Stalker is an Elite Naytiba enemy found in Stellar Blade. Read on to know more about Stalker, its location, attack patterns, rewards, as well as a detailed strategy on how to beat it.

Stalker Stats and Location

Enemy Naytiba Overview

Enemy Information
Stalker
Class	Elite Naytiba
Retribution Counter	12
Combat Summary
・Stalkers have no intelligence. Dodge their mindless attacks and then launch a counterattack. ・Stalkers' heads are devastating weapons. You must be agile to avoid getting cut by their bone saw blades. ・Don't be careless keep your distance from Stalkers. They can smash the ground, sending concrete and rock debris flying, and also jump around.

Found in Rail Yard

Stalker can be found and fought in Rail Yard. Try to find their weaknesses before attacking!

How To Beat the Stalker Boss

Strategy
Avoid Rock Throw and Perform a Rush Attack Parry the Enemy Attack Attack With Triplet Repulse and Attack the Weak Point Stay Away From Stalker To Avoid Damage

Avoid Rock Throw and Perform a Rush Attack

Rush Attack

At the beginning of the boss battle, the Stalker will perform a Rock Throw attack in which it will send boulders on your way. It is optimal to avoid this attack, this can easily be done by running to either your right or your left.

After successfully avoiding the attack, you will perform a Rush Attack immediately after avoiding his attempt to damage you. Be careful though as the boss is quick and will do another attack right after this so it is best to limit your attack to a Rush attack and one additional normal attack.

Parry The Stalker's Red Attacks

It is difficult to avoid the attacks of the Stalker when he glows red by keeping a distance, so it is best to parry these attacks.

Parrying the Stalker's attacks will render him unbalanced. Once in this state, you can use a Retribution move to deal massive damage.

Pay Attention To Which Hand He Starts the Attack With

Left Hand	Right Hand
4 Consecutive Sweeps	4 Consecutive Swings

Attacks where the Stalker's body glows with a glint of red are easier to deal with if you pay attention to which hand he starts with, either the left or the right. If he starts the attack with his left hand, these will be 4 consecutive sweeps where you will be attacked below.

Alternatively, if he starts with his right, these are 4 consecutive massive swings that are followed by a fifth downward swing. You must take note of these patterns to know your next move.

Attack With Triplet

Triplet	+

After parrying the Stalker's normal attacks. It is recommended that you attack with 3 Normal Attacks and then a Triplet following that.

Additionally, if you have unlocked Quadruplet, you can do it after doing Triplet to disrupt the enemy's balance and make it easier to give way to your next move.

Repulse and Attack the Weak Point

Repulse	Left Stick Down + (when sword glows purple)

The next goal is to successfully land a Repulse attack. If you have done so, a yellow weak point will appear on the Stalker's right shoulder.

You will then need to switch into Ranged Mode and attack the weak point as much as you can with your Gun.

Stay Away From Stalker To Avoid Damage

Once you reduce the Stalker's HP down to 60%, the Stalker will gain additional attacks among these is where he would do seven attacks in a row while on the ground and the last attack is unblockable.

It is best to avoid it by keeping your distance and staying away from the Stalker when he does this attack.

Stalker Boss Attack Patterns and How to Counter

Stalker Attack Patterns
4 Consecutive Swings + 1 Downward Swing 4 Consecutive Sweeps 7 Consecutive Sweeps 3 Consecutive Sweeps Rock Throw Rush Attack Jumping Lunge Roar Double Grab Jumping Predator Attack

4 Consecutive Swings + 1 Downward Swing

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Red
How to Counter	Parry Use Repulse if the enemy turns purple after parrying

4 Consecutive Sweeps

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Red
How to Counter	Parry Use Repulse if the enemy turns purple after parrying

7 Consecutive Sweeps

Availability	Stalker is at 60% HP
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Parry the first 6 Attacks and then Dodge the last one

3 Consecutive Sweeps

Availability	Stalker is at 60% HP
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Parry

Rock Throw

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Avoid the Rocks

Guarding Will Wear Down Your Shield

You can normally guard against the enemy's Rock Throw attack, but this will eventually wear down your shield.

It is best to avoid the rocks alone since this attack is linear and is easily avoidable by running in the opposite direction of the attack.

Rush Attack

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Do a Perfect Dodge

Jumping Lunge

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Do a Perfect Dodge

Time Your Dodge

The perfect moment to perform a Perfect Dodge is when the Stalker's body hits the ground. Be careful as this part is crucial to successfully avoid the attack.

Roar

Availability	Stalker is at 60% HP
Color When Attacking	Yellow
How to Counter	Back Away

Double Grab

Availability	Start of Battle
Color When Attacking	Blue
How to Counter	Blink You can perform Blink to either of his attacks

Jumping Predator Attack

Availability	Stalker is at 60% HP
Color When Attacking	Blue
How to Counter	Blink

Strategy Video

Stalker Rewards

Rewards Money and SP

Upon defeating Stalker, you can be rewarded with Money and Skill Points (SP). Money is used for purchasing items from the Shop while SP is used for unlocking Skills.

Stellar Blade Related Guides

All Enemy Naytiba

Enemy Naytiba Types

All Naytiba Types
Naytiba Minions	Naytiba Warriors
Elite Naytiba	Alpha Naytiba
Elder Naytiba	Miscellaneous

Enemy Combat Guides

Enemy Guides
List of Bosses

List of Enemy Naytibas

Enemies
Brute	Abaddon	Stalker
Corrupter	Maelstrom	Juggernaut
Behemoth	Belial	Karakuri
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