Economy Skill Comparison
Black Market Access vs Merchant Prince
Comparing Black Market Access (Tier 4) and Merchant Prince (Tier 5), 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 | Black Market Access | Merchant Prince |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 4▼ | 5 |
| Skill-point cost | 3 SP▼ | 5 SP |
| Effect | +15% Black Market Discount | +25% Trade Profit |
| Type | Passive | Active |
| Cooldown | — | 3600s |
| Prerequisites | 2 | 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.
Black Market Access
Tier 4 Economy Passive
Cultivated underworld contacts open access to restricted goods at reduced prices.
Effect
+15% Black Market Discount
Prerequisites
Merchant Prince
Tier 5 Economy Active
Activates Market Domination — for 120 seconds all trade routes yield peak profit and storage overflow protection activates. At this level, economies bend to your agenda.
Effect
+25% Trade Profit
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Black Market Access is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 4, 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.