weapons Tech Comparison
Plasma Warheads vs Gravity Cannons
Comparing the Plasma Warheads (Tier 3) and Gravity Cannons (Tier 4), both weapons 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 | Plasma Warheads | Gravity Cannons |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 16▼ | 32 |
| metal cost | 30,000▼ | 70,000 |
| crystal cost | 15,000▼ | 35,000 |
| gas cost | 5,000▼ | — |
| dark matter cost | — | 800▼ |
| Effect | plasma aoe: true | +20% -enemy evasion |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Plasma Warheads
Plasma weaponry AoE effect. Unlocks Heavy Cruiser.
Unlocks ships: cruiser mk1
Requires: weapons 2
Gravity Cannons
Weaponised gravity wells pull enemy ships out of formation. -20% enemy evasion in battle.
Unlocks buildings: gravity cannon turret
Requires: weapons 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Plasma Warheads is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the weapons branch, opening the path toward Gravity Cannons.