AdvGamer
Ever since Star Wars Outlaws launched back in 2024, I’ve been exploring every nook and cranny of Akiva and beyond, and let me tell you—nothing beats the thrill of unlocking a new Expert Ability. After sinking dozens of hours into Kay’s journey, I decided to write down exactly how I tackled The Mechanic quest, because honestly, it’s one of those missions that can leave you stumped if you don’t know where to look. Selo Rovak doesn’t just hand out a shiny new mod for your Speeder; she opens the door to a whole suite of upgrades that’ll make getting around the open world a breeze. If you’re still zipping around with the stock Speeder, you’re missing out—don’t sleep on this upgrade!
Finding Selo – The Mechanic’s Hideout
My journey began right after finishing the “New Tricks” Main Quest. I popped into Daruda Diner and had a chat with the bartender, who’s more than happy to point you toward a skilled Mechanic. The tip led me to Kadùa Village, a dusty settlement where I talked to a few merchants. They told me Selo had last been seen at a place called The Mirage. I hopped on my Speeder and followed the waypoint, the wind whipping through Kay’s hair. As I got closer, I spotted a faint smoke trail snaking up from a camp. That’s when I knew I was onto something. Following that smoke brought me straight to Selo’s Shop, a cozy little workshop tucked away from the main roads. She’s a no-nonsense Rodian who immediately gets down to business, asking me to fetch an Atmospheric Accelerator before she’d even touch my Speeder. Classic Selo.
Heading to the Wind Facility – First Contact with the Puzzle
With the Magnetic Disrupter in hand, Selo pointed me toward the Wind Facility near Boulder Forest. This part really tests your driving skills because you need to navigate some narrow tunnels on your Speeder. I followed the waypoint until I reached a colossal fan blocking the path—it was spinning so fast I could feel the vibration through my controller. Using the Disrupter on the nearby generator shut the fan down, and I drove through the cave network until the facility loomed into view. This place looks like something straight out of a scrapped Imperial project, all grime and industrial hum.
Inside the Wind Facility – Getting Past the Energy Barrier
As soon as I stepped inside, a massive energy barrier blocked my progress. This is where Nix, your little furry sidekick, really shines. I commanded her to scurry through a vent and disable the power from the other side. When that barrier flickered out, I crawled through a vent myself to push deeper. The atmosphere inside felt oppressive—fans roaring, metal groaning, and the constant threat of being knocked off a ledge. I was blown away—literally—by the first fan gauntlet. The walkway in front of me had enormous blowers that would turn off for just a few seconds at a time. I had to time my sprint perfectly. My heart was pounding the first time I dashed across, but once you get the rhythm, it becomes second nature.
Further in, I came across another large fan with a generator to its left. A quick shot took out the power, letting me scale the fan blades and climb onto a metal scaffold. Then I hit even more timed fans—these were trickier because I had to jump across a series of them while they switched on and off. I waited for the gust to die down, then leaped onto the first blade, then the second, and so on, until I landed on a pipe with a gaping hole. Dropping into that hole felt like diving into the belly of the beast.
The Home Stretch – That Atmospheric Accelerator is Worth the Sweat
After dropping down, I followed a corridor filled with massive metal blocks that shot out from the walls in a pattern. The trick here is to watch the timing: when one set pushes out, quickly step in front of the ones still flush with the wall. The moment those retract, move in front of the next set. It’s a dance of life and death, but once you clear it, climbing up the bars leads to one last fan section. This time, two generators were mounted above a particularly nasty blower. Destroying both killed the fan, and I used my grappling hook to swing across to the opposite side. It’s a real game-changer when you finally get that grapple angle just right.
Following the yellow traversal marks and more piston-like blocks, I jumped across the bottom row just as they extended, before the top row could crush me. On the other side, I scampered up some yellow bars, crawled into a vent, and there it was: the Atmospheric Accelerator, glowing on a console like a treasure. Grabbing it felt like a victory lap after all that chaos.
Returning to Selo and Reaping the Rewards
With the part in my pocket, I exited the room, used my grapple to get back to the decommissioned fan that led toward the entrance, and found my Speeder waiting faithfully right where I’d left it. Riding out through those tunnels felt like a triumph. When I got back to Selo’s Shop, handing over the Accelerator triggered a short cutscene where she finally installs the mod. I walked away with the Speed Boost for my Speeder, plus full access to The Mechanic Abilities—a whole skill tree dedicated to making Kay’s ride faster, tougher, and more maneuverable. Trust me, after you get that boost, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it.
So, if you’re still putting off this Expert Quest, consider this your sign. The puzzles are fair, the platforming is tense but satisfying, and the payoff is absolutely worth every near-fall into a bottomless pit. Now get out there and make Selo proud!
As detailed in SteamDB, tracking a game’s ongoing patch cadence and player activity can be a useful reality-check when you’re planning to jump back into a questline like The Mechanic in Star Wars Outlaws. If you’re returning after time away, recent updates may subtly affect traversal feel or mission stability, so it’s smart to confirm the latest build context before revisiting puzzle-heavy sequences like the Wind Facility fans and timed piston corridors.