How to Scan Guide for Starfield
How to Scan
Press LB button (Xbox) or F key (PC) to open the scanner
To activate the scanner while on foot, press the LB button (Xbox) or F key (PC).
Press the button again if want to close the scanner.
Aim the scanner at your target
Scanning objects on different planets increases the percentage of your planetary exploration. Aim at an object, then press the A button (Xbox) or E key (PC) to scan a target.
Unexplored areas will be shown with blue lines on your scanner, while scanned areas will show blue with a glowing effect on your scanner.
Objects that have been 100% scanned will turn green, making it easy to distinguish them from unscanned objects.
Objects can only be scanned once
An object can only be scanned once and it is not possible to scan the same object multiple times.
To accomplish 100% completion on survey percentage, you need to find and scan various objects of the same type on the planet.
Planet resources only need to be scanned once
You only need to scan each planet’s resources once. Afterwards, resources will automatically show up on your scanner, exhibiting other resources available on the planet.
Best Skills for Scanning Objects, Resources, and Planets
Science Skills
| Skill | Details |
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| Botany |
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| Zoology |
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| Scanning |
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Other Starfield Guides
Starfield Walkthrough
| ▼Starfield Walkthrough |
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| Main Quest Walkthrough |
Starfield Factions Missions
| ▼Starfield Faction Missions |
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| Faction Missions List |
Starfield Useful Guides
Beginner Guides
| ▼Starfield Beginner Guides | |
|---|---|
| Tips and Tricks for Beginners (What to Do First) | Mantis Side Quest Guide (Mantis Suit and Razorleaf Ship) |
| How to Recruit Companions and Crew Members | |
Character Builds
| ▼Starfield Build Guides | |
|---|---|
| Best Background | Best Traits |
| Best Skills | |
Farming Guides
| ▼Starfield Farming Guides | |
|---|---|
| XP Farming | Money Farming |
Useful Techniques
| ▼Starfield Useful Techniques | |
|---|---|
| Digipick Tips (Lockpicking) | How to Mine Faster |
Ship Guides
| ▼Starfield Ship Guides | |
|---|---|
| Ship Building Guide | Early Game Ship Builds and Customization |
| How to Steal from Enemy Ships | How to Sell Contraband (Smuggling) |
| How to Get Ship Parts | |
Base Building Guides
| ▼Starfield Base Building Guides | |
|---|---|
| How to Set Up a Base | Base Building Materials List |
Romance Guides
| ▼Starfield Romance Guides | |
|---|---|
| Sarah Morgan | Sam Coe |
| Andreja | Barrett |
Basic Information
Tips and Tricks
Settings
| ▼Starfield Settings | |
|---|---|
| How to Change Game Difficulty | Game Controls |
| How to Change Language | Console Commands List and Guide |
Pre-Release Information
| ▼Starfield Pre-Release Information | |
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| List of Voice Actors | |
Starfield Database
| ▼Starfield Database | |
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| Skills List | Recipes List |
| Pharmacology Research Recipes List | |
Starfield Forum
| ▼Starfield Forum | |
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| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
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