Flagship Artifact Comparison
Free Trader's Compass vs Helio Compass
Comparing Free Trader's Compass (Uncommon) and Helio Compass (Rare), both Flagship artifacts in Starforge MMO. They share the same equip slot, so only one can be slotted at a time — this breakdown helps you pick.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Free Trader's Compass | Helio Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Flagship | Flagship |
| Set | Trader Relics | Solar Legacy |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 16 | 20★ |
| Unique | No | No |
★ marks the higher rarity and larger total bonus magnitude. Magnitude sums the absolute value of each direct bonus and is a rough power proxy, not a balance verdict.
Free Trader's Compass
uncommon Flagship Artifact
A navigation instrument used by unaffiliated traders who operated outside Federation space. Its hidden secondary readout shows the locations of unregistered trade posts — most of which are still operational, if you know how to ask.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Black Market Access Chance
- +6% Expedition Speed
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Black Market Access Discount
Trader's Legacy: The relics of Orlan Vess open doors others cannot even find.
How to get
Trade Route Reward, Season Reward
Helio Compass
rare Flagship Artifact
Navigation instrument of the Solaris Compact that always points toward the nearest star with harvestable energy potential. Its inner rings still rotate on their own, calibrating continuously without any visible power source.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Expedition Speed
- +10% Cooldown Reduction Scan
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Solar Energy Yield
Solar Inheritance: The legacy of the Solaris Compact amplifies stellar energy collection.
How to get
Solar Expedition, Boss Drop
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Helio Compass is the higher-rarity relic, so it carries the stronger ceiling for the Flagship slot and is the long-term target. That said, if you are already running the Trader Relics set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.