In the criminal underworld of Star Wars Outlaws, it’s not the Empire that truly holds the reins of power, but rather the intricate network of syndicates. These influential crime families vie for control across the diverse planets you’ll explore, each seeing you, Kay Vess, as a valuable asset in their schemes. While Kay’s unique skills and abilities make her a desirable pawn, the relationship isn’t one-sided. By maximizing your reputation with a syndicate, you’ll unlock exclusive rewards far more valuable than any lockpicked container could offer. Reaching the top requires dedication and a careful balancing act, as gaining favor with one syndicate can often incur the wrath of others. However, the unique gear and bonuses offered by each syndicate make the climb to the top well worth the effort.
The syndicate menu in Star Wars Outlaws.
Understanding the Reputation System
Star Wars Outlaws features four major syndicates, each with its own reputation meter to manage. These meters are divided into five tiers: Terrible, Bad, Poor, Good, and Excellent. Your reputation increases by completing jobs for a syndicate and decreases by undertaking tasks that harm them, or by fighting or trespassing within their territory. Each level of reputation offers distinct advantages and disadvantages:
- Terrible: Syndicates with a Terrible reputation will actively hunt you down, merchants affiliated with them will inflate their prices, and you’ll be barred from their territory.
- Bad: Similar to Terrible, you’ll be considered hostile, face worse payments for jobs, and endure higher prices from merchants.
- Poor: This is neutral ground. You won’t be allowed into syndicate-controlled areas, but you won’t be attacked unless you provoke them.
- Good: A Good reputation grants access to syndicate territories, opens up better job opportunities, and unlocks discounts from merchants.
- Excellent: This level allows you to steal freely within syndicate territories, access the highest-paying jobs, and receive the biggest discounts from affiliated merchants.
- Max: Achieving Max reputation unlocks four unique and powerful rewards specific to that syndicate.
Crimson Dawn: The Ultimate Stealth Arsenal
Kay wearing an imperial jacket in Star Wars Outlaws.
The Crimson Dawn rewards prioritize stealth and are arguably the most universally useful. Maxing out your rank grants Nix the Crimson Reign Satchel cosmetic, while Kay receives the potent Crimson Reign set:
- Crimson Reign Tunic: Significantly increases Adrenaline gain from stealth takedowns and improves your ability to remain undetected.
- Crimson Reign Belt: Stealth takedowns restore health and boost your grenade capacity.
- Crimson Reign Trousers: Increases crouched movement speed and reduces movement noise, while also granting more Adrenaline from sneaking near enemies.
The complete set bonus recharges your Stun Shot whenever enemies are caught in a smoke bomb, making for a devastating combination.
Hutt Cartel: The Aggressive Advantage
Kay wearing a Hutt jacket in Star Wars Outlaws.
The Hutt Cartel rewards cater to aggressive players, boosting offensive capabilities and survivability. Nix receives the Boonta Brawler Splash cosmetic, and Kay gains the following:
- Boonta Brawler Jacket: Increases ammo capacity for picked-up weapons and reduces damage from blasters and projectiles.
- Boonta Brawler Belt: Increases grenade capacity and explosion radius.
- Boonta Brawler Pants: Reduces damage while sprinting and from explosions.
The set bonus increases adrenaline gain when defeating enemies with grenades, encouraging an explosive playstyle.
Pyke Syndicate: High Risk, High Reward
Kay wearing a white jacket in Star Wars Outlaws.
The Pyke Syndicate rewards encourage a riskier, high-octane approach. Nix receives the Imperial Chestbox cosmetic, while Kay gets:
- Imperial Disguise Jacket: Greatly increases adrenaline gain from blaster hits and increases Power Module damage.
- Imperial Disguise Belt: Restores health for each enemy defeated during Adrenaline Rush and increases Power Module heat capacity.
- Imperial Disguise Pants: Improves hip-fire and run-and-gun accuracy. Your blaster becomes Supercooled after using Adrenaline Rush.
The full set bonus makes it harder for the Empire to detect you, facilitating infiltration and subterfuge.
Ashiga Clan: Resilience and Survival
Nix wearing a scarf in Star Wars Outlaws.
The Ashiga Clan rewards focus on survivability and resilience. Nix receives the Kijimi Explorer Scarf, and Kay gains:
- Kijimi Explorer Jacket: Increases Adrenaline gain when taking damage and reduces damage from blasters and projectiles.
- Kijimi Explorer Belt: Increases Bacta Vial capacity and fully restores health upon taking lethal damage, offering a crucial second chance.
- Kijimi Explorer Pants: Greatly reduces damage from explosions while crouched, rolling, or sliding, and accelerates health regeneration.
The complete set bonus grants a significant defense boost at low health, allowing you to withstand punishing encounters.
Conclusion
Navigating the complex web of syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws presents both challenges and opportunities. By strategically managing your reputation and completing jobs for each syndicate, you can unlock exclusive rewards tailored to various playstyles. Whether you prefer stealth, aggressive combat, or resilient defense, the unique gear sets offered by each syndicate can significantly enhance your gameplay experience and provide a valuable edge in the dangerous galaxy far, far away.
