What are the Star Wars Outlaws blaster upgrades? Kay can’t rely on many things in her line of work. In fact, the only two things that haven’t let her down yet are Nix (obviously, the adorable little scamp) and her blaster. Never far from her belt, her sidearm is usually the only thing keeping her from certain death, or worse: captured by the Imps. You can upgrade your blaster throughout Kay’s story, but what do these upgrades do?
Whether you’re exploring the intricately detailed Star Wars Outlaws planets, or meeting a whole host of Star Wars Outlaws characters, surviving is tough. You’ll have to lean on every advantage you can get your hands on, so with that, here is every Star Wars Outlaws blaster upgrade.
Star Wars Outlaws blaster upgrades
Your blaster will eventually have four functions, with two available to you in the beginning – Plasma Module and Stun – and two unlockable as you progress through the story – Ion Module and Power Module. Once you have the prerequisite crafting components, head to the workbench on the Trailblazer, where you can unlock new modules and upgrade existing ones.
Here is every blaster upgrade in Star Wars Outlaws:
Plasma Module
Light Configuration
A Standard blaster module configuration that fires plasma bolts.
Upgrades:
- Improve Accuracy – improves accuracy of the blaster.
- Super Cooling – adds a new window of opportunity during cooling that, when properly timed, supercools the blaster, temporarily preventing heat buildup.
- Damage – increases the damage dealt with each fired shot.
Rapid Configuration
A makeshift blaster module configuration that fires lighter plasma bolts at a higher rate of fire.
Upgrades:
- Improved Heat Capacity – the blaster can fire more shots before overheating.
- Improved Accuracy – improves the accuracy of the blaster.
- Super Cooling – adds a new window of opportunity during cooling that, when properly timed, supercools the blaster, temporarily preventing heat buildup.
Heavy Configuration
A makeshift blaster module that fires heavier plasma bolts at a slower rate of fire.
Upgrades:
- Super Cooling – adds a new window of opportunity during cooling that, when properly timed, supercools the blaster, temporarily preventing heat buildup.
- Rate of Fire – reduces the time between shots.
- Damage – increases the damage dealt with each fired shot.
Ion Module
Burst Configuration
A standard Ion Module configuration that fires ionized particles. Effective against shields and droids.
Upgrades:
- Improved Accuracy – improves accuracy of the blaster.
- Super Cooling – adds a new window of opportunity during cooling that, when properly timed, supercools the blaster, temporarily preventing heat buildup.
- Damage – increases the damage dealt with each fired shot.
Surge Configuration
A makeshift Ion Module configuration with a short-range ion surge that is powerful against shields and droids.
Upgrades:
- Rate of Fire – reduces the time between shots.
- Improved Heat Capacity – the blaster can fire more shots before overheating.
- Blast Range – the power in the blast is increased, increasing its overall range.
Power Module
Bolt Configuration
A standard Power Module configuration that charges up before firing a bolt that explodes on impact.
Upgrades:
- Super Cooling – adds a new window of opportunity during cooling that, when properly timed, supercools the blaster, temporarily preventing heat buildup.
- Charge Speed – reduces the time required to charge the weapon to maximum power.
- Damage – increases the damage dealt with each fired shot.
Blast Configuration
A makeshift Power Module configuration that fires a heavy plasma bolt that detonates on impact.
Upgrades:
- Charge Speed – reduces the time required to charge the weapon to maximum power.
- Projectile Speed – the shot is discharged at a higher velocity, increasing its effective range.
- Explosion Radius – increases the damage area of the blast as it detonates.
Pulse Configuration
A makeshift Power Module configuration that causes the blaster bolt to become more powerful the longer it’s charged.
Upgrades:
- Improved Passive Cooling – increases speed and efficiency of the blaster’s passive cooling system.
- Charge Speed – reduces the time required to charge the weapon to maximum power.
- Maximum Charge – further increases damage dealt when firing the blaster at full charge.
That’s it for Star Wars Outlaws blaster upgrades, just make sure that you’re also upgrading your Star Wars Outlaws equipment so Kay has a well-rounded kit to work with as she attempts to get in with the Star Wars Outlaws syndicates. If you’re looking for something slightly less lethal, we have a guide on how to play Star Wars Outlaws Sabacc – fleecing the locals is a great way to keep your credit pile stacked high.