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Welcome to our walkthrough for the High Price to Pay mission in Starfield! High Price to Pay is one of the main missions you’ll need to complete to beat the game. You’ll get this mission automatically after completing the No Sudden Moves main mission.
Please note some of the planets referenced in our guides and walkthroughs won’t match up with yours due to how Starfield was created. In these situations, what you do and the places you visit on those planets should be the same.
High Price to Pay Objectives
Speak to Noel
Talk with Noel in the Lodge to learn that the Eye has gone dark. You’ll then receive communication from the Hunter who says he’s on his way and you’ll also learn that your highest rated companion has been injured. The game will then present you with a choice. You can head to the Eye to save your companion or you can stay at the Lodge and defend the artifacts. If you choose the Eye, then your second highest companion will die at the Lodge. You will need to make your choice quickly because you’ll be forced to do the Lodge route when the Hunter shows up.
Defend the Lodge
If you choose to stay at the Lodge, then Noel will get to work removing the artifacts. After a minute or so, you’ll need to check on Walter who has been attacked by the Hunter. You’ll then need to hold the Hunter off to let Noel work. She’ll tell you to follow her when she’s done and head down to the basement. There is a secret door there that will take you to the Well. Run through the Well with the Hunter in pursuit to reach the elevator and take it to the Spaceport. Once there, head for your ship and take off into orbit.
In Orbit, the Hunter will approach you on his ship the Scorpius. You’ll be able to question him after which he will leave. Travel to the Eye and check in on your companions. You’ll immediately find your highest rated companion dead. Check up on the other three then speak with Noel when you’re done. You’ll then be given the artifacts to keep on your ship. Return to your ship and interact with the new Armillary Screen in your cockpit to build an Armillary. With that done, land on New Atlantis and head back to the Lodge then speak with Matteo to complete the mission. You’ll be rewarded with 800 EXP, some credits and a Superior Constellation Pack.
Go to the Eye
If you decide to go to the Eye, you’ll need to leave through the front door. Your about to be dead companion will ask you where you going and you can tell them to the Eye. Once outside, you’ll be able to fast travel to it in orbit. Dock and board the Eye, interact with all your companions there to make sure they’re okay. After that, return to the Lodge where you’ll find your second highest affinity character has been terminated. Check up on Matteo, Vasco and Walter. Walter will tell you about a secret door in the basement. Head there and use it to reach the Well. Follow that path to find Noel and speak with her. This will trigger the Hunter to attack. Follow Noel and flee into the Well heading for the elevator to take you to the Spaceport. From there you’ll need to make it to your ship and take off.
In Orbit, the Hunter will approach you on his ship the Scorpius. You’ll be able to question him after which he will leave. Travel to the Eye and dock there then speak with Vladimir. You, him and Noel will decide it’s best that the artifacts stay with you and Noel will hand them over. Return to your ship and interact with the new Armillary Screen in your cockpit to build an Armillary. With that done, land on New Atlantis and head back to the Lodge then speak with Matteo to complete the mission. You’ll be rewarded with 800 EXP, some credits and a Superior Constellation Pack.
