Matters of the Hart companion quest in starfield will make you play the role of an investigator, a savior and finally a marriage counselor to win the heart of the person you desire.
“Matters of the Hart” represents one of the four companion quests essential for initiating a romance with Sam Coe, the ex-Freestar Ranger and dedicated father, in Starfield. These companion quests become available once you’ve recruited a companion and advanced your relationship with them to a specific stage. The completion of these quests unlocks the romance option.
In Starfield’s “Matters of the Hart,” your journey will take you across the vast expanse of the galaxy to rescue Sam Coe’s ex-wife, Lillian Hart, and engage in combat against the notorious space pirates known as the Syndicate, all in the pursuit of love. In this guide, we will comprehensively address all the quest markers in sequence, offering guidance on the decisions you’ll encounter near the conclusion of the quest.
How to complete Starfield Matters of the Hart quest
Upon reaching a certain level of rapport with Sam Coe, he’ll extend an invitation for a conversation. During this interaction, Cora, his daughter, will seek your assistance in tracking down her mother. Lillian Hart had previously been in contact with Cora, but her correspondence abruptly ceased. Once you agree to aid Cora, the “Matters of the Hart” quest will initiate automatically in Starfield, and Sam will become a fixed, irreplaceable companion for the duration of the quest.
Find Lillian Hart
The first step in the Matters of the Hart quest involves finding Lillian Hart. She is a Freestar Ranger, so you need to travel to Neon City on Volii Alpha planet inside the Volii star system. Once you reach the planet, go to Freestar Ranger’s office in the Neon core and talk to Jaylen Pryce on the very first counter. He will refuse to help you because of Sam Coe’s presence. You have two options here.
- If you have already joined Freestar Ranger faction, simply use your ranger card to get free access to Lillian’s office.
- Use persuasion on Pryce to make him allow you to investigate Lillian’s office.
Follow the marker to enter Lillian’s office and read the “Confidential” file present on her desk. This file will give you another location, Room # 305 at Ryujin Apartments. You can also join Ryujin Industries faction to make the next section a bit easier.
Once more, follow the marker and board the elevator, which will transport you directly to the Ryujin Complex. To advance in the “Matters of the Hart” quest within Starfield, your objective is to locate room #305. Unfortunately, the room is currently locked. However, Cora will come to the rescue by showcasing her lockpicking expertise, allowing you to gain entry.
Trace the trail of blood and examine the body of the informant. Continue following the marker to discover another dossier, which will unveil a new location known as the “Victor Compound” on the planet McClure II.
Rescue Lillian Hart
Engage in another conversation with Sam and Cora, and make the decision to embark on the journey to the Victor Compound together. The McClure star system lies at a considerable distance, necessitating multiple gravitational jumps to reach your destination. Alternatively, you have the option to upgrade your gravity drive to cover this distance in a single leap. After discussing this plan with Sam and establishing a connection with his ex-wife, proceed forward towards the designated marker.
As you approach the Victor Compound, be prepared for it to be overrun by Syndicate thugs and automated turrets. Defeat all these adversaries, then follow the marker to access the compound. The enemies within are more challenging but still within manageable bounds. Should you find it necessary, consider investing in Combat and Survival skills from the skill tree to gain an advantage over these foes.
Once all the Syndicate enemies have been vanquished, head toward the marker and locate Lillian Hart to advance the “Matters of the Hart” quest in Starfield. Escort Lillian back to your ship and initiate a conversation with her to commence the next phase of the quest.
Defeat Syndicate and its leaders
Apparently, Lillian is not contended with her rescue alone. She wants to destroy the Syndicate and its leaders for killing her informant. Accept her request and she will tell you of a space freighter known as Dumas with coordinates to a Syndicate’s cache.
Journey to the Rasalhague II planet in search of Dumas. Be prepared for an exceptionally challenging battle sequence, and I strongly recommend equipping yourself with appropriate gear and medical kits to endure the impending onslaught.
Lock onto Dumas and eliminate the threat. Upon collecting Dumas’s components, you will automatically receive the cache coordinates. Engage in another conversation with Lillian and proceed to the Andromas III planet within the Andromas star system. Access the planet’s map and navigate to the “Valerie’s Cache” location.
Upon reaching the designated area, be prepared to confront waves of formidable Syndicate enemies, each around level 25 and posing a significant threat. Utilize all the resources at your disposal to overcome these foes, including their leader, Valerie. Reconnect with Lillian once more, marking the commencement of the final phase of the “Matters of the Hart” quest in Starfield.
As a peace broker between Sam and Lillian, facilitate the resolution of their issues. Maintain a neutral stance, favoring neither side (opt for the obvious first dialogue choices), and aim to foster a harmonious resolution. Upon completion, Sam will return to Akila city. You can then engage in a conversation with Sam to conclude the romance quest, which may eventually lead to marriage.
