scout Drone Comparison
Shadow Eye vs Wraith Probe
Comparing the Shadow Eye (Tier 2) and Wraith Probe (Tier 3), both scout 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 | Shadow Eye | Wraith Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Max per carrier | 4 | 6★ |
| sensor Range | 8 | 12★ |
| stealth Level | — | 3 |
| dark Zone Rated | — | Yes |
| hp | — | 18 |
| speed | — | 95 |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Shadow Eye
The Shadow Eye is a long-range reconnaissance drone that extends a fleet's sensor footprint far beyond standard detection radii. Its passive emission profile keeps it largely undetectable during extended patrol sweeps.
Carriers: wasp scout, ironclad corvette, voidhawk frigate, leviathan carrier
Unlock tech: recon drones
Wraith Probe
A cloaked deep-reconnaissance probe built to operate in the lightless dark-zones where ordinary scout drones are blinded and lost. Its dampened emission profile and dark-zone-tuned sensors let it slip into hostile or anomalous regions, gather intelligence, and return without ever revealing the fleet that launched it.
Carriers: umbra scout, shadow cruiser, ghost carrier, voidhawk frigate
Unlock tech: dark zone recon
Which Drone Should You Build?
The Wraith Probe 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.