The boost pack serves a deceptively simple function in Starfield – gain a quick vertical lift to reach new heights. But master its advanced capabilities, and an entire dimension of movement opens up.
This guide aims to make YOU a boost pack guru. We’ll cover mechanics, models, mods and finally – the art of vertical traversal. So buckle up, we’re taking the high road!
Anatomy of a Boost Pack
Before utilizing boost packs to break Starfield’s vertical limits, let’s understand what makes them tick.
Key Attributes
All boost pack variants have a common set of stats:
Altitude Gain: Height increase per jump-boost combo
Regeneration: Rate the boost fuel gauge refills
Fuel Use: How much boost is consumed per activation
Additionally:
Mass: Impacts your overall encumbrance.
Value: Selling price if parting with a pack.
Now let’s see how these attributes play out across models…
Types of Boost Packs
Starfield has four boost pack archetypes, each optimized for certain scenarios:
| Pack Variant | Altitude Gain | Regeneration | Fuel Use | Recommended Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Low | Medium | Low | General exploration |
| Skip Capacity | Low | Fast | Low | Rapid access needs |
| Balanced | Medium | Medium | Medium | All-round performance |
| Power | High | Slow | High | Pushing vertical limits |
The above covers baseline behavior – but customization possibilities are vast once we integrate gear mods and character skills…
Setting Up Your Boosting Rig
Before gravity-defying antics, let’s build a gear profile to maximize your airtime.
mandatory skills
The Boost Pack Efficiency character skill is mandatory for all but the most basic boosting. This 4-rank progression improves fuel usage and regeneration rate.
I’d rush unlocking rank 2 early on. The 25% reduced fuel consumption makes a massive difference in sustainable boost sequences.
Complimentary Kit and Weaponry
Your other equipped gear indirectly supports your boosting:
- Low encumbrance gear – Minimizes stamina drain when repeatedly jumping
- Kinetic weapons – Utilize airtime for easy headshots!
- Gravity grenades – Chain boosts into a huge leap
Augmentations & Perks
Consider ASF augmentations like Skeletal Reinforcement – absorbing landing impacts from big drops.
The Catfall perk also helps stick tricky landings by reducing gravity pre-impact.
With setup done, let’s move onto…
Mastering Boost Pack Techniques
Simply hopping higher is just the start. The skill ceiling for dynamic, fluid boost use is almost endless. Here are some staple techniques to practice:
Boost Jumping
- Activate boost at apex of jump for maximum height
- Look upwards on initial jump to build vertical momentum
Boost Chaining
- String multiple boost activations together in quick succession
- Maintains altitude gained from initial leap
Boost Cancelling
- Deactivate boost early to avoid unwanted overshooting
- Essential for precise landings
Gravity Grenade Combo
- Toss grenade into boost to dramatically increase range
- Risky but useful accessing distant platforms
…and many more tricks waiting to be discovered!
Experiment and expand your aerial repertoire. Share your achievements with other boosting enthusiasts over on the Very Ali Gaming Facebook Page.
Conclusion
And with that, you should have all the tools needed to transform into a gravity-defying vesper.
We’ve only scratched the surface of possibilities – between gear customization and talent upgrades there’s huge scope for personalized boosting configurations. Acrobatic players can integrate boost packs into a flowing, dance-like playstyle. Min-maxers might concoct apparatus-shattering mega-boosts (likely leading to bone-shattering results!).
This guide aimed to ignite your imagination. Now get out there, and leave no height unscaled in the Settled Systems! Just be sure to watch your descent…
This article is dedicated to K.W – may your next hike offer more climbable rocks and fewer angry moose!
