Rank & Reputation

Your amount of reputation determines what Rank you can get. Rank allows you to purchase special gears, generally with very good stats, depending on your level. In general, Reputation is difficult to gain fast enough through normal questing. You can, however, buy reputation from players or boutique, or participate in events that reward with reputation.

For more info on Rank and Reputation:

PWpedia - Rank and Reputation

PWpedia - Rank Gears

Here is a table of what Reputation is required for the ranks (from PWpedia):

Rank	Requisite Level	Requisite Reputation	Requisite Level(s) for Gear
I	30	300	30
II	40	1,000	60
III	50	2,500	60
IV	60	5,000	60 and 90
V	70	10,000	90
VI	80	35,000	90 and 99
VII	90	100,000	99
VIII	100	200,000	100
IX	101	300,000	101