Master Starmail in Slime Rancher 2! Learn how to receive, read, and use this crucial mechanic to unlock features and progress your ranching adventure with Beatrix LeBeau.
Alright, let's talk about Starmail! Think of it as your personal inbox on the Far, Far Range. You'll find the Starmail button right in your Ranch House menu. It's where all those important messages from other ranchers and characters will pop up.
Why is it so important? Well, Starmail isn't just for chit-chat. It's actually a key part of progressing in the game. Some Starmails are required to unlock new features, like the awesome 7Zee Rewards Club. So, make sure you're checking it regularly!
If you get a series of Starmails from someone, like Casey, you'll need to read them in order to get the next one. It's like a little quest line delivered right to your ranch!
Even though you can't directly reply to these messages, some of Casey's replies seem to be in response to things Beatrix LeBeau might have said when reading them. It adds a nice touch to the world!
Here's a quick rundown of some key ranchers and the Starmail you'll get from them:
### Thora West
| Starmail | Requirements |
|---|---|
| [](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/6/67/StarmailThoraWelcome.png/revision/latest?cb=20170912180910) | You'll get this when you first receive an exchange request from Thora. It's usually around noon on Day 2.
### Viktor Humphries
| Starmail | Requirements |
|---|---|
| [![StarmailViktorWelcome]()](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/2/20/StarmailViktorWelcome.png/revision/latest?cb=20170912174830) | You'll get this when you first receive an exchange request from Viktor, typically around noon on Day 3.
| [![StarmailViktorBusinessPartner]()](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/1/1c/StarmailViktorBusinessPartner.png/revision/latest?cb=20190822131514) | This one's a bit more involved. Once you've opened the big Slime Gate to The Ancient Ruins, bought The Lab, and have the Treasure Cracker MK II unlocked and purchased, Viktor will send this after you complete a trade with him. It activates the Static Teleporter in your lab's barn, leading to Viktor's Workshop.
### Ogden Ortiz
| Starmail | Requirements |
|---|---|
| [![StarmailOgdenWelcome]()](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/7/7f/StarmailOgdenWelcome.png/revision/latest?cb=20170912161538) | You'll get this when you first receive an exchange request from Ogden, usually around noon on Day 4.
| [![StarmailOgdenBusinessPartner]()](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/f/fa/StarmailOgdenBusinessPartner.png/revision/latest?cb=20180430135550) | To get this, you'll need to have opened one of the Slime Gates to The Moss Blanket and purchased The Overgrowth. Ogden sends this after you complete a trade with him. It activates the Static Teleporter near the Overgrowth, taking you to Ogden's Retreat.
### Mochi Miles
| Starmail | Requirements |
|---|---|
| [![StarmailMochiWelcome]()](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/slimerancher/images/a/a0/StarmailMochiWelcome.png/revision/latest?cb=20180430140300) | You'll receive this when you first get an exchange request from Mochi. It's usually around noon on Day 5.
Keep an eye on your Starmail; it's your direct line to the unfolding story and new opportunities on the ranch!