Exploiting the Maelstrom’s weak spots is key to killing this mighty boss in Stellar Blade.

Claw Slashes

Stalker reaches into the air and brings its claws down on you in a flurry of strikes.

Yes, farm this attack for parries and wear down its Balance.

Stalker in Stellar Blade.

Head Charge

Stalker puts its head down and charges right at you, falling over if it misses.

However, you have a few moments to attack it after it has fallen.

Teeth Grind

Stalker grabs you and grinds you against its rotating teeth.

Stellar Blade Eve aiming at Maelstrom weak spot

No, but you could Blink through it and attack from behind.

Thankfully,you could blink through this assault, and use powerful offensive techniques after it whiffs.

Claw slashesbecome slightly more erraticat this stage.

Stalker boss fight in Stellar Blade.

Twice during the fight,you’ll have QTEs where you have to mash Square.

These occur around the middle and end of the battle, dealing marginal damage to Stalker.

These are earned byperforming successful Perfect Dodge, Blink, and Repulse maneuvers.

Stalker roaring in Stellar Blade.

A broken droid needs Eve’s assistance to activate the solar tower and camps in Stellar Blade’s Wasteland.

Stellar Blade Solar Tower opening

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