In Starfield, the Narwhal ship stands out as one of the most sought-after vessels. Not only does it offer an impressive array of features, such as a massive shield and extensive cargo capacity, but it also requires certain conditions to be met for acquisition and piloting. This guide aims to provide a detailed explanation of how to get the Narwhal ship, its associated costs, and the requirements for piloting it.

Where to Acquire the Narwhal Ship

The Narwhal ship can be purchased from Taiyo Astroneering, situated in the Ryujin Industries building on Neon. This location exists on the planet Volii Alpha in the Volli system. Here’s how to reach it:

  1. Navigating to Volii Alpha: Plot a course from the Alpha Centauri system to the Volli system on the star map.
  2. Arrival and Landing: Once in orbit of Volii Alpha, select the "Neon" area to land.

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Taiyo Astroneering on Neon

  1. Upon Landing: After landing on Neon, locate the elevator and use it to enter Neon Core.
  2. Entering Neon Core: You'll find yourself across a walkway. Move forward.
  3. Locating Ryujin Industries: As you enter the promenade, turn left. The Ryujin Industries building will be at the end of the pathway.
  4. Inside Ryujin Industries: Head to the elevator located at the back of the building.
  5. Select Taiyo Astroneering: Use the elevator and choose "Taiyo Astroneering" as your destination.
  6. Reaching the Showroom: Exit the elevator, take a right and another right down the stairs to reach the showroom.
  7. Talking to Veronica Young: Approach her and inquire about the available ships for purchase.
  8. Acquiring the Narwhal: You can buy the Narwhal here, but ensure you have enough credits.

Note: Piloting the Narwhal requires a Piloting skill at rank 4 as it is a Class C ship.

The Cost of the Narwhal Ship

The Narwhal comes with a hefty price tag of 450,000 credits, making it one of the most expensive ships in Starfield.

Tips for Affordability

  1. Level Up Commerce Skill: Leveling this skill to Rank 4 in the Social tree will give you a 20% discount on purchases, reducing the cost to around 360,000 credits.
  2. Selling Items: At Rank 4, the Commerce skill also grants a 25% bonus to anything you sell, easing the credit accumulation process.

Narwhal Ship Statistics

Here are the comprehensive stats for the Narwhal: