Welcome to the Starfield Background Guide, where we’ll explain everything we know about available character Backgrounds in the new upcoming Bethesda game Starfield.
What kind of character backgrounds will Starfield have?
Character backgrounds (which could also be referred to as classes) are what players will choose in order to determine their character’s origin story. Each unique background will provide characters will certain buffs and benefits. See our Backgrounds Guide below for further details!
The first new intellectual property developed by Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years, Starfield is a hotly anticipated AAA single player, action role playing game which takes place across the vastness of space. Originally scheduled for release in late 2022, Starfield’s new release date is now set for September 6, 2023!
Starfield Backgrounds Guide
One of the biggest Bethesda strengths is storytelling. You can choose your character’s origin story from 20 available in total. Game Director Todd Howard has described the background as the “starting class” This choice will determine your three starting skills and how the game environment and NPC characters will react and interact with your character. As we know from previous Bethesda titles, what skills and which path you choose next is completely up to you.
During the gameplay revel we could see a protagonist with a Diplomat background talking with an NPC character who comments:
“….says here you spent some time as a diplomat. Having a way with words might prove useful.”
Not every NPC’s reaction to your character’s origin may be positive. Some may accuse you of murder, if they learn you are a Gangster or they simply don’t like your Chef’s cuisine.
Character Backgrounds
Beast Hunter
- To be added
Bouncer
- To be added
Bounty Hunter
- To be added
Chef
While the unrefined masses scarfed down Chunks by the shipload, you catered to those with a more…discerning palate. In your kitchen, countless alien species became true culinary masterpices.
Starting Skills:
- Gastronomy – You can craft specialty food an drinks, and research additional recipes at a Research Lab
- Dueling – Melee weapons do 10% more damage
- Wellness – Gain 30 points in maximum health
Cyberneticist
Robots? Mere toys. Neuroamps? Good for parlor tricks. The Colon War may have made implants and upgrades available to veterans, but you once saw a greater future. Humans and machines, as one.
Starting Skills:
- Medicine – Med Packs heal 10% more
- Robotics – You deal 105 more damage to Robots and Turrets
- Lasers – Laser weapons do 10% more damage
Combat Medic
Leave it to human beings to fight over something as infinite as outer space. That’s where you come in. You’ve never been afraid to take on the enemy…but you’d much rather take care of your friends.
Starting Skills:
- Pistol Certification – Pistols do 10% more damage
- Medicine – Med Packs heal 10% more
- Weight Lifting – Increase total carrying capacity by 10 kilograms
Diplomat
The wars are over. Peace now reigns the Settled Systems. But only because there are those quietyly fighting to keep it. Because of you, agreements were signed, words were heeded… lives were spared.
Starting Skills:
- Persuasion – Gain and increased chance of success on speech challenges
- Diplomacy – You can force a target NPC at or below your level to stop fighting
- Bargaining – Buy items for 5% less and sell them for 10% more
Explorer
- To be added
Gangster
- To be added
Homesteader
- To be added
Industrialist
- To be added
Long Hauler
- To be added
Pilgrim
- To be added
Professor
- To be added
Ronin
- To be added
Looking for more about Starfield?
- Starfield: 10 Things You Must Know!
- Character Creation Explained
- Starfield Gameplay Breakdown
- Starfield Exploration
I’ll be doing more deep dives into Starfield and covering the game here on deltiasgaming.com. Keep an eye out for more coverage as we anxiously wait for the game to release! Additionally, I’ll also be streaming the game on Twitch.
