Avex vs The Starling

Q: Which is better, Avex or The Starling in Soulframe?

Both are Grace weapons with comparable listed stats—compare drops and pact synergy below.

Q: What is the difference between Avex and The Starling?

Avex: Bows, Grace. 45 base attack (Grace). The Starling: Bows, Grace. 45 base attack (Grace). Drops: Avex from Foe: Discharged Nimrod (Avakot (Preludes 15)); The Starling from Vendor: Wares of Zenith (Founders Collection) (Avakot (Preludes 15)). Rarity: Avex Rare, The Starling Uncommon. Stagger: Avex 36, The Starling 24.

Q: Which pacts work best with Avex vs The Starling?

Avex: Sirin, Duelo, Wyld Sirin. The Starling: Sirin, Duelo, Wyld Sirin.

Soulframe Avex vs The Starling comparison — stats, unlock requirements, drop sources and pact fit. Find out which weapon suits your build.

Avex

Bows · Grace · Rare

Ode'n boundbow (Courage 13 + Grace 11). Rare bow from Flayed Reaper / Nimrod fragments; Thistle upgrade path.

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The Starling

Bows · Grace · Uncommon

Sirin Founders bow (7 Grace, pure Grace attunement). Wares of Zenith / Wyld Sirin pack — fast-draw bow, not world-farmable. Post-P15: 45 ATK, 113 charged, 6% smite. Pack shortcut before Maestro Spirit grind.

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Stat comparison

Catalogue stats from our database. Green highlights apply only when both weapons share the same type and virtue path.

Same type: Bows movesets

Avex vs The Starling
Stat	Avex	The Starling
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Bows	Bows
Virtue path Primary virtue alignment for effective use.	Grace	Grace
Attunement Virtues this weapon can scale with.	Courage, Grace	Grace
Virtue requirement Minimum virtue investment to wield effectively.	13 11	7
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Rare	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	45	45
Charged attack Listed charged heavy attack value.	113	113
Stagger Stagger damage on heavy attacks.	36	24
Smite chance Chance to trigger smite on heavy attacks.	4%	6%
Craft cost Materials and Dracs from our catalogue.	Scrap Brass×15, Corrupt Onyx×15… + 3500 Dracs (20h)	Scrap Brass×20, Scrap Steel×20… + 2500 Dracs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Avex or The Starling in Soulframe?

What is the difference between Avex and The Starling?

Which pacts work best with Avex vs The Starling?

Next steps

Acquisition notes reflect Preludes 15 catalog lastVerified dates. Unverified drops are marked on each weapon page. Preludes 15 patch notes.

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