If you’re just getting started in Star Wars Droid Tycoon, the game can both feel a little inundating with everything it throws at you and be a little vague about some of its most useful systems and perks.
That’s where we come in. This Star Wars Droid Tycoon Beginner’s Guide covers several early tips that can help you earn more credits, complete daily quests, manage your droids, upgrade faster, and avoid some common beginner mistakes.
How to Sell a Blueprint
One of the first daily quest requirements you may see on the bulletin board in your Galactic Workshop is to sell a blueprint, usually one of Gold rarity or higher. However, if you’re new to Star Wars Droid Tycoon, the game does not make it immediately obvious how to sell a blueprint.
So, how do you sell a blueprint in Fortnite’s Star Wars Droid Tycoon?
Simply turn around from the conveyor belt where you purchase droid blueprints and look for a small booth nearby. Hidden in plain sight is a Jawa booth where you can sell blueprints by dropping them onto the countertop.
Just be sure to give the Jawas a little “Utini!” before you do.
Do Your Daily Quests
Speaking of daily quests, make sure you complete them whenever possible. They are one of the best early sources of upgrade chips, credits, and rare droid blueprints.
The daily quests in Star Wars Droid Tycoon vary quite a bit. Some are simple objectives you can complete on your own, such as “Use the Rebirth station,” “Equip a Diamond droid as your companion,” or “Complete 6 astromech missions.” Others may require interacting with other players, including quests like “Kill 5 enemy players” or “Steal or purchase 10 droid blueprints.”
Either way, daily quests are worth checking regularly, especially if you want to speed up your progress.
Don’t Forget to Upgrade Your Pickaxe Level
If you have a lot of extra credits before using Rebirth, you may be tempted to buy another droid so your money does not go to waste. That can be a solid option, but don’t ignore your pickaxe level.
Upgrading your pickaxe helps you build droids with longer completion times more quickly. It can also make special events much easier. For example, during the Mandalorian special event, a higher pickaxe level allows you to gather Beskar, also known as Mandalorian iron, from crates more quickly. That extra speed can make a big difference when you’re trying to collect resources while avoiding Stormtroopers or other players.
To upgrade your pickaxe level, visit the cantina near the Jawa Sandcrawler conveyor belt where droid blueprints are sold. Head to the far end of the cantina and speak with the Mandalorian armorer to upgrade your pickaxe level. Just keep in mind that each upgrade will cost more credits than the last.
Don’t Sell Your Droids Too Early
It might seem smart to sell weaker droids as soon as you replace them with stronger ones, but be careful. Every time you use Rebirth, you will need to have three specific droids in your possession.
In the early stages of Star Wars Droid Tycoon, these required droids may include Normal, Gold, or Diamond versions of lower-cost droids. If you sell them too early, you may have to spend extra time and credits getting them back.
Before selling any droid, always check what you need for your next Rebirth. And make sure to bookmark our Star Wars Droid Tycoon Rebirth Requirement list so that you never squander one of your hard-earned droids before it’s time to use them to unlock your next rebirth.
Upgrade your Droids
Having trouble finding that one specific droid in Gold, Diamond, or Rainbow form? Tired of standing near the Sandcrawler conveyor belt and watching droid blueprints scroll by like stock market tickers?
Fortunately, there’s another way to get rarer versions of droids you’ve already unlocked: upgrading them.
On the eastern side of the cantina, near the area where you can upgrade your pickaxe, you’ll find a small booth marked by a Diamond Droid outside the door and a Rainbow Droid inside. At this station, you can spend upgrade chips to improve your droids into Gold, Diamond, or even Rainbow versions.
As you might expect, the process isn’t cheap. If you want to rely on upgrades regularly, you’ll need to search the map and stockpile as many upgrade chips as possible.
There’s also a gambler inside the cantina who offers another way to upgrade your droid. This method isn’t guaranteed, since it comes down to chance, but it can still be worth trying if you’re willing to roll the dice.
Consider Playing on a Private Server
Unless you enjoy competition or don’t mind getting attacked while carrying droid blueprints back to your workshop, there is not a huge advantage to playing on a public server as a beginner.
Public servers can make the game feel more active, with multiple players building droids and working in their own Galactic Workshops. However, they also create more competition for rare blueprint spawns, including Diamond and Rainbow droid blueprints. You may also run into players who are more interested in griefing than progressing, especially while you’re trying to complete quests or participate in special events.
If you’re playing with friends, public servers can still be a lot of fun. But if you’re just starting out and want a smoother experience, a private server may be the better option. It gives you more breathing room to learn the game, collect blueprints, complete quests, and build up your workshop without constantly worrying about other players getting in the way.
Hopefully, this Star Wars Droid Tycoon Beginner’s Guide helps make your first few sessions smoother. Are there any tips you’d add to the list or any other questions you need answered? Let us know in the comments. Or drop us a line on Twitter/X.
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