How to Sneak Into the Crimson Dawn Landing Pad Like a Pro (Even in 2026)
Sneak into the Crimson Dawn landing pad in Star Wars Outlaws effortlessly, then claim the Ion Blaster part with Nix's help.
Picture this: it's 2026, and you've just picked up Star Wars Outlaws on your shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 (relax, the 2025 port runs like butter). You're cruising through Mirogana, trying to look slick as Kay Vess, but then you hit the Crimson Dawn base. Whether you're on a charm offensive or you've already ticked them off by stealing their lunch money, that landing pad area is still off-limits. The guards there have nerves of durasteel and the attention span of a hungry nexu. Fear not, young scoundrel—this guide will turn you into a ghost in the machine, even if your reputation is shakier than a podracer on a gravel road.

First things first: the trick is so simple it hurts. There is exactly one viable path onto that pad, and it's tucked away like a Jawa in a sandcrawler. Amble over to the right side of the district, where the guards are lounging around a green cargo crate that's seen better days. If your rep is decent, you can practically waltz up behind them—just don't whistle. Look for a set of steps right by that crate. Yes, the ones that seem to lead nowhere exciting. Clamber up them and you'll pop out inside the restricted section like a Hutt at a salad bar. No alarms, no blaster fire, no awkward "I was just looking for the refresher" explanations. If you're on bad terms and have to sneak through the entire base first, slink through the consoles on the right side of the main room before making your move. It's a walk in the Coruscant park compared to lockpicking those infuriating old-school doors.

Once you're on the landing pad, congratulations—you've dodged the tricky part. For the "The Slicer" mission, you can just saunter up to Aila's contact like you own the place (technically you don't, but they don't need to know that). No extra guards lurk in that zone, which is a small mercy from the game developers. If you're after the Ion Blaster part in "New Tricks," however, the real fun begins. The vault is calling, and between you and sweet loot stands a giant electric fan that could blend a bantha. Don't panic. Plant Kay in front of that spinning death and send Nix, your trusty merqaal sidekick, to switch off the generator on the right. The hairy little scamp makes it look easy—no Distract ability needed, no elaborate takedowns. With the fan dead, scurry through the tunnel, hang a left at the hole, and climb down the ladder. You're in the vault, baby.
Inside, grab the Ion Blaster part and then go full kleptomaniac. There's a Renpalli Station Keycard, an Orichalc Necklace, piles of credits, Durasteel, Direct-Energy Circuits, an Antique Bracelet, an Orichalc Ring, and fresh Intel on other vaults in Mirogana—all from slicing the terminal. Word to the wise: that red laser wall protecting an extra chest won't budge until you've snagged the remaining two keycards from other Crimson Dawn vaults. So don't be a nerfherder; mark them on your map and hit them up later to stockpile materials for crafting. You'll need gear like the Smoke Bomb Compressor if you don't want to become a permanent fixture in a syndicate's bad books.

Now the grand finale: sneaking out without tanking your reputation. Climb back up the ladder you entered from, then about-face and hop over the ledge opposite. This drops you into the main area of the base. If you're in the syndicate's good graces, you can just strut out like a celebrity—no one bats an eyelash. But if you've been a bad influence and infiltrated under their noses, watch out. There's literally one Crimson Dawn member standing on the walkway you must cross. They're the final boss of patience. The solution? Use Nix's Distract ability to lure them away, then sneak up and deliver a quiet takedown. It's satisfyingly ruthless and keeps your rep intact. After that, tiptoe past any remaining guards—keeping your eyes peeled—and you'll have pulled off a textbook heist. No rep loss, no alarms, and exactly the kind of smooth operation that would make Lando Calrissian nod in approval.
Even in 2026, with all the updates and patches, this sequence remains an essential move for any player who wants to keep their criminal record clean while swimming in credits. So go forth, you scruffy-looking nerfherder, and plunder that base like it's your personal treasure chest. Just remember: the right side and a little green crate are your best friends. May the stealth be with you.
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