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Star Wars Outlaws experts and abilities: Unlock criteria for every ability

Unlock conditions for all 60 abilities in Star Wars: Outlaws, plus the experts you need to schmooze to get them.

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Guide by Rebecca Jones Guides Writer

Published on Aug. 30, 2024

Star Wars Outlaws doesn't feature the kind of skill tree you might have been expecting from Ubisoft's take on the franchise, but that's not to say that Kay Vess doesn't learn a few new tricks over the course of her open-world adventure through the Outer Rim.

In lieu of skills, Kay can pick up abilities — the difference in terminology will start to mean something to you soon, I promise — through a two-part process that first requires her to meet the right expert to learn them from, and then perform a specified action or series of actions to actually unlock each ability.

Star Wars Outlaws abilities list

Star Wars Outlaws features 10 experts, each of whom have six abilities for Kay to unlock. Because this game doesn't feature skill points or a progression tree, the good news is that unlocking all 60 abilities is extremely achievable, and you're unlikely to find yourself in the position of having to be frugal with resources to make them all available.

Each expert has one or two abilities that unlock either immediately upon meeting them, or after the completion of their introductory quest. The rest of their abilities will be either unlocked automatically once Kay performs a required series of actions, or invests a specified set of crafting resources.

Below is the full list of abilities in Star Wars Outlaws, along with their associated expert and unlock requirements:

Skill Name	Skill Effect	Expert	Unlock Requirements
Cantina Brawling	Allows Kay to execute melee attacks. Press repeatedly to chain hits.	Bram the Bartender	n/a (unlocked via story)
Lockpicking	Kay will be able to open a variety of Doors and Containers by succeeding at the associated minigame.	Bram the Bartender	n/a (unlocked via story)
Fast-Talk	Allows Kay to quickly react to nearby alerted enemies and delay their reaction.	Bram the Bartender	Use Takedown on 3 distracted enemies Defeat 5 enemies with melee
Keep Talking	Allows Fast-Talk to affect every nearby enemy.	Bram the Bartender	Unlock Fast-Talk Defeat 6 enemies affected by Fast-Talk using the Stun Shot
Armored Undershirt	Increases Kay's maximum Health.	Bram the Bartender	Craft with: Ironweave Coarseweave x8
I Know Someone	Unlocks the ability to see and fulfil Personal Requests with merchants/vendors.	Bram the Bartender	Meet 6 different merchants Spend 1000 Credits at merchants
Speed Boost	Enhances the speeder with a boost engine.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	n/a (unlocked via story)
Speeder Jump	Allows Kay to perform a short upwards jump with the speeder.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	Perform a 60-metre-long jump without being ejected.
Treasure Hunter	Allows Nix to provide audiovisual cues when nearby Containers are present.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	Find 10 Containers Find 4 different ways to make Nix happy Use Nix to fetch an item
Smoke Bomb	Create a dense smoke area which obfuscate vision.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	Craft with: Smoke Bomb Processor Polycarbonate x7 MG-2 Power Exceeder x3
Scoundrel’s Pouch	Increases the amount of Bacta Vials and Grenades Kay can carry by 1 each.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	Craft with: Durafiber Fabric Coarseweave x8 Robuma Leather x4
Outlaw’s Pouch	Increase the amount of Bacta Vials and Grenades Kay can carry by 1 each.	Selo Rovak the Mechanic	After unlocking Scoundrel's Pouch, craft with: Elastic Durafiber Fabric Coarseweave x18 Polycarbonate x10
Slicing Kit	Gadget able to connect to advanced, terminal-less devices.	Aila Bren the Slicer	n/a (unlocked via story)
Sneak Shot	Shooting an enemy unaware of Kay’s position deals extra damage.	Aila Bren the Slicer	Blast down 5 distracted enemies Complete an Infiltration Contract
Concussive Smoke	Upgrades the smoke bomb with a concussion effect that leaves nearby enemies Staggered for 2 seconds.	Aila Bren the Slicer	Craft with: Smoke Bomb Ion Capacitor Charge Durasteel x10 Accu-Accelerators x4
Sneaky Trap	Allows Nix to trap Alarm Panels.	Aila Bren the Slicer	Command Nix to perform 7 different actions Slice 3 devices in 3 attempts or fewer
Lightfooted	Reduces the noise Kay makes while Walking and Sprinting, halving the enemy detection distance.	Aila Bren the Slicer	Complete a smuggler contract Perform a Takedown on an Imperial Officer Lockpick 3 different locks
Slice Kit Upgrade	Increases the amount of Energy for the Slicing Kit by 2. Use Energy to activate Jokers during the slicing process.	Aila Bren the Slicer	Craft with: Code Breaker Chip Chalcopyrite x8 Direct-Energy Circuit
Hydrorepulsor	Allows the speeder to soar over water, enhancing its traversal capabilities.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	n/a (unlocked via story)
Electro-Shock Prod	Allows Kay to perform Takedowns on Elite enemies.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	Craft with: NL-02 Charge Emitter Chalcopyrite x15 Ion Cells x5
Ion Smoke Bomb	In addition to its base effect, Smoke Bombs now deal Ion damage, which temporarily disables devices and disrupts droids in the affected area.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	Craft with: Flux Compressor Durasteel x25 Ray Accelerators x10
Assisted Scavenging	Allows Nix to go the extra mile when searching in containers, occasionally granting extra materials and valuables.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	Find 4 Smuggler Caches Collect 2500 Credits Fulfil 5 merchant requests
Scavenger’s Footwear	Increases Kay’s movement speed while crouching by a medium amount.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	Craft with: Susurra-Weave Fabric Coarseweave x30 Jarwal Fiber x15
Survivor	Increases Kay’s maximum health.	Temmin Wexley the Scavenger	Defeat 3 Death Troopers in a row Find the stranded merchant on Akiva
Can I Try That?	Allows Kay to use a broader range of Pick-up weapons by learning how to use High Tier Imperial Weaponry.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	n/a (unlocked via story)
I Like This Thing	Increases the amount of Pickup Weapon Ammunition by 25%.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	Defeat 5 enemies with different types of pickup weapons
Feelers Out	Doubles the distance at which Nix will be able to detect and highlight enemies via the Nix Sense mechanic.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	Use Nix to fetch a weapon, a grenade, and a bacta vial Complete a thief contract without being detected Make Nix jealous
Sharpshooting	Increases the Adrenaline generated by headshots by a high amount.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	Hit 15 headshots Complete an Enforcer contract Defeat 8 enemies using any marksman rifle
Loop Maneuver	Execute a 180 degree turn that will quickly turn the Trailblazer into the opposite direction.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	Defeat 6 TIE Interceptors Defeat 12 enemy ships Complete a Space Smuggler contract
Top Roll Maneuver	Execute a 360 degree top roll maneuver that will position the Trailblazer behind the immediate pursuers.	Rooster Trace the Mercenary	Unlock Loop Maneuver Defeat an Imperial Gozanti-Class Cruiser in Space Complete a Space Enforcer contract
Adrenaline Rush Mastery	Upgrades Adrenaline Rush, increasing the maximum number of targets by 2 as well as enabling marking objects such as explosive barrels. Mark enemies and objects during Adrenaline Rush.	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	n/a (unlocked via story)
Powered Recharge	Provides a small amount of Adrenaline when a Perfect Cooling is achieved. (Requires Perfect Cooling.)	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	Pick 3 locks flawlessly Defeat 12 enemies with the blaster's Power Module
Speeder Shot	Adrenaline Rush can now be used more effectively from the speeder, allowing automatic targeting of nearby enemy speeders while on the drive.	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	Win 3 Speeder races Hit 5 headshots on driving enemies
Resilient	Increases Kay's maximum Health.	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	Defeat 10 Imperial forces in a row while at Wanted 3 or higher Defeat 5 enemies in a row while at 1 health
The More	Allows Kay to mark 1 extra target during Adrenaline Rush.	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	Defeat 4 enemies during an Adrenaline Rush 3 separate times,
The Better	Allows Kay to mark tougher enemies twice during Adrenaline Rush, which leads to an instant kill instead of a staggering effect.	Sheriff Quint the Gunslinger	Unlock The More Defeat 3 Death Troopers in a row Defeat 6 enemies in a single use of Adrenaline Rush
Laser Turret	The Trailblazer's turret slot is repaired, allowing the usage of the upgradable Laser Turret, and allowing for other turret types to be installed.	Teeka the Hotfixer	n/a (unlocked via story)
Improved Grenade	Increases the radius and damage dealt with Grenades by 50% each.	Teeka the Hotfixer	Compact Detonite Durasteel x20 Accu-Accelerators x6
Enhanced Bacta Injector	Increases the amount of health instantly recovered by Bacta Vials by 1, without affecting the over time regeneration.	Teeka the Hotfixer	Craft with: Burst Injector Transparisteel x15 Helicyclic Gears x6
Magnetic Dice	Allows Kay to tip the odds in her favor when throwing the Dice at Sabacc. Accept the prompt during the Dice Throwing Phase to cheat.	Teeka the Hotfixer	Craft with: LC3-Skifter Slivian Iron x15 Direct-Energy Circuit x6
Cheeky Explosion	Nix will now be able to trigger Grenades. Select an enemy who is carrying a Grenade to trigger it.	Teeka the Hotfixer	Use Nix to pickpocket 3 items Have Nix taste 3 different meals
M’gasha	Decreases merchant prices and increases the amount of Credits received for selling items by 10% each.	Teeka the Hotfixer	Reach trusted customer status with 3 merchants Find 5 Jawa traders
Plan A	Kay can now cheat and draw twice during Kessel Sabacc.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	n/a (unlocked via story)
Plan B	Receive the components needed to craft the Heavy Blaster Module.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	n/a (unlocked via story)
Roll Maneuver	Kay can now perform a strafing Dodge Roll in the Trailblazer.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	Eliminate ten enemies in space. Open ten containers in space. Evade five incoming missiles in space.
Shoot First	Shooting an enemy while not in combat will deal extra damage.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	Cheat at least three times in a game of Sabacc and win. Eliminate ten enemies with your Blaster via Hip-Fire. Defeat two Sabacc High-Rollers.
Ask Later	Landing a shot or nearly missing during Hip-Fire Mode will generate more Adrenaline.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	Locate eight Charms. Defeat an enemy with a single shot via Hip-Fire. Defeat two Sabacc Nemesis.
Just Improvise	Gain immense amounts of Adrenaline during Fast-Talk or Arrest sequences.	Lando Calrissian the High Roller	Have a Good or higher Reputation with three Factions. Loot three different Faction Vaults.
Decryption Module	Allows Kay to decrypt previously encrypted Separatist Datadiscs, which could reveal some useful information.	MT-7 the Veteran	n/a (unlocked via story)
Improvise	Increases Kay's maximum Health.	MT-7 the Veteran	Defeat enemies using the environment x5 Find hideouts x3
Adapt	Increase the amount of health instantly recovered by Bacta vials by 1 without affecting the over-time regeneration.	MT-7 the Veteran	Unlock Improvise. Further unlock requirements TBC.
Overcome	After suffering explosive damage, immediately begin regenerating health at an increased speed.	MT-7 the Veteran	Unlock Adapt. Further unlock requirements TBC.
Nix Commando	After performing a Nix Attack command, Nix will be able to autonomously perform a second attack on another nearby enemy.	MT-7 the Veteran	Find different ways to make Nix happy x6 Blast down distracted enemies x10
Slice Kit Upgrade	Increases the amount of Energy for the slicing kit by 2.	MT-7 the Veteran	Craft using: AF-2 Cypher Key Chalcopyrite x30 4XB Calculation Unit x15