Economy Skill Comparison
Market Contacts vs Rapid Crafting
Comparing Market Contacts (Tier 2) and Rapid Crafting (Tier 3), both in the Economy branch in Starforge MMO. They draw from the same skill-point budget, so this breakdown helps you decide which to unlock first.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Market Contacts | Rapid Crafting |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 2▼ | 3 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP | 2 SP |
| Effect | +8% Market Fee Reduction | +12% Craft Speed |
| Type | Passive | Passive |
| Cooldown | — | — |
| Prerequisites | 1 | 1 |
▼ marks the earlier tier and lower skill-point cost — the more accessible pick. The right unlock still depends on the effect your build needs.
Market Contacts
Tier 2 Economy Passive
Established broker relationships reduce transaction fees across all markets.
Effect
+8% Market Fee Reduction
Prerequisites
Rapid Crafting
Tier 3 Economy Passive
Streamlined production queues and pre-staged components accelerate crafting jobs.
Effect
+12% Craft Speed
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Market Contacts is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 2, so it unlocks earlier in the Economy tree. Grab it first to bank an early effect, then circle back for the deeper node once your skill points free up.