Kay Vess, the protagonist of Star Wars Outlaws, starts her journey with a basic skillset. Unlike many open-world games, progression isn’t tied to traditional XP and skill trees. Instead, Kay enhances her abilities by connecting with Experts scattered across the galaxy. These NPCs offer unique skills that can significantly impact your gameplay. This guide highlights the most valuable abilities and how to unlock them.
The abilities menu in Star Wars Outlaws.Abilities Menu in Star Wars Outlaws (Image: Ubisoft)
Prioritize Armored Undershirt for Early Survivability
One of the first abilities you should pursue is Armored Undershirt, available through Bram. This passive ability provides a crucial early-game boost by increasing Kay’s base health. Given her initial vulnerability, this extra health point can make a significant difference. Acquire this valuable upgrade by locating or purchasing Ironweave and 8 Coarsweave on Toshara.
Master Fast Talk to Escape Tricky Situations
Another essential ability from Bram is Fast Talk. This skill can be a lifesaver during stealth missions. If detected by a lone trooper, Fast Talk allows Kay to distract them, preventing an immediate attack or alarm. This provides valuable time to neutralize the threat and maintain your stealth. Unlock Fast Talk by having Nix distract three enemies for you to takedown, then eliminating five more with melee attacks.
The abilities menu in Star Wars Outlaws.Fast Talk Ability (Image: Ubisoft)
Expand Your Inventory with Scoundrel’s and Outlaw’s Pouches
Surprisingly, the Speeder Expert offers two abilities that enhance Kay’s carrying capacity for Bacta Vials (healing) and grenades. Scoundrel’s Pouch increases capacity for both by one, while Outlaw’s Pouch adds another. These upgrades are essential for longer engagements. Craft Scoundrel’s Pouch with Durafiber Fabric, 8 Coarsweave, and 4 Robuma Leather. Outlaw’s Pouch requires Elastic Durafiber Fabric, 18 Coarsweave, and 10 Polycarbonate.
Turn the Tables with Sneaky Trap
Stealth is often the optimal approach in Outlaws, but once an alarm is triggered, escaping detection becomes incredibly difficult. Sneaky Trap empowers Nix to sabotage alarms, inflicting damage on anyone attempting to activate them. This offensive ability can turn a defensive situation to your advantage. Unlock it by issuing seven unique commands to Nix and successfully slicing three devices in three or fewer attempts.
The abilities menu in Star Wars Outlaws.Sneaky Trap Ability (Image: Ubisoft)
Enhance Stealth with Lightfooted and Scavenger’s Footwear
Lightfooted significantly reduces Kay’s movement noise while uncrouched, making stealth maneuvers much more effective. Unlock this by completing a smuggler contract, performing a takedown on an Imperial Officer, and picking three locks. Scavenger’s Footwear complements Lightfooted by increasing Kay’s crouch-walking speed, allowing for faster and quieter movement. Craft this upgrade with Sussurra-Weave Fabric, 30 Coarsweave, and 14 Jarwal Fiber.
Neutralize Elite Enemies with the Electro-shock Prod
Certain elite enemies are immune to Kay’s initial takedown techniques. The Electro-shock Prod provides a solution, acting as a stun weapon to neutralize these formidable foes. Construct this essential tool with an NL-02 Charge Emitter, 15 Chalcopyrate, and 5 Ion Cells.
The abilities menu in Star Wars Outlaws.Electro-shock Prod Ability (Image: Ubisoft)
Maximize Looting Efficiency with Assisted Scavenger and Feelers Out
Nix’s ability to retrieve loot is invaluable, and Assisted Scavenger enhances this further by increasing the amount he finds. Unlock it by locating four Smuggler Caches, accumulating 2,500 Credits, and fulfilling five merchant requests. Feelers Out, another crucial Nix upgrade from Rooster, doubles his sensory range, revealing enemies and interactable objects. Unlock this by having Nix retrieve a weapon, grenade, and Bacta Vial, completing a thief contract without breaking stealth, and making Nix jealous by petting another animal.
Unleash Kay’s Full Potential with The More and M’gasha
The More maximizes Kay’s Adrenaline Rush, allowing her to mark and eliminate multiple targets simultaneously. Unlock this powerful combat ability by defeating four enemies in a single Adrenaline Rush three times and achieving 15 headshots. Finally, M’gasha provides a permanent 10% discount on purchases and a 10% increase in Credits earned from sales, proving invaluable for resource management.
The abilities menu in Star Wars Outlaws.The More Ability (Image: Ubisoft)
By prioritizing these key abilities, you’ll transform Kay Vess from a novice outlaw into a formidable force in the Star Wars galaxy.
