Base Station Artifact Comparison
Craft-Forge Emblem vs Deep Core Sample
Comparing Craft-Forge Emblem (Rare) and Deep Core Sample (Uncommon), both Base Station 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 | Craft-Forge Emblem | Deep Core Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare★ | uncommon |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | — | — |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 18★ | 16 |
| 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.
Craft-Forge Emblem
rare Base Station Artifact
The guild emblem of the Forge Compact — a now-defunct alliance of master engineers whose collective output is estimated to have equipped six fleets single-handedly. The emblem was only awarded to masters. Only thirty were ever made.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Craft Quality Chance
- +8% Craft Speed
How to get
Craft Reward, Boss Drop
Deep Core Sample
uncommon Base Station Artifact
A sealed canister containing mineral core samples from a planet whose crust composition has never been fully explained. Geologists argue about it. Miners just note that working in proximity to it seems to improve yield.
Passive bonuses
- +8% Resource Yield Metal
- +8% Resource Yield Crystal
How to get
Deep Expedition, Mining Reward
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Craft-Forge Emblem is the higher-rarity relic, so it carries the stronger ceiling for the Base Station slot and is the long-term target. That said, if you are already running the No Set set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.