Body Core Overview
Body Cores are crucial collectibles in Stellar Blade that directly enhance Eve’s combat survivability. Each Body Core you acquire contributes to increasing Eve’s maximum HP. Upon collecting three Body Cores, Eve’s maximum health automatically improves. These cores are instantly effective once picked up, meaning you don’t need to visit a supply camp or perform any additional actions to benefit from them. Maximizing Eve’s HP by collecting all Body Cores will also reward you with the “Perfect Physical Enhancement” Trophy.
How to Obtain Body Cores
The primary method for acquiring Body Cores is by examining the corpses of fallen Airborne Squad members. These particular corpses are distinct; they often emit a subtle glow and become outlined when scanned, making them easier to spot in the environment. Their body type is similar to Eve’s, and their lighter color palette helps differentiate them from Legionnaire bodies, which typically contain Passcodes or Memorysticks instead.
All Body Core Locations by Area
Body Cores are scattered across various regions in Stellar Blade. Here’s a breakdown of their confirmed locations:
Eidos 7
- Parking Tower - First Floor: Located on a corpse found behind the stairs on the first floor of the Parking Tower.
- Silent Street - Pub: Discover a Body Core on a corpse inside a small pub, accessible after descending from the Parking Tower.
- Silent Street - Area After the Underpass: Obtain a core from a corpse in an open area, reached by passing through an underpass.
- City Underground Sector - First Area: The last Body Core for this mission can be found on a corpse at the far edge of this area.
- Underneath the Stairs: Search a corpse positioned underneath the stairs.
- Leaning Against Shutters: A corpse leaning against some shutters holds another core.
- Inside Small Bar: Find a corpse inside the small bar.
- Leaning Against Wall (Ledges): A corpse leaning against a wall in a room, accessible via nearby ledges, contains a core.
- Near End of Broken Tunnel: Search a corpse situated near the end of a broken tunnel.
Xion
- Reward for “An Offer You Can’t Refuse”: One Body Core is awarded upon completion of the side quest “An Offer You Can’t Refuse.”
Wasteland
- Behind Wooden Crates: A corpse sitting behind some wooden crates holds a Body Core.
- Tiny Cave: Search a corpse located within a tiny cave.
- Shipping Container: Find a corpse inside a shipping container at the edge of the area.
Matrix 11
- Behind the Hive: A corpse leaning against a wall behind the Hive contains a Body Core.
- On the Walkway: Locate a corpse on the walkway.
- Platform Above Water: Find a corpse sitting on a platform above the water. To reach it, push one of the nearby wooden panels over and climb on top.
- Under the Stairs: A corpse sitting under the stairs holds a core.
Great Desert
- Among Rubble: Found when searching a corpse among the rubble at the end of the street.
- High-Up Ledge: Discover a Body Core on a corpse situated on a high-up ledge. Use the ledges near the Central Great Desert camp to reach this location.
- Ground Floor of Ruined Building: Search a corpse on the ground floor of a ruined building.
Spire 4
- Outside Caves (Stairs): Found when searching a corpse outside the caves, reachable by climbing some stairs near the end of the right path.
- Underneath a Ramp: A corpse sitting underneath a ramp holds a Body Core.
- Leaning Against Shipping Containers: Find a corpse leaning against the shipping containers.
- Underneath the Stairs (Elevator): A corpse sitting underneath the stairs. To reach it, use the elevator at the top of the very same stairs.
Additional Body Core Sources
Beyond the standard exploration, one Body Core is specifically tied to a side quest:
- Side Quest: An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Completing this side quest will award you an additional Body Core.
FAQ
What do Body Cores do in Stellar Blade? Body Cores increase Eve’s maximum HP. Collecting three Body Cores automatically boosts her health capacity.
How many Body Cores do I need to increase my HP? Eve’s maximum HP increases automatically after collecting every three Body Cores.
Do I need to go to a Supply Camp to use Body Cores? No, Body Cores are instantly effective upon collection. You do not need to visit a supply camp or any other location to activate their effect.
How can I identify a corpse that contains a Body Core? Corpses containing Body Cores typically belong to Airborne Squad members, have a lighter color palette, and often glow, becoming outlined when scanned. This helps distinguish them from other bodies that might hold different collectibles.
Is there a trophy associated with collecting all Body Cores? Yes, enhancing Eve’s HP to its maximum by collecting all Body Cores will earn you the “Perfect Physical Enhancement” Trophy.