Encounter the diverse animal life inhabiting the planets of Starfield through its Fauna system. Scanning and cataloging these creatures provides crucial data for planetary surveys and can yield valuable resources. Understanding the behavior and habitats of alien fauna is key to both survival and scientific discovery.
The Role of Fauna Scanning
Scanning Fauna is an integral part of exploring new worlds in Starfield. When you encounter an alien creature, your scanner will identify it. Completing the scan data for a species, which often involves multiple scans and observing their behavior, reveals their name, characteristics, and any resources they might provide upon defeat. Full planetary surveys, including all fauna, are rewarded with credits.
Resources from Fauna
Defeating and harvesting fauna can yield several useful resources. These can include:
- Organic Compounds: Basic materials for crafting.
- Toxins: Used in the creation of certain chems or poisons.
- Amino Acids: Essential for advanced crafting and research.
- Specific Biological Samples: Rare creatures may drop unique samples required for specialized research projects or high-tier crafting.
For instance, a particular creature might yield 'Toxins,' which can then be used at a Pharmaceutical Lab.
How to Scan Fauna
Use your handheld scanner to initiate a scan of any fauna you encounter. Aim your scanner at the creature, and a UI element will display the scan progress. You may need to maintain the scan for a period, and sometimes observing the creature from a safe distance or after engaging it is necessary to complete the scan. Look for visual indicators that confirm a successful scan.
Where to Find Fauna
Fauna can be found on many planets and moons throughout Starfield. Their presence and types are heavily influenced by the planet's environment, atmosphere, and biome. Planets with more hospitable conditions tend to host a greater variety and density of animal life. Active exploration of different celestial bodies is the best way to discover new and exotic fauna.
using Fauna Resources
Resources obtained from fauna can be used in several ways:
- Crafting: Biological samples and compounds are often required for crafting chems, food items, and other consumables.
- Research: Certain research projects may specifically require biological samples from fauna.
- Selling Survey Data: Completing the scan data for all fauna on a planet contributes to a full planetary survey, which can be sold for a sificant credit reward.
Make a habit of scanning and, when necessary, harvesting fauna to gather valuable resources and advance your exploration goals.