formal Uniform Pants for a unique wandering aristocrat look.
You can also cosplay as characters from other media using Starfield‘s outfit pieces:
What outfit combos have you created? Share your styles below!
Immersive Qualities of Clothing
Why spend so much time collecting virtual clothes? Well-chosen outfits have surprising effects on both roleplaying immersion and real NPC interactions!
Science has shown clothing is tied to psychological self-perception – the tactical feedback of fabrics and style subconciously puts is in different mental states. Get into a mercenary mindset wearing combat armor, or the confident charm of formal business wear negotiating high stakes deals.
In addition, NPCs in Starfield do react differently based on your visual presentation. Commoners may be fearful of encountering your heavily armed and armored character. Meanwhile the merchant nobles may only deign to speak with you properly attired in velvet finery and aristocratic poise.
So leverage outfit changes during questlines to enable different dialogue paths and roleplaying angles!
The Future of Outfits in Starfield
While the current lineup keeps us looking sharp for years to come, more options are certain to release via DLCs and content patches:
- Leaked DLC Outfits: Game files contain upcoming cosmetics like sleek Sanjaran armor and extravagant alien ambassador robes locked for now.
- Transmog and Costumes: Popular mods allow applying epic outfits visually over equipped gear.Integrating similar features officially would be excellent.
- More Faction Partner Options: Joint quests with the Jemison Group may unlock their corporate executive power suits for us!
What outfits are on your wishlist for Starfield? Let me know in the comments!
To Sum Up…
Hopefully this guide has given you ideas on expanding your outfit collection faster and leveraging costumes to enhance roleplaying. Some key points I want you to takeaway:
- Starfield grants immense creative freedom to craft unique looks combining armor pieces, civilian wear and accessories.
- Tactically target loot sources and vendors catering to certain outfits for optimal sourcing. Higher ranking enemies and speciality suppliers hold rare uniforms.
- Clever outfit combos and frequent switching enhances interactions with NPCs along different storyline branches.
Immerse yourself further by sharing your own mashups and cosplays! Now get out there and play space dress-up to your heart‘s content fellow fashionista! The universe is your closet 👚🚀
What gear will you be rocking during your adventures?
