Drusians Merchants Reputation & Rewards Guide: Trading And Reputation

Guide to Drusians Merchants reputation and rewards in warhammer 40k rogue trader. Learn how to rank up and what cargo to trade, like Holy Gifts for 500 RP.

The Drusians are a holy order in warhammer 40k rogue trader, dedicated to expanding the Imperium of Man and valuing asceticism, self-sacrifice, loyalty, and fearlessness. They follow the same values as the legendary hero who founded the Calixis Sector.

Drusian Merchant Vendor Location:

You can find Hieronymus Doloroso, the Drusian merchant, on the west side of the Footfall Atrium in the Furibundus system. This is the first system you will visit in Chapter 2. Make your way to the center of the map in the Footfall Atrium; Hieronymus will be on a higher platform accessible by nearby stairs.

How to Rank Up Drusians Reputation:

There are two primary ways to increase your reputation with the Drusians and other merchants. The first is to find the merchant directly, select 'Reputation', choose the cargo you wish to trade, and then select the 'Trade' button. The second method involves speaking to High Factotum Janris Danrok on your voidship, who provides access to all trade merchants you have encountered so far.

Each merchant has preferred goods that yield more reputation. For the Drusians, 'Holy Gifts' are highly valued, rewarding 500 Reputation Points (RP) per gift. These can be found in random cargo boxes or by sending over items from your inventory that have the 'Holy Gifts Cargo' descriptor. Each Rank requires an exponentially increasing amount of Reputation. Upon ranking up, you can purchase all rewards in the next tier for free, provided you have the required Profit Factor.

The best cargo to trade for Drusians reputation is:

• Holy Gifts: 500 RP
• Jewelry: 300 RP
• Ship Components: 200 RP
• Uniform Kit: 150 RP
• Armor Kit: 150 RP
• Provisions: 100 RP
• Melee Weaponry: 100 RP
• Fuel: 100 RP
• Miscellaneous: 50 RP

Trading Holy Gifts is the most efficient method, with Jewelry being the next best option if Holy Gifts are unavailable.

All Drusians Reputation Rewards:

Below is a list of rewards for each Reputation Rank with the Drusians, including the required Profit Factor to purchase them:

• Rank 0: Medikit, Bloodhound Staff, Enforcer Helmet, Onslaught, Imperial Scroll (Required Profit Factor: 14, 15, 16, 17, 20)
• Rank 1: Militant’s Cloak, Elite Chainsword (Required Profit Factor: 20, 21)
• Rank 2: Sanctified Staff (Required Profit Factor: 23)
• Rank 3: Cloak of Retribution, Krak Grenade (Required Profit Factor: 26, 29)
• Rank 4: Power Claymore, Heavy Bolter (Required Profit Factor: 32, 36)
• Rank 5: Camaraderie Badge, [World Origin] Enforcer Light Carapace (Required Profit Factor: 38, 41)
• Rank 6: Multikey, Cloak of Hatred (Required Profit Factor: 20, 23)
• Rank 7: Dark Visionary Hood (Required Profit Factor: 29)
• Rank 8: Reconstructed Flamer Pistol (Required Profit Factor: 35)
• Rank 9: Large Medikit x4, [War World Origin] Enforcer Carapace (Required Profit Factor: 38, 41)
• Rank 10: Death World Warboots, Radiant Gloves (Required Profit Factor: 20, 26)
• Rank 11: Heavy Flamer (Required Profit Factor: 32)
• Rank 12: Focus Meltagun (Required Profit Factor: 32)
• Rank 14: Roaring Thunder (Required Profit Factor: 47)
• Rank 15: Condensed Carapace (Required Profit Factor: 53)
• Rank 16: Flashbang x6 (Required Profit Factor: 57)
• Rank 17: Advanced Medikit, Laurels of Command, Military Combi-Tool (Required Profit Factor: 59, 61, 63)
• Rank 18: Overcharged Plasma Gun, Psy Focus (Required Profit Factor: 65, 67)
• Rank 19: Accessory, Battle Stimulator Medikit x2, Righteous Justice (Required Profit Factor: 69, 71, 72)
• Rank 20: Notes on Weaknesses, Scout Armor (Required Profit Factor: 73, 75)
• Rank 21: [Sol-Pattern] Power Maul, Boots (Required Profit Factor: 77, 79)
• Rank 22: Virtue of Contempt, Fireproof (Required Profit Factor: 81, 83)
• Rank 23: Crusade Plate Helmet, Triumph of Faith (Required Profit Factor: 85, 87)
• Rank 24: Bladewings, Commander’s Chrono (Required Profit Factor: 89, 91)
• Rank 25: Boots of Kasrkin (Required Profit Factor: 93)
• Rank 26: Judex (Required Profit Factor: 95)
• Rank 27: Staff of Righteous Pyre (Required Profit Factor: 97)
• Rank 28: Hymn of Vehemence (Required Profit Factor: 99)
• Rank 29: Dragon Scale Power Armor, Modified Artificer Armor (Required Profit Factor: 101, 105)

Best Drusians Rewards:

While all merchant rewards are generally good, some stand out for their utility. Medikits at rank 0 are crucial for healing injuries. The Elite Chainsword is a strong melee option for Chapter 2. At rank 3, Krak Grenades offer significantly more power than standard Frag Grenades. The Dark Visionary Hood at rank 7 is an exceptional headpiece. Large Medikits become available at rank 9, and the Radiant Gloves at rank 10 are excellent for an Iconoclast build.