Economy Skill Comparison
Salvage Expert vs Black Market Access
Comparing Salvage Expert (Tier 3) and Black Market Access (Tier 4), 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 | Salvage Expert | Black Market Access |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 3▼ | 4 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP▼ | 3 SP |
| Effect | +15% Salvage Yield | +15% Black Market Discount |
| Type | Passive | Passive |
| Cooldown | — | — |
| Prerequisites | 1 | 2 |
▼ marks the earlier tier and lower skill-point cost — the more accessible pick. The right unlock still depends on the effect your build needs.
Salvage Expert
Tier 3 Economy Passive
Systematic salvage techniques recover components from debris that others would discard.
Effect
+15% Salvage Yield
Prerequisites
Black Market Access
Tier 4 Economy Passive
Cultivated underworld contacts open access to restricted goods at reduced prices.
Effect
+15% Black Market Discount
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Salvage Expert is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 3, 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.