Skill Books in Starfield are the named magazines you find throughout your interstellar travels, with each giving you a different Skill Bonus.

It's a good idea to pick up Skill Books when you see them in Starfield, as they have a wide range of benefits, from increasing carry capacity, to reducing fall damage, to improving weapons - and that's just naming a few perks!

To help give you an edge while exploring the Settled Systems and beyond, we've got Skill Book locations in Starfield detailed below, including Mining Monthly, Peak Performance, and Constellation Guide locations.

Please note that this is an in-progress guide, so we'll update this page when we find more Skill Books.

Update: We added 15 more Skill Book locations on 14th September.

Explainer:

How to use Skill Books in Starfield

Locations:

Combatech Catalog locationsConstellation Guide locationsCyber Runner's Cipher locationsFreestar Captain's Log locationsGunslinger's Guide locationsMining Monthly locationsNeon Nights locationsNova Galactic Manual locationsPeak Performance locationsSolomon's Adventures locationsThe New Atlantian locationsTrackers Primer Manual locationsUC Defense Manual locationsVa'Ruun Scripture locationsVanguard Space Tactics locationsTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings Our latest look at Starfield gameplay footage.Watch on YouTube

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How to use Skill Books in Starfield

The great thing about them is that you only need to pick up Skill Books to use them in Starfield. The bonus you get is a permanent buff to your current character, so you don't even need to keep them in your inventory to take advantage of Skill Books.

Skill Books don't weigh anything, but you might want to get rid of some clutter. | Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

You can even sell Skill Books for some quick Credits without losing their bonuses if you want - but they only go for 100 Credits each - but every little helps if you picked the Dream Home trait!

We tested this out by dropping our increased carry weight Skill Books, and then checking to make sure the number didn't change.

Starfield Combatech Catalog locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Combatech Catalog Skill Book.

Here's all of the Combatech Catalog locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureCombatech Catalog 02Phobos (orbiting) - Sol star systemUC Vigilance shipOn a table under a monitor in a side room of the Operations Center. You need to take an elevator up to this room (the UC Vigilance might only be dockable after it you're caught with Contraband for the first time)Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksCombatech Catalog 03Polvo - Valo star systemHopetown - Best DefenseTake a right at the spaceport to find the Best Defense building. The Book is on a shelf near ammo containers inside the storeSlightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Constellation Guide locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Constellation Guide Skill Book.

Here's all of the Constellation Guide locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureConstellation Guide 01Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - The LodgeOn a standing desk by the floating Artifacts in The Lodge's main roomPermanently reduces fall damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksConstellation Guide 03Cassiopeia I - ETA Cassiopeia systemDauntless Crew's Crash Site (companion story)You need to continue with Sarah's companion mission to unlock the 'Dauntless Crew's Crash Site'. When you get here, the Skill Book is on the dining table in the middle of building up the ramps (you will come here as part of Sarah's mission)Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksConstellation Guide 04Deepala (orbiting) - Narion systemThe ClinicEasily obtainable as part of the Surgical Strike mission. The Skill Book is on the table between the seats on the left side of receptionPermanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Cyber Runner's Cipher locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Cyber Runner's Cipher Skill Book.

Here's all of the Cyber Runner's Cipher locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureCyber Runner's Cipher 01Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - Slayton AerospaceGo to the Trade Tower at the end of Neon's Core hub area (in the direction of GalBank and Terrabrew) and take the elevator on the ground floor of the tower to Slayton Aerospace. The Skill Book is on a coffee table on the left-hand side of the main lobby.Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksCyber Runner's Cipher 02Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - The Well (via Spaceport elevator)On a desk in Apex Electronics storeLaser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksCyber Runner's Cipher 04Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - Volii HotelYou need to rent a room for 300 Credits to get the key to enter the room on the second floor of the Volii Hotel. The Skill Book is on a table in front of you as you enter the room.Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Freestar Captain's Log locations

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Here's all of the Freestar Captain's Log locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureFreestar Captain's Log 03Akila - Cheyenne star systemAkila City - ConsulateOn a round glass table in the room behind AaronPermanently increases carry capacity by 5kg Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Gunslinger's Guide locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Gunslinger's Guide Skill Book.

Here's all of the Gunslinger's Guide locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureGunslinger's Guide 01Akila - Cheyenne star systemAkila City - The RockOn a table between two red chairs, outside of Marshall Daniel Blake's office, same floor as the Ranger's sleeping quarters and meeting room. The Rock is the large building in front of the main squarePermanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksGunslinger's Guide 02Akila - Cheyenne star systemAkila City - Sinclair's BooksOn a tall wooden table to the right of the store's entrance. Take the path left of the statue in Akila's main square then go has the church to find Sinclair's Book.Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksGunslinger's Guide 03Polvo - Valo star systemHopetown - Freestar Rangers buildingTake a right at the spaceport to find and enter the Freestar Rangers building. The Skill Book is on the set of chairs to the right as you enter.Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksGunslinger's Guide 04Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - Freestar Rangers buildingEnter the bulding and go up the stairs to find this Skill Book on the table beside the bed.Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksGunslinger's Guide 05Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis (MAST area) - Freestar Rangers EmbassyTake the elevator to the main part of the building to find this Skill Book on a round glass table in the small room at the top of the stairs (you will be tresspassing on Freestar Territory by entering this room unless you're affiliated with the Rangers)Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Mining Monthly locations

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Here's all of the Mining Monthly locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureMining Monthly Issue 01Piazzi IV-C - Piazzi star systemAbandoned MineOn a desk in a small building with an airlock entrance, to the left of Deep Cave building entrance (not the airlock up the tall tower)Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksMining Monthly Issue 07Mars - Sol star systemCydonia - ResidentialOn a dining table in the Miner's QuartersPermanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksMining Monthly Issue 10Tau Ceti VIII-b (moon of Tau Ceti VIII) - Tau Ceti star systemDeserted Robotics LabEasily accessible during 'Into the Unknown' main mission. In the lab, head into the break room and then the room on the right. The Book is on the table between the white and orange chairsPermanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Neon Nights locations

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Here's all of the Neon Nights locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureNeon Nights 02Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - Astral LoungeGo to the Trade Tower at the end of Neon's Core hub area (in the direction of GalBank and Terrabrew) and go up the stairs to enter the Astral Lounge. In the lounge, take the elevator up to the VIP section and check Booth 1 to find the Book on a round glass table.Permanently grants the recipe for the chem S.T.E.V.E, which slows down time and increases ranged damage for a limited time Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksNeon Nights 03Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - CeltCorpGo to the Trade Tower at the end of Neon's Core hub area (in the direction of GalBank and Terrabrew) and take the elevator on the ground floor of the tower to CeltCorp. The Book is on the arm of a sofa in the back, near the cubicles.Permanently grants the recipe for the chem 02 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksNeon Nights 05Volii Alpha - Volii star systemNeon (Core main hub area) - Xenofresh Corporate HQGo to the Trade Tower at the end of Neon's Core hub area (in the direction of GalBank and Terrabrew) and take the elevator on the ground floor of the tower to Xenofresh Corporate HQ. The Book is in the lobby on table to the right of Amanda OxendinePermanently grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Nova Galactic Manual locations

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Here's all of the Nova Galactic Manual locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureNova Galactic Manual 01Cassiopeia I - ETA Cassiopeia systemSarah's Crash Site - Escape Shuttle 03 Cabin (companion story)You might have to reach a high enough affinity with Sarah Morgan and start her personal quest to get the 'Sarah's Crash Site' landmark. When you do have it, go into the small escape shuttle and look down to find this Skill Book on top of a small white objectPermanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksNova Galactic Manual 02Luna (orbiting) - Sol star systemNova Galactic StaryardOn a computer table on the top floor, up the stairs where a white spaceship is being builtPermanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksNova Galactic Manual 03Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - MAST (Cabinet Chambers / Interstellar Affairs)Use the MAST building's elevator to go to the 'Cabinet Chambers / Interstellar Affairs' floor where you'll find this Skill Book an the coffee table of Deputy Elisabeth MacIntyre's officePermanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Peak Performance locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Peak Performance Skill Book.

Here's all of the Peak Performance locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPicturePeak Performance 01Jemison (orbiting) - Alpha Centauri star systemThe EyeBeside a water cooler in the small weightlifting room at Facilities F01 entrance.Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Solomon's Adventures locations

If on a mobile device, scroll to the right of the table below to see a picture if you need more help finding a Solomon's Adventures Skill Book.

Here's all of the Solomon's Adventures Manual locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureSolomon's Adventures 01Akila - Cheyenne star systemAkila City - Coe EstateOn a bedside table in the bedroomPermanently increases weapon damage at night by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksSolomon's Adventures 02Montara Luna (moon of Montana) - Cheyenne star systemWaggoner Farm - FarmhouseTake a left from your ship and go through the farmhouse's door and head up the stairs. Go into the room to the left of the spacesuit workbench to find the Skill Book on cabinet near bunk bedsPermanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield The New Atlantian locations

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Here's all of The New Atlantian locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureThe New Atlantian 01Tau Ceti II - Tau Ceti star systemTau Gourmet Production Center - Building near landing spotOn a bench beside two ammo boxes, near a ground floor entrancePermanently grants the recipe for the The Deep food item Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksThe New Atlantian 02Voss (moon of Olivas) - Alpha Centauri star systemStarstation RE-939 (orbiting Voss)Once you dock, go up the stairs and through the door to the Comms Center. Walk to the other side of this floor and go through the door labeled 'Living'. Take the stairs up and go through the door opposite the stairs and turn right into a small security room. The book is on the table next to a computer and some credsticksPermanently grants the recipe for the Panache food item Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksThe New Atlantian 03Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - ResidentialOn a balcony table accessed through Pioneer Tower's restaurant/ Pioneer Tower is to the right of the NAT tram station.Permanently grants the recipe for the the Astral Sliders food item Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksThe New Atlantian 05Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - The Well (via Spaceport elevator)On a wooden desk up the stairs in Kay's House restaurantPermanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd's Pie food item Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Trackers Primer Manual locations

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Here's all of the Trackers Primer Manual locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureTrackers Primer 02Indum II - Indum star systemPilgrim's RestEasily obtainable during 'Unity' main mission. The Book is behind the locked room you need to get into, on the tablePermanently increases ballistic weapon damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksTrackers Primer 03Porrima III - Porrima star systemRed MileOn a round glass table in a bedroom with blood on the bed, up the stairs of the Red MilePermanently increases EM weapon damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksTrackers Primer 05Vectera - Narion star systemArgos Extractors Mining OutpostEnter the building where the computer you need to fix as part of Back to Vectera main mission, then head through and keep looking left. You should find a room filled with several bunk bed compartments in it. The Skill Book is on the table in the middle of the center bunk bed unitPermanently increases EM weapon damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield UC Defense Manual locations

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Here's all of the UC Defense Manual locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureUC Defense Manual 01Niira - Narion star system1-of-a-Kind SalvageOn top of the middle bench, above an ammo box, on the upper floor of the 1-of-a-Kind Salvage buildingSlightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksUC Defense Manual 02Chphonia (orbiting) - Wolf star systemThe DenOn a shelf in UC sleeping quarters. Take the right-hand corridor from the docking point to reach the room.Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksUC Defense Manual 03Mars - Sol star systemCydonia - ResidentialOn a big table in the UC Marine BarracksSlightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Va'Ruun Scripture locations

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Here's all of the Va'Ruun Scripture locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureVa'Ruun Scripture 01Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - SpaceportUC Security Office jail cells. Unlocked cell in the back, on the floor by the bedPermanently increases sneak bonus by 1% and melee sneak attack damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksVa'Ruun Scripture 06Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis (MAST area) - House Va’Runn EmbassyAccessible while following the voice on the intercom during the 'Friend’s Like These' UC Vanguard mission. The book is on a square table near the benchpress and red sofaPermanently increases sneak bonus by 1% and melee sneak attack damage by 5% Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

Starfield Vanguard Space Tactics locations

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Here's all of the Vanguard Space Tactics locations in Starfield that we've found so far:

Skill BookPlanet/MoonLandmarkLocationBonusPictureVanguard Space Tactics 01Jemison - Alpha Centauri star systemNew Atlantis - MASTTake the elevator at MAST down to the Vanguard Orientation Hall and walk to the end and enter the Vanguard exam room. The Skill Book is on a bench in the locker room up the stairs, on the right-hand side (you might have to proceed with the 'Supra Et Ultra' UC Faction mission to unlock this area)Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda SoftworksVanguard Space Tactics 02Mars - Sol star systemCydonia - Red Devils HQOn a lab table near the bottom of stairs by the server room at Red Devils HQ (you gain access to this building while on the 'Delivering Devils' UC Faction mission) Ship energy weapons permanently deal 5% more damage Image credit: Eurogamer/Bethesda Softworks

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