Copper (or Cu) is a common resource that you’ll come across in Starfield and will need for just about everything related to crafting. It’s frequent enough that you’ll find a steady amount while playing, but since you’re going to need lots of it, you might want to resort to one of the methods in this article to gather as much as you can.
An easy way to locate Copper is by scanning any planet or moon. Keep an eye out for Cu, which will be listed under the planets and moons resource menu. Here are a few locations that you can venture to early on in Starfield to secure yourself some Copper.
- Zamka (Alpha Centauri System)
- Niira (Narion System)
- Cruth (Narion System)
- Titania (Sol System)
- Rhea (Sol System)
- Ariel (Sol System)
When exploring any of these locations, you will frequently stumble upon Copper deposits that are recognisable by their red-like tinge. You can use your hand scanner to spot resources from far away and tell you which resource is which.
Since you’re going to need a lot of Copper to craft various gear, upgrades, and structures, you might want to set up an outpost to keep a constant supply coming in.
To do this, simply place your outpost beacon near a Copper vein. You can use your scanner to highlight points of interest. The floor around you will tailor its colour to the specific resource, if there is one nearby. If you spot Copper, then place an extractor over it and reap the rewards every so often. You might want to set up some storage units to increase the amount of Copper stored over time.
You can purchase Copper from numerous vendors throughout Starfield, and it is extremely cheap. Great for short-term solutions if you just want to finish a research project and are in short supply.
Some standout vendors that you can access early on in your playthrough are Jemison Mercantile (New Atlantis), Midtown Minerals (Akila City), and Mining League (Neon). They always have plenty to sell, so buying it whenever you need is certainly an easy and fast option to move along with your crafting projects.
Starfield is available on PC and Xbox.
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