Starfieldis a massive space RPG that has an extremely large open world for players to explore. Whether you are wanting to make your place among the stars, or you are wanting to explore the many different planets, you will have a great time with this game.
RELATED:Starfield: How To Pick LocksOne important aspect of the game is having a spaceship. Spaceships are how you get around the world and visit new planets. If you don’t have one, you won’t be able to go anywhere. Thankfully, you will get your first one for free. Here are the best spaceships that you can get early in your play through of the game.
Updated by Erin Rice on August 11, 2025:This update adds additional entries to the list so that players are able to find the perfect ship early in their game. It also added some relevant links to ensure that readers find exactly what they need.
25Frontier
The Frontier is the very first ship you will get in the game. While you are on the first planet mining, pirates will attack the mine and Barrett, a member of Constellation, will give you this ship to leave and report to Constellation in New Atlantis.
This ship is so great because it is free. While it isn’t anywhere near the best ship in the game, you are able to customize it once you have enough Credits. This can allow you to create a great ship for cheaper than you’d pay for some of the others on this list.
24UC Prison Shuttle
This ship is another one that is on the list just because it is free and can turn into a great ship if you invest in it. Once you join the Crimson Fleet, you will be asked to check out The Lock, located on the planet below The Key. There, you will find this ship for free.
Just like the Frontier, this isn’t the best ship. It doesn’t even have any weapons. However, you can add some and upgrade the other parts to create a pretty great ships. The best part is that this is, once again, cheaper than buying one of the better ships on this list.
23Stolen Ships
The next ship on this list isn’t so much a ship as a group of ships. As soon as you get access to your first ship, you have the option to attack other spaceships. If you do this, you can raid the ship and steal it for yourself.
These ships are great options for a plethora of reasons. Firstly, they are free, meaning they can be easy to obtain. Other than that, these ships can come with special items that others won’t have. If you steal a Crimson Fleet ship, for instance, chances are it will have something to shield you from contraband.
22Crimson Fleet Ghost
The Crimson Fleet Ghost is one of the ships that you can purchase on The Key after you have joined the Crimson Fleet. This is also a ship that you can steal from someone who is in the Crimson Fleet if you find in out in the universe. It will cost you around 35,000 Credits if you buy it.
What makes this ship great is that it truly is an early-game ship. 35,000 Credits isn’t a lot of money, especially if you have been doing Crimson Fleet quests. This ship is also better than the Frontier, so it’s a great option if you want to get rid of it.
The Transpo is a great ship for anyone who is just starting out. The only issue with it is that you cannot buy it from anywhere other than the Eleos Retreat or Paradiso. These two places are a little out of the way.
This ship also has a decent amount of shielding and hull capacity. The ship will cost you around 50,000 Credits, which is a great price for a ship that is this good. It is a Class A ship, so you will be able to get out of situations quickly.
20Longsword
The Longsword is another Class A ship that can be purchased in the game. It is found in the Deimos Shipyard and New Homestead, both in the Sol Solar System. You can purchase this ship for around 85,000 Credits.
What makes this a great ship is that it can hold a good amount of crew members (4) for an early game ship. It also has a decent Hull Protection at close to 500. This makes the ship a great option for those starting out.
19Achilles
The Achilles is a Class A ship that can be found in several areas in the game. you may find this ship at the Ship Services area of Cydonia, the Red Mile, and Neon. The ship costs around 100,000 Credits, depending on your Commerce level.
While this ship certainly isn’t the best, it does offer close to 500 in Hull Protection and cargo space. These are two important things that can help you out a ton. You can also upgrade them for a decent price.
The Mako is another Class A ship that is a great addition to your fleet of ships early in your playthrough. It can be found in Neon, one of the first cities you will need to visit. It will cost you around 84,000 Credits though.
What makes this ship so great is that it has a pretty strong haul at over 600. This means that it will be able to withstand some pressure while you are engaging in fights. It also has a good Grav Drive, ensuring that you’re able to jump when needed.
17Crimson Fleet Haunt
The Crimson Fleet Haunt is yet another ship that can be purchased on The Key after you have joined the Crimson Fleet. This ship runs around 75,000 Credits. However, it is another ship you’re able to steal if you’re able to find it.
This ship is great because it has a decent amount of stuff for a ship that is under 100,000 Credits. The ship has a great amount of space for just starting out. It is also a Class A ship, meaning that it is made to be quick. That can be vital during the start of the game.
16Narcissus
The Narcissus ship is yet another Class A ship from the game. It can be purchased within Cydonia, Neon, New Homestead, Paradiso, or the Red Mile. The ship can be purchased from these places for around 105,000 Credits.
What makes this ship great is that it has room for 4 crew members. This means you may have a decent sized crew early on in the game. However, with the low cargo space and Hull Protection, the ship is lower on the list than others.
