To get to The Well in Starfield, you need to reach New Atlantis on Jemison, then use one of several elevators that lead down to this underground district.

What is “The Well” in Starfield?

The Well is an underground, lower-class district beneath New Atlantis on the planet Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system. It’s packed with small shops, clinics, side-quest givers, and is central to several early and mid‑game missions.

Fastest way: From New Atlantis Spaceport

This is the route most players use because it starts where your ship usually lands.

  1. Land at New Atlantis on Jemison (Alpha Centauri system).
  1. When you spawn at the spaceport , walk straight forward through the security checkpoint where guards scan you.
  1. Continue up the ramp until you see Jemison Mercantile in front of you.
  1. Go to the right side of Jemison Mercantile and follow the short alley/corridor.
  1. At the end of that corridor is an elevator with multiple destinations.
  1. Use the elevator and select “The Well” as the destination.

After a brief load screen, you’ll arrive directly in The Well’s central area, near traders and quest NPCs.

Alternate entrances to The Well

You’re not locked to just one path. There are three main ways in:

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Entrance Where to start How to use it
Spaceport elevator New Atlantis spaceport, in front of ship Walk past security, head to Jemison Mercantile, take elevator beside/behind it to “The Well”.
MAST District elevator MAST District arrival point From the stone walkway where you spawn, turn around to the MAST Station, go inside, follow the path to the far wall elevator, select “The Well”.
Basement / Lodge route The Lodge in New Atlantis Certain story moments and a Lodge basement door link into The Well area during the main quest and related objectives.

Step‑by‑step example route (from ship)

Here’s a simple “follow-the-path” mental picture using the spaceport route:

  • You leave your ship , walk down the ramp , and go through the scan gate with UC security.
  • Keep going up the main ramp until you see a large statue and nearby transit/NAT area, then veer left toward the shops.
  • Locate Jemison Mercantile (big general store building), then slip to the right-hand side alley beside it.
  • At the end of this short alley is the elevator , and choosing “The Well” takes you straight down.

Tips once you’re in The Well

  • Look for clinics, bars, and Trade Authority –style vendors offering quests and gear.
  • Several faction and side quests either start here or require you to visit NPCs in The Well, so it’s worth memorizing this route early in a playthrough.

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