Faction Comparison
Ancient Builders vs Belt Pirates
Comparing the Ancient Builders and Belt Pirates factions in Starforge MMO. Your faction choice sets your starting bonuses, playstyle and long-term strengths — pick the one that matches how you want to build your empire.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Ancient Builders | Belt Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Faction bonuses | 0 | 0 |
| Faction penalties | 0 | 0 |
| Unique ship classes | 3 | 3 |
★ marks the higher starting stockpile. More starting resources speed the opening, but bonuses and playstyle matter more over a full game.
Ancient Builders
Playstyle
npc
Belt Pirates
Playstyle
npc
Which Faction Should You Pick?
Both factions sit at the same difficulty, so the choice comes down to playstyle: match each faction's bonuses, penalties and unique ship classes above to the empire you want to run.