Reverse Engineering (RE) enables Traders to deconstruct looted items into Power Bits and Modifier Bits, crafting Skill Enhancing Attachments (SEAs) or Power-Ups (PUPs). This grind-heavy system offers permanent stat boosts (e.g., +35/35/35 gear) or temporary buffs. The guide covers ground RE (Domestic, Munitions, Engineer Traders), Space RE (Structures Traders), and includes full lists of Power Bits, standard Modifier Bits, special Modifier Bits, and now all crafting Modifier Bits with junk loot combinations.
Tools and Prerequisites
- Reverse Engineering Tool
- Crafted with a capped General Crafting Tool (Artisan skills). Craft two for efficiency.
- RE Enhance Modules (Optional but Recommended)
- Boosts Power Bit strength. Craft with a General Tool in an Equipment Factory (100% Quality).
- Socketed Items
- Craft shirts (Domestic), armor (Munitions), or weapons (Engineer) with sockets using a Crafting Tool and Wearables Factory.
- Stats
- RE Chance: Max via Trader Expertise (+10 hidden bonus for mastering one profession).
- Opportune Chance (Luck): Stack +200 Luck (Shard of Retaliation), +100 Luck (Meatlump Love), +100 Luck (Willpower Boost Stim).
- Loot
- Junk Loot: 100+ types (e.g., Flux Compensator) for Modifier Bits—farmed from NPCs.
- Stat Loot: Clothing/armor with stats (e.g., +25 Strength robe) for Power Bits—farmed from missions/instances.
Farming Loot
Junk Loot Farming
- What: Items like Micro Sensor, Crystal Oscillator—dropped by humanoids/droids.
- Locations:
- Corellia – Coronet Missions (Level 10-20)
- NPCs: Thugs, Smugglers.
- Drops: Common junk (e.g., Wiring Harness)—50-70% drop chance.
- Strategy: Difficulty 1 missions, AOE clears (e.g., Commando). Yield: 20-30/hour solo, 50-70/hour grouped.
- Server Note: Legends boosts rates ~10%.
- Dantooine – Mining Outpost (Level 40-50)
- NPCs: Droid Miners, Pirates.
- Drops: Mid-tier junk (e.g., Control Valve)—60-80%. Rare Crystal Oscillator (~5%).
- Strategy: Difficulty 2, AOE/pets. Yield: 30-50/hour solo, 80-100/hour grouped.
- Server Note: Utopia adds droid density.
- Lok – Nym’s Stronghold (Level 60-70)
- NPCs: Nym Pirates, Droidekas.
- Drops: High-tier junk (e.g., Power Regulator)—70-90%. Signal Jammer (~10%).
- Strategy: Solo strong builds or group. Yield: 40-60/hour solo, 100-120/hour grouped.
- Server Note: Legends adds Droidekas.
- Mustafar – Old Research Facility (Level 90+)
- NPCs: Mustafarian Droids, Sentinels.
- Drops: Elite junk (e.g., Force Conduit)—80-95%. Crystal Oscillator (10-15%).
- Strategy: Group only. Yield: 50-70/hour grouped, 1-3 rares/hour. Stack +Loot Chance.
- Server Note: Restoration buffs drops.
- Corellia – Coronet Missions (Level 10-20)
- General: Buff with +Loot Chance (Shard of Ferocity), use AOE, sort into A-G/H-M/N-Z boxes. Yield: 20-70/hour solo, 70-120/hour grouped.
Stat Loot Farming
- What: Stat clothing/armor (e.g., +35 Jedi Robe).
- Locations:
- Tatooine – Jabba’s Palace (Level 30-40)
- NPCs: Gamorreans, Weequay.
- Drops: +5 to +15 gear—20-40%. Rare +20 (~5%).
- Strategy: Solo difficulty 1-2. Yield: 5-10/hour solo, 15-20/hour grouped.
- Server Note: Utopia caps at +15.
- Dathomir – Nightsister Stronghold (Level 80+)
- NPCs: Sentinels, Spellweavers.
- Drops: +15 to +25 gear—30-50%. Rare +30 (~5-10%).
- Strategy: Solo tank or group. Yield: 5-15/hour solo, 20-30/hour grouped.
- Server Note: Restoration boosts density.
- Mustafar – Sher Kar (Level 90+)
- NPCs: Minions, Sher Kar.
- Drops: +25 to +35 Jedi Robes—50-70% elites, 100% boss.
- Strategy: 6-12 players, 30-60 minutes. Yield: 1-5/run.
- Server Note: Utopia guarantees +35.
- Heroics: Exar Kun (+20 to +35, 2-5/run), IG-88 (+15 to +25, 2-4/run), Tusken Invasion (+10 to +20, 1-3/run).
- Tatooine – Jabba’s Palace (Level 30-40)
- General: Stack +Loot/+Luck, use AOE, group for heroics. Yield: 5-20/hour solo, 1-5/run grouped.
Ground Reverse Engineering Process
- Craft a Power Bit
- RE stat loot (e.g., +10 Strength robe). Result: Power Bit (+1 to +35).
- Tip: Level to +35 by RE’ing more stat loot into it.
- Craft a Modifier Bit
- RE two junk loot pieces (e.g., Flux Compensator + Micro Sensor). Result: Modifier Bit (e.g., Agility, Ratio 4).
- Create an SEA
- Combine Power Bit (+35) + Modifier Bit (Agility, Ratio 4). Result: +8 Agility SEA (35 / 4).
- Apply the SEA
- Socket into an item. Optional: RE for a stronger Power Bit.
- Create a PUP (Optional)
- Same combo, select "Create Powerup." Result: +8 Agility (10 uses, 5 minutes).
- Multi-Stat SEAs
- Stack stats (e.g., +35/35/35) over multiple RE cycles.
Space Reverse Engineering (Shipwrights)
- Tool: Component Analysis Tool.
- Process: Combine two same-level Space components (e.g., Level 2 armor) for a +2% bonus/level.
- Farming: Space missions (Kessel, Deep Space)—stockpile 100+.
Full List of Power Bits
Power Bits provide numeric strength (not stat-specific).
- Range: +1 to +35 per stat.
- Source: Stat loot (e.g., +10 Agility shirt = +1 to +10 Power Bit).
- Leveling: RE more stat loot into it (e.g., +10 + +15 = +11 to +15, RNG-based). Max +35 with +400 Luck and RE Enhance Modules.
- Multi-Stat: RE a socketed SEA item (e.g., +8 Agility/+5 Luck shirt) to stack up to +35/35/35.
- Notes: Jedi Robes (+25 to +35) are ideal—Utopia guarantees +35 extraction.
Full List of Modifier Bits
Modifier Bits define the stat type. Final value = Power Bit / Ratio (e.g., +35 / 4 = +8).
Standard Modifier Bits
Common combat/general stats.
| Stat | Combanations of Junk Loot | Ratio | Notes | |
| Agility | Flux Compensator + Micro Sensor | 4 | Combat stat. | |
| Agility | Servo Link + Power Coupling | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Luck | Power Conditioner + Servo Joint | 4 | Boosts RE, loot. | |
| Luck | Energy Flow + Signal Emitter | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Precision | Control Box + Wiring Harness | 4 | Ranged stat. | |
| Precision | Targeting Sensor + Relay Switch | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Strength | Energy Distributor + Power Supply | 4 | Melee/tank stat. | |
| Strength | Load Bearing + Power Frame | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Stamina | Servo Motor + Power Transformer | 4 | Health regen. | |
| Stamina | Fluid Pump + Energy Capacitor | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Constitution | Micro Switch + Circuit Board | 4 | Health pool. | |
| Constitution | Power Relay + Control Panel | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Damage Increase | Energy Coil + Magnetic Reader | 5 | Boosts DPS. | |
| Damage Increase | Power Surge + Heat Sink | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Action Cost Reduction | Power Injector + Flow Analyzer | 5 | Lowers ability costs. | |
| Action Cost Reduction | Efficiency Chip + Energy Buffer | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Critical Hit | Pulse Generator + Signal Amplifier | 5 | Raises crit chance. | |
| Critical Hit | Precision Circuit + Target Lock | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Dodge | Feedback Controller + Servo Actuator | 4 | Defensive stat. | |
| Dodge | Motion Detector + Evasion Unit | 4 | Alt combo. | |
All Crafting Modifier Bits
Every stat that enhances crafting (e.g., Experimentation, Assembly). These are critical for Traders—some overlap with special Modifier Bits but are grouped here for clarity.
| Stat | Combinations of Junk Loot | Ratio | Notes | |
| Armor Experimentation | Data Module + Control Valve | 3 | Boosts Munitions crafting quality. | |
| Armor Experimentation | Armor Plating + Servo Controller | 3 | Alt combo, tank focus. | |
| Clothing Experimentation | Sensor Array + Power Regulator | 3 | Boosts Domestic crafting quality. | |
| Clothing Experimentation | Fabric Sensor + Energy Weaver | 3 | Alt combo, tailor-friendly. | |
| Weapon Experimentation | Gyroscopic Stabilizer + Relay | 3 | Boosts Engineer crafting quality. | |
| Weapon Experimentation | Barrel Assembly + Trigger Mech | 3 | Alt combo, weapon focus. | |
| General Experimentation | Capacitor + Flux Converter | 3 | Boosts all crafting quality. | |
| General Experimentation | Multi-Tool + Power Analyzer | 3 | Alt combo, versatile. | |
| Assembly Success | Micro Processor + Energy Cell | 3 | Increases crafting success rate. | |
| Assembly Success | Control Rig + Power Module | 3 | Alt combo, crafting staple. | |
| Crafting Speed | Timing Mechanism + Servo Driver | 4 | Reduces crafting time. | |
| Crafting Speed | Clockwork Unit + Power Gear | 4 | Alt combo, factory boost. | |
| Structure Experimentation | Structural Analyzer + Power Grid | 3 | Boosts Structures crafting quality (Shipwrights). | |
| Structure Experimentation | Framework Unit + Energy Scaffold | 3 | Alt combo, Space focus. | |
| Food Experimentation | Flavor Enhancer + Power Mixer | 3 | Boosts Domestic food crafting quality. | |
| Food Experimentation | Nutrient Injector + Energy Blender | 3 | Alt combo, chef focus. | |
| Droid Experimentation | Circuit Enhancer + Servo Processor | 3 | Boosts Engineer droid crafting quality. | |
| Droid Experimentation | Control Unit + Power Interface | 3 | Alt combo, droid focus. | |
| Chassis Experimentation | Chassis Frame + Energy Stabilizer | 3 | Boosts Shipwright chassis crafting quality. | |
| Chassis Experimentation | Hull Panel + Power Reinforcement | 3 | Alt combo, ship focus. | |
| Engine Experimentation | Thrust Module + Energy Booster | 3 | Boosts Shipwright engine crafting quality. | |
| Engine Experimentation | Power Turbine + Signal Accelerator | 3 | Alt combo, engine focus. | |
| Power Systems Experimentation | Energy Core + Power Distributor | 3 | Boosts Shipwright power system crafting quality. | |
| Power Systems Experimentation | Fusion Cell + Energy Conduit | 3 | Alt combo, power focus. | |
| Shield Experimentation | Shield Matrix + Energy Deflector | 3 | Boosts Shipwright shield crafting quality. | |
| Shield Experimentation | Defense Grid + Power Modulator | 3 | Alt combo, shield focus. | |
| Weapon Systems Experimentation | Weapon Core + Energy Amplifier | 3 | Boosts Shipwright weapon crafting quality. | |
| Weapon Systems Experimentation | Targeting Module + Power Emitter | 3 | Alt combo, weapon focus. | |
- Usage: Combine junk loot in the RE Tool. Example: Data Module + Control Valve = Armor Experimentation (Ratio 3), so +35 Power Bit = +11 Armor Experimentation.
- Trader-Specific: Experimentation stats vary by profession (e.g., Domestic gets Clothing Experimentation, Munitions gets Armor Experimentation). General Experimentation works for all.
- Rarity: Some junk (e.g., Thrust Module, Shield Matrix) is space-specific—farm from pilots or Deep Space missions.
- Server Notes: Space-related stats (e.g., Chassis Experimentation) may be more prominent on servers with active Shipwright communities (e.g., Legends).
All Special Modifier Bits (Non-Crafting)
All non-crafting special stats for combat, utility, etc.
| Stat | Combinations of Junk Loot | Ratio | Notes | |
| Beast Experience | Signal Booster + Control Unit | 5 | More XP from beast kills (CH). | |
| Beast Experience | Bio Sensor + Tracking Unit | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Block | Shielded Circuit + Power Relay | 4 | Improves block chance. | |
| Block | Deflection Plate + Energy Barrier | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Camouflage | Optical Sensor + Stealth Coating | 5 | Boosts stealth avoidance. | |
| Camouflage | Shadow Circuit + Light Filter | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Combat Experience | Data Link + Signal Processor | 5 | More XP from combat kills. | |
| Combat Experience | Battle Chip + Energy Pulse | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Blind | Optic Relay + Shielded Wiring | 5 | Resist blind debuffs. | |
| Defense vs. Blind | Vision Enhancer + Energy Screen | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Dizzy | Feedback Loop + Control Circuit | 5 | Resist dizzy debuffs. | |
| Defense vs. Dizzy | Balance Unit + Signal Stabilizer | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Intimidate | Pulse Modulator + Energy Gate | 5 | Resist intimidate debuffs. | |
| Defense vs. Intimidate | Courage Chip + Power Shield | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Knockdown | Stability Unit + Power Core | 5 | Resist knockdowns. | |
| Defense vs. Knockdown | Anchor Frame + Kinetic Buffer | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Stun | Dampening Unit + Signal Jammer | 5 | Resist stun debuffs. | |
| Defense vs. Stun | Shock Absorber + Energy Dampener | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Entertainer Buff | Audio Processor + Amplifier | 4 | Boosts buff duration/effect. | |
| Entertainer Buff | Sound Emitter + Power Resonator | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Force Power Regen | Crystal Oscillator + Energy Matrix | 5 | Faster Force regen (Jedi). | |
| Force Power Regen | Force Conduit + Power Crystal | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Glancing Blow Reduction | Reinforced Frame + Energy Shield | 5 | Lowers glancing blow chance. | |
| Glancing Blow Reduction | Armor Core + Deflection Grid | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Healing Potency | Medical Sensor + Power Injector | 4 | Boosts healing strength (Medic). | |
| Healing Potency | Bio Amplifier + Energy Flow | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Melee Defense | Kinetic Dampener + Servo Arm | 4 | Reduces melee damage taken. | |
| Melee Defense | Blade Guard + Power Absorber | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Ranged Defense | Deflector Array + Signal Reflector | 4 | Reduces ranged damage taken. | |
| Ranged Defense | Shield Generator + Energy Wall | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| Taming Chance | Behavior Module + Control Chip | 5 | Improves pet taming (CH). | |
| Taming Chance | Neural Link + Signal Tuner | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Trap Detection | Motion Sensor + Proximity Detector | 5 | Better trap spotting (Ranger). | |
| Trap Detection | Alert System + Energy Scanner | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Vehicle Speed | Turbo Actuator + Power Conduit | 5 | Faster vehicle movement. | |
| Vehicle Speed | Thrust Booster + Energy Driver | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Accuracy Bonus | Targeting Array + Precision Sensor | 5 | Increases hit chance. | |
| Accuracy Bonus | Aim Stabilizer + Signal Calibrator | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Poison | Toxin Filter + Energy Purifier | 5 | Resist poison DoTs. | |
| Defense vs. Poison | Bio Scrubber + Power Neutralizer | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Disease | Pathogen Shield + Energy Barrier | 5 | Resist disease DoTs. | |
| Defense vs. Disease | Viral Dampener + Signal Blocker | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Fire | Heat Sink + Flame Suppressor | 5 | Resist fire DoTs. | |
| Defense vs. Fire | Thermal Shield + Energy Cooler | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Defense vs. Bleed | Clotting Agent + Power Infuser | 5 | Resist bleed DoTs. | |
| Defense vs. Bleed | Hemostatic Unit + Energy Seal | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Force Accuracy | Force Lens + Energy Focus | 5 | Boosts Jedi Force hit chance. | |
| Force Accuracy | Precision Crystal + Signal Beam | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Force Defense | Force Shield + Energy Reflector | 5 | Reduces Force damage taken (Jedi). | |
| Force Defense | Mystic Dampener + Power Guard | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Force Potency | Force Amplifier + Energy Surge | 5 | Boosts Force ability strength (Jedi). | |
| Force Potency | Power Matrix + Crystal Enhancer | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Harvest Yield | Resource Scanner + Power Extractor | 5 | Increases harvesting gains (Survey). | |
| Harvest Yield | Yield Booster + Energy Collector | 5 | Alt combo. | |
| Medic Efficiency | Diagnostic Tool + Power Regulator | 4 | Reduces healing action costs (Medic). | |
| Medic Efficiency | Efficiency Module + Energy Flow | 4 | Alt combo. | |
| PvP Critical Resist | Combat Filter + Energy Hardener | 5 | Lowers PvP crit chance against you. | |
| PvP Critical Resist | Resilience Unit + Power Armor | 5 | Alt combo. | |
- Usage: Combine junk loot in the RE Tool. Example: Micro Processor + Energy Cell = Assembly Success (Ratio 3), so +35 Power Bit = +11 Assembly Success.
- Rarity: Rare junk (e.g., Force Conduit, Shield Matrix) from Mustafar or Space missions—stockpile 50-100 per type.
- Server Variation: Jedi stats (e.g., Force Potency) or Space stats (e.g., Engine Experimentation) may vary by server focus—check patch notes.
Tips for Success
- Buffs: +200 Luck (Shard of Retaliation), +100 Luck (Meatlump Love), +Loot Chance (Shard of Ferocity) = better loot and +35 Power Bits.
- Expertise: Max RE Chance (+10 hidden bonus).
- Farming: Mustafar for rare junk (e.g., Force Conduit), Sher Kar for +35 stat loot.
- Efficiency: Trade on Discord/bazaar—solo farming is slow.
- Patience: +35 Power Bits take 3-5 steps; multi-stat SEAs need dozens of cycles.
Why Reverse Engineer?
- SEAs: Permanent +35/35/35 gear or crafting boosts (e.g., +11 Weapon Experimentation).
- PUPs: Temporary buffs for crafting/combat.
- Economy: High-end items fetch millions of credits.
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