Commander Slot Artifact Comparison
Merchant Prince Signet vs Rift Dust Vial
Comparing Merchant Prince Signet (Rare) and Rift Dust Vial (Uncommon), 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 | Merchant Prince Signet | Rift Dust Vial |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare★ | uncommon |
| Equip slot | Commander Slot | Commander Slot |
| Set | Trader Relics | Void Remnants |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 18★ | 14 |
| 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.
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
Rift Dust Vial
uncommon Commander Slot Artifact
A sealed vial containing faintly glowing particulate matter collected at the edge of a void rift. Chemists cannot determine its molecular composition. Pilots who keep it close swear their instincts sharpen near anomalies.
Passive bonuses
- +8% Anomaly Discovery Chance
- +6% Void Navigation Safety
Set bonus3 pieces
+18% Expedition Discovery Chance
Void Attunement: The void reveals its secrets to those who carry its remnants.
How to get
Expedition Cache, Anomaly Reward
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 Trader Relics set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.