Stellar Blade: All Memorystick Locations and Rewards Guide

Memorystick Overview and Importance

Memorysticks in Stellar Blade are collectible data banks found on the corpses of fallen citizens and paratroopers across Earth’s ruins, offering written records of their final thoughts. Collecting these 186 Memorysticks is crucial for piecing together the planet’s history before Eve’s arrival and is a significant step toward 100% completion. While no specific trophy is tied solely to Memorysticks, they directly contribute to the “Records Collector” trophy, which requires gathering 200 of the game’s total 321 Data Bank entries (Memorysticks, Documents, and Passcodes combined). Beyond lore, many Memorysticks contain essential passcodes needed to unlock sealed Supply Boxes and gates that guard valuable Body Cores and Nano Suit design patterns, making their collection vital for character progression and cosmetic unlocks.

How to Find Memorysticks

Memorysticks are generally found by investigating corpses scattered throughout the game’s various regions. The most reliable method for detecting them is by using Eve’s drone scanner. Memorysticks emit a distinct white glow that is visible even through walls when scanned, making them easier to spot in dimly lit areas, underwater sections, and debris-filled interiors. It is highly recommended to consistently use the drone scanner, especially after clearing combat encounters and when exploring optional rooms, as many Memorysticks are often located just off the main path. Pay close attention to the corners of combat arenas and any accessible side areas.

A significant number of Memorysticks are tied to specific side missions or requests. These mission-locked Memorysticks will only spawn while the associated mission is active. If the mission window closes before these specific Memorysticks are collected, they will be permanently missed until a New Game+ playthrough. Therefore, it is critical to complete all relevant side content thoroughly before progressing past each region’s point of no return. Examples of missions with notable Memorystick clusters include:

• Lost Ark side mission: 4 Memorysticks inside the Ark interior.
• Oblivion side mission: 5 Memorysticks inside Warehouse 77 in the Eidos 7 Flooded Sector.
• Urgent Information side mission: 3 Memorysticks.
• A Treasure with a Name side mission: 3 Memorysticks.
• An Eye for an Eye, a Tooth for a Tooth side mission: 6 Memorysticks automatically dropped from defeating Abaddon on the roof.

Players should be aware of “points of no return” in the game. The first major point of no return occurs after completing the Abyss Levoire mission, which locks access to Xion City, Eidos 7, the Wasteland, Altess Levoire, Matrix 11, and the Great Desert. The second point of no return triggers after completing Spire 4, locking access to all remaining areas. It is imperative to thoroughly sweep each region for Memorysticks before its corresponding gate closes, as New Game+ resets all collectibles for players who miss any during their initial playthrough.

Memorystick Regional Distribution

There are a total of 186 Memorysticks spread across Stellar Blade’s various regions. Their distribution is uneven, with open-world areas typically housing the highest concentrations. The Great Desert contains the most Memorysticks of any single region.

The table above outlines the primary regions and their respective Memorystick counts, highlighting where players should expect to spend more time searching. The remaining Memorysticks are distributed across Xion City, Spire 4, and the Eidos 7 Flooded Sector, which is part of the Eidos 7 total. Eidos 9 is particularly notable as all its Memorysticks are only obtainable if the player meets specific conditions to access the region.

Rewards and 100% Completion

The primary rewards for collecting Memorysticks are twofold: access to rich lore that deepens the understanding of Stellar Blade’s world and its fallen inhabitants, and practical in-game benefits. The lore provided by these last thoughts offers valuable context to the post-apocalyptic setting and the struggle against the Naytiba. From a gameplay perspective, many Memorysticks contain passcodes. These passcodes are essential for unlocking various sealed Supply Boxes and gates. These locked containers and pathways often hide crucial items such as Body Cores, which permanently increase Eve’s maximum HP, and Nano Suit design patterns, allowing players to craft new outfits.

For players aiming for 100% completion, collecting all Memorysticks is a mandatory step. As mentioned, they contribute directly to the “Records Collector” trophy, which requires 200 Data Bank entries. Since there are 186 Memorysticks, they form the largest single category of Data Bank entries, making them indispensable for this trophy. While there isn’t a specific trophy exclusively for collecting all Memorysticks, their contribution to the broader Data Bank trophy and the valuable resources they unlock make them a high priority for completionists and those looking to fully power up Eve. Missing even a few mission-locked Memorysticks can prevent full Data Bank completion in a single playthrough, necessitating a New Game+.

FAQ

What happens if I miss a Memorystick? If you miss a Memorystick, especially a mission-locked one, it will be permanently unavailable in that playthrough. You will need to start a New Game+ to collect it.

Are there any trophies specifically for collecting all Memorysticks? No, there is no trophy solely for collecting all Memorysticks. However, they count towards the “Records Collector” trophy, which requires 200 Data Bank entries (Memorysticks, Documents, and Passcodes combined).

How many Memorysticks are there in Stellar Blade? There are a total of 186 Memorysticks scattered across the game’s regions.

What are the main benefits of collecting Memorysticks? Memorysticks provide deep lore about Earth’s history, and many contain passcodes that unlock Supply Boxes and gates, which often yield Body Cores and Nano Suit design patterns.