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Starfield’s new expansion dropped recently, bringing key items like the Vortex Grenade. As you progress through the main missions of Shattered Space, you will eventually find your hands on Vortex Shards and Vortex Cysts, the two crucial ingredients in making these Grenades.
Vortex Grenades feature varied effects, suiting different combat situations. Thus, getting your hands on as many vortex shards and cysts as possible is essential, and here are the fastest ways to farm them in the new DLC.
1. Starfield Shattered Space DLC Vortex Grenades Guide
Starfield Shattered Space DLC Vortex Grenades Guide | Source: In-game footage
To craft Vortex Grenades in Starfield: Shattered Space DLC, gather the necessary materials: Vortex Shards from Vortex Phantoms and Vortex Cysts from Vortex Horrors.
Specific combinations of these materials unlock five Vortex Grenade types. Unlock Vortex Grenade crafting by completing “The Promise, Broken” quest, then access any Industrial Workbench to craft your desired grenade.
2. Farming Vortex Shards
Farming Vortex Shards | Source: In-game footage
To obtain Vortex Shards in Starfield: Shattered Space, target Vortex Phantoms and Vortex Horrors, as each drops a single shard. These enemies are prevalent throughout the DLC, with Vortex Phantoms appearing early on inside The Oracle.
To easily collect Vortex Shards, head to the central structure of Va’ruun’kai, accessible once free roam is unlocked in the city.
A large pit surrounds the structure, resulting from the DLC’s explosive events. Jump into the pit from any direction or follow the path from Dazra’s town square on the main structure’s right side.
Vortex Phantoms spawn randomly within the pit, along with their hopeless variants. Utilize your mini-map to track their teleportation and defeat these enemies to claim a single Vortex Shard each.
3. Farming Vortex Cysts
Farming Vortex Cysts | Source: In-game footage
To obtain Vortex Cysts in Starfield: Shattered Space, target Vortex Horrors, a new enemy type introduced in the DLC. These creatures can be found along main storyline paths and dungeons.
Anomalous Cave, tied to the quest “The Other Side,” is a hotspot for encounters. Vortex Horrors also spawn randomly throughout the planet.
Defeating each one yields a single Vortex Cyst, along with Vortex Shards. Multiple Vortex Cyst types exist, dropping randomly from any Vortex Horror variant.
To maximize collection, kill and loot every Vortex Horror you encounter.
4. Unlocking Vortex Grenades
Unlocking Vortex Grenades | Source: In-game footage
To unlock the Vortex Grenades recipes, complete the following early missions in the Shattered Space DLC:
Finish the quest “What Remains.” Land in Dazra and receive the new quest “The Promise, Broken.”
Speak to Malibor Dul’kehf, agree to help House Va’ruun, and complete the Va’ruun Ritual by walking the Serpent’s Path in the nearby cave.
After meeting Ekris Kaisir and agreeing to assist the houses, you’ll receive 12,000 credits and an epic melee weapon.
Discuss demolitions with Ekris to unlock Vortex Grenade crafting.
5. Crafting Vortex Grenades
Crafting Vortex Grenades | Source: In-game footage
Craft Vortex Grenades at any Industrial Workbench using Vortex Shards and Vortex Cysts. There are five variations, each requiring distinct components:
Vortex GrenadeDescriptionRequired MaterialsBindingTemporarily freezes enemies in place, providing a tactical advantage.1 Dark Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex ShardChargedInflicts impact damage, similar to conventional grenades.1 Glowing Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex ShardLureSummons a formidable Vortex Horror to distract or attack enemies.1 Dark Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex ShardPhasingTemporarily phases out targets within the explosion radius.1 Glowing Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex ShardUnstableUnleashes unpredictable effects, adding an element of surprise.1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex ShardTypes of Vortex Grenades
With five unique Vortex Grenades, experiment with each to discover their strategic potential. Conserve your resources and test each grenade type before deploying them in combat.
And that’s it for this comprehensive guide on Vortex Shards, Vortex Cysts, and Vortex Grenade crafting so that you can tackle the toughest challenges of Shattered Space!
6. About Starfield
Starfield is a space exploration game developed by the popular video game company, Bethesda. The game’s teaser launched in 2018, while the gameplay trailer came out in 2022.
Starfield will take players to the deepest depth of space. Being a Sci-Fi game, one can expect it to be brimming with stupendous weapons and supersonic spacecraft while offering a magical tone that is enough to get lost in.
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