Flagship Artifact Comparison
Helio Compass vs Precursor Navigation Shard
Comparing Helio Compass (Rare) and Precursor Navigation Shard (Epic), 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 | Helio Compass | Precursor Navigation Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare | epic★ |
| Equip slot | Flagship | Flagship |
| Set | Solar Legacy | Ancient Civilization |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 20 | 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.
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
Precursor Navigation Shard
epic Flagship Artifact
A crystalline fragment torn from what may have been the navigational matrix of a precursor vessel. When held near a star chart, it subtly highlights routes that modern algorithms consistently overlook.
Passive bonuses
- +12% Wormhole Stability Bonus
- +8% Expedition Speed
Set bonus3 pieces
+20% Void Damage
Ancient Awakening: Void weapons channel the resonance of a forgotten age.
How to get
Deep Expedition, First Discovery
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Precursor Navigation Shard 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 Solar Legacy set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.