mining Tech Comparison
Improved Extraction vs Deep Core Drilling
Comparing the Improved Extraction (Tier 1) and Deep Core Drilling (Tier 2), both mining 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 | Improved Extraction | Deep Core Drilling |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Research time | 1▼ | 4 |
| metal cost | 1,000▼ | 5,000 |
| crystal cost | 500▼ | 2,000 |
| Effect | +10% mine production | +20% metal production; +20% crystal production |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Improved Extraction
Increases all mine production by 10%.
Deep Core Drilling
Advanced drilling rigs increase metal and crystal yield by 20%.
Unlocks buildings: deep drill
Requires: mining 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Improved Extraction is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the mining branch, opening the path toward Deep Core Drilling.