Stellar Blade immerses players in a dystopian future where Earth has fallen to ruin. Shift Up’s action-packed RPG unfolds in a universe where surviving humans inhabit orbital colonies, while the planet below lies ravaged by mysterious alien forces known as Naytiba.

Players assume the role of EVE, an elite soldier from the 7th Airborne Squad tasked with reclaiming humanity’s homeworld. Beyond its challenging combat system that demands precision, the game introduces layered mechanics like Store Affinity, which significantly impacts progression.

Understanding Store Relationships

Merchant rapport serves as a crucial progression system, tracking your standing with various vendors across the game world. Three distinct shops feature unique relationship tiers that unlock special benefits as you improve them.

Maximizing Vendor Rapport

To access premium gear and resources, focus on elevating your vendor relationships to maximum level. The primary method involves frequent purchases – higher-value transactions accelerate rapport growth. Each merchant features three relationship tiers, visible during interactions through an indicator in the upper-right interface.

Reaching Tier 3 unlocks exclusive merchandise and alters vendor dialogue patterns. Merchants become more personable upon achieving maximum rapport, often offering discounts or rare crafting components critical for end-game upgrades.