Maximize your time and inventory space with these tips for efficient exploration and resource gathering across the galaxy.
Scanner Usage:
- Always Scan: Use your scanner constantly. It highlights resources, flora, fauna, and points of interest.
- Surveying Skill: Invest in the 'Surveying' skill early to increase scan range and speed.
- Resource Hotspots: When landing on a planet, look for areas with high concentrations of desired resources (indicated by color on the planetary map).
Inventory Management:
- Companion Carry Weight: Utilize your companion's inventory. They have their own weight limit.
- Ship Cargo Hold: Regularly transfer heavy items and resources to your ship's cargo hold. Upgrade your cargo capacity.
- Outpost Storage: Build storage containers at your outposts and link them with cargo links for automated resource transfer.
- Weight Lifting Skill: Invest in this skill to increase your personal carry capacity.
- Sell Junk: Don't hoard unnecessary items. Sell them at vendors for credits.
Fast Travel & Grav Jumps:
Once you've visited a location, you can fast travel directly to it from your map. For long distances, ensure your ship's grav drive is upgraded for maximum jump range, reducing the number of intermediate jumps.
Research & Crafting Prioritization:
Prioritize research projects that unlock mods for your preferred weapons and armor, or outpost modules that streamline resource production. Don't research everything at once; focus on what benefits your current playstyle.