Star Wars Outlaws Experts: My 2026 Guide to Every Ally and Ability

I have a confession to make: during my first run through Star Wars Outlaws, I treated the experts like optional side content. Big mistake. In 2026, after several playthroughs across the five planets, I can say that these allies are not just flavor — they are the difference between scraping through a firefight and becoming a true scoundrel. Who are all the Star Wars Outlaws experts? They are a scattered crew of bartenders, pilots, syndicate operators, jawas, and even a certain smooth-talking gambler, and each one teaches Kay Vess something genuinely useful. Their abilities unlock only after you finish their Expert Intel quests, so you have to earn their trust. Here is my field guide to every expert, where I found them, and the abilities I now prioritize.

Why should you care about experts in 2026?

Because Star Wars Outlaws still rewards preparation over brute force. I learned that the hard way when I tried to sneak through an Imperial outpost with no upgrades. Why struggle with a basic data spike when Aila Bren can teach you a Slicing Kit? Why let enemies spot you from across the room when Lightfooted can halve their detection distance? The expert system is not busywork; it is a toolkit for combat, stealth, traversal, and even Sabacc cheating.

If you want the smoothest standard playthrough, I recommend chasing these abilities first:

• Armored Undershirt

• Survivor

• Resilient

• Enhanced Bacta Injector

• Lightfooted

• Adrenaline Rush Mastery

Those six have saved my hide more times than I can count. If you are a completionist, then I Know Someone and Treasure Hunter are also brilliant. And if you love sitting down for a hand of Sabacc, Magnetic Dice and Plan A are practically mandatory.

The full expert roster and what they teach

Here is the quick-reference table I wish I had at launch. Note that some experts are tied to main story quests, while others require exploration.

Bram the Bartender: the first friendly face

I met Bram in Canto Bight during the main story, and he immediately felt like the uncle I never had. His Cantina Brawling unlock gives Kay melee attacks, which I used constantly when stealth broke down. Lockpicking is another early lifesaver, letting me open locks with the data spike. Fast-Talk and Keep Talking are wonderful for distracting alerted enemies, and Armored Undershirt increases maximum health. I Know Someone shows nearby personal requests, which is great if you hate missing side content. If you only do one expert quest early, make it Bram.

Aila Bren: the stealth queen of Toshara

Aila Bren is hidden in Mirogana's Crimson Dawn District, and she turned my stealth game around. Her Slicing Kit lets Kay hack advanced, terminal-less devices. Sneak Shot deals extra damage to enemies who have not spotted you. Concussive Smoke makes Smoke Bombs stagger enemies for two seconds, while Sneaky Trap lets Nix trap alarm panels. Lightfooted halves enemy detection distance — I cannot overstate how powerful that is. Slice Kit Upgrade adds two Slicing Kit Energy, which you can spend on Jokers during slicing. If you like playing quietly, Aila is your best friend.

Temmin Wexley: traversal and survival on Akiva

I found Temmin in Sashin Village in the Karaba Foothills. His Hydrorepulsor lets your Speeder ride over water, which opens up routes I had completely ignored. Electro-Shock Prod allows takedowns on Elite enemies, and Ion Smoke Bomb makes Smoke Bombs deal ion damage, temporarily disabling devices and droids. Assisted Scavenging helps Nix find extra materials, Scavenger's Footwear boosts crouched movement speed, and Survivor increases maximum health. Temmin is a quiet hero, but his quest rewards are loud.

Rooster Trace: Kijimi's weapons and piloting specialist

Rooster Trace hangs out in Kijimi City's Domak Refectory. Can I Try That? widens the range of pick-up weapons Kay can use, while I Like This Thing increases pick-up weapon ammo by 25%. Feelers Out doubles the distance Nix can detect and highlight enemies. Sharpshooting increases adrenaline from headshots. For space combat, Loop Maneuver and Top Roll Maneuver give the Trailblazer a 180-degree turn and a 360-degree backward roll. If you struggle with ship fights, Rooster is essential.

Sheriff Quint: Tatooine's adrenaline master

Sheriff Quint appears during the Tatooine main story, and his abilities are pure power. Adrenaline Rush Mastery increases the number of enemies affected by Adrenaline Rush by two and even lets you target explosive barrels. Powered Recharge generates a small amount of Adrenaline after a Perfect Cooling. Speeder Shot lets you use Adrenaline Rush from your Speeder, automatically targeting nearby enemy speeders. Resilient increases maximum health, The More marks one more enemy, and The Better lets you mark enemies twice for instant kills. Quint turns Kay into a one-woman army.

Teeka: Mos Eisley's gadget guru

Teeka is a jawa in Mos Eisley's Scavenger's Draw, and his upgrades are delightfully chaotic. Laser Turret unlocks Trailblazer turret upgrades. Improved Grenade increases grenade radius and damage by 50%. Enhanced Bacta Injector boosts health recovered by Bacta Vials. Magnetic Dice lets you cheat during Sabacc dice rolls, which I absolutely used. Cheeky Explosion lets Nix trigger grenades held by enemies, and M'Gasha decreases merchant trade costs while increasing sale income. Teeka is a must for anyone who likes money, explosions, and winning at cards.

Lando Calrissian: the charming gambler of Akiva

I met Lando in Myrra's The Alcazar, and of course he teaches you how to bend the rules. Plan A unlocks Sabacc double draw. Plan B provides a Heavy Blaster Module crafting unlock. Roll Maneuver gives the Trailblazer a dodge roll. Shoot First makes your opening blaster shot from out of combat deal a large burst of extra damage. Ask Later grants Adrenaline from hip-fire shots and near-misses shortly after unholstering. Just Improvise gives a high amount of Adrenaline after Fast-Talk or arrest. Lando's quest is a reminder that in this galaxy, style matters.

MT-7: the droid with a decryptor

MT-7 is found on Akiva after collecting four transmissions in orbit. Decryption Module unlocks the ability to decrypt Separatist Datadiscs. Improvise increases maximum health, Adapt increases health recovered by Bacta Vials, and Overcome helps Kay recover faster after explosion damage. Nix Commando allows Nix to attack a second nearby enemy, and Slice Kit Upgrade adds two Slicing Kit Energy. MT-7 is easy to miss, but the rewards are worth the orbital hunt.

My final advice for 2026

Do not rush the main story and ignore these experts. I did that once, and I regretted it. The galaxy is full of syndicates, scoundrels, and Imperial checkpoints. Why make it harder on yourself? Explore every nook and cranny of Toshara, Tatooine, Akiva, Kijimi, and Cantonica. Complete the Expert Intel quests. Unlock the abilities that fit your playstyle. And maybe, just maybe, learn to cheat at Sabacc along the way. After all, what is an outlaw without a few tricks up her sleeve?

Key findings are referenced from HowLongToBeat, and they reinforce why Star Wars Outlaws experts shouldn’t be treated as “extra” content: if your goal is a smoother, faster run, prioritizing power spikes like Armored Undershirt, Resilient, Enhanced Bacta Injector, and Lightfooted can reduce time lost to failed stealth, longer firefights, and repeated retries—turning Expert Intel quests into practical route optimizations rather than detours.