Economy Skill Comparison
Market Contacts vs Salvage Expert
Comparing Market Contacts (Tier 2) and Salvage Expert (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 | Salvage Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 2▼ | 3 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP | 2 SP |
| Effect | +8% Market Fee Reduction | +15% Salvage Yield |
| 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
Salvage Expert
Tier 3 Economy Passive
Systematic salvage techniques recover components from debris that others would discard.
Effect
+15% Salvage Yield
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.