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If you’re looking to delve into the robust crafting system ofStarfield, fiber can quickly make its way up your list as one of the most important resources of the game. Essential for a myriad of recipes, this resource can be difficult to find if you don’t know exactly where to look.
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Don’t worry if you’ve run out, however — it’s an abundant resource that can be found as early as on one of the first planets you visit. This guide will teach you exactly where to hunt down this vital resource; whether you’re looking to gather it by hand, or pay someone else to harvest it for you.
Where To Gather Fiber
One of the most cost-effective ways of obtaining fiber is toharvest it yourself.
You can do this by finding a planet withdense plantlife— thankfully, you’ll find one very early on in the game:JemisonofAlpha Centauri, which housesNew Atlantis, thefirst city you’ll visitduring the main storyline.
If you haven’t already, this is also a great chance toexplore and survey your first planet. You’ll want to follow these steps to land somewhere fiber-rich:
Once you’ve landed, the two plants you want to locate areBoreas Root and Glossy Stickweedfor maximum fiber output.
Glossy Stickweed is ashort, stout little plantthat looks like a tree trunk or cactus:
While Boreas Root is alarge, curling leafy plant:
Remember that you can whip outyour hand scanner (F / LB)for an easier time searching. Plus, you’ll get someexperience and rewardsforsurveying a planet properlywith your scanner.
Where To Buy Fiber
That said, if you’ve got a ton of credits burning a hole in your inventory, there’s no quicker and easier way of obtaining fiber than by hiring other people to do the heavy lifting for you.
You’ll be able to finda merchant selling fiber on Mars— again, early on during the course of the main storyline.
If the vendorsdon’t have enough fiber for your crafting needs, note that their inventories will be restocked if yousleep for eight hours.
