Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Profit Factor Explained

One of the many stats of Rogue Trader that has an air of mystery behind it has to do with trading. Here’s what Profit Factor is in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.

What is Profit Factor in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader?

Profit Factor, which I’ll be calling PF for the remainder of this guide, is a measure of your power and wealth. It starts at 10 whenever a new playthrough begins, and it will go up and down based on various actions taken throughout Rogue Trader. The higher your PF score, the more purchases you can make for your Rogue Trader and Voidship. You can see your current PF value, along with what’s increased and decreased that value, in the Character screen under the Reputation tab.

PF can not drop below zero, but can lock you out of certain options should your PF not be high enough. Otherwise, you can increase PF as much as you’d like. There’s no maximum value to it, even if you won’t see any value beyond a certain number. You also don’t lose PF for making purchases, so buy as much of whatever you can buy.

How Does Profit Factor Increase or Decrease?

Numerous actions can increase or decrease your PF value, mainly found throughout the story. These include:

• Completing story missions.
• Selecting dialogue options.
• Completing contracts.
• Beginning and completing colony projects.

As one example, speaking with Governor Medineh at the command center on Rykad Minoris gives a skill check. Should you pass it, your PF will be increased by two. I did this myself, so, as of writing, my current PF value is 12. It’s important to note that the Adeptus Mechanicus character next to the Governor can sell you items based on that PF value. Now get out there and acquire enough PF to be well-renowned in the Imperium.

If you’re looking for help with some of the game’s other systems, check out our guide on how to respec your characters in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.