Adding workbenches to your ship will greatly improve your chances of survival. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know for how to add a workbench to your ship while playing Starfield.
With the help of a Ship Services Technician, you can easily modify and upgrade your ship at the nearest spaceport, as noted by their distinct uniforms. You can start modifying your ship as soon as you reach New Atlantis during the first mission.
How to Add a Workbench to Your Ship in Starfield
Speak to a Ship Services Technician nearby, then select the dialogue option entitled “I’d like to view and modify my ships“. When you reach the menu, select the Ship Builder tab.
Move to the Hab category. This will let you select each module attached to your ship, but also add a Habitat featuring a workbench. You will be presented with the option to add a new Hab module or attach a Hab module to another module on the ship.
Types of Workbenches
In order to add the proper workbench you’re interested in, you will need to cycle through the different variants and pay attention to the names.
Science Lab
Adds a Pharmaceutical Lab, Research Lab, and a Galley.
Infirmary
Adds a Pharmaceutical Lab and Research Lab.
Workshop Hub
Adds a Weapon Workbench, Spacesuit Workbench, Industrial Workbench, and Research Lab.
Mess Hall
Adds a Cooking Station and Galley.
Starfield is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and initially released worldwide in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X|S.