Starfield: Best Class C Ship [Tried & Tested]

Learn everything there is regarding the best Class C ships in Starfield, alongside their stats and locations.

Starfield Best Class C Ships include Narwhal, Stronghold, and Abyss Trekker. All of these ships come with high performance, durability, and versatility. They are one of the most expensive and best ships in Starfield, and for good reason. The listed ships have excellent stats in fuel, hull, shield, cargo capacity, and crew capacity, making them suitable for any kind of mission or exploration.

Key Takeaways
  • There are 11 purchasable Class C ships in Starfield.
  • The benefit of the best Class C ships offers versatility for tasks like exploration, deliveries, and combat.
  • Pilots need to have Rank 4 Piloting Skills to operate these top Class C ships.
  • These ships excel in exploration due to their large fuel capacity and combat capabilities.

The Best Class C Ships In Starfield

A list of the best class C ships in Starfield, alongside their Price, Mass, Fuel, Shield, Hull, Cargo, Crew, and Type stats, is detailed as follows: 

RankShip NamePriceMassFuelShieldHullCargoCrewBest For
1Narwhal450,0001593560995211817607Balance
2Stronghold340,000203022001600104723606Defense
3Abyss Trekker360,000128295085010313406Combat

1. Narwhal

The Most Balanced Class C Ship In Starfield.
Inside Narwhal, The Best Class C Ship
Inside Narwhal
Reactor 36
Crew 7
Jump 30 Light Years
Shield 995
Hull 2118
Cargo 1760
Fuel 560
LAS 24
BAL 114
MSL 82
  • Why I Chose This: The Narwhal is, by a huge margin, the best Class C Ship you can get because it’s great in almost everything a ship needs with no noticeable drawbacks.

Narwhal is listed first on the Starfield Best Class C Ship list. It seamlessly blends top-tier performance, robustness, and adaptability. It holds a position as one of the most coveted and costly ships within the game, and this acclaim is well-deserved.

  • Great fuel efficiency and hull strength.
  • Excellent cargo capacity and crew accommodation.
  • Reliable and versatile.
  • Challenging to get.

How To Get 

To get your hands on Narwal, follow the sequence of steps mentioned below:

  1. Look for the VOLII among the Settled Systems in Starfield.
    Locating VOLII
     Locating VOLII
  2. Click the Settled System, VOLII, and enter the VOLII universe.
  3. Inside VOLII, click on the planet VOLII ALPHA.
    VOLII ALPHA
    VOLII ALPHA
  4. Inside the VOLII ALPHA, land on the mark where the Neon Core is present.
    Neon Core inside VOLII ALPHA
     Neon Core inside VOLII ALPHA
  5. Once you land on the Neon Core, keep making your way forward until you reach the elevator.
  6. After getting inside the elevator, select the floor Taiyo Astroneering.
  7. Inside the Taiyo Astroneeringm, go down to the sales floor and speak to Veronica Young.
    Talking to Veronica Young
    Speaking to Veronica Young
  8. After speaking to Veronica, you can purchase the Narwhal.
  9. However, this is the best ship among the C-class ships, so it is very costly. 
  10. Make sure you have 455,400 Credits in order to purchase the Narwhal.
    Purchasing Narwhal
     Purchasing Narwhal
  11. The price might vary for different players, but it is pretty much going to be close to 450,000.

2. Stronghold

The Best Defense-based Class C Ship In Starfield.
Stronghold Ship
Stronghold Ship
Reactor 27
Crew 6
Jump 30 Light Years
Shield 1600
Hull 1047
Cargo 2360
Fuel 2200
LAS 36
BAL 48
  • Why I Chose This: If you’re looking for a tank-like ship that can eat enemy attacks with ease, this ship is for you.

After Narwhal, the second Starfield Best Class C ship on the list is Stronghold. It boasts impressive Hull and Shield stats, rendering it ideal for situations where you can disregard enemy assaults and concentrate solely on accomplishing a delivery or reaching a new destination.

  • Defense powerhouse.
  • Excels in Cargo Transport.
  • Moderate combative powers.

How To Get

Follow the steps given below to get your hands on the Stronghold:

  1. First of all, find the Cheyenne System in the universe of Starfield.
    The Cheyenne System
     The Cheyenne System
  2. Inside the Cheyenne System, go to the planet Akila.
    Planet Akila
    Planet Akila
  3. Make sure to land on the Akila City mark on planet Akila.
  4. Akila City Mark
    Akila City Mark
  5. Now, make your way to the spaceport in Akila City and talk to the Ship Services Technician.
    Talking to the Ship Service Technician
    Talking to the Ship Service Technician
  6. You can purchase the Stronghold from this vendor.
  7. The price of the Stronghold varies around 340,000 Credits.
  8. However, if the Stronghold is not available in the vendor’s inventory, then find a place to wait and come back after 48 hours. 

3. Abyss Trekker

The Best Combat-focused Class C Ship In Starfield.
Abyss Trekker
Abyss Trekker
Reactor 27
Crew 6
Jump 25 Light Years
Shield850 850
Hull 1031
Cargo 340
Fuel 950
PAR 38
BAL 162
MSL 96
  • Why I Chose This: Mobility is one of the most crucial aspects of a Class C Ship, which is the one category in which Abyss Trekker excels.

The third and last ship on the list of Starfield Best Class C ships is the Abyss Trekker. Abyss Trekker can be used for many purposes, but the main focus of the ship is to fight and overwhelm your enemies. Operating the Abyss Trekker primarily implies your intention to engage in ship-to-ship combat.

  • Impressive firepower.
  • Its lightweight nature offers efficient maneuverability.
  • Weak defense.
  • Lower Hull and Shield capabilities.

How To Get

To get the Abyss Trekker in Starfield, thoroughly follow my set of instructions listed below: 

  1. To get the Abyss Trekker, first of all, locate the Porrima System in the Starfield universe.
    Porrima System
    Porrima System
  2. After locating the Porrima System, go to the Porrima II planet.
    Porrima II Planet
    Porrima II Planet
  3. Now land on the Paradiso mark on the Porrima II planet.
    Paradiso
    Paradiso
  4. Once you are in Paradiso, go and talk to the Ship Service Technician available there.
    Talking to the Technician
    Talking to the Technician
  5. After speaking to the Ship Service Technician, you will be able to purchase the Abyss Trekker.
  6. Again, the price of the ship will be different for different players, as it is dependent on your commerce skill.
  7. However, the price of the Abyss Trekker will be around 310,000 Credits to 360,000 Credits.

Alternative Picks

While compiling the list of best Class C Ships, I found some other options that are worth mentioning. Although, I did not include them in the guide due to my personal preference.

  • Aegis: A great ship, but it has a small cargo hold, making it less than ideal for storage. As well as it has a weaker engine than the other ships mentioned above.
  • Razorleaf: A fast and good all-rounder ship class, but it has a capacity for only two crew members.

With all of the information provided above, my guide on Starfield’s Best Class C Ship comes to an end. In this guide, I have mentioned every detail regarding the top 3 best Class C ships that players can find in Starfield. Narwhal takes the first spot on the list, followed by Stronghold and Abyss Trekker

While you are at it, make sure to check out other Starfield guides as well. Guides such as All Skill Tree Guide, Best Companion in StarfieldAll Powers and Effects, and many more have been covered, which can prove to be very helpful as you progress throughout Starfield. 

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