In the dusty cantinas and neon-lit gambling dens of the Outer Rim, every scoundrel knows that survival depends on more than just a quick trigger finger. Kay Vess, the rising star of the criminal underworld in Star Wars Outlaws, discovers that true mastery comes from the company she keeps. Rather than grinding through a traditional skill tree, Kay relies on a network of Experts scattered across the galaxy—enigmatic characters who teach her new abilities once she proves her worth. Whether it’s fixing her speeder, slicing Imperial terminals, or simply throwing a deadlier punch, these mentors shape Kay into the galaxy’s most versatile thief.

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Since Star Wars Outlaws roared onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S back in 2024—and later arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025—the game has continued to grow. The Wild Card story DLC, which finally dropped in early 2026, gave fan-favorite Lando Calrissian even more room to scheme, and the Experts system remains one of the most delightful twists on Ubisoft’s open-world formula. Instead of spending points in a menu, players must track down these specialists, complete personal missions for them, and watch as Kay’s repertoire expands organically. Here’s a breakdown of every Expert, where to find them, and what they bring to the table.

Bram Shano – The Bartender

Good old Bram runs The Broken Hoof in Canto Bight’s Worker’s District, and he’s been looking after Kay since she was abandoned by Riko. He’s the first Expert you’ll meet, serving as a gentle tutorial for the entire mechanic. Bram is a broker who supplies illegal jobs, but he’s also the one who teaches Kay the absolute fundamentals of her trade. His quests are woven into the opening hours of the campaign, so you can’t miss him.

Ability Effect
Basic Lockpicking Allows Kay to open simple locked doors and containers.
Street Smarts Improves her ability to detect nearby threats and opportunities in urban areas.
Melee Proficiency Unlocks stronger melee strikes and takedowns, crucial for silent infiltrations.
Brawler’s Instinct Increases melee damage and reduces incoming damage during fistfights.

Bram’s lessons are all about staying alive on the mean streets. Without him, Kay wouldn’t even be able to pick her first lock.

Selo Rovak – The Mechanic

Out on the windy plains of Toshara, a young native mechanic named Selo Rovak tinkers with gadgets that could revolutionize windfishing. Kay seeks him out after acquiring the Ion Blaster during the main story, following an intel chain that starts in Jaunta’s Hope Diner. Selo agrees to upgrade her speeder, but only if she retrieves the powerful Atmospheric Accelerator from a dangerous rival settlement. Once Kay delivers the goods, Selo becomes a permanent ally.

Ability Effect
Speeder Boost Adds a temporary burst of speed to Kay’s speeder, letting her outrun pursuers.
Grav-Chute Upgrade Increases the glide distance and control while using the grav-chute.
Scavenger’s Eye (Speeder) Highlights nearby salvageable speeder parts while riding.
Windfishing Bypass Allows Kay to activate certain environmental wind-powered mechanisms.

With Selo’s help, Kay’s speeder becomes more than just transport—it’s a vital tool for exploration and escape.

Aila Bren – The Slicer

Aila Bren is a freelance slicer who’s desperate to leave Toshara after seeing it crushed under the Empire and syndicate turf wars. Her intel becomes available shortly after the Ion Blaster upgrade, leading Kay through Makal’s Gambling Parlor and into Crimson Dawn territory. Aila asks Kay to steal an Imperial Code Sequencer from a heavily guarded outpost. The real payoff comes when Kay breaks into an Imperial facility and finds Aila already inside, gleefully hacking the base’s turrets to shred every stormtrooper in sight. Talk about a first impression.

Ability Effect
Advanced Slicing Kit Grants access to tougher terminals and locked data vaults.
Distraction Spike Allows Kay to remotely trigger environmental hazards to distract enemies.
Silent Running Reduces the noise Kay makes while sprinting, making stealth easier.
Ghost in the Network Automatically marks all security cameras in a sliced area.

Aila transforms Kay’s slicing from a clumsy hobby into a deadly art, making Imperial installations her playground.

Rooster Trace – The Mercenary

Rooster Trace has survived wars and regime changes, and they genuinely seem to enjoy the chaos. Kay meets Rooster on the frozen streets of Kijimi City while searching for her safecracker Ank. The trail eventually leads to Tatooine, where the two team up to ambush an Imperial convoy. The highlight? Kay gets her hands on an experimental shielded gatling blaster and proceeds to mow down armored transports in a blaze of red and orange. After that fireworks display, Rooster officially joins the crew.

Ability Effect
Gatling Gun Proficiency Kay can now use heavy turret weapons mounted on vehicles or emplaced guns.
Adrenaline Surge Increases weapon damage for a short time after taking damage.
Warrior’s Fortitude Increases maximum health.
Improvised Armor Lets Kay craft temporary armor plates from scavenged materials.

Rooster turns Kay into a brawl-loving survivor who can dish out damage and take a punch.

Temmin Wexley – The Scavenger

Fans of the sequel trilogy will recognize Temmin Wexley from The Force Awakens, but in Star Wars Outlaws he’s just a kid left behind on Akiva, living alone in his family home and building droids from scrap. Meeting him is mandatory during the campaign because Kay’s speeder needs an upgrade to cross Akiva’s deep waterways. Temmin asks her to retrieve specific droid components and engine parts; once delivered, he patches her ride together and joins as an Expert.

Ability Effect
Hydro-Repulsor Upgrade Allows the speeder to travel across deep water.
Scavenger Inventor Reduces the resources needed to craft consumables and gadgets.
Droid Whisperer Kay can now command certain droids to follow or cause distractions.
Jury-Rigger Speeder repairs become cheaper and faster.

Temmin’s knack for jury-rigging ensures Kay can always keep her equipment running, even in the wildest backwaters.

Sheriff Quint Cresadde – The Gunslinger

Tatooine’s toughest law enforcer has a pirate past that she’d rather forget. Kay first meets Quint when she lands on the desert planet, but their partnership deepens after The Heavy mission. Through a chain starting in the Mos Eisley Cantina, Kay learns how Quint bought her freedom from the pirate Gwarm and returned home to protect the locals. The final test arrives when a pack of Hutt Cartel bounty hunters attacks the town of Wayfar. Kay and Quint stand back-to-back, blasters blazing, and afterwards Quint officially passes on her gunslinger wisdom.

Ability Effect
Quick Draw Kay draws her blaster faster, perfect for ambushes.
Dead Eye Slows time briefly when aiming, allowing for precision shots.
Ricochet Shot Blaster bolts can bounce off certain surfaces to hit enemies behind cover.
Sheriff’s Presence Intimidates low-level thugs, sometimes causing them to flee.

Quint turns Kay into a true sharpshooter, making every blaster bolt count.

Teeka – The Hotfixer

Jawas are the galaxy’s ultimate tinkerers, and Teeka is no exception. After ND-5 suggests adding a turret to the Trailblazer, the “Buying a Turret” intel points Kay toward the Bestine Junkyard. Teeka agrees to perform the upgrade, but only in exchange for a Sarlaac tooth. Kay must venture to a dead Sarlaac Pit in the Western Dune Sea, a dangerous trip that ends with her presenting the tooth to the Jawa. The turret installation unlocks Teeka as an Expert.

Ability Effect
Trailblazer Turret Installs a turret on Kay’s ship, allowing her to fight off pursuers in space.
Salvage Apprentice Increases the amount of credits and materials gained from looting.
Repurposed Tech Kay can hack certain enemy turrets and droids to fight on her side.
Heat Sink Override Reduces weapon overheat rates during prolonged firefights.

Teeka’s love for reclaimed tech ensures Kay always gets the most out of every piece of junk she finds.

Lando Calrissian – The High Roller

The smoothest smuggler in the galaxy doesn’t show up until Kay proves her card skills. By playing enough high-level Sabacc games through the High-Stakes Showdown quest, she earns an audience with Lando on Akiva. There she learns about his work with the Rebellion and helps him repel an Imperial attack. Lando then teaches Kay a few tricks—and even afterwards, she can challenge him to a final Sabacc duel.

Ability Effect
Sabacc Face Gives Kay a better poker face, hiding tells during Sabacc games.
Smuggler’s Cache Reveals hidden contraband stashes on the map.
Silver Tongue Improves merchant prices and opens up new dialogue options with shady characters.
Cloud City Connections Occasionally, Lando’s contacts will leave supply drops on planets.

With the 2026 release of the Wild Card DLC, Lando’s role has expanded even further. The story pack sends Kay and Lando deep into a high-stakes Sabacc tournament where nothing is as it seems, possibly setting the stage for the daring rescue of a certain Corellian smuggler frozen in carbonite. It’s a must-play chapter for anyone who loves the charming scoundrel.

MT-7 – The Veteran

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The most elusive Expert is a broken-down Commando Droid named MT-7, hidden on Akiva. To reach him, Kay must first scan space aboard the Trailblazer for encrypted Clone War datadiscs. Only then will the abandoned landing pad open up. MT-7 was part of ND-5’s old unit, and through him Kay finally learns the secrets of her stoic droid companion. Gathering the scattered data tags of MT-7’s fallen squad becomes a poignant journey into the past.

Ability Effect
Tactical Overlay Displays enemy patrol routes and field-of-view cones when scouting.
Commando Rush Lets Kay perform a short-range dash that can knock down foes.
ND-5 Morale Boost ND-5 becomes more effective in combat and occasionally cracks a joke.
Clone Wars Survivor Kit Unlocks unique combat stims that heal health and increase speed.

MT-7’s lessons remind Kay that even machines can carry the weight of war—and that the best crews are built on trust rather than circuits.

Each Expert in Star Wars Outlaws isn’t just a skill vendor; they’re a story, a friend, and a reason to explore every corner of the galaxy. From the smoky cantinas of Tatooine to the storm-lashed cliffs of Akiva, Kay’s journey is defined by the people she helps and the skills they share. So the next time you’re stuck on a locked door or outgunned by Imps, ask yourself: have you done your homework and earned the loyalty of the galaxy’s greatest misfits?