If you've ever burned through a stack of Astral Rock chasing that one drop, you already know: Starlight is not easy to farm. But once you have it, forging becomes a completely different game.
Starlight — Full Stats Reference
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity Tier | legendary |
| Base Multiplier | 3.6x |
| Source World | World 3 |
| Rock Type | Astral Rock |
| Drop Chance | 1/550 |
| Trait | Critical Hit |
| Trait Activation | 20% of ore composition |
| Icon | ⭐ |
Understanding the Critical Hit Trait
The Critical Hit trait on Starlight activates whenever Starlight is one of your 3 recipe ores. When active, it 12% crit for 2x damage. Because each ore in a 3-slot recipe counts as ~33% of composition, a single Starlight is enough to satisfy the 20% threshold.
Best Starlight 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 Starlight
To find Starlight, head to World 3 and target Astral Rock formations. The drop rate sits at 1/550, so pack patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best world modifier for Starlight?
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.
Is Starlight available in World 1?
No. Starlight only spawns in World 3. You'll need to progress your pickaxe tier and unlock the relevant zone before you can farm it.
How does Starlight work in a forge recipe?
Include Starlight as one of your 3 recipe slots. The Critical Hit trait activates as long as Starlight is in the mix.
Can Starlight be sold?
Yes, but it's usually not the best use. The forge value of Starlight far exceeds its sell price. Save it for crafting unless you have a large surplus.
Starlight vs Other Ores
Compared to other legendary ores, Starlight sits in a strong middle-ground. It doesn't have the highest multiplier in the tier, but its Critical Hit makes it more consistent than higher-variance alternatives.
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