defense Tech Comparison
Point Defense Arrays vs Void Barrier
Comparing the Point Defense Arrays (Tier 3) and Void Barrier (Tier 4), both defense technologies in Starforge MMO. Use this to decide which to queue first when your research lab can only run one project at a time.
Research Comparison
| Attribute | Point Defense Arrays | Void Barrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 16▼ | 36 |
| metal cost | 30,000▼ | 80,000 |
| crystal cost | 15,000▼ | 40,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 1,500▼ |
| Effect | +35% missile intercept rate | +15% hit negation chance |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Point Defense Arrays
Automated turrets intercept incoming missiles and drones. +35% missile intercept rate.
Unlocks buildings: point defense array
Requires: defense 2
Void Barrier
Distorts local spacetime to deflect incoming fire. Grants 15% chance to fully negate any hit.
Unlocks buildings: void barrier projector
Requires: defense 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Point Defense Arrays is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the defense branch, opening the path toward Void Barrier.