SWURPG Equipment – Blasters, Armor, Tech & Tools

Equipment in SWURPG

In the galaxy of SWURPG (Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game), survival often comes down to what you carry. From blasters and vibroblades to datapads, armor, Medpacs, and field tools, your equipment defines your tactical options, survivability, and overall role in the party. The gear you choose isn’t just about flavor — it’s about function, resource management, and how your hero interacts with the Star Wars universe at the table.

This equipment hub gathers the core Star Wars RPG gear lists for SWURPG in one place. Use it as a jumping-off point to browse weapons, armor, general gear, and upgrade systems that let you customize your character’s loadout for any era: High Republic, Clone Wars, Imperial era, or beyond.

Rarity, Cost, and Access

Equipment in SWURPG is categorized by rarity. Rarity affects availability, typical cost, and whether an item can be purchased openly on the market or must be acquired through black markets, military channels, or underworld contacts. When you browse the detailed weapons and gear tables, rarity gives you and your GM a quick handle on how hard a piece of Star Wars tech is to find.

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 facility or sourced from a covert supplier on a shadowport like Nar Shaddaa.

When designing missions, GMs can use rarity to gate powerful Star Wars RPG equipment behind story beats, reputation thresholds, or faction favors, making gear progression feel earned rather than purely transactional.

Carrying Capacity and Encumbrance

Every character in SWURPG 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. This is especially important for heavily armored soldiers and well-equipped smugglers juggling weapons, armor, and mission-critical tools.

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 while encumbered
Disadvantage on Dexterity checks and Dexterity saving throws
Cannot Dash or use movement-based reactions (like opportunity attacks)

Game Masters may ignore encumbrance for fast-paced, cinematic play or apply it strictly in survival-focused campaigns, heists, or wilderness crawls where loadout choices are a core part of the Star Wars adventure.

Explore Equipment Types

Ready to gear up? Start with the main categories of SWURPG equipment, each with its own detailed tables, traits, and examples drawn from across the Star Wars galaxy:

Between these pages, you’ll find everything your Star Wars RPG hero needs: iconic blaster pistols, reliable armor, mission gear for spies and bounty hunters, and upgrade systems that let Jedi and non-Force users alike refine their favorite tools over time.