All Skills and How to Get

This is a list of all the unlockable skills in Stellar Blade. See all the skills, including the new skills in New Game Plus, and how to get and respec them here.

List of All Skills

All Beta Skills

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Beta	Attack	Survival	Burst	Tachy

Slash Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Slash	- 2 BE	Launches an energy blade forward. When charged, damage is increasaed and enemies hit are Stunned.
Infinite Slash New Game+	6 SP 2 BE	Creates a powerful energy blade and sweep attacks enemies by drawing out Beta Energy to its maximum. Replaces Slash.
Damage Boost	2 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of a matching Beta Skill.
Shield Damage Boost	2 SP -	Matching Beta Skill deals additional Damage to enemy Shields.
Beta Energy Withdrawal	2-3 SP -	Recovers some Beta Energy when an enemy is hit with a matching Beta Skill.
Finishing Blow Increase	5 SP -	Damages the Balance of the enemy hit with a matching Beta Skill. INcreases the Attack Power of the Beta Skill.
Crescent Slash	3 SP -	Attacks once more with an energy blade to deal a finishing blow and Stuns enemies.
Charge Enhancement	4 SP -	Increases the Charge Speed of Slash. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Slash.
Extreme Enhancement (Infinite Slash) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Infinite Slash.

※BE stands for Beta Energy.

Shock Wave Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Shock Wave	1 SP 2 BE	Unleashes the two waves of fatal energy.
Infinite Wave New Game+	6 SP 2 BE	Consecutively emits destructive energy waves to obliterate enemies fom a distance drawing out Beta Energy to its maximum. Replaces Shock Wave.
Damage Boost	2 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of a matching Beta Skill.
Beta Energy Withdrawal	2-3 SP -	Recovers some Beta Energy when an enemy is hit with a matching Beta Skill.
Finishing Blow Increase	5 SP -	Damages the Balance of the enemy hit with a matching Beta Skill. INcreases the Attack Power of the Beta Skill.
Cross Wave	3 SP -	Unleashes an additional energy wave to deal a final blow. Stuns the hit enemy.
Wave Enhancement	4 SP -	The first energy wave of Shock Wave Stuns hit enemies. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Shock Wave.
Extreme Enhancement (Infinite Wave) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Infinite Wave.

※BE stands for Beta Energy.

Shield Breaker Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Shield Breaker	1 SP 2 BE	Delivers a sudden strike. Stuns hit enemies and deals High Damage to their shield. Attack Power increases when used after charging.
Infinite Breaker New Game+	6 SP 2 BE	Delivers a stunning blow to annihilate enemies by drawing out Beta Energy to its maximum. Replaces Shield Breaker.
Shield Damage Boost	2 SP -	Matching Beta Skill deals additional Damage to enemy Shields.
Fragmentation	2 SP -	Temporarily deals more Damage to Shields when attacking enemies after using Shield Breaker.
Beta Energy Withdrawal	2-3 SP -	Recovers some Beta Energy when an enemy is hit with a matching Beta Skill.
Damage Boost I	2 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of Shield Breaker.
Dual Breaker	5 SP -	Increases Charge Speed of Shield Breaker. Strikes multiple times and Downs hit enemies when using Shield Breaker after charging.
Damage Boost II	4 SP -	Additionally the Attack Power of Shield Breaker.
Extreme Enhancement (Infinite Breaker) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Infinite Breaker.

※BE stands for Beta Energy.

Triplet Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Triplet	- 2 BE	Continuously generates Arcs to attack furiously forward. The third hit Stuns enemies.
Infinite Pierce New Game+	6 SP 2 BE	Delivers unpredictable blows and completely subdues enemies drawing out Beta Energy to its maximum. Replaces Triplet.
Damage Boost	2 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of a matching Beta Skill.
Beta Energy Withdrawal	2-3 SP -	Recovers some Beta Energy when an enemy is hit with a matching Beta Skill.
Quadruplet	3 SP -	Generates additional Arcs to deal a final blow and Stuns enemies.
Impact Enhancement	4 SP -	The first strike of Triplet also Stuns the hit enemy. Additionally increases the Attack Power of Triplet.
Finishing Blow Increase	5 SP -	Damages the Balance of the enemy hit with a matching Beta Skill. INcreases the Attack Power of the Beta Skill.
Extreme Enhancement (Infinite Pierce) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Infinite Pierce.

※BE stands for Beta Energy.

All Attack Skills

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Beta	Attack	Survival	Burst	Tachy

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Onslaught I	-	Hits the enemy consecutively. A Combo Attack skill.
Onslaught II	-	Hits the enemy consecutively and additionally charges. A Combo Attack skill.
Onslaught III	-	Hits the enemy consecutively and charges to move behind the enemy. A Combo Attack skill.
Onslaught IV	-	Hits the enemy consecutively and spins to deal a fatal blow. A Combo Attack skill.
Incursion I	-	Quickly attacks the enemy.
Incursion II	-	Attacks quickly, then charges to Stun the enemy. A Combo Attack skill.
Incursion III	-	Attacks the enemy and finishes with a continuous slash. A Combo Attack skill.
Incursion IV	-	Attacks quickly, then jumps to land a powerful blow. A Combo Attack Skill.
Aerial Blow	1 SP -	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 SP -	Increases the charging distance and Attack Power of Rush.
Infinite Rush	1 SP -	Increases the charging distance and Attack Power of Rush. More effective than Lightning Rush.
Rush Chain I	2 SP -	Charges at the enemy and deals additional combo attacks. A Combo Attack skill.
Rush Chain II	2 SP 1 BE	Charges at the enemy, then sweep attacks the surrounding area. Stuns enemies. A Combo Attack skill.
Assault	-	Leaps down on the enemy to execute them. Can only be usesd on enemies that aren't in combat.
Ambush	1 SP -	Executes the enemy from behind. Can only be used on enemies that aren't in combat.
Beta Energy Theft	1 SP -	Recharges more Beta Energy upon a successful Ambush or Assault.
Chain Charge	2 SP -	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 SP 1 BE	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 (Attack)	1 SP -	Recharges more Beta Energy when an Attack lands.
Beta Energy Recharge II (Attack)	2 SP -	Recharges more Beta Energy when an Attack lands. More effective than Beta Energy Recharge I.

※BE stands for Beta Energy.

All Survival Skills

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Beta	Attack	Survival	Burst	Tachy

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
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 SP -	Completely evades enemy attacks. Upon successful Perfect Dodge, press Triangle to perform an additional attack. A successful Perfect Dodge charges Burst Energy.
Reflection I	1 SP 1 BE	Can only be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of an enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns the enemy, and temporarily increases Attack Speed. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Reflection II	1 SP 1 BE	Can be used upon successful PErfect Dodge of an enemy's attack. Counters to Stun the enemy. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Chain Reflection I	- 3 BU	Can only be used if Reflection I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Chain Reflection II	- 3 BU	Can only be uesd if Reflection II is successful. Performs successive strikes to Down the enemy. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Burst Energy Recharge I	1 SP -	Increases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry.
Burst Energy Recharge II	2 SP -	Increases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry.
Reflex Boost	2 SP -	Makes it easier to use Perfect Dodge.
Double Dodge	2 SP -	Allows another Dodge while dodging.
Blink	1 SP -	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 alnding a successful attack.
Threat Detection	2 SP -	Makes it easier to use Blink and Repulse.
Repulse	1 SP -	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 SP -	Makes it easier to use Perfect Parry.
Counter I	1 SP 1 BE	Can only be uesd upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Moves quickly behind the enemy to counter. Stuns the enemy. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Counter II	1 SP 1 BE	Can be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns enemies, temporarily increasing melee Attack Power. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Counter Chain I	- 3 BU	Can only be used if Counter I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Counter Chain II	- 3 BU	Can only be used if Counter II is successful. Downs enemies with a powerful attack. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Beta Energy Recharge I (Perfect Parry)	1 SP -	Increases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry.
Beta Energy Recharge II (Perfect Parry)	2 SP -	Incrreases the amount of Beta Energy recharged with a successful Perfect Parry. More effective than Beta Energy Recharge I.

※BE stands for Beta Energy and BU for Burst Energy.

All Burst Skills

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Beta	Attack	Survival	Burst	Tachy

Punishing Edge Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Punishing Edge	1 SP 3 BU	Releases Burst Energy to deal a fatal blow to nearby enemies. Pushes back hit enemies.
Disable	2 SP -	Punishing Edge downs hit enemies.
Dual Edge	3 SP -	Injects energy into the trail left by the fatal strike to deal an additional hit to enemies.
Damage Boost I (Punishing Edge)	2 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of Punishing Edge.
Damage Boost II (Punishing Edge)	3 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of Punishing Edge. More effective than Damage Boost I.
Damage Boost III New Game+	6 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of Punishing Edge. More effective than Damage Boost II.

※BU stands for Burst Energy.

Descending Break Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Descending Break	1 SP 3 BU	Jumps high and then releases Burst Energy to crush the enemy.
Aftershock I	2 SP -	Descending Break damages the enemy's Balance.
Damage Range Boost	2 SP -	Increases the Damage Range of Descending Break.
Aftershock II	3 SP -	Descending Break Downs the hit enemy. Descending Break deals additional damage to the enemy's Balance.
Demolish	3 SP -	Increases the Damage of Descending Break. Additionally increases the Damage Range of Descending Break.
Damage Boost (Descending Break) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases the Attack Power of Descending Break.

※BU stands for Burst Energy.

Tempest Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Tempest	1 SP 4 BU	Unleashes a devastating storm of blades with the power of Burst Energy.
Shield Break	2 SP -	Tempest deals additional Damage to enemy Shields.
Pulse Storm	-	When using Tempest, the flurry of blades unleashes powerful trails of pulse energy that deals an additional attack to enemies. Shields take more damage from this bonus attack.
Life Steal	3 SP -	Steals energy from enemies hit with Tempest and recovers HP. Additionally increases Attack Power of Tempest.
Damage Boost I (Tempest)	2 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Tempest.
Damage Boost II (Tempest) New Game+	6 SP -	Increases Attack Power of Tempest. More effective than Damage Boost I.

※BU stands for Burst Energy.

Overdrive Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Overdrive	1 SP 3 BU	Overloads the body with Burst Energy to increase melee Attack Power and Attack Speed.
Overload I	2 SP -	Gains higher melee Attack Power while in Overdrive.
Overload II	3 SP -	Overdrive's duration increases. During Overdive, additionally increases melee Attack Power.
Quick Boost I	2 SP -	Gains faster Attack Speed while in Overdrive.
Quick Boost II	3 SP -	Overdrive's duration increases. During Overdive, additionally increases melee Attack Speed.
Deactive Limiter New Game+	6 SP -	Boosts all effects during Overdrive. Additionally increases melee Attack Power, Attack Speed, and duration.

※BU stands for Burst Energy.

All Tachy Skills

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Beta	Attack	Survival	Burst	Tachy

Offensive Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Tachy Mode	-	Uses Tachy's equipment and skills.
Surge	-	Attacks rapidly with the Tachyon Blade and Stuns enemies.
Judgement Rush	-	Charges at the enemy to attack. Stuns the enemy.
Overwhelm	-	Perform successive strikes with the Tachyon Blade. Stuns the enemy.
Nosedive	-	Nosedives from the air to strike and Down hit enemies.
Interception	-	Fires three rings from mid-air. Stuns hit enemies.
Judgement Rave	-	Swings the Tachyon Blade rapidly to deal fatal Damage to enemies in front. Stuns hit enemies.
Blade Fury	-	Furiously spins forward to strike enemies. Stuns hit enemies.
Judgement Wave	1 SP -	Fires three destructive energy rings and Downs hit enemies.
Revenge	2 SP -	Gets into a defensive stance to counter enemy attacks automatically.
Judgement Time	4 SP -	Tachy Energy consumption is reduced.

Defensive Skills

Skill Unlock	SP Energy	Effect
Winged Shield	-	Uses your wing to defend agaisnt enemy attacks. Executes a Perfect Parry if Winged Shield is used immediately before the attack hits.
Judgment Counter I	1 SP -	Can only be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Moves quickly behind the enemy to counter. Stuns the enemy.
Judgement Counter II	1 SP -	Can be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns enemies, temporarily increasing melee Attack Power.
Counter Link I	-	Can only be used if Judgment Counter I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy.
Counter Link II	1 SP -	Can only be used if Judgment Counter II is successful. Downs enemies with a powerful blow.
Swift Movement	-	Dodges the enemy's attack. Perfect Dodges attack if Swift Movement is used immediately before the attack hits.
Judgement Reflection I	1 SP -	Can only be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns the enemy, and temporarily increases Attack Speed.
Judgement Reflection II	1 SP -	Can be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of an enemy's attack. Counters to Stun the enemy.
Reflection Link II	1 SP -	Can only be used if Judgment Reflection II is successful. Performs successive strikes to Down the enemy.
Reflection Link I	1 SP -	Can only be used if Judgment Reflection I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy.

How to Get Skills

Earn and Spend SP

Skill Points (SP) are used to unlock skills in each Skill Tree. Some skills, like all Beta Skills, require Beta Energy (BE) to be used. How much they require is viewable in the Skills menu.

SP is gained by defeating enemies. The stronger the enemy, the more SP you get. You can get a lot of SP just by defeating Bosses.

How to Farm SP Fast

Practice Skills in Training Mode

Buying certain skills will allow you to practice that skill in Practice Mode at a camp.

Most skills are useful in combos and in situations where enemy attacks are unblockable. Make sure to take your time practicing each skill!

Defeat the Stalker for Burst Skills

Burst Skills are unlocked after defeating the Stalker boss during the Alpha Signal mission in Matrix 11.

Stalker Boss and How to Beat

Complete Alpha Signal to Unlock Tachy Skills

Tachy Mode and its skill tree are unlocked after completing Alpha Signal main mission.

Head back to Lily after talking to Orcal to get this upgrade.

Alpha Signal Mission Guide

Can You Respec Skills?

Respec with SP Initializer

You can reset your skills and take back your invested SP by using an SP Initializer.

SP Initializers can be bought at a Shop in Camp. You can also pick them up as loot from destroying objects, crates, or chests.

How to Get SP Initializer

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