
Stellar Blade Essential Spine Module Guide
Discover the top three spine modules in Stellar Blade that enhance stealth, ranged damage, and defensive play — all obtainable early in the game.
Stellar Blade Essential Spine Module Guide: 3 Must-Have Early-to-Mid Game Modules
1. Camouflage Spine (The Ultimate Exploration Tool)
Location: After completing Chapter 1 in the “Eidos 7” area, proceed to the Wasteland. Found in a chest at the top of the Sun Tower.
Functions:
- Reduces enemy detection range, making stealth easier
- Increases attack power after a successful stealth kill
- Restores HP after a successful stealth kill
Best Use Cases: Ideal for backstabs, stealth kills, or aerial assassinations. A must-have module for early exploration and map progression.
2. Hawkeye Spine (Boosted Ranged Combat)
Location: In the Wasteland Junkyard, on the main path to Upper Xion. Start from the Junkyard camp and head toward the tower. Found in a chest near the crane elevator.
Functions:
- Increases ranged attack power
- Increases ammo capacity
- In New Game+, pairing with the “Dual Blades Module” leads to explosive damage
In Combat:
- Normal difficulty: Can kill the boss “Abaddon” in 4 shots (just 14 seconds)
- Hard difficulty: With Dual Blades Module, can defeat the boss in 34 seconds with ammo to spare
Best Use Cases: Mediocre in the first playthrough, but a top-tier ranged weapon in New Game+ when fully buffed.
3. Instinctive Reflex Spine (Perfect Parry & Dodge Enhancer)
Location: Found in the opening section of Matrix 11. After unlocking the shortcut on the right side, check the chest inside a subway car.
Functions:
- Increases window for perfect parries
- Makes perfect dodges easier to execute
Best Use Cases: Perfect for players who favor parry-and-dodge-focused combat, greatly boosting survivability and reducing mistakes in tight fights.
Summary
These three spine modules can all be obtained early to mid-game and each supports a key gameplay style:
- Exploration & stealth → Camouflage Spine
- Ranged burst damage → Hawkeye Spine (especially strong in NG+)
- Parry/dodge-focused combat → Instinctive Reflex Spine
Other spines have their merits, but these three stand out in terms of practicality and ease of use. Enjoy your build, and good luck clearing the game with style!
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