Flagship Artifact Comparison
Precursor Navigation Shard vs Solaris Lens
Comparing Precursor Navigation Shard (Epic) 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 | Precursor Navigation Shard | Solaris Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | epic | epic |
| Equip slot | Flagship | Flagship |
| Set | Ancient Civilization | 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.
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
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?
Both relics share the same rarity, so the choice comes down to their passive bonuses above and which set you are building toward. Slot the one whose stats match your current weakness, and prefer the artifact that advances a set bonus you can actually complete.