Heavy Weapon Certification

The Heavy Weapons Certification is an advanced Combat Skill that increases the damage dealt by heavy weapons. It's an important skill as heavy weapons are a powerful type of weapon that can be used to deal massive damage to enemies in Starfield.

Last Updated 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22 pm GMT
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Heavy Weapon Certification
  • Typecombat
  • Tieradvanced

What does Heavy Weapon Certification do?

  • Increases the damage dealt by heavy weapons.

What are the ranks for this skill?

  • Heavy weapons do 10% more damage.
  • Heavy weapons do 20% more damage.
  • Heavy weapons do 30% more damage.
  • Gain 30 damage resistance when aiming down sights with a heavy weapon

Are there challenges to complete for this skill?

  • Kill 20 enemies with a heavy weapon.
  • Kill 50 enemies with a heavy weapon.
  • Kill 125 enemies with a heavy weapon.
  • Kill 250 enemies with a heavy weapon.

What build does Heavy Weapon Certification work best with?

  • Demolition: This build focuses on using power armor and heavy weapons to deal massive damage to enemies. You'll need to invest heavily in Strength and Endurance for this build, as well as the Heavy Weapon Certification, Power Armor, and Armorer skills.
  • Sniper: This build focuses on using heavy weapons to snipe enemies from a distance. You'll need to invest heavily in the Heavy Weapon Certification, Marksmanship, and Armor Piercing skills.
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