Tachy is a vital character to the story of Stellar Blade, and with Tachy Mode, you can carry on her memory.
Stellar Blade has you control EVE, otherwise known as the Angel to citizens of Xion. She has a slew of powers and abilities for you to upgrade and master. One of those is Tachy Mode, a Stellar Blade ability that decimates enemies and is needed to obtain one of the game's trophies.
To complete Revenging Agent trophy, you have to defeat 50 enemies in Tachy Mode. So, after you obtain the Tachyon Blade weapon, you can equip it, charge up Tachy Mode much like your Burst with your original sword, and unleash hell.
We've got all the details on how to obtain the blade and use it. Spoilers ahead, of course!
How to get the Tachyon Blade in Stellar Blade
Tachy is EVE's commanding officer and partner in battle at the start of Stellar Blade. Unfortunately, during the opening portion of the game, an Alpha Naytiba appears to kill her. Adam then saves EVE and you reach Eidos 7 to really begin exploring.
Well, as you progress, you'll come across Tachy. She isn't completely dead, but instead taken over by the Naytiba. They made her one of Alpha status, and you have to fight her in a rather challenging boss battle.
Defeat her and she'll request the EVE carry on her memories. The crew returns to Xion after the battle, and you can go to the safehouse to speak to Lily. She'll inform you that EVE can use Tachy's skills and weapons in battle, thus providing you her Tachyon Blade.
How to use Tachy Mode to unlock the Revenging Agent trophy in Stellar Blade
A one-winged icon now appears above your healing and tactical equipment on the left side of the screen. As you fight, the circle around that icon begins to fill. This is how you know when Tachy Mode is available:
- Defeat enough enemies to fill the one-winged icon
- Press in the left and right stick simultaneously to begin Tachy Mode
- Defeat as many enemies as possible before the Tachy mode timer runs out
- Repeat until you defeat 50 enemies in Tachy Mode to unlock the trophy
Tachy Mode's timer appears at the bottom middle of the screen, so you'll know when it is at its end. You have plenty of special attacks to use while it is active, so take advantage of those to chop down those 50 enemies quickly.
All Tachy skill tree upgrades
Just like your Attack and Survival skill trees, you'll have a specific Tachy one for when you unlock her abilities in Stellar Blade. Obtain them all to become a formidable opponent to any Naytiba.
Here's each one, that you can only use with Tachy Mode active in Stellar Blade:
Skill Name | Description | How to use |
Tachy Mode | Uses Tachy's equipment and skills. | Press in both the left and right stick |
Interception | Fires three energy rings from mid-air. Stuns hit enemies. | In the air press Square, Square, Square |
Nosedive | Nosedives from the air to strike and Down hit enemies. | In the air press Triangle |
Surge | Attacks rapidly with the Tachyon Blade and Stuns enemies. | Press Square, Square, Square, Square |
Overwhelm | Performs successive strikes with the Tachyon Blade, Stuns the enemy. | Press Triangle, Triangle, Triangle |
Judgment Rush | Charges at the enemy to attack. Stuns the enemy. | Hold Triangle then press Triangle to attack successively |
Judgment Rave | Swings the Tachyon Blade rapidly to deal fatal Damage to enemies in front. Stuns hit enemies. | Press L1 and Square |
Blade Fury | Furiously spins forward to strike enemies. Stuns hit enemies. | L1 and Triangle |
Judgment Wave | Fires three destructive energy rings. Downs hit enemies. | L1 and Circle |
Revenge | Gets into a defensive stance to counter enemy attacks automatically. | L1 and X |
Judgment Time | Tachy Energy consumption is reduced. | N/A |
Winged Shield | Uses your wing to defend against enemy attacks. Executes a Perfect Perry if Winged Shield is used immediately before the attack hits. | L1 |
Swift Movement | Dodges the enemy's attack. Perfect Dodges attack if Swift Movement is used immediately before the attack hits. | Circle |
Judgment Counter I | Can only be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Moves quickly behind the enemy to counter. Stuns the enemy. | Hold Square then press Triangle after a Perfect Parry |
Judgment Counter II | Can be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns enemies, temporarily increasing melee Attack Power. | Hold Triangle after a Perfect Parry |
Judgment Reflection I | Can only be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns the enemy, and temporarily increases Attack Speed. | Hold Square after a Perfect Dodge |
Judgment Reflection II | Can be used upon successful Perfect Dodge of an enemy's attack. Counters to Stun the enemy. | Hold Triangle after a Perfect Dodge |
Counter Link I | Can only be used if Judgment Counter I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. | Press Triangle and Circle after using Judgment Counter I |
Counter Link II | Can only be used if Judgment Counter II is successful. Downs enemies with a powerful blow. | Press Triangle and Circle after using Judgment Counter II |
Reflection Link I | Can only be used if Judgment Reflection I is successful. Attacks quickly and Downs the enemy. | Press Triangle and Circle after using Judgment Reflection I |
Reflection Link II | Can only be used if Judgment Reflection II is successful. Performs successive strikes to Down the enemy. | Press Triangle and Circle after using Judgment Reflection II |
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