Highlights
- When choosing a Cargo Hold in Starfield, it's important to prioritize capacity as all Cargo Holds have equal ratios between Mass and capacity.
- The Galleon series offers the best Cargo Holds in the game, with the Galleon S202 and S204 having high capacities and relatively low requirements.
- Shielded Cargo Holds, such as the Caravel V102 and 10ST Hauler, are useful for hiding Contraband items, but players still need to go through security scans.
Since every aspect of Starfield focuses on exploration and interacting with a massive collection of items, it’s crucial to have the capacity to support that. When it comes to the ratio between mass and Cargo capacity, all Cargo Holds (except shielded ones) are pretty much equal, where the capacity is roughly 4.7 times of mass.
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However, there's more than just knowing capacity and mass when it comes to Cargo Holds in Starfield. For example, some Cargo can fit into places that are incompatible with other Cargo Holds. Additionally, some Cargo Holds are shielded and can carry Contraband items that are easily detectable by factions. For that, here’s a list of the best Cargo Holds in Starfield.
9 Polo 2020 Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 760
- Mass: 160
- Requirements: Rank 2 Starship Design
- Location: Akila City, Stroud-Eklund Staryard, Hopetown, Neon
Not only do players start finding the Polo 2020 Cargo Hold late after level 28, but it also requires Rank 2 Starship Design Skill and still holds less Cargo than most of the end-game Cargo holds in Starfield. The Polo 2020 is also a rare sight to see in a merchant store since only four Technicians have it in their inventory.
8 Galleon S202 Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 950
- Mass: 200
- Requirements: Rank 1 Starship Design
- Location: New Atlantis, Akila City, The Key, Stroud-Eklund Staryard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Paradiso, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Staryard, New Homestead, Neon, The Eleos Retreat
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The Galleon series has the best Cargo Holds in Starfield. At level 20, players unlock the Galleon S202 Cargo Hold, which can hold up to 950 Cargo with very low requirements. Players can also build the Galleon S202 Cargo Hold on the sides or on top of structures.
7 Caravel V102 Shielded Cargo Hold
- Shielded Cargo: 240
- Mass: 72
- Requirements: Rank 1 Starship Design
- Location: The Key, Red Mile
Building Shielded Cargo Holds into ships is essential for players who are looking to hide away the shameful act that they committed shamelessly, although they still need to go through scans afterward...
In any case, around level 15, players can build the Caravel V102 Shielded Cargo Hold that can carry up to 240 Cargo. Players should either go through the Crimson Fleet’s Faction quest to unlock The Key, where they can buy Shielded Cargo, or just make a trip to the Red Mile where Shielded Cargo is also sold.
6 30T Hauler Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 1000
- Mass: 212
- Requirements: Rank 2 Starship Design
- Location: New Atlantis, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, The Den, Deimos Staryard, New Homestead
Players unlock 30T Hauler Cargo Hold at level 25, and it can hold up to 1,000 Cargo. It’s available in fewer places than the Galleon series and offers less Cargo compared to some of them, despite having the same requirements.
5 40T Hauler Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 1270
- Mass: 268
- Requirements: Rank 3 Starship Design
- Location: New Atlantis, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, The Den, Deimos Staryard, New Homestead
Just like the other Hauler series Cargo Holds, the 40T Hauler can hold up to 1270 Cargo and is available at level 32 in some cities like New Atlantis, Cydonia, and New Homestead.
4 Polo 2030 Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 1000
- Mass: 212
- Requirements: Rank 3 Starship Design
- Location: Akila City, Stroud-Eklund Staryard, Hopetown, Neon
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Similar to the Polo 2020, players unlock the Polo 2030 Cargo Hold in a very late stage at level 38. Although it carries up to 1,000 Cargo, it doesn't really add any benefit, Cargo-wise. Despite all that, both Polo 2020 and 2030 Cargo Holds are still special since both can be built at the bottom of Structurals and Habs in Starfield.
3 10ST Hauler Shielded Cargo Hold
- Shielded Cargo: 320
- Mass: 124
- Requirements: Rank 2 Starship Design
- Location: The Key, Red Mile
The 10ST Hauler Shielded Cargo Hold can also be found at level 30 within the Key or the Red Mile areas in Starfield. It has the highest number of Shielded Cargo, so by building many, players can create decent storage of hidden stolen and Contraband goods within their ships.
2 Galleon S203 Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 1200
- Mass: 252
- Requirements: Rank 2 Starship Design
- Location: New Atlantis, Akila City, The Key, Stroud-Eklund Staryard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Paradiso, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Staryard, New Homestead, Neon, The Eleos Retreat
What makes the Galleon Cargo Holds special is their availability in Starfield. Players start seeing them in stores earlier than any other Cargo Holds with the same qualities, and they’re available in every single Service Technician’s inventory. For the Galleon S203 Cargo Hold, players unlock it at level 25, and can also stick at the bottom of structures.
1 Galleon S204 Cargo Hold
- Cargo: 1480
- Mass: 312
- Requirements: Rank 3 Starship Design
- Location: New Atlantis, Akila City, The Key, Stroud-Eklund Staryard, Cydonia, Gagarin Landing, Hopetown, Paradiso, Red Mile, The Den, Deimos Staryard, New Homestead, Neon, The Eleos Retreat
If it weren't for the Galleon S203 and S204 Cargo Holds in Starfield, the Polo 2030 would've topped this tier list with ease. However, both Galleon end-game’s Cargo Holds can be anywhere players want them to be, with a massive amount of Cargo capacity. The Galleon S204 Cargo Hold is available anywhere in Starfield at level 32 and can have up to 1480 Cargo at the price of having Rank 3 Starship Design Skill, which, at this point, is something that anyone who wants to toy with their ship should have.
Starfield is available now on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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