15 best Stellar Blade tips and tricks

One of the latest video games to hit stores is Stellar Blade , the magnificent hack-and-slash from Shift Up that also resembles a Soulslike and will undoubtedly give you a tough time at times due to its difficulty. For this reason, we want to lend you a hand so that the game doesn’t become too much of an uphill battle .

Below are 15 tips and tricks to keep in mind during your adventure, so be sure to check them out if you’re planning on getting this great PS5 exclusive.

Take all the time you need to attack

Each enemy is different from the others in the way they move and attack. Rushing headlong into battle against any of them can be suicidal, especially the first time you encounter certain species, so don’t rush to defeat them . It’s better to observe each one from a distance and simply dodge their attacks to determine the best time to strike.

Sometimes it’s better to block than to parry

Even so, if you prefer to attack rather than just endlessly dodging, mastering the parry is essential. However, it’s worth noting that it can be extremely difficult if you’re not used to it, because each Naitivo’s attack patterns are different. Therefore, a good option is to simply block attacks if you find parrying difficult, at least until you learn when to execute it correctly in any given encounter.

Ambushing an enemy causes instant death

Another skill hidden in Eve’s talent tree is Ambush, which is actually one of the most devastating of all. To unleash this attack, you must catch an enemy off guard or from a higher position , which will trigger a button to instantly kill them with a single blow. Quick and easy.

Use objects without fear

Potions are always useful for restoring Eve’s health when she’s near death, though they aren’t the only items available. You can find first-aid kits in camps that restore more health than usual, as well as offensive items like grenades, which are also very useful for taking down the Natives. So don’t just rely on using your sword from beginning to end.

The best skills for interrupting certain attacks

As Eve grows stronger and unlocks new abilities, she gains more ways to dodge attacks from the creatures she faces. For example, two of these are essential for executing the most powerful dodges in the entire game, and also among the most useful, as they are necessary to deal significant damage to enemies. With this in mind, here’s what the colors of the Native attacks mean :

• Red : is going to execute a stronger than normal attack that can only be stopped by blocking it.
• Yellow : It will execute an unstoppable attack that requires dodging at all costs.
• Blue : One of Eve’s abilities allows her to perform a forward dodge the moment this sign appears, which will instantly place her behind it.
• Purple : Another ability performs a back dodge if the buttons are pressed correctly when this signal is displayed, causing Eve to jump backwards and bounce off the enemy.

Don’t be afraid to change the difficulty

The game offers a choice between a story mode and a normal mode. The latter presents a good challenge that will require you to master blocking and dodging to succeed. Therefore, don’t hesitate to switch to story mode if you find it too difficult or if you’re not very experienced with this genre, as this will reduce enemy health and make combat somewhat easier.

Use the scanner constantly

One of Eve’s greatest assets is the scanner, which is incredibly useful for exploring the environment. It primarily indicates the location of any nearby enemies, but also helps detect destructible crates, chests containing resources, and areas that can be climbed to access higher ground.

Some areas require returning later

Furthermore, while searching for collectibles or upgrades, you’ll encounter doors that are impossible to open or chests containing a key to unlock their contents. If you can’t figure out how to access any of these things, don’t worry, because the adventure offers a degree of backtracking, which involves returning to previous areas to gather all the materials you may have left behind or to access paths that were previously inaccessible.

How useful the combat simulator is

One of the best features is the combat simulator. As you unlock new abilities, the game itself invites you to access a special room to practice combos as much as you like and test Eve’s newly unlocked capabilities. So, take all the time you need to practice everything and master it perfectly.

Automatically picks up any object

This might seem like one of the simplest tips on the list, but the interesting thing is that the automatic item pickup option is disabled by default. You can change this at any time in the settings, and we highly recommend you do so, otherwise you’ll have to keep pressing R2 to pick up anything on the ground. With the option enabled, you won’t have to worry about this anymore.

Pay attention when saving the game

You might be playing and need to stop because you don’t feel like continuing, you have to leave, or for any other reason. When you quit the game, you’ll see a notification about how much time has passed since you last saved your progress. This gives you a good idea of ​​what you’ll lose, so don’t hesitate to head to the nearest camp whenever possible to save your progress.

Items are restocked when resting

Building on the previous point, don’t hesitate to use potions against enemies if they become too powerful or Eve’s life is in danger, because they automatically replenish each time you visit a camp at no cost. However, keep in mind that certain enemies respawn when you visit these locations, so there’s always a risk involved.

Get money and resources easily

The fact that certain enemies you’ve previously defeated return to life might seem like a problem at first, but it also has its advantages. Thanks to this, you can easily acquire money and resources to further optimize Eve’s abilities and equipment, as well as practice combat against those Natives that give you a bit more trouble than usual.

Be very careful of falls

It might sound absurd, but fall damage is one of the most common ways to die in the entire game. Just like in real life, falling from even a slight height can injure your feet or legs, and the same applies to Eve. The worst part is that her health is drastically reduced by this, so unlock one of her abilities that allows her to press a button to cushion her fall if she hits the ground.

Practice with all skills and reset the points

The game features a wide range of skill trees focused on different specializations. For example, there’s one to boost Eve’s attack, while another is more focused on survival, to give just a couple of examples, so you should choose the one that best suits your play style. And don’t worry if you think you’ve spent your skill points incorrectly, because at the camps you can buy a capsule that resets all your points , allowing you to choose different abilities and practice with different ones all the time.