The Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC for Stellar Blade, released on June 11, 2025, introduces exciting content like chasing Doro, a quirky character from Nikke, and 25 new Nano Suits for Eve. This guide will show you how to unlock Doro in Stellar Blade Nikke DLC and explain how to possibly find the new Nano Suits, with steps for beginners.
How to Unlock Doro in the Nikke DLC
Doro appears in a side mission called “Catch Me If You Can” within the Nikke DLC. Here’s how to unlock and complete it:
Prerequisites
- Purchase the DLC: Buy the Nikke DLC for $9.99 on PlayStation Store or Steam, or get the Complete Edition/Twin Expansion Pack. Ensure your game is updated to version 1.011 or later.
- Progress in the Main Story: Complete the main mission “Xion, the Last Remaining City” to unlock the Wasteland (about 3 hours into the game). You’ll also need to reach the “Abyss Levoire” mission to access the Great Desert for full DLC content.
- Start the Nikke DLC: Go to the Wasteland’s central area, just south of the main entrance. Find Volt, the robotic dog, near a phone booth. Interact with him to trigger a cutscene with Scarlet, starting the DLC quests.
- Complete Early DLC Missions: Finish at least the first two Nikke missions, “Scarlet and Volt’s Situation” and “Scarlet and Volt’s Predicament,” which involve shooting minigames. These unlock further interactions in Xion.
Steps to Find and Catch Doro
- Return to Xion: After completing the first two Nikke missions, fast travel to Xion using a phone booth or the Tetrapod (select “travel to another region” and choose Xion).
- Head to The Last Gulp: In Xion, go to The Last Gulp bar, located near the Bulletin Board. Approach the bar’s entrance to trigger a cutscene with a silent NPC who gives a “…” response.
- Chase Doro: After the NPC interaction, walk around the corner near The Last Gulp. A cutscene starts, showing Doro, a small, fast creature, racing around you. She runs off, beginning the chase.
- Catch Doro:
- Follow Doro as she loops around Xion’s streets. She’s quick, so sprint (L3) to keep up.
- You must shoot Doro to stop her. Aim with your Militaria weapon (from the Nikke DLC) and fire a few shots. Don’t worry—she won’t take damage, but it feels tough to shoot her!
- After hitting her enough, Doro falls, ending the chase. Interact with her to claim your reward.
- Tip: If you don’t shoot, Doro keeps circling endlessly. Cut her off by anticipating her path near buildings to make shooting easier.
Reward
- Mysterious Creature Sticker: A logo for Photo Mode, reading “I’m going to be a Stellar Blade master!” Access it in Photo Mode (R1, then Logos category). Adjust its size with the right thumbstick, move it with the left thumbstick, or remove the copyright watermark by setting the screen to “None.”
Notes
- This is likely Doro’s only interaction in the DLC, though future updates might add more.
- If Volt doesn’t appear in the Wasteland, ensure you’ve enabled “Consent to Provide Personal Information” in Settings > System (main menu). Some players need this to unlock DLC content after 2 hours of playtime.
How to Unlock the 25 New Nano Suits
The June update (v1.011.002) added 25 new Nano Suits to Stellar Blade, separate from the 5 Nikke DLC outfits. These suits are cosmetic and enhance Eve’s style, but most require a third playthrough (NG++) to unlock. Below are the details on how to possibly find them, based on available information.
Also Read: All Nano Suit Locations Guide – Stellar Blade: Easy Steps to Find Every Outfit
General Information
- Total Suits: The base game has 40 Nano Suits, with 34 variants in NG+, 10 from patches/DLC, and these 25 new ones, totaling 109 (not 125 as some sources claim). The Nikke DLC adds 5 separate outfits, bought with Bone-Wrenches from Volt.
- Unlock Method: Most of the 25 new suits replace existing Nano Suit chests in NG++. If you collected a suit in your first playthrough and its NG+ variant in your second, the third playthrough (NG++) spawns a new variant in the same chest.
- Trophy: Collecting 30 Nano Suits (any combination) unlocks the Nano Suit Collector trophy.
Confirmed New Nano Suits and How to Get Them
Here are the three confirmed suits from the update, with their locations:
- Crimson Wings:
- How to Get: Automatically unlocks for all players upon updating to v1.011.002. No playthrough required.
- Description: A delicate dress with a crimson wing-like design, perfect for stylish moments.
- Cyber Illusionist:
- How to Get: Defeat Raven in Boss Challenge mode on Hard difficulty. Available in Xion’s Boss Challenge terminal after unlocking it in the main story.
- Description: A leotard and tailcoat combo with micro-stealth drivers for a sleek, illusionist vibe.
- Mann-Fight Suit (Normal Mode):
- How to Get: Defeat the new boss Mann in Boss Challenge mode on Normal difficulty. Access the fight via the Boss Challenge terminal in Xion.
- Description: A unique suit rewarded for beating Mann, designed for combat flair.
Where to Find the Other 22 Nano Suits
- Location Theory: The remaining 22 suits are likely in the same Nano Suit chests from your first playthrough, but only in NG++. For example:
- In Eidos 7, the chest for Planet Diving Suit (7th) V2 in the Flooded Commercial Sector may contain a new variant (e.g., Planet Diving Suit (7th) V4) in NG++.
- In Eidos 9, the chest for Planet Diving Suit (6th) near stone pillars might have a new variant in NG++.
- Example: If you got Red Passion in Eidos 7 on your first run and Emerald Passion in NG+, NG++ might offer a third variant in that chest.
- Shop Check: Shops like Roxanne, Lyle, Kaya, D1g-g2r, and Clyde don’t sell these new suits. They’re not available from Volt either, as his shop uses Bone-Wrenches for Nikke outfits.
- How to Test:
- Start a New Game Plus Plus (NG++) by completing the game twice. Use a save file just before the Orbit Elevator for access to all regions.
- Revisit known Nano Suit chest locations in Eidos 7, Wasteland, Great Desert, Matrix 11, Abyss Levoire, Eidos 9, and Spire 4. Check our All Nano Suit Locations Guide for exact spots.
- Example: In Eidos 9, go to Lily’s atelier after maxing her Affinity (complete side quests in Xion). Check the chest near the roller coaster slide for a potential new suit.
- Challenges: You must open every chest again in NG++, even if you’ve explored thoroughly before. This requires a third playthrough, which can be time-consuming.
Nikke DLC Outfits (Separate from the 25)
The Nikke DLC adds 5 unique outfits, not part of the 25 new Nano Suits. These are bought from Volt’s Shop in the Wasteland using Bone-Wrenches (earned from Scarlet’s missions):
- Cooling Suit: 1 Bone-Wrench. A sleek, heat-resistant outfit.
- Elegant Dress: 1 Bone-Wrench. A graceful gown for Eve.
- Elysion Combat Uniform: 1 Bone-Wrench. A durable military suit from Nikke’s Elysion Corporation.
- Missing Link: 1 Bone-Wrench. A futuristic, tech-inspired outfit.
- Wandering Swordfighter: 1 Bone-Wrench. Unlocked after defeating Scarlet in the DLC’s final mission, “Scarlet and Volt’s Quagmire.”
- Total Cost: 5 Bone-Wrenches for outfits, plus 5 more for matching hairstyles (10 total). Complete all 5 Nikke missions to earn 10 Bone-Wrenches.
Note: The Scarlet Racer’s High skin for Nikke (not a Stellar Blade Nano Suit) is exclusive to the Complete Edition and not available with the standalone Nikke DLC.
Tips for Success
- Start NG++ Early: If you’re on your second playthrough, finish it to unlock NG++ and start hunting the 22 suits. Focus on story missions to reach key areas faster.
- Track Chests: Use a checklist for Nano Suit locations from your first playthrough. Revisit them in NG++ to confirm new variants.
- Max Lily’s Affinity: Complete Xion side quests to boost Lily’s Affinity, unlocking Eidos 9’s atelier for potential suit chests.
- Save Bone-Wrenches: Prioritize Nikke outfits you like most from Volt’s shop, as you need 10 Bone-Wrenches for all items.
- Photo Mode Fun: Use Doro’s sticker in Photo Mode for cool screenshots. Experiment with size and placement for creative shots.
- Check Updates: If suits aren’t in NG++ chests, future patches might add them to shops or new missions. Follow Shift Up’s social media for news.
Why This Matters
Unlocking Doro’s mission adds a fun, lighthearted chase to the Nikke DLC, with a unique Photo Mode sticker as a reward. The 25 new Nano Suits expand Eve’s wardrobe, but their NG++ requirement challenges dedicated players to replay the game. Combined with the Nikke outfits, these cosmetics make Stellar Blade a style paradise for collectors aiming for the Nano Suit Collector trophy.