fighter Drone Comparison
Kamikaze Drone vs Nova Burst Drone
Comparing the Kamikaze Drone (Tier 1) and Nova Burst Drone (Tier 2), both fighter drones in Starforge MMO. Both deploy from carrier hulls and fill the same wing slot, so they compete directly for your drone bay.
Stat Comparison
| Attribute | Kamikaze Drone | Nova Burst Drone |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Max per carrier | 20★ | 12 |
| damage | 500 | 1,200★ |
| speed | 100★ | 90 |
| hp | 10 | 15★ |
| range | 1 | 1 |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Kamikaze Drone
Self-destructs on target for massive damage. A cheap, expendable drone loaded with concentrated explosive that detonates on contact. Deployed in waves to overwhelm point-defense through sheer numbers.
Carriers: ironclad corvette, voidhawk frigate, leviathan carrier
Unlock tech: suicide tactics
Nova Burst Drone
An upgraded kamikaze drone fitted with a nova-burst warhead that detonates in a searing shockwave, catching everything in its blast radius. Ideal for clearing tight enemy formations or denying chokepoint lanes.
Carriers: voidhawk frigate, leviathan carrier, titan dreadnought
Unlock tech: aoe warheads
Which Drone Should You Build?
The Nova Burst Drone sits a tier higher, giving it the stronger stat ceiling and making it the upgrade target once its unlock tech is researched. The lower-tier drone stays viable as an early-game filler while you tech up.