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Weight Lifting
Starfield Skill

Weight training can significantly increase one's ability to carry weapons and equipment, both in space and on the ground.

Weight Lifting is a tier 1 Physical 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 Homesteader and Long Hauler backgrounds.

Ranks

Rank 1
Weight Lifting

Increase total carrying capacity by 10 kilograms.

Rank 2
Weight Lifting

Increase total carrying capacity by 25 kilograms.

Rank 3
Weight Lifting

Increase total carrying capacity by 50 kilograms.

Rank 4
Weight Lifting

Increase total carrying capacity by 100 kilograms. Gain 50% resistance to stagger.

Challenges

Rank 1: Sprint for 1000 meters while at 75% or more of your maximum load capacity.
Rank 2: Sprint for 2500 meters while at 75% or more of your maximum load capacity.
Rank 3: Sprint for 5000 meters while at 75% or more of your maximum load capacity.

Backgrounds that have Weight Lifting skill