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Profession Skills - Version 12 vs Version 13
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11Overview22The Profession Skills system in Starsand Island lets you spend Starsand Points to unlock passive bonuses and active abilities for each of the five professions. Skills are managed through the Workpedia app on your phone, which becomes available after reaching Apprentice rank in any profession. There are 44 skills spread across the five profession trees, each providing upgrades that make your daily activities faster, more efficient, or more rewarding.44Accessing the Workpedia66Open your phone and select the Workpedia app. The app displays five skill trees, one for each profession: Crafter, Farmer, Angler, Rancher, and Explorer. Each tree has multiple skill nodes that can be unlocked by spending Starsand Points. Higher-tier skills require both points and a minimum profession certification level. Select any profession to view its available skills and your current progress.88Earning Starsand Points1111Starsand Points are the currency used to purchase skills in the Workpedia. They can be earned through several activities:1313SourcePoints EarnedBulletin Board (1-star requests)25 Starsand Points per requestBulletin Board (2-star requests)35 Starsand Points per requestBulletin Board (trial/quest)70 to 100 Starsand PointsScenery Album Photos20 Starsand Points per new scenic photoStarNote AchievementsVaries by achievement tierIsland Life MilestonesVaries; escalating rewards at higher milestonesProfession AdvancementOne-time bonus per certification tier1515The Bulletin Board at the Community Center refreshes daily at 6 AM in-game time, making it one of the most consistent sources of Starsand Points. StarNote achievements are completed through normal gameplay activities, and unclaimed rewards are worth checking regularly. Island Life milestones provide increasingly generous rewards as you progress.1616Points are shared across all professions. You spend from a single pool, which means you must choose which skills to prioritize, especially early on when points are scarce.1818Profession Tiers2020Each profession has five certification tiers. Advancing to a higher tier unlocks additional skills in that profession's Workpedia tree, as well as new tool blueprints and crafting recipes.2222TierDescriptionApprenticeStarting tier. Unlocks the Workpedia app and basic skills. Earned by completing the introductory quest from your profession mentor.JuniorSecond tier. Unlocks additional skills and tool upgrades.IntermediateThird tier. Unlocks mid-level skills and recipes.SeniorFourth tier. Unlocks advanced skills and high-tier equipment.ExpertFinal tier. Unlocks the most powerful skills in the profession tree.2424To advance between tiers, you must complete trial quests given by your profession mentor. Each trial involves demonstrating mastery of that profession's core activities.2525Professions and Mentors2727ProfessionMentorLocationFocusCrafterZerineGeneral StoreCrafting, processing, tool creationFarmerGraminovaHappiness Seed ShopCrop growth, harvesting, soil managementAnglerDelphinAquaBlue OutpostFishing, bait, rod techniquesRancherPastelleGreen Pasture RanchAnimal care, breeding, productsExplorerZephyriaExploration ClubCombat, mining, dungeon exploration2929Crafter Skills3030The Crafter skill tree contains 7 skills focused on crafting efficiency, resource processing, and stamina management. Mentor: Zerine.3232SkillEffectRecuperateIncreases stamina recovery speed while sitting downSupply BoostIncreases the quantity of raw materials gatheredGolden CrafterAllows refreshing the General Store inventory once per dayMaterial SaverReduces material consumption during craftingQuick HandsSpeeds up crafting time at workstationsIngot ExpertImproves ingot processing at the furnaceBlueprint ScholarEnhances blueprint discovery and learning3535Recuperate is widely recommended as one of the first skills to unlock. Stamina is the biggest bottleneck in the early game, and recovering stamina by sitting on benches or chairs is significantly faster with this skill active.3636Farmer Skills3838The Farmer skill tree contains 11 skills, the largest of any profession. These skills cover planting, growing, and harvesting crops. Mentor: Graminova.4040SkillEffectEffortless TillingReduces the stamina cost of using the hoeSeed SpreaderAllows sowing multiple seeds at once for faster plantingHarvest SeasonIncreases the chance of receiving a bountiful harvestChain HarvestHarvesting one mature crop automatically triggers harvest of nearby mature cropsGolden FarmerAllows refreshing the Happiness Seed Shop inventory once per dayEternal BlessingGrants a chance to receive Immortal Seeds when harvestingGreen ThumbImproves overall crop qualityMaster HarvesterEnhances harvesting yieldSoil ExpertImproves soil condition effects on cropsSpeed GrowthAccelerates crop growth speedRain DancerProvides watering-related benefits during rain4242Effortless Tilling is recommended as an early unlock since tilling consumes significant stamina. Seed Spreader and Chain Harvest are strong quality-of-life upgrades that reduce the time spent on repetitive farming tasks. Eternal Blessing becomes valuable later when you want to secure rare Immortal Seeds for permanent crops.4343Explorer Skills4545The Explorer skill tree contains 12 skills, covering combat, exploration, and resource gathering in the Moonlit Forest. Mentor: Zephyria.4747SkillEffectPower StrikeIncreases the chance of landing critical hits in combatAmmo RecycleGrants a chance to recover ammunition after hitting a targetVictory SiphonIncreases the chance of finding double treasure chestsBeast TrackerPrevents passing out when defeated in combatBounty HunterGrants additional coins from defeating enemiesShattering BlowIncreases damage dealt to enemiesSwift StrikeIncreases attack speed in combatCombat MedicProvides healing benefits during combat encountersDungeon RunnerEnhances performance in the Moonlit ForestDurable ExplorerImproves stamina efficiency during explorationResource MagnetIncreases resource drops from mining and gatheringTreasure SenseImproves detection of hidden treasures4949Ammo Recycle and Victory Siphon are considered the best early Explorer investments. Ammo Recycle saves you from constantly crafting ammunition for your slingshot, while Victory Siphon doubles your treasure output from dungeon runs. Beast Tracker is worth picking up if you find yourself getting knocked out frequently in the Moonlit Forest.5050Angler Skills5252The Angler skill tree contains 7 skills focused on fishing mechanics, rod performance, and catch rates. Mentor: Delphin.5454SkillEffectDeep Sea ExpertImproves deep-sea fishing performanceFlow FishingEnhances fishing timing and flow mechanicsLucky BaitIncreases the effectiveness of fishing baitNight AnglerImproves fishing results during nighttime hoursPatient FisherExtends the patience window when reeling in fishRod ExpertEnhances fishing rod effectiveness and durabilitySeasoned AnglerProvides general fishing improvements5656Angler skills are particularly helpful when targeting rare fish species and King Fish. Upgrading your fishing perks through the Workpedia before attempting to catch King Fish is highly recommended.5757Rancher Skills5959The Rancher skill tree contains 7 skills related to animal care, breeding, and product quality. Mentor: Pastelle.6161SkillEffectAnimal WhispererImproves animal happiness and interaction responsesBreeding MaestroEnhances animal breeding success ratesGenetics ExpertImproves genetic trait inheritance during breedingHappy HerdBoosts overall animal mood and satisfactionProduct ExpertImproves the quality of animal productsQuick FeederSpeeds up animal feeding routinesRanch HandProvides general ranching efficiency improvements6464Ranching skills matter most for players running large animal operations with multiple barns and coops. Breeding Maestro and Genetics Expert are valuable if you are actively working on animal breeding for specific trait combinations. For casual ranchers, other profession trees may provide more value per point.6565Best Early Skills6767Since Starsand Points are limited early on, focus your spending on skills that provide the most daily value. Based on community recommendations:6969Recuperate (Crafter): Your first priority. Stamina is the biggest bottleneck in the early game, and recovering stamina by sitting becomes dramatically faster with this skill.Effortless Tilling (Farmer): If you farm at all, the stamina saved from tilling adds up quickly over a season.Ammo Recycle (Explorer): Saves you from constantly crafting ammunition. Essential for regular Moonlit Forest exploration.Seed Spreader (Farmer): A strong quality-of-life upgrade that cuts down the time spent planting each season.Victory Siphon (Explorer): Doubles your treasure chest rewards, making every dungeon run more rewarding.7171Avoid spreading your points too thin across all five trees early on. Focus on one or two professions that match your primary gameplay style, then branch out as you earn more points from StarNote Achievements and Island Life milestones.7373Version 0.3.2537 Changes7575The March 6, 2026 patch (v0.3.2537) introduced several changes to the profession system:7777Enhanced the Electric Drill and Chainsaw with stamina recovery-related skill effects. Explorer profession skills now interact with advanced tools, recovering stamina during mining and logging activities.Lowered entry thresholds for profession commissions, making it easier to advance professions and unlock higher-tier skill nodes.These changes significantly increased the value of the Explorer skill tree for players who use late-game tools.7979Tips8181Unlock the Workpedia as early as possible by reaching Apprentice in any profession. The Crafter profession is typically learned first since crafting is required for most other activities.Check StarNote Achievements regularly. Many achievements complete passively through normal gameplay, and unclaimed Starsand Points are missed opportunities.The Bulletin Board at the Community Center refreshes daily at 6 AM. Make it part of your morning routine to accept and complete requests for a steady stream of Starsand Points.Taking photos at scenic points of interest earns 20 Starsand Points each. Explore the island thoroughly to find all scenic spots.Some skills have multiple ranks. Check whether upgrading to the next rank provides meaningful benefits before investing additional points.Do not neglect the Golden Crafter and Golden Farmer skills. Being able to refresh shop inventories once per day is extremely useful for finding specific items you need.
