Economy Skill Comparison
Salvage Expert vs Insurance Broker
Comparing Salvage Expert (Tier 3) and Insurance Broker (Tier 4), both in the Economy branch in Starforge MMO. They draw from the same skill-point budget, so this breakdown helps you decide which to unlock first.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Salvage Expert | Insurance Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Economy | Economy |
| Tier | 3▼ | 4 |
| Skill-point cost | 2 SP▼ | 3 SP |
| Effect | +15% Salvage Yield | +20% Insurance Discount |
| Type | Passive | Passive |
| Cooldown | — | — |
| Prerequisites | 1 | 2 |
▼ marks the earlier tier and lower skill-point cost — the more accessible pick. The right unlock still depends on the effect your build needs.
Salvage Expert
Tier 3 Economy Passive
Systematic salvage techniques recover components from debris that others would discard.
Effect
+15% Salvage Yield
Prerequisites
Insurance Broker
Tier 4 Economy Passive
Preferred broker relationships and claims history reduce fleet insurance premiums significantly.
Effect
+20% Insurance Discount
Prerequisites
Which Skill Should You Unlock First?
Salvage Expert is the more accessible pick — it sits at Tier 3, so it unlocks earlier in the Economy tree. Grab it first to bank an early effect, then circle back for the deeper node once your skill points free up.