Unlock, Upgrade, Conquer: Star Wars Outlaws Ultimate Tool Guide – How to Get Them All

Star Wars Outlaws’ Kay Vess is no typical hero, and her toolkit reflects that. In a departure from traditional Star Wars protagonists, this outlaw at the center of this Star Wars game forgoes the iconic Force and Lightsaber combination.

Instead, this unconventional hero relies on a selection of specialized tools to survive in outer space. Join us as we explore every tool at their disposal and how to add them to your arsenal in this ultimate tool guide.

1. Star Wars Outlaws – The Ultimate Tool Guide

Tools are essential to Kay’s gameplay in Star Wars Outlaws, and some require completing minigames to use successfully. These minigames vary in style, from rhythm-based challenges to decoding patterns on hacking terminals.

Fortunately, she starts with a solid foundation of five tools – Grappling Hook, Glowlamp, Electrobnioculars, Bacta Vial, and Grenades – that don’t need unlocking. As players progress, additional tools can be unlocked through story milestones or ability upgrades.

Let’s dive into the list of tools that can be obtained beyond the initial set and break down the steps to unlock each one.

2. Star Wars Outlaws – List of All Tools

In addition to the starting tools, the following tools can be unlocked through gameplay:

Tool	Description
Data Spike	A makeshift device used to bypass locked doors and containers.
Smoke Bomb	A grenade that creates a smoke screen to confuse enemies and aid in escape.
Slicing Kit	A tool for hacking specific locked doors.
Holotracker	A device that reads holo discs, revealing holo maps, and detects hidden Miyuki vaults and smuggler caches.
Electro-Shock Prod	A powerful stun device for taking down tough enemies.
Fusioncutter	A tool used to cut through certain grids, creating new paths.

1. Data Spike

Early in the game, during the “Beginnings” mission in Canto Bight, Kay will acquire the Data Spike, a crucial tool for unlocking doors and chests. To obtain it, Kay must gather enough credits to purchase the Data Spike from Preeban.

Utilize Nix’s credit-stealing ability to accumulate funds quickly. Once unlocked, the Data Spike allows Kay to bypass locks, engaging in a surprisingly enjoyable rhythm-based minigame to access previously inaccessible areas.

2. Smoke Bomb

To add Smoke Bombs to Kay’s arsenal, you must unlock an ability from The Mechanic, Selo Rovak, one of the game’s initial Experts. First, reveal their intel chain by completing “New Tricks” for Danka.

Then, complete The Mechanic’s missions, which are full-fledged quests. You’ll have to gather the required materials: Smoke Bomb Compressor, Polycarbonate (x7), and MG-2 Power Exceeder (x1). Use the Key Part Intel page in the Journal’s second-to-last section to find rare parts.

3. Slicing Kit

The Slicing Kit is a vital tool that enables Kay to hack into various terminals and data ports, bypassing previously inaccessible barriers and systems. To obtain the Slicing Kit, simply complete The Slicer’s questline, which becomes available after completing “New Tricks” for Danka.

The Slicing Kit is the primary ability granted by The Slicer, with no additional unlock requirements. Once acquired, upgrade the Slicing Kit by unlocking The Slicer’s Slice Kit Upgrade Ability.

4. Holotracker

For the Holotracker, progress through the game until ND-5 joins the crew. ND-5 will contact Kay shortly after, requesting a return to the Trailblazer. Respond promptly to this call, and ND-5 will explain the Holotracker’s purpose and functionality, making it available for unlocking.

The Holotracker will guide Kay to hidden vaults containing valuable gear left behind by Jet Kordo, the original owner of the Trailblazer, and smuggler caches scattered throughout the game world, holding secrets and rewards.

5. Electro-shock Prod

The Electro-shock Prod is obtained by completing The Scavenger’s (Temmin Wexely) questline, encountered during “The Droidsmith” main quest for Akiva.

Gather the required materials: NL-2 Charge Emitter, Chalcopyrite (x15), and Ion Cells (x5). Once unlocked, the Electro-shock Prod enables Kay to effectively take down Elite enemies in stealth mode.

6. Fusioncutter

The Fusioncutter is obtained during the “Legacy” main mission towards the end of the game. It grants access to previously inaccessible gates scattered throughout the galaxy. You’ll first encounter these gates on Toshara’s Jaunta’s Hope, but you won’t be able to pass without the Fusioncutter.

Gedeek will provide the tool to Kay as they explore an underground hideout. This will likely be the final tool Kay unlocks, completing her set.

3. Star Wars Outlaws – Basic Tool Upgrades

Kay can unlock various abilities through the game’s Experts to enhance her Grenades and Bacta Vials. These upgrades increase potency and carry limits, giving her an edge in combat and exploration.

Available upgrades:

• Scoundrel’s Pouch and Outlaw’s Pouch (The Mechanic): Increase Bacta Vial and Grenade carry limits by one each.
• Adapt (The Veteran): Boosts immediate health recovery from Bacta Vials by one bar.
• Enhanced Bacta Injector (The Hotfixer): Increases immediate health recovery from Bacta Vials by one bar.
• Improved Grenade (The Hotfixer): Enhances Grenade radius and damage by 50%.

And there you have it – with this guide, you’re now ready to unlock and upgrade Kay’s tools, paving the way for a thrilling adventure in Star Wars Outlaws. May the Force be with you!

4. About Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft under license by Lucasfilm Games. The game will be set in the Star Wars universe, during the period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

It is a single-player, third person action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. Set in an open world, the game will feature stealth and open combat, vehicle combat, space combat, and branching dialogue.