Skill magazines and magazine locations

Skill magazines are collectible items that provide various bonuses, stat boosts, or unlocks. These magazines are scattered across the galaxy, often hidden in plain sight, making them relatively easy to find, though they can be missed if you are not paying attention. Below is a list of all skill magazines and all magazine locations, including visual guides to help you locate each one.

Note: Be aware that some magazines can be missed after completing certain quests, as their locations may become inaccessible, such as the Retrofitted Starstation. It’s recommended to always search for them during quests.

ItemEffectLocationStar system
CombaTech Catalog 01Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.Seokguh Syndicate HideoutVolii
CombaTech Catalog 02Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.UC VigilanceSol
CombaTech Catalog 03Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.Best DefenseValo
CombaTech Catalog 04Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.Hephaestus Mine H-363Alpha Centauri
CombaTech Catalog 05Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons.Forgotten Mech GraveyardRandom location
Constellation Guide 01Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%.The LodgeAlpha Centauri
Constellation Guide 02Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered.Abandoned Research TowerRandom location
Constellation Guide 03Healing items are permanently 5% more effective.Dauntless Crash SiteEta Cassiopeia
Constellation Guide 04Outposts permanently produce resouces 5% faster.The ClinicNarion
Constellation Guide 05Basic and Advanced Science skills unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).Deserted Trade Authority StarstationValo
Cyber Runner's Cipher 01Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage.Trade Tower: Slayton AerospaceVolii
Cyber Runner's Cipher 02Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking.The WellAlpha Centauri
Cyber Runner's Cipher 03Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking.NeuraDyne Botany LaboratoryBeta Marae
Cyber Runner's Cipher 04Stealth is permanently increased by 1%.Hotel VoliiVolii
Cyber Runner's Cipher 05Basic and Advanced Technology skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).Infinity LTDAlpha Centauri
Freestar Captain's Log 01Permanently increases carry capacity by 5kg.Pressurized CaveRandom location
Freestar Captain's Log 02Permanently adds a 1% chance to disarm enemies with unarmed or melee strikes.Deserted Mineral PlantRandom location
Freestar Captain's Log 03Permanently do 5% more damage to robots.Freestar Collective ConsulateCheyenne
Freestar Captain's Log 04Explosives permanently do 5% more damage and have a 5% larger radius.Deserted Research OutpostRandom location
Freestar Captain's Log 05Permanently take 5% less damage from alien creatures.Freestar Mech FactoryArcturus
GRUNT Issue 01Ballistic weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage.Red MilePorrima
GRUNT Issue 02Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Seokguh Syndicate HideoutVolii
GRUNT Issue 03Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Waggoner FarmCheyenne
GRUNT Issue 04Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.The KeyKryx
GRUNT Issue 05Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Deserted UC GarrisonRandom location
GRUNT Issue 06Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Deserted Ecliptic GarrisonRandom location
GRUNT Issue 07Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Abandoned Cryo LabRandom location
GRUNT Issue 08Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Retrofitted StarstationRandom location
GRUNT Issue 09Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Deserted Colony War BarracksRandom location
GRUNT Issue 10Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage.Forgotten Military BaseRandom location
Gunslinger's Guide 01Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster.The RockCheyenne
Gunslinger's Guide 02Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster.Sinclair's BooksCheyenne
Gunslinger's Guide 03Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster.HopeTown Ranger OfficeValo
Gunslinger's Guide 04Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster.Freestar Rangers StationVolii
Gunslinger's Guide 05Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster.Freestar Collective EmbassyAlpha Centauri
Kryx's Journal Entry 01Store prices are permanently reduced by 2%, and you permanently sell items for 2% more (on top of any other bonuses).Ransacked Research OutpostBessel
Kryx's Journal Entry 02Crew and companions permanently do 5% more weapon damage (on top of any other bonuses).Vulture's RoostJaffa
Kryx's Journal Entry 03Your ship's cargo hold can permanently hold 5% more.Vlad's VillaSyrma
Kryx's Journal Entry 04The cost of bribing someone is permanently reduced by 5%.The LockKryx
Kryx's Journal Entry 05Basic and Advanced Social skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).Gagarin LandingAlpha Centauri
Mining Monthly Issue 01Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%.Abandoned MineRandom location
Mining Monthly Issue 02Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.CM Station RC-1Carinae
Mining Monthly Issue 03Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Gagarin LandingAlpha Centauri
Mining Monthly Issue 04Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Autonomous Dogstar FactoryRandom location
Mining Monthly Issue 05Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Abandoned MineRandom location
Mining Monthly Issue 06Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Bindi Mining OutpostCheyenne
Mining Monthly Issue 07Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Residential AreaSol
Mining Monthly Issue 08Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Abandoned MineRandom location
Mining Monthly Issue 09Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.New HomesteadSol
Mining Monthly Issue 10Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%.Deserted Robotics LabRandom location
Neon Nights 01Permanently grants the recipe for the chem BattleUp, which increases carry capacity, and physical and energy resistance for a limited time.Ryujin IndustriesVolii
Neon Nights 02Permanently grants the recipe for the chem S.T.E.V.E., which slows down time and increases ranged damage for a limited time.Trade Tower: Astral LoungeVolii
Neon Nights 03Permanently grants the recipe for the chem O2 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time.Trade Tower: CeltCorpVolii
Neon Nights 04Permanently grants the recipe for the chem RedAMP, which increases physical and energy resistance, melee damage, and speed for a limited time.Generdyne Power FacilityVolii
Neon Nights 05Grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching.Trade Tower: Xenofresh FisheriesVolii
Nova Galactic Manual 01Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1%.Sarah's Crash SiteEta Cassiopeia
Nova Galactic Manual 02Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Nova Galactic StaryardSol
Nova Galactic Manual 03Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Cabinet ChambersAlpha Centauri
Nova Galactic Manual 04Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Deserted Freestar Collective GarrisonRandom location
Nova Galactic Manual 05Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Abandoned Griplite Manufacturing PlantRandom location
Nova Galactic Manual 06Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Autonomous StaryardVolii
Nova Galactic Manual 07Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Abandoned Maintenance BayRandom location
Nova Galactic Manual 08Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Abandoned Shipping DepotRandom location
Nova Galactic Manual 09Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.Abandoned Deimos ScrapyardRandom location
Nova Galactic Manual 10Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%.The AlmagestOlympus
Peak Performance 01Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg.The EyeAlpha Centauri
Peak Performance 02Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage.Deserted UC Listening PostRandom location
Peak Performance 03Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage.Reliant Medical Organics LabBeta Ternion
Peak Performance 04Pharmaceuticals are permanently 2% less addictive.Sonny Di Falco's IslandMaheo
Peak Performance 05Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).The Last NovaKryx
Solomon's Adventures 01Permanently increases weapon damage at night by 5%.Coe EstateCheyenne
Solomon's Adventures 02Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage.Waggoner FarmCheyenne
Solomon's Adventures 03Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage.Abandoned Mining PlatformRandom location
Solomon's Adventures 04Food and drink items are permanently 5% more effective.Safe House GammaAndromas
Solomon's Adventures 05Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).Abandoned Mineral RefineryRandom location
The New Atlantian 01Permanently grants the recipe for The Deep food item.Tau Gourmet Production CenterTau Ceti
The New Atlantian 02Permanently grants the recipe for the Panache food item.Starstation RE-939Alpha Centauri
The New Atlantian 03Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item.Residential DistrictAlpha Centauri
The New Atlantian 04Permanently grants the recipe for the Beer Brat Platter food item.The Eleos RetreatIxyll
The New Atlantian 05Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd's Pie food item.The WellAlpha Centauri
Trackers Primer 01Permanently increases EM weapon damage by 5%.Victor CompoundMcClure
Trackers Primer 02Permanently increases ballistic weapon damage by 5%.Pilgrim's RestIndum
Trackers Primer 03Permanently increases laser weapon damage by 5%.Red MilePorrima
Trackers Primer 04Permanently increases particle weapon damage by 5%.Abandoned FarmRandom location
Trackers Primer 05Basic and Advanced Combat skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses).Argos Extractors Mining OutpostNarion
UC Defense Manual 01Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.1-Of-A-Kind-SalvageNarion
UC Defense Manual 02Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.The DenWolf
UC Defense Manual 03Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.Residential AreaSol
UC Defense Manual 04Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.Abandoned Weapon StationRandom location
UC Defense Manual 05Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns.Abandoned Robotics FacilityRandom location
Va'ruun Scripture 01Permanently increases sneak bonus by 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by 5%.UC Security OfficeAlpha Centauri
Va'ruun Scripture 02Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Starstation UCN-48Muphrid
Va'ruun Scripture 03Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.The StretchCheyenne
Va'ruun Scripture 04Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Eren's CampHyla
Va'ruun Scripture 05Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.The ClinicNarion
Va'ruun Scripture 06Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Va'ruun EmbassyAlpha Centauri
Va'ruun Scripture 07Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Ka'zaal Sulfur MineNirah
Va'ruun Scripture 08Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Abandoned HangarRandom location
Va'ruun Scripture 09Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Abandoned Industrial CompoundRandom location
Va'ruun Scripture 10Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%.Deep MinesSol
Vanguard Space Tactics 01Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage.Vanguard Test ChambersAlpha Centauri
Vanguard Space Tactics 02Ship energy weapons permanently deal 5% more damage.Red Devils HQSol
Vanguard Space Tactics 03Ship particle weapons permanently deal 5% more damage.The ColanderSchrodinger
Vanguard Space Tactics 04Permanently increases ship repair speed by 5%.Deimos Armored TransportAlpha Centauri
Vanguard Space Tactics 05Permanently take 5% less damage from other ships.The SonderBessel