Starfield:Scanning

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Scanning
Scanning
Skill Tree Science
Skill Tier Advanced
Utility Exploration

In Starfield, Scanning is a skill in the Science category. By levelling up this skill, players will be able to glean more information about planets and ships when flying in space. As an Advanced-tier skill, players will need to invest 4 skill points in Science skills before it can be unlocked. Later ranks are locked behind challenges.

Scanning skill ranks

Scanning skill ranks in Starfield
Skill rank Description Challenge
Rank 1 You can detect uncommon inorganic resources on planet and moon surfaces, and more information about ships in space. Scan 5 planets or moons.
Rank 2 You can detect rare inorganic resources on planet and moon surfaces, and more specific information about ships in space. Scan 15 planets or moons.
Rank 3 You can detect exotic inorganic resources on planet and moon surfaces, and gain better combat information on ships in space. Scan 30 planets or moons.
Rank 4 You can detect unique inorganic resources on planet and moon surfaces, and gain a complete list of cargo on ships in space. N/A