Fighting is inevitable in Starfield, and players will want to build their characters according to the play style they prefer if they want to survive in battle. Melee and close-range fighters in particular will want to have as much HP as they can, so they don't end up on the floor before they can even get within range of their foes.
Starfield: How to Increase Max Health
Stacking health is just as viable a strategy in Starfield as it is in many games, and here is how it can be improved.