Starfield's latest DLC, Shattered Space, has introduced new enemies and new ways to play. These included new enemies and brand new places to explore in the homeworld of the Va'ruun. Doing the DLC requires several pre-requisites and will require the player to join the House Va'ruun but once you have access to the city of Dazra, you will gain access to different items such as the Vortex Grenade.
In this guide, we'll teach you how to create these powerful grenades that will surely help you with your quest in Starfield: Shattered Space
What Are Vortex Grenades?
Vortex Grenades are new demolitions that can be unlocked as you progress the story in Shattered Space. Specialized for fighting Vortex enemies in the DLC, Vortex Grenades are made using materials found in Shattered Space. There are five types of Vortex Grenades, each with a different purpose and required materials.
- Vortex Grenade - Binding: This Vortex Grenade explodes and freezes enemies in place
- Required Materials: 1 Dark Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Shard
- Vortex Grenade - Charged: A Vortex Grenade that explodes and deals damage like a conventional grenade
- Required Materials: 1 Glowing Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Shard
- Vortex Grenade - Lure: A Vortex Grenade that summons a Vortex Horror
- Required Materials: 1 Dark Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Shard
- Vortex Grenade - Phasing: A Vortex Grenade that phases out targets in the explosion
- Required Materials: 1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Glowing Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Shard
- Vortex Grenade - Unstable: An unstable Vortex Grenade that has unpredictable effects
- Required Materials: 1 Vortex Cyst, 1 Vortex Shard
These Vortex Grenades are made using items dropped from Vortex enemies. Be sure to gather as many materials as you can while you go on with the quest to save House Va'ruun.
How To Craft Vortex Grenades?
Vortex Grenades can be crafted using the Industrial Workbench. However, you must first proceed and complete several early Shattered Space missions to unlock Vortex Grenade Crafting.
First, finish the quest What Remains. Once you land in Dazra, a new quest named The Promise, Broken will be added to your mission logs.
Speak to Malibor Dul'kehf, and right after your conversation with him, Anasko Va'ruun will appear. Listen to the dialogue and agree to help the Va'ruun by becoming part of House Va'ruun. You will then have access to the city.
Initially, people will not talk to you until you have completed the ritual for becoming part of House Va'ruun. Follow Malibor into a cave nearby and speak to Inaza Kaisir.
Once inside, finish the Va'ruun Ritual by walking the Serpent's Path. The ritual is pretty straightforward, and you will then proceed to the Mourning Ship's cockpit where you'll meet the rest of the leaders of the minor houses of House Va'ruun.
After the dialogue, Malibor will ask you to meet Ekris Kaisir. Agreeing with him to assist the houses will end the quest The Promise, Broken. The quest will reward you with 12,000 credits and an epic melee weapon. Continue talking to him to discuss demolitions and you will now be able to unlock Vortex Grenade crafting.
Proceed to any Industrial Workbench and you can then craft your very own Vortex Grenade.
So there you have it, you can now easily craft Vortex Grenades. Vortex Grenades are handy in tight situations, especially when you are overwhelmed with enemies. Be sure to stay updated with the latest Starfield: Shattered Space guides by following Gfinity Esports.