Stellar Blade All Skills List and How to Unlock
Discover all the unlockable skills in Stellar Blade, including Beta, Attack, and Survival skills. Learn how to acquire and utilize them effectively.
In the highly anticipated action RPG Stellar Blade, mastering a diverse array of skills is essential for overcoming the game’s challenging enemies and bosses. With three distinct skill trees—Beta, Attack, and Survival—players have a wealth of options to customize their playstyle and create powerful combos.
This guide will walk you through all the currently available skills in Stellar Blade, detailing how to acquire them and make the most of their unique properties.
All Beta Skills in Stellar Blade
Unleashing Devastating Attacks Beta skills are a cornerstone of combat in Stellar Blade, offering a range of powerful abilities that can turn the tide of battle.
| Skill | SP Cost | BE Cost | Description |
| Shield Breaker | 1 | 2 | A high-damage strike that stuns enemies and decimates their shields, with increased power when charged. |
| Damage Boost | 2 | – | Increases the Attack Power of a matching Beta Skill. |
| Shield Damage Boost | 2 | – | Matching Beta Skill deals additional Damage to enemy Shields. |
| Fragmentation | 2 | – | Temporarily deals more Damage to Shields when attacking enemies after using Shield Breaker. |
| Beta Energy Withdrawal | 2-3 | – | Recovers some Beta Energy when an enemy is hit with a matching Beta Skill. |
| Damage Boost I & II | 2, 4 | – | Increases the Attack Power of Shield Breaker. |
| Dual Breaker | 5 | – | Increases Charge Speed of Shield Breaker. Strikes multiple times and Downs hit enemies when using Shield Breaker after charging. |
| Triplet | – | 2 | Continuously generates Arcs to attack furiously forward. The third hit Stuns enemies. |
| Quadruplet | 3 | – | Generates additional Arcs to deal a final blow and Stuns enemies. |
| Impact Enhancement | 4 | – | The first strike of Triplet also Stuns the hit enemy. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Triplet. |
| Finishing Blow Increase | 5 | – | Damages the Balance of the enemy hit with a matching Beta Skill. Increases the Attack Power of the Beta Skill. |
| Slash | – | 2 | Launches an energy blade forward. When charged, damage is increased and enemies hit are Stunned. |
| Crescent Slash | 3 | – | Attacks once more with an energy blade to deal a finishing blow and Stuns enemies. |
| Charge Enhancement | 4 | – | Increases the Charge Speed of Slash. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Slash. |
| Shock Wave | 1 | 2 | Unleashes two waves of fatal energy. |
| Cross Wave | 3 | – | Unleashes an additional energy wave to deal a final blow. Stuns the hit enemy. |
| Wave Enhancement | 4 | – | The first energy wave of Shock Wave Stuns hit enemies. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Shock Wave. |
To unlock Beta skills, players must spend a combination of Skill Points (SP) and Beta Energy (BE). SP is earned by defeating enemies, with tougher foes and bosses yielding more points. BE requirements vary for each skill, so be sure to manage this resource wisely.
All Attack Skills in Stellar Blade
Honing Your Offensive Capabilities Attack skills form the backbone of your offensive arsenal in Stellar Blade, offering a variety of combo attacks and special moves.
| Skill | SP Cost | BE Cost | Description |
| Onslaught I-IV | – | – | Hits the enemy consecutively. Onslaught III charges to move behind the enemy. Onslaught IV spins to deal a fatal blow. All are Combo Attack skills. |
| Incursion I-IV | – | – | Incursion I quickly attacks the enemy. Incursion II charges to Stun the enemy. Incursion III finishes with a continuous slash. Incursion IV jumps to land a powerful blow. All are Combo Attack skills. |
| Aerial Blow | 1 | – | Hits the enemy in the air and then lands. Ignores the enemy’s Guard. A Combo Attack skill. |
| Rush | – | – | Charges at the enemy. A Combo Attack skill. |
| Lightning Rush | 1 | – | Increases the charging distance and Attack Power of Rush. |
| Infinite Rush | 1 | – | Increases the charging distance and Attack Power of Rush. More effective than Lightning Rush. |
| Rush Chain I & II | 2 | -, 1 | Rush Chain I charges at the enemy and deals additional combo attacks. Rush Chain II sweep attacks the surrounding area and Stuns enemies. Both are Combo Attack skills. |
| Assault | – | – | Leaps down on the enemy to execute them. Can only be used on enemies that aren’t in combat. |
| Ambush | 1 | – | Executes the enemy from behind. Can only be used on enemies that aren’t in combat. |
| Beta Energy Theft | 1 | – | Recharges more Beta Energy upon a successful Ambush or Assault. |
| Chain Charge | 2 | – | Can only be used after defeating an enemy with Ambush or Assault. Charges at a nearby enemy to attack. Downs the enemy. |
| Beta Chain | 2 | 1 | Strengthens the last blow of some Combo Attacks. Deals higher Damage, Stuns the enemy, and recharges Burst Energy if the attack hits the target. |
| Beta Energy Recharge I & II (Attack) | 1, 2 | – | Recharges more Beta Energy when an Attack lands. Beta Energy Recharge II is more effective than Beta Energy Recharge I. |
Attack skills primarily cost SP to unlock, with a few requiring additional BE investment. Prioritize skills that complement your preferred playstyle and weapon choice for maximum effectiveness.
All Survival Skills in Stellar Blade
Evade, Counter, and Outlast Survival skills are crucial for avoiding damage, countering enemy attacks, and managing your defensive options in Stellar Blade.
| Skill | SP Cost | BE Cost | Description |
| Impact Control | – | – | Lets you get up quicker when Downed. |
| Precise Landing | – | – | Negates falling damage. Can be used just before hitting the ground. Has no effect when falling from extreme heights. |
| Double Jump | – | – | Allows another Jump while jumping. |
| Perfect Dodge | 1 | – | Completely evades enemy attacks. Upon successful Perfect Dodge, press Triangle to perform an additional attack. A successful Perfect Dodge charges Burst Energy. |
| Reflection I & II | 1 | 1 | Can only be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of an enemy’s attack. Reflection I counters and Stuns the enemy, and temporarily increases Attack Speed. Reflection II counters to Stun the enemy. Both are Combo Attack Skills. |
| Chain Reflection I & II | – | 3 | Chain Reflection I can only be used if Reflection I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. Chain Reflection II can only be used if Reflection II is successful. Performs successive strikes to Down the enemy. Both are Combo Attack Skills. |
| Burst Energy Recharge I & II | -, – | – | Increases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry. Burst Energy Recharge II is more effective than Burst Energy Recharge I. |
| Reflex Boost | 2 | – | Makes it easier to use Perfect Dodge. |
| Double Dodge | 2 | – | Allows another Dodge while dodging. |
| Blink | 1 | – | Can only be used when an enemy is attempting a fatal attack. Dodges and teleports behind the enemy to attack. Stuns the enemy. Charges Burst Energy upon landing a successful attack. |
| Threat Detection | 2 | – | Makes it easier to use Blink and Repulse. |
| Repulse | 1 | – | Can only be used when an enemy is attempting a fatal attack. Pushes the enemy away and steps back, temporarily increasing ranged Attack Power. Reveals weaknesses of certain enemies. |
| Perfect Parry | – | – | Completely parries an enemy’s attack and damages the enemy’s Balance. |
| Focus Boost | 2 | – | Makes it easier to use Perfect Parry. |
| Counter I & II | 1 | 1 | Can only be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy’s attack. Counter I moves quickly behind the enemy to counter. Counter II counters and Stuns enemies, temporarily increasing melee Attack Power. Both are Combo Attack Skills. |
| Counter Chain I & II | – | 3 | Counter Chain I can only be used if Counter I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. Counter Chain II can only be used if Counter II is successful. Downs enemies with a powerful attack. Both are Combo Attack Skills. |
| Beta Energy Recharge I & II (Perfect Parry) | 1, 2 | – | Increases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry. Beta Energy Recharge II is more effective than Beta Energy Recharge I. |
Like Attack skills, Survival skills primarily require SP, with some advanced moves also demanding BE. Experiment with different skill combinations to create a defensive strategy that suits your playstyle.
How to Unlock Skills in Stellar Blade
To unlock skills in Stellar Blade, players must earn and spend Skill Points (SP) and Beta Energy (BE). SP is gained by defeating enemies, with stronger foes and bosses providing more points. The amount of SP and BE required for each skill is displayed in the Skills menu.
Once a skill is unlocked, it can be practiced in Training Mode at any camp to familiarize yourself with its usage and combo potential.
