Deep in World 3, past the safe zones, players hunt for Meteor Fragment. Break enough of them and you might find Galaxite — the legendary ore behind most of the game's best weapon builds.
Galaxite — Full Stats Reference
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity Tier | legendary |
| Base Multiplier | 4.8x |
| Source World | World 3 |
| Rock Type | Meteor Fragment |
| Drop Chance | 1/450 |
| Trait | Speed Boost |
| Trait Activation | 30% of ore composition |
| Icon | ⭐ |
Understanding the Speed Boost Trait
The trait system works like this: including Galaxite in your 3-ore recipe triggers the Speed Boost effect. What that gets you: +30% attack speed. The composition math (30% threshold) is trivially satisfied with a single carrier.
Best Galaxite Recipes
Best used when forging DPS-focused weapons like Greataxe or Great Sword.
The go-to recipe for The Peak boss fights where survivability matters more than DPS.
For endgame builds where trait synergy outperforms raw damage.
Ready to test these combos? Open the Forge Calculator and plug them in to see the exact probabilities for your gear tier.
Where to Find Galaxite
You'll only encounter Galaxite in World 3, and only from Meteor Fragment. Expect roughly one drop every 450 attempts on average — so bring stamina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Galaxite stack with other traits?
Trait effects are independent. Speed Boost activates alongside any other traits that hit their 30% threshold. Multi-trait recipes are exactly how top-tier builds work.
Can Galaxite be sold?
Yes, but it's usually not the best use. The forge value of Galaxite far exceeds its sell price. Save it for crafting unless you have a large surplus.
What's the best world modifier for Galaxite?
World 3 itself, since that's where the ore drops. Forging in World 3 also applies the local world multiplier bonus, boosting your final stats by roughly 10-20% depending on the tier.
How does Galaxite work in a forge recipe?
Include Galaxite as one of your 3 recipe slots. The Speed Boost trait activates as long as Galaxite is in the mix.
Galaxite vs Other Ores
The debate around Galaxite vs other legendary ores usually comes down to one question: do you need trait activation or raw multiplier? Galaxite favors the former. If you want maximum flat damage without trait play, higher-mult ores may serve you better.
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