Which is a better ship, the Star Eagle or the Razorleaf in Starfield?

There are a lot of ships in Starfield, but some of them are head and shoulders above the rest in terms of performance. Others will come your way for free, so you just need to spend a little time to get them, and then you have to decide which one to fly. This is the case for the Star Eagle and the Razorleaf, both of which are fantastic ships you can get for free, which which one is the best?

Star Eagle Vs Razorleaf in Starfield

The correct answer to this question is what you actually plan on doing. The Razorleaf is a small, agile, and incredible fighter and comes with shielded cargo hold space for you to smuggle things in. The main downside is a small crew count and a small cargo hold. The Star Eagle, on the other hand, has ample crew and cargo space, making it a fantastic ship to spend a lot of time with, as you can really take advantage of crew size and carry lots of items.

As such, this question boils down to what you are up to in Starfield at any given moment. Do you plan on breaking some laws and getting up to no good? Then, the Razorleaf is the way to go. If you are in the mood for more of a flying family vibe and bringing as many people with you as possible, the Star Eagle is the ship for you. It should also be noted that from a strictly statistical point of view, the Star Eagle is superior. It is more of a flying tank, while the Razorleaf is a bit more fragile but rewards more skilled flying.

How to get the Star Eagle

The Star Eagle can be obtained by heading to Akila City on Cheyenne and meeting up with the Freestar Collective. You can find them all gathered outside the bank on the main street, and if you finish their entire FC quest line, you can get the Star Eagle ship at the end. It is a fun mission chain that will also get you some nice weapons, and it won’t interfere with your relationship with any other faction in the game.

How to get the Razorleaf

The Razorleaf can be obtained very early in the game. As you fight Spacers, check their body, and you will eventually find a tablet called “Secret Outpost”, reading this will start the Lair of the Mantis questline that you can complete to get the Razorleaf.

Razorleaf and Star Eagle stats comparison