Having sex in Starfield is OP

If you're someone that likes to rack up your levels quickly, then you might want to find a companion in Starfield quickly.

Starfield, is, you might be surprised to hear, a video game. And with video games comes different gameplay features, like gunplay, levels, and status effects. Sometimes these status effects have things like buffs, which can add a little pep in your step. As it turns out, Starfield too has status effects with buffs! For example, did you know if you sleep with a companion, you get an XP boost? Sorry, what's that? You think I'm just doing a little goof? No, no, it's true, and best of all, the effect is quite literally called "emotional security."

This little tip was shared in Starfield's subreddit, with the boost apparently giving you a +15% XP gain while it's active. Notably, this seems to be the biggest XP boost that you can get in the game, as you typically get a +10% XP bonus when sleeping in a bed without a companion. So yes, Bethesda is saying that if you bone in its game, you get a little something extra, as well as some emotional security. This isn't technically a new thing for Bethesda, though, as there was also the Lover's Embrace perk from Fallout 4 which did the same thing.

It should be pointed out that if you want access to this XP boost, you will have to go through all of the romance options with whichever companion you want to do so with. Once you're married, as long as they're travelling with you, and you sleep in a bed, that XP boost is yours. Of course, Starfield is an overwhelming game, so if you need some help on the marriage process that's ok - we've got a guide that shows you how to get married in Starfield.

PSA: 15% XP boost when you sleep with a companion
by u/VAASisJASON in Starfield

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