Economy Skill Comparison
Trade Acumen vs Salvage Expert
Comparing Trade Acumen (Tier 3) 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 | Trade Acumen | Salvage Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 3 | 3 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP | 2 SP |
| Effect | +10% Trade Profit | +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.
Trade Acumen
Tier 3 Economy Passive
Superior market timing and route selection squeeze additional margin from each transaction.
Effect
+10% Trade Profit
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?
Both skills sit at the same tier and cost the same skill points, so the decision is purely about effect: take Trade Acumen if your build needs Trade Profit, or Salvage Expert for Salvage Yield.