The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Trailblazer in Star Wars Outlaws

Let me tell you, the Trailblazer in Star Wars Outlaws isn't just a ship; it's your home among the stars, your lifeline, and your most trusted partner in crime across the galaxy. As a dedicated scoundrel trying to make my way in a world of syndicates and Imperial patrols, I quickly learned that a stock ship just won't cut it. Upgrading the Trailblazer transformed it from a simple freighter into a personalized fortress and a true extension of my will. Think of it like tuning a vintage speeder bike—each modification not only adds performance but also layers your own story onto the metal. This guide is everything I wish I knew when I started, breaking down every weapon, shield, and sneaky passive module to turn your ship into a legend.

🛠️ How To Actually Get Upgrades

The journey begins with the main story. Your first taste of an upgrade comes as a story reward—the Fuel Injectors from Eleera after 'The Underworld' quest, which you give to Waka. It’s a nice little appetizer. However, the real upgrade buffet opens up only after you complete 'The Wreck' quest. After that, you’re in business!

You’ll need to find a Ship Mechanic. They’re your best friends in the Outer Rim. You can spot them on your map by the ship and wrench icon 🛠️. When they have something new for you, a cheerful yellow arrow appears on the icon. Don't bother looking in the wilderness; these mechanics set up shop in major cities, usually chilling near the spaceport or landing pads.

Here’s your galactic directory of mechanics:

Name Location World
Ava Wobin Mirogana City Toshara
Doni Laro Jaunta's Hope Toshara
Lendha Drefty Renpalli Station Toshara Orbit
Benyah Melax Kijimi City Spaceport Kijimi
Jas Wit'u Myrra Spaceport Akiva
Sibe Trulac Achra Station Akiva Orbit
Kara Kiloka Scavenger’s Draw (NE Mos Eisley) Tatooine

💥 All Weaponry Upgrades: Choose Your Violence

Your firepower is split into three delicious categories: Cannons, Launchers, and Turrets. Mixing and matching these is like crafting the perfect cocktail—each ingredient changes the flavor of combat.

Cannons: Your Primary Bite

These are your go-to for most space skirmishes, breaking open cargo containers, or clearing mines from a safe distance. You have three flavors:

  • Laser Cannons: The reliable blaster pistol of ship weapons. Perfect for picking off small fighters or prying open loot crates. It’s your dependable workhorse.

  • Rapid-fire Cannons: Imagine a volley of blaster bolts fired all at once. Great for hitting multiple targets or saturating an area, but they struggle to track zippy A-wings. It’s like trying to swat a swarm of nexu with a broadsword—powerful, but not precise.

  • Plasburst Cannons: The heavy hitters. They fire two massive plasma bolts that can cripple a freighter in a couple of shots. If you want to end a fight before your opponent can say "I have a bad feeling about this," these are your cannons. They hit with the satisfying thump of a thermal detonator.

Upgrade Table: Cannons

Cannon Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Laser LC-50 Laser Cannon Your starter cannon. Unlocked after Waka's repairs.
LC-60 Laser Cannon Increases rate of fire. 500 Credits, 5 Durasteel, 2 Heuristic Processors
LC-70 Laser Cannon Greatly increases rate of fire. 1,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 15 Quadanium, 7 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
Rapid Fire C-K10A Rapid Fire Cannon Fires bursts at multiple targets. 750 Credits, 10 Quadanium, 4 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
C-K12B Rapid Fire Cannon Increases fire rate & burst duration. 2,000 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 20 Quadanium, 8 Heuristic Processors
Plasburst C-5B Plasburst Cannon Adds a charge function for heavy damage. 750 Credits, 10 Quadanium, 4 4XB Calculation Units
C-10 Plasburst Cannon Deals even more damage when charged. 2,000 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 20 Quadanium, 8 Heuristic Processors

Launchers: Your Big Punches

These are your missile or torpedo systems for delivering massive damage between cannon volleys.

  • Missiles: The agile option. The final upgrade lets you lock onto three targets at once—a game-changer for crowd control.

  • Torpedoes: The brute-force option. Bigger, slower, but they hit like a runaway bantha. Perfect for capital ships or stubborn pirates.

  • Ion Missiles: The strategic option. They don’t destroy ships; they disable them. A disabled ship can’t shoot or flee, leaving it helpless. It’s the ultimate tool for a non-lethal takedown or for isolating the leader of a pirate pack.

Upgrade Table: Launchers

Launcher Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Missiles M-52 Concussion Missiles Starter agile missiles. Unlocked after Waka's repairs.
M-72 Concussion Missiles Increases damage. 750 Credits, 10 Durasteel, 4 4XB Calculation Units
CM-2 Arana Cluster Missiles Locks onto multiple targets! 2,000 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 20 Quadanium, 8 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
Torpedoes T-350 Torpedoes Heavy damage, big explosion radius. 1,000 Credits, 15 Quadanium, 7 Heuristic Processors
PT-240 Proton Torpedoes More damage, radius, and maneuverability. 2,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 25 Quadanium, 12 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
Ion Missiles M-I04 Ion Missiles Disables enemy ships. 1,000 Credits, 15 Quadanium, 7 Heuristic Processors
M-I08 Ion Missiles More effective at disabling ships. 2,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 25 Quadanium, 12 4XB Calculation Units

Turrets: Your Automated Guardian

This is a late-game unlock, but oh so worth it. You need to complete the 'Hot Fixer' quest to unlock the expert Teeka, who gives you access to the Laser Turret. Once installed, it automatically blasts enemies when activated.

You can later upgrade it to an Ion Turret, which fires disabling ion blasts. In a chaotic dogfight with half a dozen TIEs on your tail, an Ion Turret is like having a co-pilot who specializes in putting enemies to sleep—it completely changes the flow of battle.

Upgrade Table: Turrets

Turret Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Laser Turret TU-B4 Laser Turret Auto-fires lasers at enemies. Unlocked after 'Hot Fixer' quest.
TU-C6 Laser Turret Increases turret damage. 2,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 30 Quadanium, 15 Heuristic Processors
Ion Turret IT-11 Ion Turret Fires ion blasts to disable ships. 2,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 30 Quadanium, 15 4XB Calculation Units

🛡️ All Defense Upgrades: Survival is Key

In the cold vacuum of space, your shields and hull are the only things between you and a fiery death. Upgrading these isn't optional; it's essential for surviving pirate ambushes or Imperial blockades.

Shields: Your First Line of Defense

The Deflector Shields create an energy barrier around your hull, soaking up damage before your ship's armor takes a hit. A strong shield is like a loyal shield-bearer in a medieval joust—it takes the initial lance strike so you can keep fighting.

Upgrade Table: Shields

Shield Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Deflector Shields S15A Deflector Shield Your starter shield. Unlocked after Waka's repairs.
S30B Deflector Shield Increases shield capacity. 500 Credits, 5 Durasteel, 2 4XB Calculation Units
S50C Deflector Shield Greatly increases shield capacity. 1,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 15 Quadanium, 7 Heuristic Processor

Hull: Your Last Line of Defense

When shields fail, your hull takes the beating. Upgrading it increases durability and even adds an auto-repair function during combat on the higher-tier models. This is the difference between limping away from a battle and becoming another piece of debris in the asteroid belt.

Upgrade Table: Hull

Hull Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Duralloy Hull H-AD Duralloy Hull Standard starship hull. Unlocked after Waka's repairs.
H-RD Duralloy Hull More durable, adds combat auto-repair. 500 Credits, 5 Quadanium, 2 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
H-SD Duralloy Hull Much more durable, enhances auto-repair. 1,500 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 15 Quadanium, 7 Enhanced Durasteel Hull

🚀 All Engine Upgrades: Need for Speed

Engine upgrades don't directly help in a fight, but they are your ultimate "get out of jail free" card. A faster engine means you can disengage from a losing battle and jump to hyperspace before the enemy can finish their boastful transmission. Each upgrade makes your Trailblazer feel more like a startled fathier—incredibly quick and agile when it needs to be.

Upgrade Table: Engines

Engine Type Upgrade Name What It Does Materials Needed
Sublight Engines E-210 Sublight Engine Standard engine. Unlocked after Waka's repairs.
E-310 Sublight Engine Increases speed in Travel Mode. 750 Credits, 10 Quadanium, 4 Enhanced Durasteel Hull
E-410 Sublight Engine Greatly increases speed in Travel Mode. 2,000 Credits, 1 X-FP-C28 Ship Computer, 20 Quadanium, 8 Enhanced Durasteel Hull

🕵️ All Passive Systems: The Sneaky Stuff

These are special, single-use modules you find out in the world. You can only equip one at a time, but they provide unique, game-changing benefits. Finding them feels like uncovering hidden treasure, and each one adds a new layer of strategy.

1. Countermeasures

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  • Part: CO-BA Countermeasures

  • Effect: Deflects incoming missiles.

  • How to Get: Find the Renpalli Station Keycard inside the Crimson Dawn Vault on Toshara. Use it to open a locked room on Renpalli Station (Toshara Orbit). The module is in a chest inside.

2. Sensor Jammer

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  • Part: SE-JA-4 Sensor Jammer

  • Effect: Makes your ship harder for enemy scanners to detect.

  • How to Get: Located in a locked room on Achra Station (Akiva Orbit). You must complete the 'Passenger' quest to get the keycard. The quest objective chest also contains the jammer.

3. Heat Sink

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  • Part: HS-2300 Heat Sink

  • Effect: Temporarily boosts laser cannon fire rate and prevents overheating.

  • How to Get: Head to the Smuggler's Refuge on Tatooine, in the southern North Jundland Wastes. Start at Daroona House in South Jundland Wastes, head west, jump a gap with your speeder, and follow the path. The heat sink is in a chest inside the refuge.

And there you have it! Transforming the Trailblazer from a simple freighter into your personal legend is one of the most rewarding parts of the game. It’s a process as meticulous and personal as tuning a musical instrument—every adjustment changes its song. Now get out there, scavenge those parts, and make your mark on the galaxy! May the Force of a fully upgraded ship be with you. ✨

This assessment draws from PC Gamer to frame why Trailblazer upgrades in Star Wars Outlaws matter beyond raw stats: the best loadouts are the ones that support your chosen approach to encounters—burst damage cannons for quick kills, disabling ion options for control and boarding opportunities, and defensive hull/shield tiers that buy time when you’re outnumbered. Seen through that lens, investing in ship mechanics after “The Wreck” isn’t just progression—it’s how you tailor risk management, escape consistency, and mission tempo across hostile patrol routes.