Body Core Overview
Body Cores in Stellar Blade are crucial collectibles that directly enhance Eve’s survivability by increasing her maximum HP. Upon collecting three Body Cores, Eve’s maximum health automatically increases, providing a significant advantage in combat against Naytiba. These cores are instantly effective upon collection, meaning players do not need to visit a camp or console for their benefits to apply. While 18 Body Cores are sufficient to reach maximum HP and unlock the “Perfect Physical Enhancement” trophy, there are a total of 20 Body Cores available in the game, with additional cores discoverable in New Game +.
How to Find Body Cores
Body Cores are primarily discovered by examining the corpses of fallen Airborne Squad members scattered throughout the world. These specific corpses are distinguishable by a noticeable glow and will be outlined when Eve uses her scan ability. They typically share a similar body type and lighter color palette to Eve, which helps differentiate them from Legionnaire bodies, which often contain Passcodes or Memorysticks instead. Keeping an eye out for these glowing, Eve-like figures is key to efficiently locating Body Cores.
All Body Core Locations
There are 20 Body Cores distributed across various regions in Stellar Blade, with 19 being available in a single playthrough to extend HP six times. The specific locations are detailed below, organized by the game’s major areas.
| Region | Core # | Starting Waypoint/Area | Location Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eidos 7 | 1 | Silent Street | Underneath the stairs on the first floor of the parking tower. |
| Eidos 7 | 2 | Parking Tower 2nd Floor | Inside a cafe, past a hairpin turn after exiting the parking tower, turn right twice. |
| Eidos 7 | 3 | Parking Tower 2nd Floor | In the back-left corner of an alcove, past a subterranean area, near a “Cosnia Kolzen” sign. |
| Eidos 7 | 4 | Construction Zone | Inside a building, reached by moving left beams with a crane, climbing a ladder, and jumping onto a vehicle. |
| Eidos 7 | 5 | Construction Zone | In a small exterior alcove, straight ahead after entering the sewer beyond the crane section. |
| Xion | 6 | N/A | Reward for completing the “An Offer You Can’t Refuse” request from Roxanne after unlocking the Great Desert. |
| Wasteland | 7 | N/A | Inside a small cave. |
| Wasteland | 8 | Oil Storage Facility | At the far end of the area, within an open shipping container. |
| Wasteland | 9 | Altess Levoire Entrance Supply Camp | In an alcove behind a stack of crates, north from the camp. |
| Matrix 11 | 10 | Underground Platform | Beyond a Hive Naytiba, on a path found by turning around before a large metal bridge. |
| Matrix 11 | 11 | Twisted Iron Bridge | In a room past a small corridor with a corpse, up a small flight of stairs in the corner. |
| Matrix 11 | 12 | Temporary Armory Entrance | On a small elevated platform in a flooded area, accessible via a nearby board. |
| Matrix 11 | 13 | Contaminated Water Purification Plant Entrance | Underneath the second flight of stairs, next to the waypoint. |
| Great Desert | 14 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Great Desert | 15 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Great Desert | 16 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Spire 4 | 17 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Spire 4 | 18 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Spire 4 | 19 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
| Spire 4 | 20 | N/A | Not yet confirmed. |
The first five Body Cores are found within Eidos 7, typically along the critical path or in easily accessible side areas. The sixth Body Core is unique as it’s obtained by completing an optional mission in Xion, highlighting the importance of engaging with side content. The Wasteland and Matrix 11 continue to offer multiple Body Cores, often requiring slight deviations from the main path to discover hidden alcoves, elevated platforms, or areas guarded by enemies. Specific locations for Body Cores in the Great Desert and Spire 4 are not yet confirmed, but they are known to contain several.
FAQ
What do Body Cores do in Stellar Blade? Body Cores increase Eve’s maximum HP. Collecting three Body Cores automatically provides a permanent increase to Eve’s health bar.
How many Body Cores are there in Stellar Blade? There are 20 Body Cores in Stellar Blade. However, players only need to find 18 to reach maximum HP and earn the “Perfect Physical Enhancement” trophy. Additional cores can be found in New Game +.
How can I identify Body Core locations easily? Body Cores are typically found on the glowing corpses of Airborne Squad members. These corpses have a distinct glow and will be outlined when scanned, making them easier to distinguish from other environmental elements or enemy bodies.
Do I need to do anything after collecting a Body Core for it to take effect? No, Body Cores are instant use upon collection. Their effect on Eve’s maximum HP is applied immediately without the need to visit a supply camp or interact with any console.
Are there any Body Cores tied to side quests? Yes, at least one Body Core (Core #6) is obtained by completing the “An Offer You Can’t Refuse” request from Roxanne in Xion, which becomes available after unlocking the Great Desert. This suggests that some side content is essential for full collection.