All Factions in Star Wars Outlaws ranked best to worst: Syndicates explained, all rewards and upgrades

Not counting Zerek Besh, Sixth Kin, and the Imperials which are the antagonist Factions, or the Rebel Alliance, all of which aren’t joinable, Star Wars Outlaws has four main Factions to consider. Your relationship with each Faction will ebb and flow, but what is the best Faction in Star Wars Outlaws?

All Star Wars Outlaws Factions, explained

There are four main Factions, or Syndicates, in Star Wars Outlaws. You meet three of them on Toshara and you’ll find the last one on Kijimi. Here are all the Factions and their ideals:

• Pyke Syndicate – Pykes are old money crime lords. They value tradition and status. Their headquarters is on Toshara… for now.
• Crimson Dawn – Crimson Dawn is all about secrets, keeping to the shadows, assassinations, and political schemes instead of physical confrontation.
• Hutt Cartel – The Hutt Cartel is violent, preferring to use brute force and intimidation to get and keep power. They are an ancient crime organization with Jabba the Hunt at its head. Their headquarters is on Tatooine.
• Ashiga Clan – The Ashiga Clan is a new and small Faction that values honor and justice. Their main residence is on Kijimi and its members see themselves as a Hive.

All Faction Reputation effects in Star Wars Outlaws

As you gain and lose Reputation with the Syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws, you’ll fall into one of five categories. Remember that it’s natural for your Reputation with each Syndicate in Star Wars Outlaws to rise and fall. Here are all the Faction Reputation categories and effects that apply to every Faction:

• Terrible
  • On the Run – A Kill Squad hunts you down until you’re back in good graces.
  • Restricted Areas – Syndicate members will shoot on sight. You get kicked out of Syndicate areas.
  • Untrustworthy – Syndicate jobs won’t pay well, but will earn positive Reputation.
  • Terrible Deals – You get horrible deals when buying and selling from Syndicate representatives.
• Bad
  • Restricted Areas – Syndicate members will shoot on sight. You get kicked out of Syndicate areas.
  • Untrustworthy – Syndicate jobs won’t pay well, but will earn positive Reputation.
  • Bad Deals – You get bad deals when buying and selling from Syndicate representatives.
• Poor
  • Restricted Areas – You get kicked out of Syndicate areas.
  • A Job or Two – You get more jobs from Syndicate representatives.
• Good
  • Welcome In – You can enter Syndicate areas, but stealing and eliminating guards will lower Reputation.
  • Work for Hire – You get even more jobs from Syndicate representatives and they have better rewards.
  • Good Deals – Deals with Syndicate representatives are discounted whether selling or buying and you get access to exclusive stock.
  • Welcome Gift – You unlock a one-time reward.
• Excellent
  • Welcome Home – You can enter Syndicate areas and help yourself to anything in them.
  • Trustworthy – You get the best jobs from Syndicate representatives.
  • Big Deals – You get big discounts on everything and get access to exclusive stock.
  • Welcome to the Top – You get a one-time reward for entering Excellent and another one-time reward when you max out Excellent.

All Faction rewards in Star Wars Outlaws

Along with unique Contract Brokers and Merchants, each Faction has their own unique rewards. To claim Faction rewards, you need to cross the treasure box threshold on the Reputation bar. Before you lose any more Reputation, be sure to claim your rewards through the Delivery Crate (which is the same way you claim your DLC bonus content). Here are all the rewards for each Faction in Star Wars Outlaws:

Pyke Syndicate

• Good
  • Imperial Coating Blaster appearance
• Excellent
  • Pyke Syndicate Crest Charm – Small chance to gain a free Grenade when thrown.
  • Ship Parts Bundle – A bundle containing materials to upgrade the Trailblazer.
• Max
  • Imperial Disguise Jacket – Greatly increases adrenaline gain on hits with Kay’s Blaster. Increases Power Module damage. If you wear all three pieces, you avoid detection by Imperials more and Lose Wanted levels significantly faster if you have Good or higher Pyke Reputation.
  • Imperial Disguise Belt – Restore Health for each enemy defeated during Adrenaline Rush. Increases Power Module heat capacity. If you wear all three pieces, you avoid detection by Imperials more and Lose Wanted levels significantly faster if you have Good or higher Pyke Reputation.
  • Imperial Disguise Pants – Increases accuracy when shooting from the hip or while on the run. Kay’s Blaster is Supercooled after an Adrenaline Rush. If you wear all three pieces, you avoid detection by Imperials more and Lose Wanted levels significantly faster if you have Good or higher Pyke Reputation.
  • Imperial Chestbox Nix Appearance

Crimson Dawn

• Good
  • Crimson Reign Coating Blaster Appearance
• Excellent
  • Crimson Dawn Crest – Increases ability to avoid detection.
  • Speeder Parts Bundle – A bundle containing materials to upgrade the Speeder.
• Max
  • Crimson Reign Tunic – Gain a large amount of Adrenaline when performing stealth takedowns. Increases ability to avoid detection. If you wear all three pieces, enemies cause within a Smoke Bomb recharge Stun Shot and hitting enemies with the Stun Shot resets the Smoke Bomb cooldown only if you have Good or higher Crimson Dawn Reputation.
  • Crimson Reign Belt – Stealth takedowns restore Health. Increases Grenade carrying capacity. If you wear all three pieces, enemies cause within a Smoke Bomb recharge Stun Shot and hitting enemies with the Stun Shot resets the Smoke Bomb cooldown only if you have Good or higher Crimson Dawn Reputation.
  • Crimson Reign Trousers – Increase crouched movement speed and move more silently. Increases Adrenaline gained from sneaking near hostile enemy patrols. If you wear all three pieces, enemies cause within a Smoke Bomb recharge Stun Shot and hitting enemies with the Stun Shot resets the Smoke Bomb cooldown only if you have Good or higher Crimson Dawn Reputation.
  • Crimson Reign satchel Nix Appearance

Hutt Cartel

• Good
  • Boonta Brawler Coating Blaster Appearance
• Excellent
  • Hutt Cartel Crest – Reduces damage taken from melee attacks.
  • Blaster Parts Bundle – A bundle containing materials to upgrade the Blaster.
• Max
  • Boonta Brawler Jacket – Increases pick-up weapon ammo capacity. Reduces damage taken from blaster and projective weapons. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly increased Adrenaline when defeating enemies with Grenades and gain one Grenade for each enemy defeating during Adrenaline Rush only if you have Good or higher Hutt Cartel Reputation.
  • Boonta Brawler Belt – Increase Grenade carrying capacity. Increases the explosion radius of Grenades. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly increased Adrenaline when defeating enemies with Grenades and gain one Grenade for each enemy defeating during Adrenaline Rush only if you have Good or higher Hutt Cartel Reputation.
  • Boonta Brawler Jacket – Reduces damage taken while sprinting. Reduces damage taken from explosions. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly increased Adrenaline when defeating enemies with Grenades and gain one Grenade for each enemy defeating during Adrenaline Rush only if you have Good or higher Hutt Cartel Reputation.
  • Boonta Brawler Splash Nix Appearance

Ashiga Clan

• Good
  • Kijimi Explorer Coating Blaster Appearance
• Excellent
  • Ashiga Clan Crest – Restore some health on melee takedowns or finishers.
  • Blaster Parts Bundle – A bundle containing materials to upgrade the Blaster.
• Max
  • Kijimi Explorer Jacket – Reduces damage taken from blaster and projectile weapons. Increases the amount of Adrenaline gained when taking damage. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly reduced damage taken at low health and defeating enemies with your Blaster while at low health triggers Super Cooling only if you have Good or higher Ashiga Clan Reputation.
  • Kijimi Explorer Belt – Increases Bacta Vial carrying capacity. Fully restore health upon taking lethal damage. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly reduced damage taken at low health and defeating enemies with your Blaster while at low health triggers Super Cooling only if you have Good or higher Ashiga Clan Reputation.
  • Kijimi Explorer Pants – Greatly reduces damage taken from explosions when crouched, rolling, or sliding. Health begins to regenerate sooner after taking damage. If you wear all three pieces, gain greatly reduced damage taken at low health and defeating enemies with your Blaster while at low health triggers Super Cooling only if you have Good or higher Ashiga Clan Reputation.
  • Kijimi Explorer Scarf Nix Appearance

What is the best Syndicate in Star Wars Outlaws?

The quick and easy answer to which Faction is the best in Star Wars Outlaws is whichever one matches your preferred playstyle. Plus, you should aim to get all their rewards since Reputation is flexible as seen in the Crimson Dawn vs. Pyke decision at the end of the Underworld mission. That said, here’s my purely subjective ranking of the Syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws:

1. Pyke Syndicate
2. Ashiga Clan
3. Crimson Dawn
4. Hutt Cartel

Pyke Syndicate is the best Faction in Star Wars Outlaws because the armor they give you is great for all playstyles, looks great, and the Pykes are found on almost every planet. They are the safest Faction to have Good or better Reputation with since they are practically on every planet.

Overall, I think the Ashiga Clan is the second-best Faction thanks to its incredible armor at Max Reputation. Since their presence doesn’t spread much further than Kijimi, the Ashiga are a Faction you want to get to Max Reputation with and then double cross for another more prominent Faction as soon as possible. It may not be the most stylish (and that’s why you transmog), but having multiple ways to regenerate health is very powerful.

Crimson Dawn is amazing for stealth, which is usually how I play so I’m starting my allegiance with them, but it’s not useful in every circumstance. They are third in my eyes because they are only slightly more prominent in Star Wars Outlaws than the Ashiga Clan.

Finally, the Hutt Cartel is great for run-and-gun destruction lovers, but I think the Ashiga Clan and Pyke Syndicate have better offers in terms of style and function. If you’re a Jabba the Hutt fan, go all in. Also, since the Hutt Cartel is more prominent than the Ashiga Clan and Crimson Dawn, I could see its ranking being higher for you.

Again, there isn’t a “best” Faction in Star Wars Outlaws as it comes down to who you like best and what playstyle you like best. Either way, you need to know how to gain and keep Reputation in Star Wars Outlaws.