In the sprawling galaxy of Star Wars Outlaws, few resources prove as essential yet elusive as Durasteel. This rugged alloy forms the very skeleton of Kay Vess's ship, the Trailblazer, and keeps her speeder humming across the dusty plains of Toshara and the rain‑slicked platforms of Kijimi. As the game's space battles escalate in difficulty—particularly during the main story arcs that demand a well‑equipped vessel—players quickly discover that a mountain of Durasteel is the price of survival. It is not a rare material by classification, but its sheer ubiquity in upgrade recipes makes it the silent gatekeeper of interplanetary mobility and combat efficiency.
By 2026, the community has refined several reliable paths to amass this metallic lifeline. While no single farming loop matches the simplicity of hunting Quadanium asteroids, a strategic player can still stockpile hundreds of units within a short session. The three foundational acquisition methods remain consistent: looting scattered scrap heaps, unlocking hidden chests, and—most predictably—opening a credit pouch at a merchant's stall. Yet behind that simplicity lies a depth of optimization that separates the perpetually grounded from the master smuggler.
The Humble Scrap Pile
Exploration rewards the observant. Across every planet, in the shadow of towering Imperial facilities and the cluttered corners of syndicate strongholds, one can find piles of refuse that glint with salvaged tech. These scrap heaps vary visually—some are twisted metal coils, others resemble discarded droid parts—but they share a common promise: a chance to yield Durasteel. Main missions and side contracts often funnel the player through zones teeming with these environmental lootables. A single Crimson Dawn hideout, for instance, might harbor half a dozen such piles, and clearing them adds a modest yet cost‑free stream of the material.
The caveat is the element of chance. A scrap heap might dispense Durasteel, but it could just as easily offer a handful of credits or a generic component. Relying solely on random pickups will leave a would‑be ship captain yearning for more. Still, experienced pathfinders recommend never sprinting past a glint of metal—every small gain chips away at the colossal resource demands of the Trailblazer's hull upgrades and speeder enhancements.
Syndicate Chests and Restricted Zones
A more deliberate approach targets loot chests, especially those inside faction‑controlled areas. Strongholds belonging to the Pykes, the Hutt Cartel, or even the Imperial Security Bureau are studded with locked containers. Unlocking them typically requires a combination of slicing skills, sneaky navigation, and occasionally a well‑placed blaster bolt. The payoff, however, is often a tidy bundle of Durasteel alongside high‑value contraband. A single chest in an Imperial base can cough up five to ten units, making a methodical infiltration far more efficient than wandering the open world.
This method synergizes beautifully with reputation grinding. By undertaking jobs that lower one's notoriety with a faction before raiding their vaults, a player can minimize the risk of immediate hostility. After all, the goal is to walk out with pockets full of alloy, not to engage in a protracted firefight. The delicate dance of reputation management, improved further in recent patches, allows for a more forgiving smash‑and‑grab lifestyle.
The Merchant Circuit: Credits Into Durasteel
For those who prefer a transactional approach, the galaxy's network of Smuggler, Scavenger, and Survivalist merchants stands ready to trade. The base price hovers around 75 credits per unit—a figure that can balloon swiftly when an upgrade requires 40 or 50 pieces. Deep pockets are a prerequisite. However, a player's standing with a merchant's parent faction can slash this cost significantly. A favorable reputation with the Ashiga Clan on Kijimi, for example, might bring the price down to 60 credits, effectively stretching a credit reserve much further.
The true power move, refined by expert traders in the community, exploits the inventory refresh mechanic. The routine is simple in theory but demanding in execution: visit a planet where multiple friendly merchants sell Durasteel. Buy out their entire stock at the discounted rate. Then, instead of waiting for a lengthy cooldown, hop into the Trailblazer, break orbit, and immediately re‑dock at the same location. The merchant inventories reset, brimming once more with that precious alloy. Repeat this orbit‑and‑return ritual until either the credit balance cries uncle or the desired stack of Durasteel is secured.
| Method | Cost | Effort | Typical Yield per Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looting scrap piles | Free | Low–Medium | 1–3 units (random) |
| Opening syndicate chests | Free (requires lockpicking) | Medium–High | 5–15 units |
| Purchasing from merchants | 50–75 credits/unit | Low (requires travel) | As many as you can afford |
Optimizing the Grind in 2026
Recent calibrations in the game's economy—the last major patch arrived in late 2025—have slightly adjusted merchant restock behavior, but the orbit method endures as the fastest non‑exploit farming technique. Savvy operators now pair the circuit with a robust credit‑generation strategy. A popular choice involves chaining high‑value smuggling contracts between Toshara and Kijimi while maintaining excellent relations with both the Pykes and the Hutts, turning the profit directly into Durasteel. The time‑efficiency math is compelling: an hour of dedicated merchant cycling can yield 200 + units, enough to fully upgrade the Trailblazer's weapon systems and shield generator in one swoop.
Speed enthusiasts should not overlook the speeder. Traversing a planet's vast map without a tricked‑out bike transforms every errand into a trudge. The speeder's boost and handling upgrades demand their own share of Durasteel, but they pay for themselves by drastically cutting travel time between merchant stalls. A fully upgraded speeder on Tatooine can zip from Mos Eisley to the Jawa camp in under a minute, shaving precious seconds off each farming loop.
The Unseen Limit
Space combat serves as the ultimate litmus test for one's Durasteel investment. The Trailblazer's hull integrity, deflector shields, and torpedo payloads all trace their roots back to this humble alloy. Ignoring these upgrades until the climactic encounters with Imperial cruisers or syndicate warships is a recipe for a one‑way trip to a debris field. The difficulty curve, while never unfair, mercilessly punishes under‑prepared pilots. In the same breath, a fully armored ship turns hair‑raising dogfights into manageable skirmishes, opening up new lucrative pirate‑hunting opportunities that, in turn, fuel the credit‑to‑Durasteel pipeline.
Patience remains the smuggler's true virtue. Whether one chooses to scour every dusty corner of an Imperial outpost or to perfect the merchant reset sequence, Durasteel rewards consistency. The galaxy of Star Wars Outlaws is immense and packed with distractions—but those who keep their eyes on the scrap pile eventually find themselves at the helm of a ship that can stare down a Star Destroyer.