scout Drone Comparison
Quantum Lens vs Wraith Probe
Comparing the Quantum Lens (Tier 4) and Wraith Probe (Tier 3), both scout 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 | Quantum Lens | Wraith Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Max per carrier | 2 | 6★ |
| sensor Range | 15★ | 12 |
| detects Cloaked | Yes | — |
| stealth Level | — | 3 |
| dark Zone Rated | — | Yes |
| hp | — | 18 |
| speed | — | 95 |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Quantum Lens
The Quantum Lens uses a probability-collapsed sensor array to detect the quantum displacement signatures that cloaking fields inevitably generate, stripping away stealth concealment regardless of the technology used. Fleets equipped with this drone become deeply uncomfortable places for Void Syndicate infiltrators to operate.
Carriers: wasp scout, voidhawk frigate, shadow cruiser, leviathan carrier
Unlock tech: quantum sensors
Wraith Probe
A cloaked deep-reconnaissance probe built to operate in the lightless dark-zones where ordinary scout drones are blinded and lost. Its dampened emission profile and dark-zone-tuned sensors let it slip into hostile or anomalous regions, gather intelligence, and return without ever revealing the fleet that launched it.
Carriers: umbra scout, shadow cruiser, ghost carrier, voidhawk frigate
Unlock tech: dark zone recon
Which Drone Should You Build?
The Quantum Lens sits a tier higher, giving it the stronger stat ceiling and making it the upgrade target once its unlock tech is researched. The lower-tier drone stays viable as an early-game filler while you tech up.