The open world Star Wars Outlaws The universe is filled with dangerous exploration, bounty hunting missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates, and thrilling aerial dogfights. After all, you’re playing the high-stakes life of an outlaw in search of a big payout. And there’s a mini-game that could earn you extra credits and respect, Sabaac Boiler.
Sabacc is known in the Star Wars universe as a card game, with similarities to blackjack and poker. It’s a risky side game where luck and skill play a role. If you’re not feeling particularly lucky, you sometimes have to venture a little into the underworld to win and that’s what we’re here to discuss. In Star Wars Outlaws, you’re given a cheat mechanic, courtesy of your trusty sidekick, Nix. Plus, there are more cheats to unlock as you travel the world.
Below you will find everything you need to know about How to Cheat Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws.
How to Cheat Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws
Before you learn how to cheat, you’ll want to check out our guide on how to play and win at Kessel Sabacc. Once you start a game of Kessel Sabacc, you’ll be able to see the cheats available to you. There are three locations here, but right from the start of the game, you can Use Nix to Cheat Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws
Nix is your merqaal companion, able to fly, distract and attack enemies, as well as fetch you hard-to-reach items while you wait across the vast universe.
As for Kessel Sabacc, he is your gateway to cheating. To do this, you can choose to send Nix to try to peek at your opponent’s hand. This move is done on your turn and can give you insight into how to win. But there is always risk in the pursuit of reward.
When you cheat, a mechanic appears on the screen where you have to align the descending circle in the marked area. If you do it correctly, Nix will move on to the next player, and again, as long as there are players to sneak up on. Nix will collect information that will be displayed at the top of your screen, but only for that hand.
If Nix is caught, the players around the table will become suspicious. If you try to cheat again and fail, suspicions will only grow and eventually result in a ban from the table. You will not be able to return to the Kessel Sabacc table until some time has passed and the situation has calmed down.
It’s up to you whether you want to cheat. You might have a lot of credits on the line at the table. Or you might have the worst hand you’ve ever faced and are desperate for a solution. Getting information about other players’ cards might just be your ticket to winning.
Kessel Sabacc Tips
Cheating isn’t your only option for winning at Kessel Sabacc. If you feel guilty about it, here are some tips you can follow to help you develop a level of skill that you can use in every game.
Of course, luck is also a key element in Kessel Sabacc, but since you can’t change which cards you’re going to pick up, you can try to keep an eye on which ones have been discarded. After each round, you have the chance to pick up the last discarded card.
Even if you don’t want to take it, it gives you a little insight into the hand of the player who played before you. Let’s say it’s a low-value card, that probably means it has a lower value.
You can also see the player’s discarded card at the top of the screen each turn, but you’ll need to learn the different icons on each card and what they represent to know for sure what they’re laying down.
Good luck playing Kessel Sabaac in Star Wars Outlaws!
