Building a solid reputation with the various Syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws is essential for players looking to foster positive relationships with these criminal factions. A favorable standing not only opens the doors to their districts, outposts, and vendors but also unlocks a range of opportunities for lucrative work. As you gain their favor, you may even be rewarded with unique outfits and exclusive blaster paint jobs. However, navigating the complexities of these relationships can be challenging, especially when certain missions require you to act against one Syndicate while trying to appease another. Fortunately, there are several strategies to enhance your reputation without resorting to reckless actions, such as storming their bases with blasters drawn.
How to raise Syndicate reputation
To effectively build your reputation within the Syndicates, consider the following methods:
- Make quest choices: Early in the game, you will face decisions that require you to share information with either the Pykes or Crimson Dawn. These choices significantly impact your reputation, providing a substantial boost to the faction you support while diminishing your standing with the opposing group.
- Complete contracts: After completing a series of quests, you will unlock contracts—jobs that offer credits and reputation gains. You can manage these contracts through a broker or cantina terminal, although you can only hold three at a time. These contracts are particularly advantageous, as they typically do not result in reputation loss with other factions.
- Give Syndicate Data to associated vendors: Syndicate data can often be found within their bases or Imperial installations. Delivering this data to affiliated vendors will grant you bonus reputation. For early opportunities, look for data in the vault of the Imperial Forward Base in the Southern Falls region and inside the shuttle at the Crimson Dawn Hideout south of Mirogana.
- Random events: While exploring the game world, you may encounter Syndicate members in distress, such as a Crimson Dawn enforcer trapped by a bounty hunter droid or Pykes needing assistance with a pirate camp. Helping them will earn you a reputation boost.
- Winning Kessel Sabacc: A small yet enjoyable way to gain reputation is by winning at the Kessel Sabacc cardroom located in a Syndicate district. This boost is typically a one-time reward.
As you elevate your reputation with each Syndicate, reaching new thresholds will unlock rewards that can be claimed from the Delivery Crate in your ship’s cargo hold.
What lowers Syndicate reputation?
Maintaining a positive reputation with the Syndicates is crucial for accessing their resources, so it’s wise to avoid actions that could lead to reputation loss. Here are some key pitfalls to steer clear of:
- Stealing in plain sight: While theft is an option, doing so openly in a Syndicate’s territory will certainly draw their ire. Opt for stealthy methods, or utilize Nix to discreetly acquire items on your behalf.
- Killing Syndicate members openly: Engaging in public violence against Syndicate members is a surefire way to tarnish your reputation. While incapacitating guards through non-lethal means is acceptable, ensure you do so without attracting attention.
- Trespassing in restricted areas: Getting caught in restricted zones will likely lead to conflict, which can damage your standing with the respective Syndicate. If you must trespass, do so quietly and avoid detection.
