Flagship Artifact Comparison
Pathfinder Beacon vs Solaris Lens
Comparing Pathfinder Beacon (Rare) and Solaris Lens (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 | Pathfinder Beacon | Solaris Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare | epic★ |
| Equip slot | Flagship | Flagship |
| Set | Explorer Kit | Solar Legacy |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 20 | 30★ |
| 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.
Pathfinder Beacon
rare Flagship Artifact
Standard-issue among the great explorers of the early Expansion Era. This model belonged to Yenna Drai, who mapped forty-seven systems before vanishing in the Periphery. The beacon itself was found drifting, activated, two hundred years later.
Passive bonuses
- +12% Expedition Speed
- +8% Fuel Efficiency
Set bonus2 pieces
+20% Anomaly Discovery Chance
Explorer's Instinct: Veteran gear aligns its bearer with the patterns of unknown space.
How to get
First Discovery, Deep Expedition
Solaris Lens
epic Flagship Artifact
Crafted by the Solaris Compact — a civilisation that vanished three thousand years ago after building their entire society around stellar energy. This lens focuses star-light into frequencies useful for both energy generation and high-precision scanning.
Passive bonuses
- +20% Solar Energy Yield
- +10% Fleet Sensor Range
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Solar Energy Yield
Solar Inheritance: The legacy of the Solaris Compact amplifies stellar energy collection.
How to get
First Discovery, Solar Expedition
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Solaris Lens 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 Explorer Kit set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.