Commander Slot Artifact Comparison
Cartographer's Locket vs Merchant Prince Signet
Comparing Cartographer's Locket (Uncommon) and Merchant Prince Signet (Rare), both Commander Slot artifacts in Starforge MMO. They share the same equip slot, so only one can be slotted at a time — this breakdown helps you pick.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Cartographer's Locket | Merchant Prince Signet |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Commander Slot | Commander Slot |
| Set | Explorer Kit | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 17 | 18★ |
| Unique | No | No |
★ marks the higher rarity and larger total bonus magnitude. Magnitude sums the absolute value of each direct bonus and is a rough power proxy, not a balance verdict.
Cartographer's Locket
uncommon Commander Slot Artifact
A personal keepsake carried by explorers of the old Cartographers' Guild. Inside is a micro-etched star map — partial, imprecise, and yet somehow always pointing toward somewhere worth going.
Passive bonuses
- +12% Discovery Xp Bonus
- +5% Faction Reputation Gain
Set bonus2 pieces
+20% Anomaly Discovery Chance
Explorer's Instinct: Veteran gear aligns its bearer with the patterns of unknown space.
How to get
Expedition Cache, Season Reward
Merchant Prince Signet
rare Commander Slot Artifact
The signet ring of Orlan Vess, the wealthiest independent trader in recorded history. He claimed the ring was the true source of his fortune — that any contract sealed with it could never go badly. He was found dead in his quarters on the night he finally lost one.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Trade Profit Margin
- +8% Market Fee Reduction
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Black Market Access Discount
Trader's Legacy: The relics of Orlan Vess open doors others cannot even find.
How to get
Trade Route Reward, Boss Drop
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Merchant Prince Signet is the higher-rarity relic, so it carries the stronger ceiling for the Commander Slot slot and is the long-term target. That said, if you are already running the Explorer Kit set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.