Leadership Skill Comparison
Expanded Command vs War Doctrine
Comparing Expanded Command (Tier 3) and War Doctrine (Tier 4), both in the Leadership 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 | Expanded Command | War Doctrine |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Leadership | Leadership |
| Tier | 3▼ | 4 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP▼ | 3 SP |
| Effect | +2 flat Command Capacity | +10% Alliance Combat Bonus |
| 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.
Expanded Command
Tier 3 Leadership Passive
Improved logistics and delegation increase your fleet's effective command ceiling.
Effect
+2 flat Command Capacity
Prerequisites
War Doctrine
Tier 4 Leadership Passive
Formalised war doctrines align alliance fleets for coordinated campaigns.
Effect
+10% Alliance Combat Bonus
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Expanded Command is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 3, so it unlocks earlier in the Leadership tree. Grab it first to bank an early effect, then circle back for the deeper node once your skill points free up.