Starfield’sfirst major piece of DLC,Shattered Space, promises players a more handcrafted experience set on the homeworld of House Va’ruun, Va’ruun’kai. It’s a huge DLC with its own storyline to complete, characters to meet, and quests to embark on, giving players the Bethesda experience they’ve been dreaming of. For fans ofStarfield, it’s more content in the ever-growing universe, and for those who weren’t onboard at launch, it’s a more focused experience that could draw in new fans.
Of course, many, newcomers or hardcore veterans, are likely wondering what the best level for jumping intoShattered Spacewill be, especially as not every DLC is beginner-friendly. Fortunately,Bethesda recently unveiled details aboutShattered Space, including the required starting level for approaching it, giving fans an idea of how much they need to grind before jumping in. It’s fair to say that players will definitely need to knuckle down and complete much of the baseStarfieldexperience before tryingShattered Space.
Level 35 Is When You Should Start Shattered Space
It’s All In An Effort To Survive The Dangers Of Va’ruun’kai
If players want to have a moderately easy experience when jumping intoStarfield’sDLC,Shattered Space, they’ll need to grind a little bit.Bethesda recommends that players reach level 35 before starting theShattered SpaceDLC, which will take a fairly long amount of time for newcomers. However, while the level requirement is quite high, the actual method tostartShattered Spaceis relatively simple, which is ideal for those who are already level 35.
It’s worth noting that players who are well over level 35 will still have a balanced experience in theShattered SpaceDLC. This recommended level is because the enemies will be far too challenging for anyone below it.
Of course,players can jump intoShattered Spacebefore level 35, although they’ll have an incredibly hard time survivingthe harsh wastes of House Va’ruun’s homeworld, Va’ruun’kai. Bethesda has mentioned that it’s a dangerous planet, one that under-leveled players may struggle to deal with, especially if they’re unfamiliar withStarfield’scombat. As the entire DLC takes place in this one handcrafted location, fans can’t back out and complete easier missions in the DLC to gain experience, so it’s best to go in prepared.
There Is Plenty To Do Before Starting Shattered Space
Starfield Is Full Of Ways To Earn Experience
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to earn experience in the base game, from completing the various faction quests to blasting through the main story. For those who are maybe less interested in the base game, it’s still important to play through some of it, as it gives important context necessary for the DLC. For example,fans should really brush up on theirHouse Va’ruun timeline knowledge inStarfieldbefore playingShattered Space, otherwise, the whole story may be a little confusing.
Starfield’s Biggest Problem Can’t Be Fixed By Shattered Space DLC
Starfield’s DLC, Shattered Space, feels like a very different experience than the base game, but this isn’t enough to fix one of its biggest flaws.
Additionally, players should search for thebest weapons inStarfield, as well as the best armor, to give them a fighting chance upon reaching Va’ruun’kai. This way, they’ll not only be high-leveled enough but will also have the right equipment necessary for taking out the new enemies. Unfortunately, those who want to rushStarfield’sDLC should really first reach that recommended level, but for those who are already at that level or higher,Shattered Spaceis ready and waiting.
