Exploration Skill Comparison
Expedition Preparation vs Anomaly Instinct
Comparing Expedition Preparation (Tier 1) and Anomaly Instinct (Tier 2), both in the Exploration 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 | Expedition Preparation | Anomaly Instinct |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Exploration | Exploration |
| Tier | 1▼ | 2 |
| Skill-point cost | 1 SP▼ | 2 SP |
| Effect | +6% Expedition Speed | +10% Anomaly Discovery Chance |
| Type | Passive | Passive |
| Cooldown | — | — |
| Prerequisites | 0 | 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.
Expedition Preparation
Tier 1 Exploration Passive
Optimised resupply and route planning reduces expedition preparation and travel time.
Effect
+6% Expedition Speed
Anomaly Instinct
Tier 2 Exploration Passive
Pattern recognition training improves identification of anomalous spatial signatures.
Effect
+10% Anomaly Discovery Chance
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Expedition Preparation is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 1, so it unlocks earlier in the Exploration tree. Grab it first to bank an early effect, then circle back for the deeper node once your skill points free up.