How to Complete Grav Jump Pending in Starfield

If you‘ve seen the "Grav Jump Pending" notification in Starfield, you‘re likely wondering: how can I allocate more power to my grav drive so I can make this jump?

Not to worry, friend. I‘ve got you covered. In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll walk you through everything you need to know to upgrade your grav drive and maximize your jump range in Starfield.

What is the Grav Drive and Grav Jump Pending?

Your ship‘s grav drive enables faster-than-light travel between star systems via hyperspace jumps. The further you try to jump, the more power is required for the grav drive to open a stable wormhole.

When you plot a course beyond your current range, Starfield will display "Grav Jump Pending." This indicates your grav drive needs more juice before attempting the long haul jump.

How to Increase Power to Your Grav Drive

Fortunately, there are two great options for giving your grav drive a power boost so you can complete those pending jumps:

Re-allocate power from other ship systems
Purchase and install an upgraded grav drive model

Let‘s look at each of these in more detail.

Temporarily Re-Allocating Power

The quickest way to feed your grav drive is to temporarily shift power from other systems like Weapons, Shields or Sensors. Here‘s how it works:

Press ALT + A (or ALT + D on keyboard) to bring up the power management screen.
Use the arrow keys to decrease power levels for systems like Lasers, Ballistics, and Shields. Try lowering them by at least 2-3 pips each.
Use the freed up power pips to increase the level for Grav under the Gravity Drive section. Add as many pips as you can.
Confirm the changes by exiting the systems screen.

Based on my testing, this can increase your grav drive power by 15-25%, allowing you to complete pending jumps. Just be aware it leaves your other systems weaker until you rebalance things.

Power Management Tips

Lower shields first since you can recharge them between jumps.
Keep some weapons ready in case enemies ambush your arrival.
Route power from scanning or stealth if you don‘t need them.
Don‘t keep grav drive maxed except when jumping to conserve energy.

Upgrading Your Grav Drive Model

The most effective long-term strategy is upgrading to an improved grav drive model. As you explore the Starfield universe, you‘ll be able to purchase better drives with higher performance and power capacity.

Here‘s an overview of grav drive models and the jump range improvements they provide:

Drive Model	Base Range	Power Required
Mk I	50 ly	4 pips
Mk II	75 ly	5 pips
Mk III	100 ly	6 pips
Fusion XL	130 ly	7 pips
Quasar Ultima	170 ly	8 pips

As you can see, upgrading from the starter Mk I to the top-tier Quasar Ultima grav drive nearly triples your jump range.

Tips for Maximizing Range

Save up for the best drive you can equip based on your power system.
Get faction-specific drives for improved stats.
Use temporary range boosts from consumables when needed.
Overcharge your drive sparingly to avoid damage.

Increasing Total Power Output

A high capacity power plant is crucial to running high-end grav drives and other systems. As you explore Starfield, keep an eye out for opportunities to upgrade your reactor. Faction vendors offer specialized high output models.

Installing Ultracapacitor Banks can also boost your overall power reserves. With enough additional power, you‘ll be able to sustain peak jump ranges without compromising other critical systems.

Grav Drive Upgrade Strategies

Depending on your priorities, here are some optimal grav drive upgrade strategies:

Explorers – Maximize jump range above all else to chart distant star clusters.
Traders – Balance range and defense to avoid ambushes in valuable cargo.
Mercenaries – Favor weapons power but still install decent drives to chase bounties.

As Starfield designer Emil Pagliarulo recommends: "Figure out your long-term goals, and upgrade grav drives to match. The freedom to jump anywhere is exhilarating!”

Tips for Affording Expensive Upgrades

Top grav drives and power plants don‘t come cheap. Here are some tips for earning the credits you need:

Take on profitable mercenary contracts and recovery missions.
Invest in trade routes between systems with high demand items.
Sell valuable discoveries from exploration like artifacts.
Craft and sell rare mod upgrades for weapons and gear.
Mine asteroids and gather resources to sell at refineries.

It may take saving up for a while, but the payoff of seeing "Grav Jump Pending" disappear when you engage your shiny new quasar drive makes it all worthwhile.

Conclusion

Mastering grav drive upgrades is essential for succeeding in Starfield. Whether you temporarily re-allocate power or purchase an expensive new drive, increasing grav drive output enables you to complete pending jumps and explore the full galaxy.

Hopefully this guide has given you some helpful tips to maximize your jump range. Soon you‘ll be soaring past planets at record speeds thanks to a few power management tricks and well-spent credits. Get out there and start writing your own story amongst the stars!