Starfield enemies

As you wander the known planets and Starfield systems, you’re bound to come across some Starfield enemies. Unlike Starfield NPCs, enemies are unnamed opponents you will encounter on a planet’s surface, or flying around in space.

Depending on the enemy you encounter, you will need to adapt your playstyle. Robots and heavily-armored foes are likely quite resistant to physical damage, so you might want to grab an energy weapon when encountering them. You can also grab a number of Starfield skills to boost your damage against specific types of enemies.

Here is a list of every Starfield enemy;

	Adolescent Cataxi Hunter Enemy Type Cataxi, Creature
	Adolescent Cataxi Queen Enemy Type Cataxi, Creature
	Albino Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Alpha Ashta Enemy Type Ashta, Creature
	Alpha Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Angler Hexapod Enemy Type Creature
	Ashta Enemy Type Ashta, Creature
	Bounty Hunter Enemy Type Humanoid
	Bounty Hunter Captain Enemy Type Humanoid
	Burrowing Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Cataxi Nymph Enemy Type Cataxi, Creature
	Chasmbass Enemy Type Creature Location Neon
	Cloaked Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Controller Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Coralbug Scavenger Enemy Type Creature
	Coralheart Herbivore Enemy Type Creature
	Crimson Fleet Captain Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Corsair Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Crew Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Marauder Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Pilot Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Pirate Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Robot Model S Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Robotic
	Crimson Fleet Rook Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Crimson Fleet Rover Enemy Type Crimson Fleet, Humanoid
	Diseased Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Ecliptic Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Agent Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Commandant Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Contractor Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Executioner Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Merc Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Operator Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Specialist Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Ecliptic Warmonger Enemy Type Ecliptic Mercenary, Humanoid
	Flocking Octomaggot Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Flocking Shroomhead Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Gossamer Scavenger Enemy Type Creature
	Guardian Athalia Enemy Type Humanoid, Starborn
	Guardian Fionn Enemy Type Humanoid, Starborn
	Guardian Musa Enemy Type Humanoid, Starborn
	Guardian Rinn Enemy Type Humanoid, Starborn
	Guardian Teuta Enemy Type Humanoid, Starborn
	Herding Coralcrawler Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Herding Crab Herbivore Enemy Type Creature
	Herding Crabfly Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Herding Spiderwasp Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Kronosaurus Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Sailgator Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Sharkwhale Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Shieldshell Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Thornmantis Enemy Type Creature
	Hunting Twistfin Enemy Type Creature
	Immature Cataxi Hunter Enemy Type Cataxi, Creature
	Juvenile Grylloba Hunter Enemy Type Creature, Grylloba
	Kreet Stalker Enemy Type Creature
	Maggotmaw Enemy Type Creature
	Metropus Floater Enemy Type Creature
	Miner Enemy Type Humanoid Location Argos Extractors Mining Outpost
	Mossgnath Enemy Type Creature
	Mothwing Grazer Enemy Type Creature
	Pack Ankylosaurus Enemy Type Creature
	Pack Coralbug Stalker Enemy Type Creature
	Pack Coralcrab Stalker Enemy Type Creature
	Pirate Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Brigand Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Captain Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Corsair Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Cutthroat Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Flayer Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Freebooter Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Leader Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Legend Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Marauder Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Plunderer Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Reaver Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Pirate Rover Enemy Type Humanoid, Pirate
	Schooling Featherfin Filterer Enemy Type Creature
	Scow Crew Enemy Type Humanoid Location The Scow
	Scow Guard Enemy Type Humanoid Location The Scow
	Siren Enemy Type Creature
	Slayton Security Enemy Type Humanoid
	Spacer Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Beast Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Captain Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Myth Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Predator Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Punk Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Savage Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Scum Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Titan Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Troublemaker Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spacer Vulture Enemy Type Humanoid, Spacer
	Spaceroach Enemy Type Creature
	Starborn Enemy Type Humanoid
	Swarming Dragon Enemy Type Creature
	Terrormorph Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Terrormorph Anomaly Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Terrormorph Thrall Enemy Type Creature, Terrormorph
	Tuskfrog Grazer Enemy Type Creature

Enemies can be anything from alien creatures to robots, turrets, and humanoids. Some enemies may belong to any one faction, and may only become hostile towards you if you commit a Starfield crime or take action against their group.

When defeating enemies, you will earn XP. On gaining enough experience and earning a Starfield level, you will earn skill points which you can use to enhance your Spacefarer.

Enemies are also a great source of loot, with enemies dropping armor, weapons, items, consumables, and credits upon being defeated. You can also pickpocket your opponents rather than kill them if you’re going for a stealthy or pacifist playthrough.