SWURPG – Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Equipment in SWURPG

In the galaxy of SWURPG, survival often comes down to what you carry. From blasters and vibroblades to datapads, armor, and Medpacs, your equipment defines your tactical options, survivability, and resourcefulness. The gear you wield isn't just about flavor — it's about function.

Rarity, Cost, and Access

Equipment in SWURPG is categorized by rarity. This affects how available it is, how expensive it becomes, and whether you can easily find it in typical markets or need to dig through underworld contacts.

Common — Standard civilian-grade equipment. Easy to find and affordable. Example: Blaster Pistol (300 credits)
Uncommon — Military or specialized tools. Requires connections or luck. Example: Vibroblade (750 credits)
Rare — Advanced gear, often restricted or outlawed. Found in black markets or elite factions. Example: Jetpack (3,500 credits)
Very Rare — Prototype, ancient, or heavily restricted items. GM discretion required. Example: Beskar Armor (20,000+ credits)
Unique — One-of-a-kind gear tied to lore, quests, or legendary NPCs. Example: A Jedi’s handcrafted lightsaber

Example: A player may find a Standard Medpac in any colony or starport clinic. But a Level IV Medpac is Rare — likely only found in a top-tier military base or from a covert supplier on Nar Shaddaa.

Carrying Capacity and Encumbrance

Each character has a limit to how much they can carry before becoming encumbered. Carrying too much gear can slow you down and limit your actions during combat or exploration.

To calculate how much your character can carry:

Carrying Capacity (kg) = (Strength score)² × 0.5 × Size Multiplier
Example: A Medium character with Strength 15 can carry (15² × 0.5 × 1) = 112.5 kg

Size Multipliers

Size	Multiplier	Size	Multiplier
Fine	0.01	Large	2
Diminutive	0.25	Huge	5
Tiny	0.5	Gargantuan	10
Small	0.75	Colossal	20
Medium	1

Encumbrance Effects

-10 ft Speed penalty
Disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws
Cannot Dash or use movement-based reactions (like opportunity attacks)

Game Masters may ignore encumbrance for simplicity or apply it strictly in survival-based missions.

Explore Equipment Types

Ready to gear up? Explore the main categories of equipment in SWURPG: