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Research Methods
Starfield Skill
By skillfully employing both new and time tested methods, a researcher may complete projects faster, and even gain unexpected insights.
Research Methods is a tier 1 Science skill in Starfield with 4 ranks. It is available from the start. Ranks 2 through 4 each need a challenge completed before they can be bought.
It is a starting skill of the Industrialist and Professor backgrounds.
Research Methods Builds
Lvl 50
4
12
6
21
9
Homesteader
Surveying and Outposts build
Lvl 60
8
8
20
13
13
Soldier Boi
Starfield build
Lvl 50
16
12
16
4
4
Akira
Va'ruun Smuggler build
Lvl 85
10
16
8
24
29
Driver
Starfield build
Lvl 94
9
13
16
36
22
Professor
Mad scientist build
Lvl 100
13
12
21
30
26
Captain Cobra
2nd Playthrough (PS5 Playthrough) build
Lvl 25
2
3
0
16
6
Jut
Starfield build
Lvl 326
64
64
68
64
68
Jeanioz
Starfield build
Lvl 75
4
17
13
12
31
The Dutchman
Ultimate pirate captain or something idk lol build
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builds
Ranks
Rank 1
Research Methods
Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 10%.
Rank 2
Research Methods
Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 20%.
Rank 3
Research Methods
Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 40%.
Rank 4
Research Methods
Sudden developments during research are twice as common. Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 60%.
Challenges
Rank 1: Craft 5 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.
Rank 2: Craft 10 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.
Rank 3: Craft 15 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.