Stellar Blade goes beyond intense battles, offering players diverse exploration mechanics such as aquatic hunting. This serene counterpoint to combat allows adventurers to discover rare species while earning valuable loot. Mastery of these mechanics unlocks hidden opportunities across the game’s expansive environments.
Newcomers seeking guidance on aquatic pursuits will find essential techniques and locations detailed below.
Aquatic Hunting Mechanics
During progression through the Arid Wastes biome, players encounter Cylde – a specialist who provides equipment tutorials and supplies for underwater exploration. This character serves as the primary resource for angling tools and environmental data.
Aquatic Capture Techniques

After obtaining Cylde’s aquatic gear, follow these steps near water sources:
- Access equipment via D-Pad’s downward input
- Select lure type using secondary D-Pad navigation
- Execute casting motion via Left Analog Stick flick
- Initiate R2 press upon bite detection for mini-game activation
- Alternate Square button inputs with directional counter-movements
- Maintain blue gauge stability through controlled R2 modulation
- Finalize capture sequence with Triangle command
Regional Aquatic Species Guide
Species | Habitat Zones |
Dunkleosteus | Great Desert Oasis |
Whale Shark | Great Desert Oasis |
Great White Shark | Great Desert Oasis |
Pirarucu | Great Desert Oasis |
Arowana | Wasteland Northwest Cave, Great Desert Oasis |
Pacific Bluefin Tuna | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Wasteland Northwest Cave |
Sailfish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Wasteland Northwest Cave, Wasteland Plant |
Ocean Sunfish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Wasteland Northwest Cave, Wasteland Plant |
Halibut | Eidos 7 Clock Tower |
Mahi-Mahi | Wasteland Northwest Cave, Eidos 7 Clock Tower |
Channel Catfish | Eidos 7 Sewer, Xion-Wasteland Path, Wasteland Northwest Cave |
Koi | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Xion-Wasteland Path, Wasteland Plant |
Red Seabream | Xion-Wasteland Path, Wasteland Plant |
Mackerel | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Xion-Wasteland Path |
Sea Bass | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Xion-Wasteland Path |
Footballfish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Xion-Wasteland Path, Wasteland Plant |
Triggerfish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Wasteland Plant |
Flying Fish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Xion-Wasteland Path |
Lobster | Xion-Wasteland Path, Great Desert Oasis, Wasteland Plant |
Porcupinefish | Great Desert Oasis, Wasteland Plant |
Butterflyfish | Great Desert Oasis |
Betta | Great Desert Oasis |
Mudskipper | Great Desert Oasis, Xion-Wasteland Path |
Gold Fish | Eidos 7 Clock Tower, Great Desert Oasis, Xion-Wasteland Path |