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.
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.
| Item | Effect | Location | Star system |
|---|---|---|---|
| CombaTech Catalog 01 | Slightly increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | Seokguh Syndicate Hideout | Volii |
| CombaTech Catalog 02 | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | UC Vigilance | Sol |
| CombaTech Catalog 03 | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | Best Defense | Valo |
| CombaTech Catalog 04 | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | Hephaestus Mine H-363 | Alpha Centauri |
| CombaTech Catalog 05 | Further increases the range and accuracy of CombaTech weapons. | Forgotten Mech Graveyard | Random location |
| Constellation Guide 01 | Permanently reduces fall damage by 5%. | The Lodge | Alpha Centauri |
| Constellation Guide 02 | Permanently use 15% less O2 while moving when overencumbered. | Abandoned Research Tower | Random location |
| Constellation Guide 03 | Healing items are permanently 5% more effective. | Dauntless Crash Site | Eta Cassiopeia |
| Constellation Guide 04 | Outposts permanently produce resouces 5% faster. | The Clinic | Narion |
| Constellation Guide 05 | Basic and Advanced Science skills unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | Deserted Trade Authority Starstation | Valo |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 01 | Laser weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. | Trade Tower: Slayton Aerospace | Volii |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 02 | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking. | The Well | Alpha Centauri |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 03 | Adds a bankable auto-attempt for hacking. | NeuraDyne Botany Laboratory | Beta Marae |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 04 | Stealth is permanently increased by 1%. | Hotel Volii | Volii |
| Cyber Runner's Cipher 05 | Basic and Advanced Technology skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | Infinity LTD | Alpha Centauri |
| Freestar Captain's Log 01 | Permanently increases carry capacity by 5kg. | Pressurized Cave | Random location |
| Freestar Captain's Log 02 | Permanently adds a 1% chance to disarm enemies with unarmed or melee strikes. | Deserted Mineral Plant | Random location |
| Freestar Captain's Log 03 | Permanently do 5% more damage to robots. | Freestar Collective Consulate | Cheyenne |
| Freestar Captain's Log 04 | Explosives permanently do 5% more damage and have a 5% larger radius. | Deserted Research Outpost | Random location |
| Freestar Captain's Log 05 | Permanently take 5% less damage from alien creatures. | Freestar Mech Factory | Arcturus |
| GRUNT Issue 01 | Ballistic weapons permanently do 5% more critical damage. | Red Mile | Porrima |
| GRUNT Issue 02 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Seokguh Syndicate Hideout | Volii |
| GRUNT Issue 03 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Waggoner Farm | Cheyenne |
| GRUNT Issue 04 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | The Key | Kryx |
| GRUNT Issue 05 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Deserted UC Garrison | Random location |
| GRUNT Issue 06 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Deserted Ecliptic Garrison | Random location |
| GRUNT Issue 07 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Abandoned Cryo Lab | Random location |
| GRUNT Issue 08 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Retrofitted Starstation | Random location |
| GRUNT Issue 09 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Deserted Colony War Barracks | Random location |
| GRUNT Issue 10 | Ballistic weapons permanently do an additional 5% more critical damage. | Forgotten Military Base | Random location |
| Gunslinger's Guide 01 | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons 5% faster. | The Rock | Cheyenne |
| Gunslinger's Guide 02 | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster. | Sinclair's Books | Cheyenne |
| Gunslinger's Guide 03 | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster. | HopeTown Ranger Office | Valo |
| Gunslinger's Guide 04 | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster. | Freestar Rangers Station | Volii |
| Gunslinger's Guide 05 | Permanently reload and draw Laredo weapons an additional 5% faster. | Freestar Collective Embassy | Alpha Centauri |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 01 | Store prices are permanently reduced by 2%, and you permanently sell items for 2% more (on top of any other bonuses). | Ransacked Research Outpost | Bessel |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 02 | Crew and companions permanently do 5% more weapon damage (on top of any other bonuses). | Vulture's Roost | Jaffa |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 03 | Your ship's cargo hold can permanently hold 5% more. | Vlad's Villa | Syrma |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 04 | The cost of bribing someone is permanently reduced by 5%. | The Lock | Kryx |
| Kryx's Journal Entry 05 | Basic and Advanced Social skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | Gagarin Landing | Alpha Centauri |
| Mining Monthly Issue 01 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by 2%. | Abandoned Mine | Random location |
| Mining Monthly Issue 02 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | CM Station RC-1 | Carinae |
| Mining Monthly Issue 03 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Gagarin Landing | Alpha Centauri |
| Mining Monthly Issue 04 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Autonomous Dogstar Factory | Random location |
| Mining Monthly Issue 05 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Abandoned Mine | Random location |
| Mining Monthly Issue 06 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Bindi Mining Outpost | Cheyenne |
| Mining Monthly Issue 07 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Residential Area | Sol |
| Mining Monthly Issue 08 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Abandoned Mine | Random location |
| Mining Monthly Issue 09 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | New Homestead | Sol |
| Mining Monthly Issue 10 | Permanently increases tool-grip weapon damage by an additional 2%. | Deserted Robotics Lab | Random location |
| Neon Nights 01 | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem BattleUp, which increases carry capacity, and physical and energy resistance for a limited time. | Ryujin Industries | Volii |
| Neon Nights 02 | Permanently 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 Lounge | Volii |
| Neon Nights 03 | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem O2 Shot, which increases oxygen regeneration for a limited time. | Trade Tower: CeltCorp | Volii |
| Neon Nights 04 | Permanently grants the recipe for the chem RedAMP, which increases physical and energy resistance, melee damage, and speed for a limited time. | Generdyne Power Facility | Volii |
| Neon Nights 05 | Grants the recipe for AddiJack, which removes addiction penalties and grants a bonus to researching. | Trade Tower: Xenofresh Fisheries | Volii |
| Nova Galactic Manual 01 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by 1%. | Sarah's Crash Site | Eta Cassiopeia |
| Nova Galactic Manual 02 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Nova Galactic Staryard | Sol |
| Nova Galactic Manual 03 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Cabinet Chambers | Alpha Centauri |
| Nova Galactic Manual 04 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Deserted Freestar Collective Garrison | Random location |
| Nova Galactic Manual 05 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Abandoned Griplite Manufacturing Plant | Random location |
| Nova Galactic Manual 06 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Autonomous Staryard | Volii |
| Nova Galactic Manual 07 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Abandoned Maintenance Bay | Random location |
| Nova Galactic Manual 08 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Abandoned Shipping Depot | Random location |
| Nova Galactic Manual 09 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | Abandoned Deimos Scrapyard | Random location |
| Nova Galactic Manual 10 | Permanently reduces fuel needed for a grav jump by an additional 1%. | The Almagest | Olympus |
| Peak Performance 01 | Permanently increases carrying capacity by 5kg. | The Eye | Alpha Centauri |
| Peak Performance 02 | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. | Deserted UC Listening Post | Random location |
| Peak Performance 03 | Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage. | Reliant Medical Organics Lab | Beta Ternion |
| Peak Performance 04 | Pharmaceuticals are permanently 2% less addictive. | Sonny Di Falco's Island | Maheo |
| Peak Performance 05 | Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | The Key | Kryx |
| Solomon's Adventures 01 | Permanently increases weapon damage at night by 5%. | Coe Estate | Cheyenne |
| Solomon's Adventures 02 | Permanently adds 5% to melee weapon critical damage. | Waggoner Farm | Cheyenne |
| Solomon's Adventures 03 | Permanently adds 5% to unarmed damage. | Abandoned Mining Platform | Random location |
| Solomon's Adventures 04 | Food and drink items are permanently 5% more effective. | Safe House Gamma | Andromas |
| Solomon's Adventures 05 | Basic and Advanced Physical skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | Abandoned Mineral Refinery | Random location |
| The New Atlantian 01 | Permanently grants the recipe for The Deep food item. | Tau Gourmet Production Center | Tau Ceti |
| The New Atlantian 02 | Permanently grants the recipe for the Panache food item. | Starstation RE-939 | Alpha Centauri |
| The New Atlantian 03 | Permanently grants the recipe for the Astral Sliders food item. | Residential District | Alpha Centauri |
| The New Atlantian 04 | Permanently grants the recipe for the Beer Brat Platter food item. | The Eleos Retreat | Ixyll |
| The New Atlantian 05 | Permanently grants the recipe for the Shepherd's Pie food item. | The Well | Alpha Centauri |
| Trackers Primer 01 | Permanently increases EM weapon damage by 5%. | Victor Compound | McClure |
| Trackers Primer 02 | Permanently increases ballistic weapon damage by 5%. | Pilgrim's Rest | Indum |
| Trackers Primer 03 | Permanently increases laser weapon damage by 5%. | Red Mile | Porrima |
| Trackers Primer 04 | Permanently increases particle weapon damage by 5%. | Abandoned Farm | Random location |
| Trackers Primer 05 | Basic and Advanced Combat skills are permanently unlocked 2% faster (on top of any other bonuses). | Argos Extractors Mining Outpost | Narion |
| UC Defense Manual 01 | Slightly increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | 1-Of-A-Kind-Salvage | Narion |
| UC Defense Manual 02 | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | The Den | Wolf |
| UC Defense Manual 03 | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | Residential Area | Sol |
| UC Defense Manual 04 | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | Abandoned Weapon Station | Random location |
| UC Defense Manual 05 | Further increases magazine size and weapon bash critical chance for all Allied Armaments guns. | Abandoned Robotics Facility | Random location |
| Va'ruun Scripture 01 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by 5%. | UC Security Office | Alpha Centauri |
| Va'ruun Scripture 02 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Starstation UCN-48 | Muphrid |
| Va'ruun Scripture 03 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | The Stretch | Cheyenne |
| Va'ruun Scripture 04 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Eren's Camp | Hyla |
| Va'ruun Scripture 05 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | The Clinic | Narion |
| Va'ruun Scripture 06 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Va'ruun Embassy | Alpha Centauri |
| Va'ruun Scripture 07 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Ka'zaal Sulfur Mine | Nirah |
| Va'ruun Scripture 08 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Abandoned Hangar | Random location |
| Va'ruun Scripture 09 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Abandoned Industrial Compound | Random location |
| Va'ruun Scripture 10 | Permanently increases sneak bonus by an additional 1%, and melee sneak attack damage by an additional 5%. | Deep Mines | Sol |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 01 | Ship missiles permanently deal 5% more damage. | Vanguard Test Chambers | Alpha Centauri |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 02 | Ship energy weapons permanently deal 5% more damage. | Red Devils HQ | Sol |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 03 | Ship particle weapons permanently deal 5% more damage. | The Colander | Schrodinger |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 04 | Permanently increases ship repair speed by 5%. | Deimos Armored Transport | Alpha Centauri |
| Vanguard Space Tactics 05 | Permanently take 5% less damage from other ships. | The Sonder | Bessel |