Welcome to the Stellar Blade trophies guide and tips covering the 45 trophies in the base game and free DLC at launch.
Game Stats
- Difficulty: 3/10
- Time to Completion: 50-70 hours
- Full Playthrough: 40-55 hours
- Quick Playthrough: 4-7 hours
- All NG+ Nano Suits: 6-8 hours
- Does Difficulty Affect Trophies?: No. You can earn everything with Story Mode.
- Missable Trophies: Yes. There is a point after completing the mission in Abyss Levoire and asking Adam to take you to the next region where you will get locked out of exploring Xion. The rest of the game is locked after finishing Spire 4 and asking Lily to take you to the final area. You can explore after Spire 4 if you don’t have Lily fly you to the final boss.
General Tips
- Enable Settings – Gameplay – Auto Loot Items as soon as the game starts.
- Optionally, turn on Settings – Accessibility – QTE Auto Success if you don’t like QTE mechanics.
- Read through the starting combos under the Skills menu to better understand the combat system.
- Interact with telephones to unlock additional fast travel spots.
- Collect as many documents and memory sticks as you can find during your 1st playthrough.
- Pay attention to mission dialog. The game will warn before locking you out of content as you reach the point of no return.
Links
- Stellar Blade Nano Suits Locations Guide
- Story Trophies
- Collectible Trophies
- Progression Trophies
- Quest Trophies
- Battle Trophies
- New Game+ Trophies
Note: The collectible guides are coming. There are around 1000 items to document, so it is taking some time to figure out the optimal order. Please be patient, thanks.
Story Trophies
Eidos 7
Camp Preparation
Activated the first Camp.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock when you activate your first camp as part of the main mission path.
Abaddon
Defeated Abaddon.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Abaddon elite on top of the parking garage in Eidos 7.
Corrupter
Defeated Corrupter.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Corrupter elite shortly after completing Memory Tower in Eidos 7.
Gigas
Defeated Gigas.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Gigas alpha at the end of the main mission in Eidos 7.
Altess Levoire
Altess Levoire
Retrieved the Hyper Cell from Altess Levoire.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Maelstrom elite and receiving the Hyper Cell in Altess Levoire.
Wastelands
Brute
Defeated Brute.
Defeat the optional Brute elite during the side quest Life of the Strangers in the Wastelands.
Matrix 11
Stalker
Defeated Stalker.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Stalker elite during the main mission in Matrix 11. After the battle, you will also gain the Burst skill tree needed for the Relentless Destroyer trophy.
Juggernaut
Defeated Juggernaut.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Juggernaut elite during the main mission in Matrix 11.
Tachy
Defeated Tachy.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Tachy alpha at the end of the main mission in Matrix 11.
The Great Desert
Behemoth
Defeated Behemoth.
Defeat the optional Behemoth elite during the side quest Encounter in the Great Desert. This is required as part of Kaya’s questline for Sisterly Love.
Abyss Levoire
Abyss Levoire
Retrieved the Hyper Cell from Abyss Levoire.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Maelstrom elite and receiving the Hyper Cell in Abyss Levoire.
Warning: After returning to Xion, do not have Adam take you to the next area of the game until you have completed all side quests, bulletin board tasks, and collectibles in Xion. The game will warn you of what will be missed and ask you to confirm that you want to proceed.
Spire 4
Belial
Defeated Belial.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Belial elite during the main mission in Spire 4. You will need to burn down its health 3 times to finally defeat it.
Karakuri
Defeated Karakuri.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Karakuri elite during the main mission in Spire 4.
Demogorgon
Defeated Demogorgon.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating the Demogorgon alpha at the end of the main mission in Spire 4.
The Nest
Point of No Return – Don’t ask Lily to Follow the Bike Signal until you are sure you have collected everything you want in the playthrough. you will not be able to explore after doing so. The game will not warn before proceeding this time.
Raven
Defeated Raven.
Automatic story trophy. This will unlock after defeating Raven just outside The Nest after talking with Lily about tracking down Adam.
Warning: There is a final camp shortly after this battle. It’s recommended you save at the camp and use PS+ Cloud Storage to backup your save so you can get 2 of the endings during your 1st playthrough. You won’t need the backup if you manage to beat the final boss without choosing to Revive. Doing so will overwrite your local save. If you drop, choosing to use a WB Pump to revive mid-combat will not overwrite your local save.
Endings
Return to the Colony
Achieved Return to the Colony ending.
The 1st ending is available regardless of your collectible progress through the game. After resting at the camp in The Hive, approach Adam. During the interaction, choose Do not take Adam’s Hand (right option) and you will get locked into the Return to the Colony ending.
Making New Memories
Achieved Making New Memories ending.
It’s recommended you focus on this as 1 of the 2 ending you earn on the 1st playthrough.
This ending is only available if you max out Lily’s collectible data rating by finding specific documents and memory sticks. After resting at the camp in The Hive, approach Adam. During the interaction, choose Take Adam’s Hand (left option) and you will get locked into the Making New Memories ending.
Cost of Lost Memories
Achieved Cost of Lost Memories ending.
It’s recommended you focus on this as the ending you earn on the New Game+ playthrough, since you won’t need to explore for all collectibles.
This ending is only available if you do not max out Lily’s collectible data rating by avoiding documents and memory sticks. After resting at the camp in The Hive, approach Adam. During the interaction, choose Take Adam’s Hand (left option) and you will get locked into the Cost of Lost Memories ending.
Collectible Trophies
Can Collector
Collected all cans.
Collect all 49 cans while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. Doing so will unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit.
A detailed can locations guide will be posted soon.
Nano Suit Collector
Acquired 30 Nano Suits.
Collect 30 Nano Suits while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. After finding each of the design patterns, you will need to craft each of the Nano Suits. Most Nano Suits have alternate versions available in New Game+ which brings the total to 79 available outfits to choose from.
Refer to the Stellar Blade Nano Suits Locations Guide for details on how to find all suits in the initial playthrough and New Game+ alternatives.
Records Collector
Collected 200 Data Bank entries (Memorysticks, Documents, or Passcodes).
Collect 200 Data Bank entries while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. There over 300 of these spread throughout the game, so this should unlock as you explore the game.
Lonely Fisherman
Caught 20 different fish.
Catch 20 different fish while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. Enable Settings – Accessibility – Fishing Controls Replacement. This will simplify the controls while fishing and make catching fish significantly easier. The star ratings in the list below denote the rarity of the fish, so it will take more tries to find them. Make sure you upgrade your fishing skill with Clyde and by completing the Where is the Fantastic Bait side quest.
Small
- Goldfish (*) – Shrimp, Oasis
- Mudskipper (*) – Shrimp, Xion
- Betta (**) – Shrimp, Xion
- Butterflyfish (***) – Shrimp, Oasis
- Porcupinefish (*) – Shrimp, Xion
- Lobster (*) – Shrimp, Oasis
Medium
- Flying Fish (*) – Insect, Eidos 7
- Triggerfish (*) – Insect, Xion
- Footballfish (***) – Insect, NW Wasteland Cave
- Sea Bass (*) – Insect, Xion
- Mackerel (*) – Insect, NW Wasteland Cave
- Red Seabream (***) – Insect, Xion
- Koi (**) – Insect, Xion
- Channel Catfish (*) – Insect, Xion
- Salmon (**) – Insect, Xion
Large
- Mahi-Mahi (*) – Fish Slice, Eidos 7
- Halibut (*) – Fish Slice, Eidos 7
- Ocean Sunfish (*) – Fish Slice, NW Wasteland Cave
- Sailfish (**) – Fish Slice, Eidos 7
- Pacific Bluefin Tuna (**) – Fish Slice, NW Wasteland Cave
Gigantic
- Arowana (**) – Special Bait, Oasis
- Pirarucu (**) – Special Bait, Oasis
- Great White Shark (***) – Special Bait, Oasis
Jumbo
- Whale Shark (***) – Fantastic Bait, Oasis
- Dunkleosteus (***) – Fantastic Bait, Oasis
Box Hunter
Opened 200 boxes.
Open 200 boxes while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. There are close to 300 of these spread throughout the game, so this should unlock naturally as you explore the game.
Naytiba Researcher
Got information on all Naytibas.
Fight all forms of Naytibas while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. This should come naturally as you play through the game with the exception of the optional elites which are listed in the trophies above.
Meticulous Explorer
Activated all Camps.
Activate all 89 camps while exploring the worlds in Stellar Blade. When you get near a camp, an icon will show up on your UI. This should unlock naturally as you explore the game world since most camps are in the main path or show up as you explore.
Progression Trophies
Perfect Exospine
Enhanced 10 Exospines to their max.
Fully max out 10 of the Exospines during your playthrough.
A detailed collectibles guide will be posted soon.
Perfect Blood Edge
Enhanced Blood Edge to its max.
Fully max out the Blood Edge sword during your playthrough. Each upgrade will require a Weapon Core. Damaged Weapon Cores can be traded to D1G-g2r in the Scrap Yard 2x per playthrough. You should earn plenty of
Perfect Rechargeable Tumbler
Enhanced the Rechargeable Tumbler to its max.
Fully max out the Rechargeable Tumbler during your playthrough. Each upgrade will require multiple Tumbler Expansion Modules.
A detailed collectibles guide will be posted soon.
Perfect Physical Enhancement
Enhanced HP to its max.
Fully max out your HP during your playthrough.
A detailed collectibles guide will be posted soon.
Perfect Beta Energy Enhancement
Enhanced Beta Energy to its max.
Fully max out your Beta Energy (BE) during your playthrough.
A detailed collectibles guide will be posted soon.
Thorough Technician
Learned all skills.
Unlock all skills during your playthrough. You should earn this naturally as you work toward all other trophies, but equipping a piece of Training Gear will boost your SP earned in battles.
EVE Protocol
Acquired all trophies
This platinum trophy will unlock after earning all other trophies in the base game.
Quest Trophies
Beyond Fate
Completed Enya and Su’s story.
Complete 3 quests for Enya and Su. Quests are available after exploration in Xion unlocks.
- Looking at You
- Keeping Secrets – Unlocks after plugging in the 2nd Hyper Drive.
- Madame Machine – Complete D1G-g2r‘s questline for Beep! and travel to the Great Desert as part of the task to reach Abyss Levoire.
Sisterly Love
Completed Kaya’s story.
Complete 2 quests for Kaya at Sister’s Junk in Xion. Quests are available after exploration in Xion unlocks.
- The Scavenger’s Story
- Encounter – Purchase items from Kaya to raise her affinity to level 2 and finish the mission on Matrix 11. This will also unlock the Behemoth fight.
Beep!
Completed D1G-g2r’s story.
Complete 2 quests for D1G-g2r in the Wasteland’s Scrap Yard. Quests are available as soon as you meet D1G-g2r.
- Plan to Clean the Earth
- CnL – Communicate and Link – Purchase items from D1G-g2r to raise its affinity to level 2. The final step is in the Greatest Desert.
Battle Trophies
Defense
Battlefield Martial Artist
Perfect Dodged 200 enemy attacks.
Perfect Dodge a total of 200 attacks. Unlock Perfect Dodge in the Survival tree, consider unlocking Reflex Boost to make the timing easier. Setting the game on Story Mode or equipping the Reflex-Type Exospine also help. While fighting an enemy, press Circle just before their attack would land and you should see a red aura around Eve as you dodge away and time slows briefly.
Agile Gladiator
Perfect Parried 300 enemy attacks.
Perfect Parry a total of 300 attacks. Consider unlocking Focus Boost in the Survival tree. Setting the game on Story Mode or equipping the Reflex-Type Exospine also help. While fighting an enemy, press L1 just before their attack would land and you should see a yellow spark while Eve does not take damage.
Basic Offense
Silent Executioner
Defeated 50 enemies by execution.
Unlock the Ambush skill in the top left area of the Attack tree. Then, approach enemies that are unaware of your presence from behind and press Triangle to execute them. Execute 50 enemies and the trophy will pop. If you unlock Ambush early in the game, this should come naturally, since it is a fantastic method for taking care of enemies quickly.
Naytiba Hunter
Defeated 100 enemies with Beta Skills.
Defeat 100 enemies with your Beta Skills. This should unlock naturally throughout your playthrough. To use a Beta Skill, hold L1 and press Triangle, Square, Circle, or X. Each corresponds to one of the skill unlocked in the Beta tree. Using Slash (Triangle) on a group of weak enemies like the Creepers is a great way to rack up kills fast. Equipping the Beta Trance-Type Exospine will help deal more damage and recharge Beta faster.
Advanced Offense
Relentless Destroyer
Defeated 50 enemies with Burst Skills.
Defeat 50 enemies with your Burst Skills. This should unlock naturally throughout your playthrough. To use a Burst Skill, hold R1 and press Triangle, Square, Circle, or X. Each corresponds to one of the skill unlocked in the Burst tree. Using Tempest (Circle) on a group of weak enemies like the Lesser Lurkers is a great way to rack up kills fast. Equipping the Burst Trance-Type Exospine will help deal more damage and recharge Burst faster.
Revenging Agent
Defeated 50 enemies in Tachy Mode.
Defeat 50 enemies while Tachy Mode is active. Unlock Tachy Mode by talking with Lily after completing the Matrix 11 main mission. To activate and deactivate Tachy Mode, press L3+R3. This can be farmed by looking for packs of 3 or more weak enemies like the Lesser Lurkers. Keep in mind that Tacky Mode charges slowly. Equipping the Judgement-Type Exospine will help Tachy Energy last longer in battles.
Cold-blooded Sniper
Defeat 150 enemies with ranged attacks.
After receiving the projectile upgrade to your drone, you can hold L2 and attack enemies from a distance. Make sure you keep fully stocked on ammunition from the shops and increase your ammo capacity through drone upgrades. This can easily be farmed by hitting Creepers with your sword until they are weak and finishing them off with 1-2 shots.
Additionally, when you reach Altess Levoire, you will not have access to your sword and will be limited to ranged combat. This is a great place to rack up kills for the Cold-blooded Sniper trophy since the area has many ammo refilling stations.
Cruel Liberator
Defeated 1,500 enemies.
Defeat a total of 1500 enemies throughout your playthrough. This should unlock naturally as you work your way through the game and the other trophies.
New Game+ Trophies
Repeating Protocols
Completed New Game +.
After finishing Stellar Blade, choose New Game + from the main menu. Then, complete the game to unlock this trophy. Feel free to play on any difficulty, even the new Hard difficulty if you want more of a challenge. Playing on Story Mode will make this final run significantly faster, especially if you skip cutscenes.
NG+ contains new variants of any suits you collected in previous runs. The variant outfits are in the same locations as the 1st playthrough. New skills and upgraded gear may also be collected in NG+.
Infinite Blade
Learned all skills in New Game +.
New Game+ adds 12 new skills to the Beta and Burst trees which cost 6 points each. Equip one of the Training Gear options, especially the Mark 2 versions available in NG+ to speed this up.
That’s it for the Stellar Blade trophies guide. Please post any questions or comments below. Thanks.