Bridger - Starfield Guide - IGN (2024)

TheBridgeris a rare heavy weapon rocket launcher with a low fire rate and four-round magazine that can deliver immense physical damage to enemies at mid-range with its explosive 40MM XPL rounds inStarfield. You can get the Bridger by defeating high-level Spacer and Pirate enemies, searching Weapon Cases, and visiting shops in cities and settlements after reaching level twenty. Learn more about where to find theBridgerand its mods with this handyStarfieldweaponguide.

Weapon Class: Explosive Heavy

Manufacturer: Laredo

Bridger Item ID: 0026D96A

Ammo: 40MM XPL

• Ammo ID: 002B5592

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• Where to Find the Bridger
• Bridger Base Stats
• Bridger Mods in Starfield

Where to Find the Bridger in Starfield

TheBridgeris an uncommon rocket launcher you can find by defeating high-level Pirate and Spacer foes, including Spacer Troublemakers, Spacer Vultures, and Pirate Marauders. These Bridger-armed foes are often located at quest destinations, aboard enemyStarshipsandSpacestations, and in the randomly spawned structures on the surface of planets and moons, typically in level twenty-five star systems and higher.

You can also find the Bridger by searching yellow Weapon Cases and Science Crates, which each have a chance to drop this weapon and many other goodies. Typically, you'll see these Cases and Crates at points of interest and quest destinations near industrial, science, and military storage areas, computer stations, industrial work areas, offices, labs, and supply rooms. In some instances, Weapon Cases are behind locked doors, and you'll need the Security Skill and Digipicks to Lockpick your way to them.

After reaching level 20 or higher, the Bridger unlocks at many shops and can be purchased for 8190 credits (or less with the Commerce Skill) from the Trade Authority and many other weapon vendors in New Atlantis, Cydonia, Neon, and Akila City.

For Shop Locations in Neon, Cydonia, New Atlantis, Akila, and much more, be sure to check out our Interactive Starfield Map.

Unique Bridgers:

• Ashta Tamer
• Shattered Shock

Common Locations:

• Trade Authority Shops (Player Level 20+)
• Abandoned Mines (Level 25+ Star Systems)
• Abandoned Weapon Stations (Level 25+ Star Systems)
• Deserted UC Listening Posts (Level 25+ Star Systems)

Common Shops:

• Centaurian Arsenal in the Residential District of New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System)
• Neon Tactical in the Neon Core of Neon - Volii Alpha (Volii System)
• Trade Authority in Akila - Akila (Cheyenne System)
• Trade Authority in Neon Core of Neon - Volii Alpha (Volii System)
• Trade Authority in the Central Hub of Cydonia - Mars (Sol System)
• Trade Authority in The Well of New Atlantis - Jemison (Alpha Centauri System)

Dropped by:

• Lv. 22 Spacer Troublemakers
• Lv. 24 Pirate Marauders
• Lv. 38 Spacer Vultures
• Science Crates
• Weapon Cases

Bridger Base Stats

The base-level Bridger has a low fire rate, a four-round magazine, fair accuracy, and explosive rounds, performing well in mid-range combat. It has 127 base physical damage to start and becomes more effective with potent mods and explosive heavy weapon-enhancing skills, including Heavy Weapons Certification, Demolitions, Sharpshooting, Marksmanship, Crippling, and more. You'll also find Calibrated, Refined, and Advanced versions of the Bridger with increased damage and some with potent weapon modifiers as you level up.

Bridger Mods in Starfield

The Bridger has six mod slots, allowing you to customize this weapon with a Hornet Nest, Short Scope, Laser Sight, and more. So, here's a list of Mods compatible with Bridger, including their effects, material costs, and Research Requirements.

Related and Other Helpful Guide Pages to Check Out Next:

• Weapons List for Starfield
• All Unique Weapons in Starfield
• All Weapon Modifiers in Starfield
• How to Guides
• Crafting Resources
• Starfield Console Commands and Cheats List