In Starfield, you will need good weapons to take out enemies. As you progress through the game, enemies will get tougher. To take them out, you need weapons that can stay up to the standard. To do so, you will need to upgrade them. You can modify and upgrade your weapons at any Weapon Workbench in Starfield.
Instead of looting, weapon workbenches allow you to craft your own weapons to go all out with the enemies. Additionally, you can use these workbenches to improve the gear you already have. This guide will help you learn where to find a weapon workbench in Starfield if you ever need one.
Where to find a weapon workbench in Starfield?
With over 1,000 planets, Starfield is a massive game. Therefore, giving you the location of every Starfield weapon workbench might be impossible. But generally, you can find these weapon workbenches at all weapon shops found across the galaxy.
You will find the first weapon workbench in Starfield in The Lodge’s basement. The Lodge’s basement is unlocked after players complete the first main quest, One Small Step in Starfield.
On top of that, some faction bases, such as The Lodge for Constellation, also have a weapon workbench. You can also build your own at any of your outposts in Starfield. Apart from the locations mentioned below, you can find weapon workbenches in various settlements on planets and moons.
New Atlantis weapons workbench
There are two weapons workbenches you can find in New Atlantis in Starfield. The first one, in the basement of The Lodge, has already been discussed. You will see this one as a part of your main story mission.
For the second weapon workbench, fast travel to the Residential District on the surface of New Atlantis. At the fast-travel spot, look behind the main counter, and you can find a weapon workbench.
Akila City weapons workbench
There are two weapons workbenches in Akila City in Starfield, and both of these are in weapon shops. The first is near the Akila City entrance in Rowland Arms, and the second is inside Laredo Firearms, located at the back of Akila City.
Neon City weapons workbench
There is only one weapon workbench in Neon in Starfield. In Neon, you can head to Neon Tactical, the weapon store, to find a workbench.
How to add Starfield weapon workbench in a ship
After finding a weapon workbench, your next task is to add it to your ship. To add workbenches to ships in Starfield, you must head over to the ship technician. You will be able to find these NPCs all around different parts of the city.
Once you have found a technician, talk to them and select “Ship Builder.” Furthermore, move your cursor off your ships and select the “Add” option. Now, navigate to the habs tab and search through the different variants to customize the habitats. Lastly, you must select the Stroud Workshop. This will allow you to place a weapon workbench in your ship.
How to use Weapon Workbenches in Starfield
Players can use these workbenches to craft weapon mods that they have unlocked and put them on their weapons freely as they want. Players can get their weapon workbenches in the game.
Weapon mods include sights, grips, barrels, and magazines. You will need to research newer and better mods, which require unlocking the proper skills in Starfield for your character. Once you have a mod category researched, you can craft and add or remove mods from any weapon in your inventory.
The best option is to upgrade your ship’s module and have a weapons workbench while designing your ship. Since you are using this ship to travel around, you will practically have a weapons workbench on you at all times, allowing you to freely upgrade and modify your weapons depending on the situation.
Next, for all bases or outposts that you build, you can have a new weapons workbench installed for themselves. Your bases provide a safe spot where you can rest and prepare for your next adventures, and having a weapons workbench is a vital part of this endeavor.
Starfield weapon workbench obstructed
However, sometimes when using your weapon workbench, you will receive a weapon workbench obstructed error. This error occurs after you use your weapon workbench and receive the “you cannot use that. it is obstructed.” error message.
The best way to prevent this error from occurring is to save/load. Usually, this error is related to your companions if they are currently using it. Thus, triggering the error in the process. However, if you are still facing the same issue, then you must make sure than keep your workstations inside the hab foundation.
