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- The blaster can have three different modules, each with their own configurations and upgrades.
- The Plasma module is best used against lightly armoured enemies and has Light, Rapid, and Heavy configuration.
- The Ion module is best used against droids and shielded enemies and has Burst and Surge configurations.
- The Power module is best used against armoured and heavy enemies and has Bolt, Blast, and Pulse configurations.
- You can upgrade your modules and configurations on the workbench found on the Trailblazer.
In Star Wars Outlaws, Kay’s blaster is a versatile weapon that comes with several options for modules, configurations, and upgrades. When you can’t talk or sneak your way out of a situation, the next course is to start blasting your way out. With different modes of use, the blaster can be tailored to deal with any problem that requires shooting, including inanimate objects to clear a way to a secret area. So let’s take a look at all the available options when it comes to blaster modules, configurations, and upgrades.
All Plasma blaster configurations and upgrades
Plasma is the best all-rounder option that you start the game with. The majority of enemies you’ll be fighting will be susceptible to Plasma fire. It fires quickly and doesn’t overheat as quickly as other modules, especially with a couple of cooling upgrades. Plasma comes in three possible configurations:
- Light
- Rapid
- Heavy
Each one slightly modifies the way the gun fires, with Light being the default. Rapid boasts a higher rate of fire, as the name implies. Meanwhile, Heavy packs a more serious punch, dealing more damage and thus needing fewer hits to down an enemy. Check out all the upgrades and costs for each:
| Configuration | How to get | Upgrades | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Default at the start | Improved Accuracy | 5 Transparisteel 2 Ray Accelerators |
| Super Cooling | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Polycarbonate 4 Actuating Modules | ||
| Damage | 1 BT-009S Fastshot Trigger 15 Slivian Iron 6 MG-2 Power Exceeders | ||
| Rapid | After The Wreck main quest | Improved Heat Capacity | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Chalcopyrite 4 Cryo-Coils |
| Improved Accuracy | 1 Blaster Recirculator 15 Transparisteel 7 MG-2 Power Exceeders | ||
| Super Cooling | 1 Gas Acceleration Converter 20 Polycarbonate 10 Actuating Modules | ||
| Heavy | Lando Calrissian expert ability Plan B | Super Cooling | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Polycarbonate 4 Actuating Modules |
| Rate of Fire | 1 Blaster Recirculator 15 Transparisteel 7 Cryo-Coils | ||
| Damage | 1 Actuating Diffuser Module 20 Slivian Iron 10 Ray Accelerators |
All Ion blaster configurations and upgrades
The Ion module is tailor-made to deal with droids and enemies protected by shields. It short-circuits them, thus dealing higher damage. In certain areas, it can also be used to power objects by blasting a ray at them. It comes in two configurations:
- Burst
- Surge
The main difference between the two configurations is in their focus. Burst has a longer range while hitting a single target. Meanwhile, Surge has a shorter range but fires an AoE blast. Let’s go through all upgrades and costs for both:
| Configuration | How to get | Upgrades | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst | During the New Tricks main quest | Improved Accuracy | 5 Transparisteel 2 Ion Cells |
| Super Cooling | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Polycarbonate 4 Actuating Modules | ||
| Damage | 1 HD05-G Circuit 15 Slivian Iron 6 Ion Cells | ||
| Surge | After The Viper main quest | Rate of Fire | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Chalcopyrite 4 Ray Accelerators |
| Improved Heat Capacity | 1 Blaster Recirculator 15 Chalcopyrite 7 Cryo-Coils | ||
| Blast Range | 1 BT-P7 Ion Accelerator 20 Transparisteel 10 Ion Cells |
All Power blaster configurations and upgrades
The Power module is arguably the strongest of the group, which makes it the best one to deal with heavy and armoured enemies, like Stormtroopers, Death Troopers, and Gamorreans. Moreover, this module can be used to blast apart barriers to access new areas on the map. You need to charge up the shot before firing and there are three possible configurations:
- Bolt
- Blast
- Pulse
Each configuration performs slightly differently. Bolt needs to charge up before being able to fire for a single-target hit. Meanwhile, Blast fires a heavy plasma bolt that explodes for AoE blast damage. Lastly, Pulse works similar to Bolt, except that the longer you charge it up, the more damage it deals. Here are all the upgrades and costs:
| Configuration | How to get | Upgrades | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | During the Gunsmith main quest | Super Cooling | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Polycarbonate 4 Actuating Modules |
| Charge Speed | 1 Blaster Recirculator 15 Chalcopyrite 7 Ion Cells | ||
| Damage | 1 BT-2X – Charge Controller 20 Durasteel 10 MG-2 Power Exceeders | ||
| Blast | Main quest progression | Charge Speed | 1 Blaster Recirculator 10 Chalcopyrite 4 Cryo-Coils |
| Projectile Speed | 1 Blaster Recirculator 15 Transparisteel 7 Ray Accelerators | ||
| Explosion Radius | 1 Particle Stability Converter 20 Slivian Iron 10 Actuating Modules | ||
| Pulse | Main quest progression | Improved Passive Cooling | 1 Blaster Recirculator 14 Polycarbonate 7 Cryo-Coils |
| Charge Speed | 1 Blaster Recirculator 20 Slivian Iron 12 MG-2 Power Exceeders | ||
| Maximum Charge | 1 Trans-Accelerator 20 Chalcopyrite 15 Cryo-Coils |
How to upgrade blaster in Star Wars Outlaws
You can upgrade your blaster by interacting with the workbench on the Trailblazer, your spaceship. After unlocking each module and configuration, they will become available on the workbench. Provided you have the materials, you just need to click the option you want to upgrade.
Nearly all upgrade materials will be available while playing through the game. However, a few need to be scoured through syndicate merchants. For that reason, make sure you’re in good standing with the four syndicates, so that you can buy the resources you need.
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Star Wars Outlaws
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, Action Adventure, Adventure
