The Starfield Neon Street Rat trait is a faction-specific option that you can choose during character creation. The description of the trait says that you can more rewards for doing missions in the cyberpunk city of Neon and that you may get additional dialogue options. It’s interesting that Neon Street Rat has anything to do with a faction, because having a Neon affiliation is not as direct or straightforward as becoming a citizen of the UC Colonies or a Ranger in the Freestar Collective. Here’s whether choosing the Neon Street Rat trait is worth it.
Is the Starfield Neon Street Rat trait worth getting?
No, the Neon Street Rat trait is only worth getting for roleplay purposes.
The additional credits you get for completing Neon missions are not significant enough and the additional dialogue options are minimal. Any credits you would have received from these missions can be easily made up by selling guns or other methods to gain money fast.
Even while exploring Neon, the dialogue options for having the Neon Street Rat trait don’t appear often. You’re supposed to be a scab from Ebbside, the underbelly of the city, but that doesn’t come up often. You can tell Sophie Jex, the female security guard at the entrance of Neon, about your supposed upbringing, and you can criticize Issa Eklund about how her tech company crushes the lower classes in the city. But that’s really about it.
So as far as gameplay is concerned, the Neon Street Rat trait doesn’t bestow many benefits. It also makes bounties you get from UC Colonies and Freestar Collective higher. Compared to other traits, like Wanted, Dream Home, and Kid Stuff, it’s hard to select this as one of the three slots available for traits.
That said, if at any time you wish to remove the Neon Street Rat trait, you can head to Madame Sauvage at her bar in Ebbside. Speak with her and purchase some drinks to unlock the ability to get rid of the trait.
Starfield Neon Street Rat FAQ
A: The Neon Street Rat trait offers more rewards for missions in the cyberpunk city of Neon and additional dialogue options. However, these advantages are minimal, and the extra credits from Neon missions aren’t significant.
A: Yes, while the trait provides some unique dialogue in Neon, it doesn’t come up often. Additionally, it increases bounties from the UC Colonies and Freestar Collective. Compared to other traits, its benefits are limited, making it less valuable for one of the three trait slots.
A: Absolutely. If you decide to remove the trait, visit Madame Sauvage at her bar in Ebbside. After purchasing some drinks, you’ll unlock the option to discard the trait.
