Equipping the Perfect Helmet for Your Playstyle in Starfield

Hey friend! In this guide, I‘ll be showing you everything you need to know about equipping helmets in Starfield. From navigating the menus to choosing the right helmet for your character build, I‘ve got you covered.

As an avid Starfield fan and helmet connoisseur, I can‘t wait to explore the depths of the helmet crafting and customization systems. So grab your flight suit and let‘s jet into this helmet guide!

Getting Started with Helmets

Before we dive into the specific helmets, first things first – how do you actually equip a helmet?

Equipping a helmet in Starfield is simple:

1. Press the Menu button (Esc on PC, Start on controller)

2. Select the Inventory tab

3. Choose Helmets from the sidebar

4. Pick your desired helmet

5. Hit Equip!

Once equipped, you‘ll see your character wearing the new helmet. You can equip and unequip helmets at any time to fit the situation.

Now let‘s get into why helmets are so important in Starfield.

Why Helmets Matter

Helmets aren‘t just for looks – they provide crucial protective and augmentative benefits:

Defense

• Damage reduction against physical and elemental damage
• Improved hazard protection ratings in extreme environments

Bonuses

• Attribute boosts like increased intelligence or charisma
• Skill bonuses to abilities like lockpicking or hacking

Mod Slots

• Customize helmets with mods like night vision or vital sign monitoring

Perks

• Unique perk synergies unlocked by equipping certain helmets

Fashion

• Millions of visual customization options

So equipping the right helmet for your playstyle and build is extremely important. But with so many options, where do you start?

Helmet Types

There are 5 main helmet types in Starfield:

Combat – Optimized for damage resistance in firefights

Exploration – Bonuses for scanning and survival

Engineering – Repair and crafting buffs

Piloting – Enhanced flying and spaceship abilities

Universal – Balanced stats suitable for any playstyle

Within each type there are many sub-types and factions with their own unique helmets.

Now let‘s take a deep dive into some of the best helmets in Starfield and how to get them.

Top Helmet Recommendations

These are some of my personal favorite helmets I think you should look out for!

Constellation Helmet

The classic helmet worn by members of Constellation features well-balanced stats and a sleek, futuristic design.

How to Get It

• Join Constellation early in the main story quests
• Purchase from Constellation armor vendors

Stats

• 8% Damage Resistance
• +5 Lockpicking
• +5 Persuade

Astrominer Helmet

With built-in headlamp and oxygen supply, this rugged helmet excels at underground and underwater exploration.

How to Get It

• Complete Astrominer faction quests on Akila
• Found as loot in asteroids and derelicts

Stats

• 15% Toxic Resistance
• Underwater Breathing
• +10 Max Oxygen

Flight Helmet

If you want to rule the skies, the flight helmet is a must-have. Optimized for piloting with panoramic visibility.

How to Get It

• Purchase at flight clubs and ship dealerships
• Complete the "Ace in the Hole" quest

Stats

• +15% Flight Speed
• +10 Piloting Skill
• Radar Sensors

Ironclad Helmet

The incredibly heavy ironclad helmet offers unmatched damage resistance – perfect for tank builds.

How to Get It

• Craft at level 50 Smithing and Heavy Armor
• Defeat the miniboss Robo-Tank on Epsilon 6

Stats

• 50% Physical Damage Resistance
• -15% Movement Speed
• Radiation Shielding

And those are just a few! There are so many awesome helmets to mix and match as you explore the Settled Systems.

Now let‘s get into maximizing your helmet‘s capabilities.

Helmet Mods & Crafting

You can customize your helmets even further with mods:

Helmet Mods

• Night Vision
• Targeting Sensors
• Toxin Filters
• Oxygen Recyclers
• And much more!

Mods are crafted at workbenches or found as loot. Use mods to supplement your helmet‘s strengths or shore up its weaknesses.

You can also break down unwanted helmets at workbenches to learn new crafting recipes. Then utilize Smithing and Science skills to craft entirely new helmets with the desired attributes and appearance.

Helmet Perks

Equipping certain helmets, especially faction helmets, can unlock special perks:

Constellation Plating – +15% Damage Resistance when wearing Constellation Helmet and Chestpiece

Flight Captain – +2 Companions when wearing Flight Helmet and Flight Jacket

Deep Sea Salvager – Water Breathing and enhanced underwater vision with Astrominer Helmet and Dive Suit

Mixing and matching gear from the same sets opens up all kinds of build possibilities!

Ideal Helmets for Playstyles

Here are some of my recommendations for ideal helmet pairings with popular playstyles:

For Explorers

• Astrominer, Engineer, or Exo Helmets for survival bonuses

• Built-in headlamps to light the way

For Soldiers

• Heavy Combat or Ironclad Helmets for maximum protection

• Helmet Mods like Targeting Sensors and Toxin Filters

For Scoundrels

• Stealthy helmets like Don‘t Tread on Me (Pirates)

• Charisma and social skill boosts for persuasion

For Scientists

• Hygian Vision (Doctors) with health bonuses

• Intelligence boosts for complex research

Really lean into your playstyle with the perfect matching helmet!

Closing Thoughts

Hopefully this deep dive has shown you how vital helmets are in Starfield and given you some ideas for great ones to obtain. Make sure to favorite helmets to quickly equip between adventures. And don‘t be afraid to spend time mixing, matching and crafting your perfect headgear.

The endless customization is part of what makes preparing for your galactic journey so much fun. Fly safe out there, explorer! Let me know if you have any other questions.