defense Tech Comparison
Phase Shielding vs Void Barrier
Comparing the Phase Shielding (Tier 3) and Void Barrier (Tier 4), both defense technologies in Starforge MMO. Use this to decide which to queue first when your research lab can only run one project at a time.
Research Comparison
| Attribute | Phase Shielding | Void Barrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 20▼ | 36 |
| metal cost | 40,000▼ | 80,000 |
| crystal cost | 20,000▼ | 40,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 1,500▼ |
| Effect | +30% damage absorption | +15% hit negation chance |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Phase Shielding
Energy shields absorb 30% of all incoming damage.
Requires: defense 2
Void Barrier
Distorts local spacetime to deflect incoming fire. Grants 15% chance to fully negate any hit.
Unlocks buildings: void barrier projector
Requires: defense 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Phase Shielding is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the defense branch, opening the path toward Void Barrier.