When you picked up Star Wars Outlaws, you might have expected more thrilling activities than playing cards. However, Kessel Sabacc can be just as exhilarating as blasting stormtroopers or battling syndicate members. Not only is it an exciting mini-game, but it’s also an easy way to earn credits with minimal effort, akin to the fathier races.
Understanding the Basics
Your first opportunity to play Kessel Sabacc arises when you visit Mirogana. If you manage to get on good terms with the Pykes, you’ll gain access to their district cardroom, yielding even more rewards. Unlike Pazaak from Knights of the Old Republic, Sabacc has a unique set of rules. Instead of aiming for 21, your goal is to obtain pairs of the lowest value possible.
Gameplay Fundamentals
Here’s a brief overview of how to play Kessel Sabacc: Your main objective is to form a sabacc (pair) with the lowest number cards. The player with the best sabacc wins the round. Each round consists of three turns where you can choose to either draw or stand. Drawing allows you to replace a card by spending a chip, whereas standing indicates you’re content with your current hand.
Special Cards and Tokens
There are a few additional elements that can help you strategize more effectively:
- Sylops and Imposters: Special cards that can either guarantee a sabacc or introduce a gamble with a dice roll.
- Nix’s Cheating: If you’re adept at quick time events, Nix can cheat to help you peek at your opponents’ cards.
- Shift Tokens: Special tokens that trigger certain effects like free draws or taxing other players’ chips. Timing their use is key to outplaying your opponents.
Tips to Win
- Pay Attention to Discards: Use discarded high cards to gauge opponents’ hands.
- Cheating Risks: Utilize Nix’s ability carefully to avoid getting banned.
- Know When to Stand: Don’t waste chips if you’re already holding a strong hand.
- Check the Help Section: Refer to the in-game help section for card values to avoid confusion.
- Optimal Shift Token Usage: Effective use of shift tokens can provide a significant advantage.
Finding Shift Tokens
Shift tokens can be found in various locations, including specific syndicate vaults like the Pyke district in Mirogana. Winning Kessel Sabacc matches at syndicate cardrooms or purchasing from certain merchants are the easiest methods to acquire them. The Pyke cardroom in Mirogana offers tokens like the Free Draw, Markdown, and General Audit shift tokens, provided you have a good reputation with the Pykes to gain cardroom access.
