Stellar Blade: All endings and how to get them

Master all three Stellar Blade endings with strategic save management and Lily’s bar optimization

Understanding Stellar Blade’s Three Endings

A guide to all conclusions in Stellar Blade (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)
A guide to all conclusions in Stellar Blade (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)

A guide to all conclusions in Stellar Blade (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)
A guide to all conclusions in Stellar Blade (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)

Stellar Blade presents players with three distinct narrative conclusions that significantly impact the game’s resolution. Each finale offers unique insights into the story’s characters and world-building elements. The ending you experience depends heavily on your relationship progression with Lily and the critical decisions made during the final mission sequence.

  • Good (Return to the Colony)
  • Bad (Cost of Lost Memories)
  • Secret Finale (Making New Memories)
  • What makes acquiring all conclusions challenging is the game’s restrictive save system design. Players can only maintain progress in a single save slot, complemented by an automatic saving feature. While experiencing all three endings in one playthrough is technically possible, it requires meticulous planning and strategic save management throughout your journey.

    Critical Points of No Return Explained

    Before implementing the multi-ending strategy, understanding the irreversible decision points is crucial. These three critical junctures permanently lock you out of previous content and dictate your ending possibilities.

  • The first critical junction occurs upon completing the Great Desert – Abyss Levoire objective. When Adam inquires about proceeding to the Orbit Elevator, selecting “yes” immediately restricts access to Xion’s side missions. This decision point is particularly important as it determines your Lily’s bar progression state for ending eligibility.
  • The second transition point emerges after finishing Orbit Elevator objectives. This represents your final opportunity to explore Stellar Blade’s previous regions, excluding Xion’s interior. Agreeing to trace the bike signal transports you to the Nest, initiating the game’s conclusive segment.
  • The final irreversible decision involves approaching the camp within the Nest. Beyond this threshold, no further exploration or side content completion is possible, locking in your narrative path toward one of the three conclusions.
  • Pro Tip: Many players mistakenly assume they can complete side quests after reaching the Nest. Create manual saves before each critical point to avoid being locked out of content prematurely.

    Mastering Lily’s Bar Mechanics

    Another essential mechanic demanding comprehension is Lily’s bar. This percentage-based visual indicator advances through specific narrative events, character interactions, and side quest completions. Understanding its nuances is vital for ending manipulation.

    The interface presents a unique challenge: no direct method exists to check progress on demand. It exclusively materializes in the screen’s upper-right corner during progression events. Fortunately, collecting every available item isn’t necessary to maximize Lily’s bar, allowing strategic focus on high-impact activities.

  • The favorable conclusion requires no specific conditions. Simply decline Adam’s hand offering during the EVE Protocol finale mission.
  • For the negative outcome, ensure Lily’s bar remains below 100% at the initial irreversible point (Orbit Elevator). Subsequently, accept Adam’s hand during the concluding mission sequence.
  • To unlock the hidden narrative resolution, Lily’s bar must reach 100% before the first critical junction. Completion confirmation appears when the lock beneath Lily’s silhouette shatters. At this junction, she’ll propose traveling to Eidos 9, activating the Secret Garden mission that must be completed. After finishing this additional content, accept Adam’s hand during EVE Protocol. While the boss encounter mirrors the negative ending, the concluding cinematic presents entirely different narrative revelations.
  • Advanced Strategy: Focus on companion quests and main story interactions rather than collectible hunting for efficient Lily’s bar progression. Some side missions provide significantly more progression than others.

    Step-by-Step Multi-Ending Strategy

    Here’s the comprehensive methodology for experiencing all narrative conclusions efficiently:

    Vigilantly monitor Lily’s bar advancement. Upon reaching 97-99% completion, cease collecting additional items and establish a backup save. PlayStation 5 users should navigate to Settings → Storage → Saved Data → PS5 Games → Upload to Cloud Storage. PC players must duplicate their save file as a secure backup. Then complete Abyss Levoire and advance the storyline. Accept Adam’s hand during the final mission to obtain the negative conclusion.

    Next, restore your backup save and advance Lily’s bar to maximum completion. Complete the Eidos 9 sequence and generate another backup save before accessing the Nest’s interior camp. Progress through the narrative, and when Adam extends his hand, select either acceptance or rejection. Reload the recent backup save, and when confronted with the identical choice, opt for the alternative selection.

    Time-Saving Technique: Create multiple manual saves at 97% Lily’s bar progression to experiment with different ending combinations without repeating extensive gameplay sections.

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