Stealth in Star Wars Outlaws can often hinge on having the right gadget at the right moment, and the Smoke Bomb Compressor is exactly the kind of upgrade that turns a risky infiltration into a smooth escape. This rare part is tied to the Mechanic expert skill and is hidden in a windy stretch of Toshara's northern Boulder Forest. Players will need to navigate caves, dodge powerful gusts, and solve a few environmental puzzles to claim it.
What makes this pickup worth the trouble? Once acquired, the Smoke Bomb skill lets Kay craft smoke bombs that block enemy line of sight and open up new stealth routes through Imperial outposts. It is especially useful for players leaning into silent takedowns and avoiding full firefights. The compressor only appears in one region, so following the route is essential.
| Item | Region | Skill Unlocked |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Bomb Compressor | Northern Boulder Forest, Toshara | Smoke Bomb (Mechanic expert) |
Where to Find the Smoke Bomb Compressor
The journey begins in the northern Boulder Forest region on Toshara. The map marker points to an area that looks sealed off by relentless wind. The first step is to locate a cave entrance on the route because it is the only safe path through the region. Once inside, players should head to the end of the cave.
At first, the cave seems like a dead end. Looking up reveals a grapple point above. Using that grapple point takes Kay to a higher ledge, marked by a yellow sign. Then, sliding down a dirt path leads into the wind-blasted canyon where the real challenge starts.
Navigating the Windy Canyon
The canyon is filled with dangerous wind currents. If Kay steps into one of them, she gets blasted backward and takes damage. The trick is to time each move. Moving westward, players need to use another grapple to jump over a gap. In the next area, a large boulder provides cover, letting Kay inch forward when the gusts die down.
While a sleeping beast rests to the right, the safer option is to ignore it and grapple up the wall on the left. That leads to a high ledge. Grapple points in this area are usually marked with white and yellow signs, so they are easy to spot once players know what to look for.
The wind continues to be a problem on the ledge. Players should wait for a gap in the gusts and sprint across. Then comes one of the trickiest grapples in this section. The jump needs to be timed perfectly: if Kay leaps too early or too late, the wind can hurl her into the jaws of the beast below. The safest approach is to jump just before the wind stops.
After clearing that gap, players descend via another grapple point into a lower valley. A flashing light ahead marks a power node. This node controls doors that are letting a constant blast of wind through. Shooting the node with the blaster's stun mode temporarily closes the doors. That creates a short window to dash to the large boulder in the center of the area. One run is not enough to cover the full distance, so resting behind the boulder before shooting the node again is the way to handle it.
Inside the Compound
Once across the windy stretch, the doors are straight ahead. There is a fissure in the wall to the right of the doors that lets Kay enter the compound. Inside, another power node needs to be shot to cross the room safely and reach a control panel on the far side.
At the control panel, players need to hold down both levers simultaneously. This is where Nix comes in. Kay can command Nix to hold one lever while she holds the other. Doing so opens a new room opposite the control panel. After shooting the power node again to cross back, Kay heads through the newly opened door.
Inside that room is a chest containing an Overgrown Amber Stone charm. It can be equipped from the Loadout menu to provide an extra passive benefit. After grabbing the charm, players should exit through the doors ahead, which lead to an elevator.
The elevator rises to a new room. Inside this room is a container holding the Smoke Bomb Compressor. With the part secured, players can unlock the Smoke Bomb skill right away through the Mechanic expert tab in the Abilities menu. Then it is just a matter of finding some unsuspecting Stormtroopers and testing out the newly crafted smoke bombs.
Wrapping Up
The Smoke Bomb Compressor is easy to miss, but the payoff is well worth the windy detour. It gives Kay a reusable stealth tool that can change how players approach Imperial bases. For collectors and stealth-focused players alike, this is one of the more satisfying upgrades to grab on Toshara.
After obtaining the skill, players might want to check out other expert locations to keep expanding Kay's toolkit. Upgrading the Trailblazer and speeder also makes the journey through Toshara much faster. If credits are tight, looking into black market opportunities in Mirogana can help fund future gear improvements.