Racer Styles & Favors
Star Wars Galactic Racer Racer Styles & Favors
14 Racer Styles and 20 Favors, with how to unlock them and what they do. Data checked 7 October 2026. Jump to Racer Styles or Favors.
A pre-run archetype that sets starting perks and unlocks more as it ranks up. More on the mechanic.
Racer Styles (14)
| Style | How to unlock | What it does |
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| Survivor | Default (available after the campaign opening). | Defensive. Trait Protected: starts each race with the Shield ability. Also has Mint Condition (big speed bonus lost after the first crash). Rank 2/3 add Mint Condition II (lost after 2 crashes) and Power To Thrusters (Surging for 10 s when Shielded ends). Rank-ups: spend 180 s / 360 s Shielded (IGN). Effects from IGN only. |
| Tenacious | Take part in 4 Tour events (wins not needed). | Built for risky situations. Starts races with Autopilot and allows one extra crash per race. Ranks add Bounce Back (Surging for 15 s after resetting from a crash) and Keep Your Cool (Cooled while in 9th place or lower). Rank-ups: complete 8 / 16 Tour events (IGN). Extra crash also stated in IGN tips page and PowerPyx. Sources (5)
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| Redliner | Use the Ramjet for 375 s total. | High-risk Ramjet style. Critical Ramjet Power makes Redlining stronger; Early Warning doubles (+100%) the Redline zone. Early Warning II adds another +100%. Rank-ups: Ramjet use 460 s / 920 s (IGN). Trophy 'One Hell of a Thrill' tied to this style. Sources (5)
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| Brawler | Achieve 20 Takedowns. | Aggressive. Starts with Ion Bolt and recovers 1 Energy per Takedown. Rank 2: 24 takedowns (IGN). Rank 3 trait not described. |
| Ramjet Rider | Use the Ramjet for 950 s total. | Controlled style that stretches Ramjet use. Exhaust: start with the Vent ability. Optimal Heatsinks: Cooled is stronger. Rank 2 per IGN: Ramjet 460 s. PowerPyx recommends it for Champion difficulty. |
| Tech Expert | Activate 80 abilities. | Ability-focused. Starts races with Status Scrubber and Concussion Mine. Rank 2: activate abilities 20 times (IGN). PowerPyx notes it does not start with Ion Bolt. |
| Afterburner | Win 35 Tour events. | Relies on Afterburner instead of Ramjet. Traits Afterburner Superiority and Afterburner Fuel Tank make the Afterburner stronger and longer-lasting. Rank 2: win 8 Tour events (IGN). |
| Stunt Runner | Spend 240 s airborne. | Jump-focused. Center of Attention: start with the Vectored Shockwave ability. Repulsor Fuel Link: Perfect Landings fully refill the Afterburner and make the next use 100% stronger. IGN spells the trait 'Reulsor Fuel Link' (typo, likely 'Repulsor'). Rank 2: 25 s airborne (IGN, looks low). |
| Engineer | Activate abilities: 110 (Game Rant, PowerPyx) or 100 (IGN). | Clears negative effects. Starts with Status Scrubber. What Doesn't Kill You: clearing a System Malfunction grants Surging for 10 s. Unlock count conflict: 110 vs 100. Two sources say 110. |
| Firebug | Achieve 48 Takedowns. | Short but very strong Ramjet bursts. Heat Recycler: Afterburner and Ramjet are much stronger while Burning. Afterfire: engaging the Ramjet sets you Burning for 5 s. Rank 2: 24 takedowns (IGN). |
| Slipstreamer | Win 40 Tour events. | Slipstream and overtaking style. Starts with Surge; stronger slipstreaming. IGN misspells the trait as 'Stornger Slipstreaming'; exact trait name uncertain. |
| Ice Cold | Activate 160 abilities. | Advanced style for the Frozen status. Starts with Supercooled Vent. Absolute Zero: Ramjet gains no heat while Frozen. |
| Clean Racer | Win 60 Tour events. | Rewards non-combative racing. PowerPyx says it starts with the Surge ability; no other traits documented. Reported Trait names not found. |
| Weaponized | Become Galactic League champion (beat Kestar Bool). | Offense. Starts with Ion Bolt. Energy Leech: hitting two opponents with abilities restores 1 Energy. Spelling variant: 'Weaponized' (IGN, Game Rant) vs 'Weaponised' (Insider Gaming, PowerPyx); in-game spelling may depend on language/region. |
Trophies tied to Racer Styles: Getting Started, Raging Rancor, Speed and Violence, One Hell of a Thrill, Skill, Strategy, and the Will to Rise, Racing Master.
Favors (20)
Passive bonuses equipped in three dedicated loadout slots, unlocked through the campaign and relationships. More on the mechanic.
Effects are listed for 7 of 20 Favors. The rest are named by guides but their effects are not documented by a reliable source yet, so we leave them blank.
| Favor | From | How to unlock | Effect |
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| Clandestine Aid | Darius Pax | Complete Act 1: The Qualifier (Game Rant, PowerPyx); Insider/Destructoid list 'N/A'. | Not documented yet Effect unknown. PowerPyx: cannot be equipped in Act 3, so it can only be mastered in the Act 2 Galactic Gauntlet. Sources (4) |
| Mad Genius | Hibi | Complete 2 planets in Act 1 (Game Rant, PowerPyx). PowerPyx trophy text: gained by speaking to Hibi at the third planet of Act 1. | Grants extra crashes per event: two extra at max rank. IGN and PowerPyx agree on 2 extra crashes. Sources (5)
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| Gadgeteer | — | Complete 6 Time Trial Field Tests. | Lets you equip extra parts (number not stated). Reported Sources (4) |
| Feet First | Sebulba | Conflict: complete the first Tales of Podracing event (Game Rant, PowerPyx) vs finish Act 1 (Insider Gaming, Destructoid). | Gives you an Ability after your first race event of a Tour. Reported Effect from GamesRadar only. Sources (5)
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| Old Greats | Sebulba | Complete all 12 Tales of Podracing events. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| Team Vranki | Hutt backer (Insider, Destructoid, Game Rant, PowerPyx); IGN says the Vranki Broker | Reach Derven Acos with a Satisfactory rating from the backer. | 150 extra Credits for each unused crash in a race. Effect from IGN only. Backer conflict: IGN ties it to 'the Vranki Broker', four other sources to the Hutt. IGN also spells the planet 'Dervon Acos'. Sources (5)
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| Deeper Pockets | Broker backer | Reach Derven Acos with a Satisfactory rating from the Broker. | Not documented yet Spelling variant: 'Deeper Pockets' (Insider, Destructoid, PowerPyx) vs 'Deeper Pocket' (Game Rant, allthings.how). Effect not found. Sources (5)
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| Bloody Bounty | Pirate backer | Reach Derven Acos with a Satisfactory rating from the Pirate. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| Preferred Customer | — | Buy 4 Parts from the Scrap Dealer. | Not documented yet GamesRadar says several Favors improve Hibi's shop (more stock, better quality, discounts) without naming them. Sources (4) |
| Smuggler's Hope | — | Complete 6 Ramjet Field Tests. | Reduces the price of one part in Hibi's Shop. Reported Sources (4) |
| Fan Club | Lyren Shok | Beat Lyren Shok in a Head-to-Head Rival race. | Chance of a +2 Upgrade Pack when you finish top 3. Effect from IGN only. Sources (5)
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| Racer Roulette | Biddy Blas | Temper Biddy Blas' ego over three Mystery Encounters (choose 'All right, you're on', then 'Quadruple or Nothing', then 'Let's go, Taxman!'). | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| Victorious Loser | Griff Halloran | Beat Griff Halloran in a Head-to-Head Rival race. | When fully upgraded, race Credit rewards are paid regardless of finishing position. Reported Sources (4) |
| Unassuming Prodigy | — | Complete 2 Precision Field Tests. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| Silent Defiance | Sen Fira | Beat Sen Fira in a Head-to-Head Rival race. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| Underhanded Upperhand | Malis Vazosk | Make a deal with Malis Vazosk over four Mystery Encounters, paying 4,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 (or 7,000) / 7,000 Credits. | Not documented yet Dialogue option wording differs slightly between Game Rant and PowerPyx for encounters 2-3. Sources (4) |
| Second Chance | Katja Mox | Impress Katja Mox: accept handicaps for several planets across encounters, then answer 'Fine, take them. I'll prove myself without them.' | Not documented yet Handicap options per PowerPyx include double Ramjet heat, triple Afterburner drain, doubled ability cooldown, -10% top speed, removing Cornering/Manoeuvring upgrades, or removing all Parts. Sources (4) |
| Family Legacy | Ary Quill | Beat Ary Quill in a Head-to-Head Rival race. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
| High Roller | Fola Kanjen | Beat Fola Kanjen in a Head-to-Head Rival race. | Not documented yet PowerPyx suggests it for players aiming to win every event. Sources (4) |
| Brutal Calm | — | Complete 2 Battling Field Tests. | Not documented yet Sources (4) |
Trophies tied to Favors: A Few Good Folks, Inspired by Animals, Maybe We Can All Be Friends Someday!, United by a Beautiful Dream.
- Racer Style names and unlock conditions agree across IGN, Game Rant, Insider Gaming and PowerPyx. Trait effects come mostly from IGN.
- Favor names come from four outlets. Effects are shown only where a source describes them; most Favor effects are not documented yet.
FAQ
How many Racer Styles are in Star Wars Galactic Racer?
14: Survivor, Tenacious, Redliner, Brawler, Ramjet Rider, Tech Expert, Afterburner, Stunt Runner, Engineer, Firebug, Slipstreamer, Ice Cold, Clean Racer, Weaponized.
Which Racer Style do you start with?
Survivor. Default (available after the campaign opening).
How do you unlock Racer Styles?
Each style unlocks from how you play, for example Tenacious: Take part in 4 Tour events (wins not needed); Redliner: Use the Ramjet for 375 s total; Brawler: Achieve 20 Takedowns. The full list of conditions is in the table above.
How many Favors are there?
20 Favors are named by guides. Effects are documented for 7 of them so far.
Related guides
Parts list → 48 parts with effects, plus faults, Credits and upgrades. Beginner tips → 20 sourced tips for your first runs, plus modes and difficulty. Trophies & achievements → 50 trophies with unlock conditions and Xbox Gamerscore. Mechanics & planets → Boosts, status effects, modes, events, planets and tracks.