Game Feature
Artifacts & Relic Sets in Starforge MMO
Ancient relics. Build-defining set bonuses. Earned from the void, never the store.
Power from the Deep Void
Scattered across the galaxy are the artifacts of fallen civilisations — relics that pulse with technology no living faction fully understands. Slot them into your ships and you unlock effects no crafted module can match. But there is one rule that never bends: artifacts come from gameplay, never from a cash shop.
You earn relics by raiding bosses, scanning deep-space anomalies, and pushing expeditions into the void. The deeper and more dangerous the content, the rarer the drop. Assembling a full relic set is one of the great endgame pursuits in Starforge.
Earned, not bought — fair by design
No artifact, relic, or set bonus is ever sold for premium currency. Power in Starforge comes from the gameplay, so a free-to-play raider stands shoulder to shoulder with anyone.
Artifact Rarity Tiers
Three tiers gate where relics drop and how powerful they become.
Drop Sources
Sector anomalies, Difficulty 3+ boss raids
Effect
One implicit modifier. The entry tier of relic hunting.
Drop Sources
Expedition hard tier, seasonal anomaly events
Effect
Two modifiers + a set tag. Begins enabling set bonuses.
Drop Sources
Endgame raids, deep void expeditions only
Effect
Best-in-slot stats, named effect, and full set eligibility.
Relic Set Bonuses
Match relics of the same set for escalating bonuses at 2, 4, and 6 pieces. Full sets define entire builds.
Voidwalker
Stealth & mobility
- 2-piece: +12% warp recharge rate
- 4-piece: Cloaking no longer drops on sensor ping
- 6-piece: First strike from cloak deals +40% damage
Ironbound
Defense & survival
- 2-piece: +15% hull integrity
- 4-piece: Shields regenerate 25% faster out of combat
- 6-piece: Once per battle, survive a killing blow at 1 hull
Starbreaker
Raw firepower
- 2-piece: +10% weapon damage
- 4-piece: Critical hits chain to a second target
- 6-piece: Overload — every 5th volley ignores shields
Where to Find Them
Artifacts FAQ
Can artifacts be bought with real money in Starforge MMO?
Never. Every artifact and relic in Starforge MMO drops from gameplay — boss raids, deep-space anomalies, expeditions, and exploration. Premium currency is cosmetics only and can never purchase an artifact or its power.
What are set bonuses in Starforge MMO?
Relics belong to themed sets. Equipping multiple pieces of the same set unlocks escalating bonuses — typically at 2, 4, and 6 pieces. Full sets grant a signature effect that defines an entire build.
Are artifacts pay-to-win?
No. Because artifacts come only from in-game activity and not the shop, a free-to-play player who raids and explores can assemble best-in-slot relics. Power is earned through play, keeping competition fair.
Hunt the Relics
Raid the void, scan the anomalies, and assemble a set the galaxy will fear.