This guide provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap for unlocking the most important early-game skills in Stellar Blade.
EARLY SKILL UNLOCK GUIDE
STELLAR BLADE EARLY SKILL UNLOCK GUIDE
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1. FOCUS BOOST
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– Widens the timing window for Perfect Parry.
– Why First: Makes parrying much easier and helps you
master this vital defensive mechanic early on.
2. REFLEX BOOST
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– Increases the timing window for Perfect Dodge.
– Why Early: Perfect Dodges help you avoid damage and
build your Burst meter, especially against fast foes.
3. DOUBLE DODGE
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– Allows a second dodge in quick succession.
– Why Early: Extra mobility to escape danger, reposition,
or avoid multi-hit enemy combos.
4. BETA ATTACKS (Beta Skills: Triplet, Slash, etc.)
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– Powerful special attacks consuming Beta Energy.
– Why Early: High damage, shield breaking, and crowd
control options for tougher encounters.
5. SHOCK WAVE
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– Ranged double energy blast Beta Skill.
– Why Now: First ranged Beta Skill for safe, effective
damage at a distance or against groups.
6. SHIELD BREAKER
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– Heavy strike that stuns and destroys enemy shields.
– Why Now: Essential for breaking shields and exposing
enemies to full damage.
7. LIGHTNING RUSH / INFINITE RUSH
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– Upgrades Rush attack for greater distance and power.
– Why Now: Improves mobility, combo potential, and lets
you stay aggressive against bosses.
8. BETA ENERGY RECHARGE
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– Increases Beta Energy gained from attacks or parries.
– Why Now: Lets you use Beta Skills more frequently,
boosting overall combat effectiveness.
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RECOMMENDED SKILL UNLOCK ORDER
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| Order | Skill Name | Why Unlock? |
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| 1 | Focus Boost | Easier Perfect Parry |
| 2 | Reflex Boost | Easier Perfect Dodge |
| 3 | Double Dodge | Extra Mobility |
| 4 | Beta Attacks | Powerful Offense |
| 5 | Shock Wave | Safe Ranged Damage |
| 6 | Shield Breaker | Break Enemy Shields |
| 7 | Lightning/Infinite Rush | Improved Movement/Combos |
| 8 | Beta Energy Recharge | More Beta Skills, More Often |
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SUMMARY
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– Start with Focus Boost and Reflex Boost for easier defense.
– Double Dodge is vital for mobility and survival.
– Unlock Beta Attacks, Shock Wave, and Shield Breaker for
strong offensive options.
– Lightning/Infinite Rush keeps you mobile and aggressive.
– Beta Energy Recharge ensures frequent use of your best skills.
Unlock in this order for a smoother, more powerful early game!
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ENDGAME SKILL UNLOCK GUIDE
STELLAR BLADE ENDGAME SKILL UNLOCK GUIDE
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1. BURST SKILL TREE
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– Unlocked after defeating the Stalker boss in Matrix 11[9].
– Focuses on powerful, chargeable attacks and buffs.
Recommended Skills:
– Punishing Edge: Unleash Burst Energy to deal a fatal blow, pushing back enemies.
– Descending Break: Jump high and crash down with Burst Energy for massive damage.
– Tempest: Unleash a storm of blades, great for crowd control and shield damage.
– Overdrive: Temporarily boosts melee attack power and speed.
– Life Steal: Heals you for damage dealt with Tempest—crucial for sustain.
– Deactive Limiter (NG+): Further boosts Overdrive’s power, speed, and duration[7].
2. TACHY SKILL TREE
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– Unlocked through story progression after the Tachy boss[6][9].
– Provides a “super mode” for short bursts of extreme power.
Recommended Skills:
– Tachy Mode Activation: Enter a temporary state of enhanced speed and power.
– Tachy Counter: Special counterattack available only in Tachy Mode.
– Tachy Burst: Unleash a devastating area attack during Tachy Mode.
3. NEW GAME PLUS EXCLUSIVE SKILLS
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– 12 new skills become available in NG+[2][8].
– These are generally upgrades to existing skills or unique enhancements.
Examples:
– Damage Boost III (Punishing Edge): Highest attack power boost for Punishing Edge[7].
– Damage Boost (Descending Break): Further increases Descending Break’s damage.
– Damage Boost II (Tempest): Maximum power for Tempest.
– Deactive Limiter: Enhances all Overdrive effects.
4. ADVANCED SURVIVAL & UTILITY SKILLS
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– Blink: Teleport behind an enemy during fatal attacks, stunning and damaging them[4][7].
– Repulse: Pushes enemies back, reveals weaknesses, and boosts ranged power.
– Threat Detection: Makes Blink and Repulse easier to use.
– Chain Reflection/Chain Counter: Follow-up attacks after perfect dodges or parries for extra damage and knockdowns.
5. ENERGY & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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– Burst Energy Recharge II: Maximizes Beta Energy gain from perfect parries.
– Beta Energy Recharge II: Maximizes Beta Energy from normal attacks.
– Dual Edge: Adds extra hits and damage to Punishing Edge combos.
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RECOMMENDED ENDGAME SKILL PRIORITIES
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| Priority | Skill Name | Tree | Why Unlock? |
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| 1 | Punishing Edge | Burst | Massive single-target burst damage |
| 2 | Tempest | Burst | AoE, shield break, and healing |
| 3 | Overdrive/Deactive Limiter | Burst | Huge attack/speed buffs, longer uptime|
| 4 | Descending Break | Burst | High-damage aerial finisher |
| 5 | Tachy Mode Activation | Tachy | Super mode for boss fights |
| 6 | Blink | Survival | Evade fatal attacks, reposition |
| 7 | Life Steal | Burst | Sustain and survivability |
| 8 | Chain Reflection/Counter | Burst | Follow-up attacks for extra damage |
| 9 | Dual Edge | Burst | Extra hits, higher combo potential |
| 10 | Threat Detection | Survival | Easier use of advanced dodges |
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SUMMARY
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– Endgame and NG+ skills focus on maximizing burst damage, AoE, shield breaking, and survivability.
– Prioritize the Burst and Tachy skill trees for their powerful new abilities.
– Invest in advanced survival skills like Blink and Repulse for defense and utility.
– Max out energy recharge and combo extensions for sustained offense.
– These skills are essential for tackling harder bosses, Boss Challenge mode, and 100% completion.
Unlocking and mastering these endgame skills will prepare you for the toughest challenges Stellar Blade offers!