The Targeting Control Systems skill in Starfield is undoubtedly one of the most valuable skills in space combat. Firstly, without it, you can’t target a ship’s specific modules, so you can’t board and steal enemy ships. Your only option is to destroy them. On the other hand, Targeting Control Systems allow you to lock onto a ship and, for instance, disable its weapons (optional) and engine (mandatory) to dock with it and board it. This will also allow you to exterminate the crew and steal the enemy ship, as long it’s stealable.
As you understand, this is gameplay-altering stuff, and it can alter your approach to several Starfield missions, e.g., The Devils You Know.
Moreover, as you climb up TCS’ ranks, not only does the time required to lock onto enemy ships plummetdropping a staggering 60% by rank 4but your ship’s offense and defense are enhanced as well, only against the target-locked ship. You’ll see an increased chance of landing critical hits and causing more system damage. Meanwhile, when an enemy ship is target-locked, it fires at you slower, giving you a defensive advantage. This can prove valuable in challenging situations where you encounter a much stronger ship or multiple ships, e.g., during Tiers V and VI in the Piloting Simulator.
Targeting Control Systems Ranks and Rank Challenges
| Rank | Rank Effect | Rank Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlocks ship targeting functionality | Destroy 5 enemy ships while in targeting mode |
| 2 | Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 15%. Target-locked ships fire at you 25% slower. | Destroy 15 enemy ships while in targeting mode |
| 3 | Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 30%. You have a 10% increased chance of critically hitting a target-locked ship. | Destroy 30 enemy ships while in targeting mode |
| 4 | Time to lock onto enemy ships is reduced by 60%. Deal 20% increased system damage in targeting mode. | You have mastered this skill |
How to Add, Rank Up, and Remove Targeting Control Systems with Console Commands.
For those who prefer shortcuts or just want to test out the skill’s full potential without the grind, the game’s console command feature is your best friend.
To add the Targeting Control Systems skill without earning skill points or increasing your Starfield level, open the console command windowusually accessed with the apostrophe (‘ ) or tilde (~) keyand enter player.addperk 002C5559. Repeat the command to Rank the skill up.
To retract the skill, use player.removeperk 002C5559.
The Targeting Control Systems skill is a game-changer for those frequently embroiled in Starfield’s space combat. By elevating your offense and defense, the skill is essentially an investment in making your cosmic journeys safer and more efficient. As you master the skill, you’re not just locking onto enemy ships; you’re locking onto a more streamlined and effective gameplay experience.
Originally posted 2023-10-11 09:33:48.
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