How to Use Targeting Control Systems in Starfield (VATS)
You will encounter various space combat while exploring the universe inStarfield. Although your ship automatically has a target lock feature, you can increase your lethality by unlocking theTargeting Control Systemsskill.
Starfield Targeting Control Systems Guide
You can activate the advanced targeting controls byspending aSkill Pointon the Targeting Control Systems skill in the Tech category. There are four tiers you can unlock in this skill node:
To activate the Targeting Control Systems, you need tofully lock on to an enemy shipandpress the X button. Once you enter the targeting mode, you will zoom in on your opponent, and you’re able to now manually target specific parts of the enemy’s ship. I recommend hitting ENG (Speed) or SHD (Barrier) systems to quickly take down your opponents.
Do note that your enemies can still hit you while you’re in the targeting mode. So, you may want to avoid using this feature when fighting several spaceships.
Now that you know how theTargeting Control Systemsworks, you can increase your understanding ofStarfieldspace combat by reading ourship power allocation systemguide. Although the game gives a tutorial when you first board The Frontier, it does not go in-depth about the function of each system. For example, you may want to allocate more power to LAS and BAL during combat to increase your damage.
