In Starfield, the Outpost’s location matters a lot, as you can only build 8 Outposts initially. You can increase this limit by maxing out the Planetary habitation skill, allowing you to build up to 24 Outposts. However, you cannot build your base on every planet or moon, as some aren’t habitable.
Considering factors like resources, flora, fauna, and nearby settlements, I have found some of the best planets and moons where you can build your base.
Best Planets and Moons for Outposts, Ranked
Outpost can significantly help players, giving them plenty of benefits ranging from resource farming and storage to a resting place. Early Game Players have limited access to places, so to help you with that, I have pointed out all the best planets and moons where you can set up your Outpost in Starfield.
1. Zamka
Zamka is located in the orbit of the Olivas and is the best place for an early outpost in Starfield. The geography of resources in Zamka is such that they can be found in a small radius. You can farm many rare resources by setting up one Outpost here. This will help early players farm as much needed resources as possible.
Zamka lets you farm these resources:
- Water
- Helium-3
- Copper
- Nickel
- Iron
- Uranium
- Cobalt
- Vanadium
These resources are critical to building the outpost and upgrading the Research Laboratory. In terms of overall survivability, Zamka is not the best planet, as its atmosphere does not have a lot of free Oxygen.
2. Kreet
Kreet is the best moon to set up your Outpost, as it is one of the first places you will visit. You will find Kreet in the orbit of Anselon. Having a base on Kreet lets you farm these resources:
- Iron
- Water
- Helium-3
- Lead
- Argon
- Hydromelonic acid
- Silver
- Neon
Search for a mineral-dense area for an ideal Outpost location on Starfield Kreet.
3. Nesoi
You can find this planet in the Olympus System. This one is another excellent location for your outpost because the system it is in has many resources that you can collect. It is also close to many other systems in Starfield.
You can quickly visit Neon, New Atlantis, and Akila City vendors if you have a base on Nesoi. The resources that you can find at Nesoi are:
- H2O
- Iron
- Uranium
- Argon
- Iridium
- Tantalum
- Benzene
- Carboxylic Acids
You can explore the best spot for your outpost here without using the Spacesuit, but be sure to watch for the Gas vents, as they can affect your heal
4. Tau Ceti VIII-b
If you are a loyal Constellation member, Tau Ceti VIII-b is the best location to set up an outpost in Starfield. Because of its low proximity to Alpha Centauri, this planet is an ideal location to set up your base. Mineral-rich veins run through the planet’s core, giving you plenty of resources to farm.
Tau Ceti VIII-b has the following resources:
- Water
- Aluminium
- Chlorine
- Iron
- Argon
- Chlorosilanes
- Tantalum
Be careful of the fauna on Tau Ceti VIII-b as they may attack you if they find you threatening. If you maneuver around, you could come across Crims.
5. Maheo II
You can find this planet in the Maheo system quite close to the Cheyenne system. The extreme temperature of this planet makes it a great Outpost location for you to mine important resources like:
- Water
- Helium-3
- Copper
- Iron
- Lead
- Alkanes
- Tetrafluorides
- Ytterbium
Just ensure to wear a Spacesuit before landing on it, as you cannot survive its environment without it.
6. Jaffa III
It is the third planet in the Jaffa Star System. A Grav jump from Lunara can help you reach it quickly and set up the Outpost in Starfield. This planet has some necessary and rare resources, which include:
- Chlorine
- Water
- Copper
- Plutonium
- Iridium
- Uranium
- Chlorosilanes
- Vanadium
These resources are helpful in the crafting of many essential mods and items in Starfield.
7. Newton II
Newton is another planet where you can build your Outpost to collect resources. It is the second Planet in Newton’s Star System. The resources this planet has are:
- Water
- Iron
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Uranium
- Alkanes
- Vanadium
- Tetraflourides
However, you cannot breathe on this planet. But the planets near it have good resources, making it an even better location for your Outpost in Starfield.
8. Andraphon
It is a moon that you can find in the Narion System in Starfield. You can find it in the Sumati Orbit. Landing this moon and exploring it is not an issue since it has a temperate temperature. The resources that you can find on this moon include:
- Aluminum
- Beryllium
- Europium
- Helium-3
- Iron
Before building the Outpost on Andraphon Moon, find a spot with a high density of resources nearby.
