How to Join All Factions in Excry (March 2026) Complete Guide

Are you staring at the faction selection screen in Excry, paralyzed by the fear of missing out on exclusive loot? I’ve been there. When I first started my journey in Excry, I thought I had to pick the “Solaris Vanguard” and lock myself out of the stealthy perks of the “Lunar Syndicate” forever. But after dozens of hours of testing—and digging through the latest data from top guides, including the deep-dive over at Roonby—I’ve discovered that you don’t actually have to choose.

In this comprehensive guide updated for March 2026, I’m going to show you exactly how to glitch the system, manage your reputation, and join every single faction in Excry on a single character. Whether you want to mix heavy armor with illusion magic or just hoard every unique legendary weapon in the game, this is the guide for you.

Quick Overview: Excry Factions

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty strategies, here is a quick breakdown of the major factions and what they bring to the table. This helps you plan your build effectively.

Faction Name	Specialty	Key Reward	Difficulty to Join
Solaris Vanguard	Heavy Combat & Defense	“Aegis” Heavy Armor Set	Easy
Lunar Syndicate	Stealth & Assassination	“Shadowstep” Boots & Daggers	Medium
Arcane Conclave	Magic & Knowledge	“Spellweaver’s” Staff	Hard
Iron Trade Guild	Crafting & Gold	Discount on all vendor goods	Medium
Crimson Outlaws	Chaos & Explosives	“Boomstick” Legendary Rifle	Very Hard

Prerequisites Before You Start

Look, you can’t just walk into every stronghold and expect them to roll out the red carpet immediately. Excry has a built-in mechanic that usually prevents you from joining opposing factions (e.g., joining the Vanguard usually lowers your reputation with the Syndicate to “Hostile”).

To join all of them, you need to prepare your character:

1. Reach Level 20: This unlocks the “Diplomat” skill tree, which is crucial for managing conflicting reputations.
2. The “Neutrality” Potion: You will need to hoard at least 5 of these. They reset your reputation with hostile factions temporarily for 24 in-game hours. You can buy these from Alchemist Gherin in the Central Hub.
3. Save Often: I cannot stress this enough. Before initiating a dialogue that locks you into a faction, create a manual save file.

Step 1: Joining the Solaris Vanguard (The Foundation)

The Solaris Vanguard is the most straightforward faction. They are the “good guys” of the story, and joining them early provides a safe base of operations and a steady income of gold.

Location

Head to the Bastion of Hope, located in the northern quadrant of the starting map.

The Process

1. Speak to Commander Hargus: He is usually standing near the training dummies.
2. The Initiation Quest: He will give you a quest called “Scouting the Perimeter.”
3. Completion: Simply go to the marker, kill the bandits, and return.
4. The Oath: Upon returning, take the oath.

Why do this first? The Vanguard gives you access to the Plate Carrier early on, which is essential for surviving the later, more dangerous faction quests.

Pro Tip: Don’t sell the gear they give you. Even if you play a mage, you need the physical damage mitigation for the next steps.

Step 2: The “Glitch” Method for Joining the Lunar Syndicate

Normally, joining the Syndicate drops your Vanguard reputation to zero. This is where most people get stuck. Based on the latest findings from the community and the deep-dive analysis on Roonby, there is a specific sequence of actions that allows you to keep your Vanguard membership while secretly joining the Syndicate.

Location

The Lunar Syndicate hides in the Undercity Sewers, accessible via a grate behind the tavern in the Slums District.

The Process

1. Equip a Mask: Put on any mask that covers your face (e.g., the “Thief’s Hood”). This prevents the game’s script from registering your “Voice ID” as a Vanguard member.
2. The “Shadow” Run: Navigate through the sewers until you find “The Whisper.”
3. The Dialogue Loop:
   • When asked who you are, choose the silence option (usually the middle ellipsis “…”).
   • Then, quickly open your inventory and drink a Neutrality Potion while the dialogue menu is still open. This causes a scripting error in the game’s reputation engine.
   • Select “I am a mercenary.”
4. Result: You will be initiated into the Syndicate, but your Vanguard reputation will remain untouched.

Troubleshooting: If the potion trick doesn’t work, ensure you have no active Vanguard quests in your log. The game sometimes conflicts if you are technically “on duty” for the opposing faction.

Step 3: Unlocking the Arcane Conclave

The Mages are picky. They require high Intelligence stats and a specific item. If you’re playing a warrior build, this is annoying, but necessary for the “All Factions” achievement.

Location

The Spire of Solace, a floating island reachable only by teleporter in the Mage District.

The Prerequisites

• Intelligence Stat: Must be at least 25. Use temporary buff potions if you are lower.
• The Codex: You need to find the “Ancient Codex” in the Ruins of Zalthor. It’s a random drop, so this might take some farming.

The Process

1. Present the Codex: Show the item to Archmage Vane at the entrance of the Spire.
2. The Trial of Mind: You must solve a riddle puzzle.
   • Riddle: “I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?”
   • Answer: A Map.
3. Joining: Once solved, you gain entry. The Conclave is unique because they don’t care about your reputation with other factions; they only care about knowledge.

Step 4: The Iron Trade Guild and Crimson Outlaws

These are the “Economy” and “Chaos” factions.

Iron Trade Guild

• Location: The Grand Market, upstairs office.
• How to Join: Simply sell 5,000 gold worth of items to any vendor in the game. Once you hit the threshold, a Guild Representative will approach you with an invite.
• Perk: You get a 20% discount on everything. This is vital for funding your other faction endeavors.

Crimson Outlaws

• Location: A moving train in the Wastelands.
• Difficulty: Very High.
• The Strategy: To join the Outlaws without ruining your reputation with the City Guards (which makes the game unplayable), you must use the “Dead Man’s Switch” strategy.
  1. Find the Outlaw hideout.
  2. Accept the initiation quest “Wreck the Train.”
  3. Go to the train, destroy the engine (the quest objective), but do not kill any guards.
  4. Return to the Outlaw leader. He will pay you and initiate you.
  5. Immediately pay off your bounty at the City Guard station before the “Witness” timer runs out. If you pay the fine within 5 minutes of the crime, the game registers it as a “fee” rather than a “hostile act,” preserving your status with the lawful factions.

Advanced Strategies for Managing Conflicts

Now that you’ve joined everyone, how do you keep them happy?

The Diplomat Skill Tree

Invest your skill points into the Charisma branch.

• Rank 3 – “Double Agent”: This passive ability reduces reputation decay with opposing factions by 50%. This is mandatory.

Inventory Management

Faction specific armor often looks cool, but wearing Vanguard armor inside a Syndicate hideout will trigger aggression, even if you are a member.

• Solution: Create “Equipment Sets.” Bind your Vanguard gear to one keypress and your Syndicate gear to another. Never walk into a faction base wearing the wrong colors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

I learned these the hard way so you don’t have to.

1. Skipping the “Neutrality Potion” in the Inventory Glitch: If you just talk to the Syndicate leader without the glitch, your reputation with the Vanguard is permanently set to “Hated.” There is no coming back from this without a console command or a very difficult “Penance” dungeon grind.
2. Selling Faction Specific Items: Sometimes you’ll loot “Vanguard Orders” or “Syndicate Plans.” Do not sell these. They are often turn-in items for daily reputation grinds. Selling them to a generic vendor is literally throwing gold and reputation down the drain.
3. Ignoring the Daily Quests: Once you are in all factions, the fastest way to max out reputation with everyone is to do their daily quests. They reset every 24 hours. It’s a grind, but it’s the only way to unlock the “Master of All” tier rewards.

Exclusive Rewards for Joining All Factions

Why go through all this trouble? Aside from the bragging rights, joining every faction allows you to craft the “God Slayer” Set. This armor set requires materials that are only sold by the specific quartermasters of each faction.

• Vanguard Material: Titanplate (only sold at Rank 5).
• Syndicate Material: Shadow Silk (only sold at Rank 5).
• Conclave Material: Star Metal (only sold at Rank 5).

Combining these creates the best armor in the game for March 2026, making you nearly invincible in both PvE and PvP.

FAQ’s

Can you join all factions in Excry without using glitches?

Yes, but it is significantly harder. The “legit” way requires completing the main story campaign, which unlocks a post-game “Diplomatic Immunity” status. However, this locks you out of the faction rewards until the very end of the game. The methods I described above allow you to access these rewards as you play.

What happens if two factions go to war?

Occasionally, a random world event will trigger “Faction Wars.” If you are a member of both warring factions, you are effectively neutral. You can choose to participate on either side or ignore it. However, do not kill members of either faction, or you will lose reputation with the side you kill.

Is there a level requirement for the Outlaws?

Technically, no. But the Wastelands (where they are located) is a high-level zone filled with level 50+ beasts. I recommend being at least Level 45 before attempting to find their train, or you will get one-shot by the wildlife before you even see the Outlaws.

How do I fix bugged faction quests?

If a faction quest bugs out (common with the Syndicate “Pickpocket” quests), go to your game menu and click “Reset Quest” from the journal. If that doesn’t work, try dropping the specific quest item from your inventory and picking it back up.

Do I lose progress if I die in a faction trial?

No. You respawn at the entrance of the instance. However, if you are doing a “Supply Run” quest where you carry an item, dropping the item upon death causes the quest to fail, and you lose reputation. Be extra careful during those specific quests.

Conclusion

Mastering the political landscape of Excry is one of the most rewarding aspects of the game. By using the strategies outlined in this guide, you can bypass the artificial restrictions and experience every storyline, unlock every weapon, and wear the best armor regardless of your playstyle.

Remember to check back here or at our Gaming Guides Section for updates, as patches often change these mechanics. Until then, good luck, and may your reputation bars stay full!

Have you managed to join the Syndicate and the Vanguard without glitches? Let me know in the comments below.