The Complete Guide to Playing Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws

Mini-games have long been part of the Star Wars universe, and Star Wars Outlaws continues this tradition with Kessel Sabacc, a playable card game.

Get ready to bet on your skills and outwit your opponents in Kessel Sabacc, the thrilling card game from Star Wars Outlaws. This blog will delve into the game’s mechanics, tips, and tricks, helping you become a Sabacc master.

1. Guide to Playing Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws

In Star Wars Outlaws, Kessel Sabacc combines strategy and skill, similar to poker, but with a unique twist. Players hold a two-card hand, one from each of the game’s two decks. The objective is simple: achieve the best hand after three turns.

Aim to get closest to zero in three turns, with matching sets taking priority. Understand card values, balance your hand, and strategize to win.

Are you ready to gamble for glory? Master Kessel Sabacc with the help of this guide!

2. How to Play Kessel Sabacc

• In Kessel Sabacc, players compete to achieve the best hand, ideally a pair of matching cards. The game begins with each player receiving two cards.
• Players can draw a new card or stand, keeping their current cards on their turn. Additionally, players can pick up the most recently discarded card from either deck.
• Each card draw comes at a cost of one chip. The goal is to win the hand and reclaim invested chips. Losing, however, results in losing invested chips and paying a tax.
• The tax amount depends on the type of hand lost: one chip for a Sabacc hand or the difference between card values for a non-Sabacc hand.
• The game progresses over three turns, with the losing player eliminated each round. The last player standing claims the pot.

Two unique cards can significantly impact your game: Imposter and Sylop. These special cards introduce variation to the game, offering exciting challenges and opportunities.

1. The Imposter Card

When you draw an Imposter card, its value remains unknown until the end of the round, determined by a dice roll – but only if it’s still in your hand. With an Imposter, you roll two dice and choose the desired value, potentially swinging the game in your favor.

2. The Sylop Card

The Sylop card is a powerful face card that mirrors the value of your other card. Pairing a Sylop with any card instantly matches its value, effectively achieving Prime Sabacc.

3. Kessel Sabacc Shift Tokens

Shift Tokens intensify Kessel Sabacc’s simple gameplay. Initially, players have access to three basic tokens, but winning games and purchasing from merchants can unlock more.

Each player can bring three Shift Tokens into a game, playing one per round in addition to their standard turn. The right Shift Tokens can transform bad situations into victories, making token selection crucial.

Here’s a list of Kessel Sabacc Shift Tokens, how to get them, and the best Sabacc Shift Tokens you might want to get your hands on as soon as possible.

Shift Token	Effect	Location
Free Draw	Avoid the draw fee this turn.	– Win at the Pyke Syndicate Table in Mirogana on Toshara. – Win at the Pyke Table in Myrra on Akiva.
Refund	Retrieve 2 Chips.	– Buy from Lalini Ledeno, a Crimson Dawn Smuggler in Toshara.
Extra Refund	Retrieve 3 Chips.	– Hidden in a Syndicate Vault on Tatooine.
Embezzlement	Take 1 chip from each player’s pot to your pot.	– Buy from Clava Zeist, a Hutt Cartel Smuggler from Tatooine.
Major Fraud	Invert Sabacc Ranks until the next reveal.	– Win at the Crimson Dawn Table in Kijimi City on Kijimi.
Cook The Books	Set Sylop value to 0 until the next reveal.	– Win at the Pyke Syndicate Table in Myrra on Akiva.
Markdown	Other players in a stand are taxed 2 chips.	– Win at the Pyke Syndicate Table in Mirogana on Toshara.
Prime Sabacc	Roll 2 dice. Pick one value as the new best Sabacc.	– Win at the Hutt Table in Mos Eisley on Tatooine.
General Tariff	Other players are taxed 1 chip.	– Win at the Pyke Syndicate Table in Myrra on Akiva.
Target Tariff	Choose a player. They are taxed 2 chips.	– Hidden in a Syndicate Vault on Toshara. – Win at the Hutt Table in Mos Eisley on Tatooine.
General Audit	Choose a player in a stand. They are taxed 3 chips.	– Win at the Crimson Dawn Table in Kijimi City on Kijimi.
Target Audit	Prevent Shift token’s effects against you until next reveal.	– Hidden in a Syndicate Vault on Kijimi.
Embargo	Next player must stand.	– Win at the Hutt Cartel Table in Mos Eisley on Tatooine. – Buy from Sol D’lorak, an Ashiga Clan Smuggler from Kijimi.
Immunity	Prevent Shift token’s effects against you until the next reveal.	– Buy from Karpen Miltik, a Pyke Syndicate Smuggler in Akiva. – Win at the Crimson Dawn Table in Kijimi City on Kijimi.
Exhaustion	Choose a player. They must discard and draw a new hand.	– Win at the Crimson Dawn Table in Kijimi City on Kijimi. – Hidden in a Syndicate Vault on Akiva.
Direct Transaction	Choose a player. Trade hands with them.	– Can be found as part of Jet Kordo’s Legacy.

1. Immunity Token

• With Immunity, other players cannot force you to lose chips, trade cards, or stand involuntarily, making it an ideal choice when under pressure.
• NPCs often employ chip-focused Shift Tokens in the first round, so using Immunity on your first turn can minimize unnecessary chip loss.
• However, remember that Immunity has limitations, failing to protect against game-altering Shift Tokens like Major Fraud, Cook the Books, and Markdown, which manipulate Impostor, Sabacc ranks, and Sylop values.

2. Embezzlement Token

• This token lets you seize one chip from each player’s pot, providing a strategic advantage when used wisely.
• Embezzlement excels when you or your opponents have limited chips, allowing you to gain the upper hand.
• Use Embezzlement tactically to disrupt opponents’ refund attempts and gain the upper hand.

3. Target Tariff Token

• Target Tariff is a strategic Shift Token in Kessel Sabacc, allowing you to tax two chips from a player of your choice.
• Use Target Tariff after an opponent has used their refund token.
• While alternatives like General Audit and Target Audit exist, Target Tariff can tax any player at any time, regardless of their standing.

4. Embargo Token

• The Embargo Shift Token forces the next player to stand, potentially guaranteeing victory.
• Deploy Embargo on the third turn to prevent poor-hand players from drawing new cards, especially in one-on-one matches.
• This strategic play pairs well with Audit tokens to capitalize on opponents’ misfortune.

5. Free Draw Token

• The Free Draw Shift Token allows you to draw a card without spending chips, providing flexibility throughout the game.
• Initially acquired at the start, it’s ideal for early use when options are limited or later on to conserve chips.
• Free Draw offers a distinct advantage, ensuring continued gameplay without excessive chip expenditure, making it a valuable asset to conserve for critical moments.

4. Tips and Tricks for Kessel Sabacc

• Studying discarded cards can reveal clues about your opponents’ hand strength and possible cards, guiding your next moves.
• Additionally, asking your cunning companion Nix to discreetly peek at opponents’ cards through a quick-time event can give you a decisive edge.
• However, timing is crucial – reserve cheating for critical moments or uncertain hands to maximize its impact.
• You can also unlock certain cheats/tricks (like magnetic dice) for Kessel Sabacc by speaking to experts.

With these tips, increase your Sabacc winnings, and may the odds be ever in your favor. Just beware: cheating the wrong player can put you on the wrong side of the law.

5. 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.