All skill magazine locations in Starfield

The galaxy is full of hidden collectibles and secrets. Bethesda’s new hit RPG has brought back skill magazines, a feature prominent in the Fallout franchise—and this returning feature is sure to give collectors a run for their money.

Skill magazines are scattered around random buildings, abandoned facilities, and key locations in Starfield. They increase players’ skills in various categories for every edition found. There are a ton of magazines to locate, and with the game still in its early days of release, the player base has yet to find them all.

CombaTech Catalog locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.	On Phobos, after starting the Deep Cover risk as part of the Crimson Fleet questline, take the elevator to the UC Vigilance Operations Center. Immediately after entering the room, head left. There will be a small office. On a small TV table to the right of the entrance will be the second edition of the CombaTech Catalog.
03	Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.	Head to HopeTown on Polvo in the Valo star system. Enter the town center and straight for Best Defense, the weapons store to the right of HopeTech. Enter the store and the catalog will be on a shelf on the right.
04	TBD	TBD

Constellation Guides locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	Permanently reduces fall damage by five percent.	The Lodge, on a counter in front of the relics.
02	Outposts produce resources five percent faster.	Any Abandoned Research Tower, which can be found in random instances when exploring planets or moons. You can find this magazine in the second-floor office in one of the buildings.
03	TBD	TBD
04	Permanently use 15 percent less O2 while moving when over-encumbered.	On The Clinic, a space station orbiting Deepala in the Narion system. After docking, move into the entry lobby and turn left. The catalog will be sitting on a small table between two couches.

Freestar Captain’s Log locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	TBD	TBD
03	Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg.	Akila City Consulate, on Akila. Head straight up the stairs after landing past The Rock. The consulate will be on your left, with the catalog on a small table in the room past the lobby.
04	Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg.	Deserted Research Outpost, randomly generated on any planet or moon. In one of the buildings, you’ll find a kitchenette. On the table in this room will be the fourth edition of the Freestar Captain’s Log.

Kryx’s Journal location

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	TBD	TBD
03	TBD	TBD
04	TBD	TBD
05	Store prices are permanently reduced by 2%, and you permanently sell items for 2% more (on top of any other bonuses).	Gagarian, in the furthest northeast location of the city, on a small table. Head directly east from the Liberty Square Memorial, past the Town Hall.

Mining Monthly locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%.	In the Abandoned Mine on Piazzi I, the planet you find Andreja on in the Into the Unknown main quest line. There will be a small building to the left of the mine’s entrance, where you will find the first edition of Mining Monthly.
02	TBD	TBD
03	Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%.	Gagarian, on a coffee table in a bar directly north outside of Centauri Mills.
04	TBD	TBD
05	TBD	TBD
06	TBD	TBD
07	Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%.	On Cydonia (Mars). To the right of Jane’s, in the residential district, will be a door with a “Deimos Miner Quarters” label above its entrance. Head through this door and look to your right after you enter. There will be a white table with issue 07 on it.
08	TBD	TBD
09	TBD	TBD
10	Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%.	In a Science Facility found at a Deserted Robotics Lab. We found this location on Guniibuu III, more specifically. Head into the facility found at this location, and look for a small room off one of the two kitchenettes. This magazine will be sitting on a small coffee table.

Nova Galactic Manuals locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent.	Nova Galactic Staryard, orbiting Luna in the Sol system. Enter the staryard then proceed forward until you reach the ship construction area. Head to the bow of the ship and upstairs to an office overlooking the ship. The Manual is on a desk.
03	Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by one percent.	MAST Admin Division, New Atlantis City. Take the elevator to the Cabinet Chambers, then head left. Enter the Office of Interstellar Affairs and head past the cubicles on your right until you reach a small room. On the coffee table will be the third edition of the Nova Galactic Manual.
04	TBD	TBD

Peak Performance locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg.	The Eye, orbiting Jemison. Head to one of the rooms near the entrance of the Eye and look for this magazine by a water cooler.
02	TBD	TBD
03	TBD	TBD
04	TBD	TBD

Solomon’s Adventures locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	Permanently increases weapon damage at night by five percent.	Coe Estate on Akila City in the Cheyenne System. After entering the estate, enter the room on your far left. On a bedside table will be the magazine.
02	Permanently increases weapon damage at night by five percent.	Waggoner Farm’s farmhouse on Montara Luna, a moon orbiting Montara in the Cheyenne system. Land at the farm, then turn left and enter the farmhouse. Proceed upstairs, then left into the room where you’ll find the catalog on a table next to a bunk bed.
03	TBD	TBD
04	TBD	TBD

Trackers Primer locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent.	Pilgrim’s Rest on Indum II. In the locked room, Trackers Primer 02 will be on a shelf to the left of the room’s entrance.
03	Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent.	The Red Mile on Porrima III in the Porrima system. Enter The Red Mile and head upstairs to the rooms. One messy room will feature a blood-soaked bed—the Primer is on a table near the window.
04	TBD	TBD
05	Permanently increases EM weapon damage by five percent.	Argos Extractors Mining Outpost, on Vectera in the Narion star system. Land, then walk to the outpost building forward and right. Head into the back rooms where the sleeping quarters lie, and the Primer will be on a small table between bunk beds.

UC Defense Manuals locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	TBD	TBD
02	Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.	The Den, in the Wolf system. After entering The Den, head to the right when you see a neon “Open” sign. There will be a small office, with a room full of bunk beds. This magazine is on a nearby table.
03	Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.	Cydonia, in the Sol system orbiting Mars. Land and enter the mining town, then proceed down the stairs and left into the Residential district. Head all the way down until you find the UC Marine Barracks. Enter the barracks and the manual will be on the table directly ahead of you.
04	Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.	Abandoned Weapon Station, any planet or moon. In the second-floor office of one of the warehouses.

Va’Ruun Scripture locations

Edition number	Buff	Location
01	Permanently increases sneak attack bonus by one percent, and melee sneak attach damage by five percent.	UC Security Office, New Atlantis spaceport on Jemison. Head to the back of the building where the jail cells are. In one of the far cells, the magazine will be beneath a cot.
02	TBD	TBD
03	TBD	TBD
04	TBD	TBD
05	TBD	TBD
06	TBD	TBD
07	TBD	TBD
08	TBD	TBD
09	TBD	TBD
10	Permanently increases sneak attack bonus by one percent, and melee sneak attack damage by five percent.	Miner’s Quarters, Abandoned Mines on Mars. Head south of Cydonia to get to this location, then enter the large building and make your way to the Miner’s Quarters at the bottom of the facility. This “magazine” can be found in one of the elevated buildings towards the back of the room.

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This guide is being updated as we find more locations of the skill magazines in Starfield.

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