Unveiling Starfield's Hidden Treasure: A Complete Guide to Obtaining Benzene (C6Hn)

Benzene (C6Hn) is a gas found in the Inorganic Starfield. Players require this mineral for completing Pharmaceutical Research and constructing certain Outpost Structures, such as the Water Extractor. However, due to its toxic and gaseous nature, collecting Benzene can be challenging. This guide aims to simplify the process of farming Benzene in Starfield and identify the most productive locations for obtaining it in large quantities. To facilitate this farming process, players will need an affliction-resistant suit and at least one available Outpost Beacon.

How to Collect Benzene

Benzene, like other gaseous resources, can be obtained by interacting with active C6Hn vents. In addition, players have the option to collect it through mining or by purchasing it from vendors.

Harvest a Benzene Vent

Benzene vents are rock formations emitting a dense gas. In the scanner, these naturally occurring emissions are identified as C6Hn sources, which players can gather by approaching them. It is important to note, however, that Benzene is a hazardous resource that can potentially harm the lungs if players are not equipped with protective suits.

When harvesting Benzene causes lung damage, consume Snake Oil or use an Injector to recover quickly.

Build a Benzene Extractor

Players can passively extract the C6Hn-rich mineral by placing a Benzene extractor on a planet where an Outpost Beacon has been placed. An underground deposit, highlighted on the scanner, is needed to perform this operation. To initiate the production of Benzene, it is necessary to connect the extractor to a power source.

Buy Benzene from Resource Retailors

To obtain a pack of Benzene, players can effortlessly purchase it for a mere 19 Credits by simply visiting a resource vendor in any of the prominent cities. For a promising start, it is recommended to check out Midtown Minerals in Akila City or explore the facilities offered by the Mining League on Neon.

If Benzene is not in the vendor’s inventory, wait for 24 in-game hours and check their list again.

Best Locations for Farming Benzene

Procyon V-c in the Procyon system offers players a multitude of Benzene vents, making it the perfect moon to efficiently harvest larger quantities of C6Hn. Additionally, by strategically locating Benzene extractors on Hypnos and Ourea in the Olympus system, players can further maximize their benefits.

Other best planets for harvesting this mineral:

Abetti

Akila

Bel I

Leonis V

Benzene Console Command ID

To acquire Benzene using console commands, players must input the code 00005585. Specifically, they should enter player.additem 00005585 [quantity] into the console, replacing [quantity] with the desired number of Benzene packs. It is important to note that this method exclusively applies to PC players. Starfield is currently accessible for both PC and Xbox Series X/S.