mining Drone Comparison
Ore Picker vs Salvage Collector
Comparing the Ore Picker (Tier 1) and Salvage Collector (Tier 1), both mining drones in Starforge MMO. Both deploy from carrier hulls and fill the same wing slot, so they compete directly for your drone bay.
Stat Comparison
| Attribute | Ore Picker | Salvage Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T1 |
| Max per carrier | 20★ | 10 |
| production Boost | 0.2★ | 0 |
| speed | — | 50 |
| hp | — | 20 |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Ore Picker
The Ore Picker is the standard entry-level mining drone, deployed from mining bases to harvest surface-level asteroid deposits. It is inexpensive, easily replaceable, and gets the job done on common ore fields.
Carriers: base
Unlock tech: basic mining
Salvage Collector
Deployed after a battle to scour the debris field for recoverable resources. It claws through wrecked hulls and scattered cargo, returning a portion of the battle's resource cost to your base stores. An essential tool for commanders who fight expensive wars.
Carriers: base
Unlock tech: salvage ops
Which Drone Should You Build?
Both drones share the same tier, so the better wing comes down to the highlighted stats above — pick the one whose profile matches your carrier's role.