You unlock Phantom Edges in Phantom Blade Zero through boss victories, NPC quests, and repairs handled by Myst. Secure the Feather Bow before defeating Crimson Forest's main boss, because its quest can fail permanently. There are 25 Phantom Edges to collect, plus the Abyssal Bell transformation obtained through Soul Tempering. Several also open blocked paths, so collecting them matters even when you prefer a different combat setup. Use the boss checklist and quest routes below to track every unlock without overlooking the tools needed for later exploration.
Applies to Phantom Blade Zero's base-game release version (October 2026).
How do Phantom Edges work?
You can equip 2 Phantom Edges alongside Soul's main weapons. Their combat abilities consume Spark Charges, and resting at a Bell replenishes their limited uses.
Exploration works differently. Traversal abilities do not require the relevant Phantom Edge to be equipped or consume Spark Charges. Keep the tool in your inventory, and you can use it at the matching obstacle.
Phantom Edges supplement your main weapons rather than replacing them. Pair this checklist with the main weapon locations and unlock guide if you're collecting both sides of Soul's arsenal.
How do you get the missable Feather Bow?
The Feather Bow comes from Purge the Sect in Weeping Creek Valley. Handle this request before finishing Crimson Forest's main boss.
- Speak with the Brooding Old Archer at the Outpost, near the Outpost Bell.
- Clear the Ruthless Archer Camp north of the Outpost.
- Retrieve the Broken-String Bow in the camp.
- Return to the archer and hand over the bow to complete the request and receive the Feather Bow.
The Feather Bow deals increased damage against enemies at full health. It can also shoot down hanging objects, making it useful for opening attacks and collecting suspended loot.
Finish the archer's request
Where do boss-drop Phantom Edges unlock?
Most Phantom Edges are tied to named bosses. The tables separate straightforward drops from encounters that also require an exploration step or repair.
Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, and Village of Lu
| Phantom Edge | Location and unlock | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Dread Axe | Weeping Creek Valley: defeat Peng Meng, the Axemaster. | Breaks shields and cuts iron chains blocking paths. |
| Hunter's Chain Sickle | Weeping Creek Valley: defeat The Hunt. | Performs medium-to-long-range combos and grapples across gaps or onto higher ledges. |
| Iron Gauntlets | Crimson Forest: defeat Stone Hand Iron Fever. | Breaks shields and stoneskin armor. Hits build Fist Focus, increasing main weapon damage for 8 seconds. |
| Bastion | Village of Lu: defeat Zhuo Bi the Gatekeeper. | Absorbs damage, releases a shockwave, and protects against projectile traps. |
| Kuye Temple Prayer Beads | Village of Lu: defeat Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple. | Summons three Bronze Men to fight for 15 seconds. |
| Heartrend Pipa | Village of Lu: defeat Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet, in the underground caverns. | Fires sonic blades that damage enemies and deplete their sha-chi. |
| Puppeteer's Bell | Village of Lu: interact with every Firefly Memory Flower to unlock the secret area, then defeat Dusk, the Puppeteer. | Summons two automatons to fight alongside you. |
Dusk also matters for the Illusory Pipa repair chain. Completing the Firefly Memory Flowers gives you access to both a summon unlock and a boss needed for that longer quest.
Pangzhen and Mandate Encampment
| Phantom Edge | Location and unlock | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Meteor | Pangzhen: defeat Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain. | Applies Phosphor Flame and reduces enemy attack. |
| Wolfjaw | Pangzhen: defeat Wu Xuan, the Fallen General. | Drains enemy health and restores your HP. |
| You Loong's Deluge | Pangzhen: defeat You Loong near the stairs by Lion Dance Hall. | Applies Wet, increasing vulnerability to lightning and ice, and extinguishes flames. |
| Thunder Spear | Pangzhen: defeat Chang Hong. | Produces lightning strikes and can paralyze enemies. |
| Flaming Mane | Pangzhen: defeat the Lion Dance Grandmaster, then take the Dormant Flaming Mane to Lei Dang near the Jingyang Hall Bell for repairs. | Projects fire and burns through thick vines or damp brambles. |
| Bashpole | Mandate Encampment: defeat Wan Jun, the Coppermaul. | Breaks shields and smashes wooden floorboards covering passages. |
| Swordsman's Summon | Mandate Encampment: defeat the Chief Disciple and Red duo. | Summons three Mandate infantry soldiers. |
For Flaming Mane, finish the repair with Lei Dang after the boss encounter. You'll find him through the door near the Jingyang Hall Bell.
Meigu Lake, Mountain of Imprisonment, and Mirage Estate
| Phantom Edge | Location and unlock | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Loong Trident | Meigu Lake: defeat You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader, at Blackwater Crew Dock. | Deals increased damage to full-health enemies and forces concealed enemies out of water or snow. |
| One-Eyed Bow | Meigu Lake: defeat the One-Eyed Archer on the easternmost island, at One-Eyed Isle Dock. | Fires death rays and shoots down hanging objects. |
| Flying Guillotine | Mountain of Imprisonment: defeat Huangxing at the Lady's Shrine. | Performs ranged executions and operates mechanical dials that open hidden rooms. |
| Tiger Cannon | Mirage Estate in Pangzhen: defeat Lei Dang near the Perfect Vessel Pond Bell. | Triggers explosive objects and destroys weakened stone walls. |
The Mountain of Imprisonment requires the repaired Illusory Pipa. Complete Myst's repair chain before heading to the mist barrier in northeastern Meigu Lake.
Which Phantom Edges come from NPC quests?
Flying Dagger and Goldblaze: Quick Hand Zhang
Rescue Quick Hand Zhang in Crimson Forest, then recover the region's three relics: the Sect Leader's Snuff Bottle, Bloodstained Seal, and Ancient Crossbow. Return them to receive the Flying Dagger, which poisons enemies and knocks down hanging objects.
For Goldblaze, complete Zhang's request by collecting all hidden relics in Pangzhen, then speak with him at Zhang's Hideout. This flintlock musket provides ranged attacks and can shoot down suspended objects.
War Wagon: Old Man Gen
Begin Old Man Gen's quest in the Village of Lu, where he asks you to find his wife at their home in Pangzhen. Complete that task before looking for him again at Meigu Lake.
Take a boat northwest from Meigu Village West Dock to the frozen shoals near the Frozen Lake Dock Bell. After completing The Journey Home, Gen gives you the War Wagon, which lets Soul ride a horsecart through enemies.
Ink Cut: Hero's Lament
On the Mountain of Imprisonment, search the ruined building near the Commander's Platform for the Detached Cage Lever. Use it on the hanging cage containing Moji's Bloodstained Sword, then return the sword to Liu Yi.
Completing Hero's Lament rewards Ink Cut. Its combo can leave a Radiant Wheel on the ground that explodes after 5 seconds.
Inanis' Radiant Fan: Whence the Weeping
Defeat Huangxing, then speak with Inanis in the depths of the Lady's Shrine to complete Whence the Weeping. The reward, Inanis' Radiant Fan, creates a healing area that restores health and sha-chi to you and nearby allies.
How do you repair the Illusory Pipa?
The Illusory Pipa has a longer unlock chain than a normal boss drop. Start with the broken instrument obtained during the campaign and take it to Myst at her tavern in Pangzhen.
To finish the repairs, defeat the bosses tied to the instrument's missing parts:
- Dusk, the Puppeteer, in the Village of Lu. Interact with every Firefly Memory Flower to access his secret area.
- Yubi, the Swordfighter Puppet, in Mandate Encampment.
- Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden, at Meigu Lake.
Return the collected parts to Myst. The completed Illusory Pipa replaces the Heartrend Pipa and can dispel barriers that block secret areas.
Play it before the mists in northeastern Meigu Lake to open the route to the Mountain of Imprisonment. That gives you access to the region containing Ink Cut, Flying Guillotine, and Inanis' Radiant Fan.
Open the path through the mist
Which Phantom Edge opens each blocked route?
If a path looks deliberately blocked, check the obstacle against this table before searching for another route. Tiger Cannon, in particular, gives you a reason to revisit earlier regions.
| Obstacle or exploration task | Phantom Edge to use |
|---|---|
| Iron chains | Dread Axe |
| Grapple points, gaps, and elevated ledges | Hunter's Chain Sickle |
| Hanging objects | Feather Bow, Flying Dagger, Goldblaze, or One-Eyed Bow |
| Projectile traps | Bastion |
| Burning obstacles or flames | You Loong's Deluge |
| Thick vines and damp brambles | Flaming Mane |
| Wooden planks and floorboards | Bashpole |
| Magical barriers and the northeastern Meigu Lake mists | Illusory Pipa |
| Huangxing's mechanical dials | Flying Guillotine |
| Weakened stone walls | Tiger Cannon |
Match chains with the Dread Axe
Once you have Tiger Cannon, plan a return trip for weakened walls you previously passed. Use the hidden item locations checklist to organize those visits around your newly unlocked tools.
How do upgrades and Soul Tempering work?
Upgrade Phantom Edges with Forge
Meet Forge at the Mandate Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley to unlock Phantom Edge upgrades. Every category requires Remnant Dust, plus materials specific to its type.
| Phantom Edge category | Starting upgrade material | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | Darkfire Charcoal | Dread Axe, Wolfjaw, Bashpole |
| Martial | Exotic Copper Ingot | Iron Gauntlets, Thunder Spear, Ink Cut |
| Artifice | Mechanical Gear | Bastion, Flaming Mane, Heartrend Pipa |
| Ranged | Ancient Timber | Feather Bow, Flying Dagger, Goldblaze |
| Summoning | Incense Ash | Kuye Temple Prayer Beads, Puppeteer's Bell |
Upgrades increase stats and can unlock abilities or enhanced combos. Level 5 typically adds an active ability, making it a useful point to inspect a Phantom Edge's expanded moveset.
You can use Revert at any Bell. It is free at levels 1-10, costs 1 Phantom Reforge Talisman at levels 11-20, and costs 2 at level 21 or higher.
Plan Phantom Edge upgrades
Unlock Soul Tempering and the Abyssal Bell
Speak with Myst in Pangzhen to unlock Soul Tempering. Each Phantom Edge requires its own unique item, and the resulting effect differs between weapons.
| Phantom Edge | Required item | Soul Tempering result |
|---|---|---|
| Dread Axe | 1 Blood Oath Dagger | Rapid Charge, allowing faster charging. |
| Flaming Mane | 1 Blazing Lion Head | Chaotic Flame, which drains enemy sha-chi. |
| Puppeteer's Bell | 1 Herald's Lingering Threads | Transforms into Abyssal Bell. |
Common mistakes
- Leaving the archer's hand-in unfinished. Secure Feather Bow before defeating Crimson Forest's main boss.
- Ignoring the Firefly Memory Flowers. They unlock Dusk's encounter, which provides Puppeteer's Bell and contributes to the Illusory Pipa repair chain.
- Keeping traversal tools equipped unnecessarily. Dread Axe and Hunter's Chain Sickle can handle their field tasks from your inventory.
- Overlooking repair steps. Finish Flaming Mane's repair with Lei Dang and Illusory Pipa's repairs with Myst.
Pro tips
- For shielded enemies, try Iron Gauntlets. They break shields and stoneskin armor while building an 8-second main weapon damage boost.
- For elemental pressure, pair Deluge with Thunder Spear. Deluge makes enemies vulnerable to lightning, and Thunder Spear supplies lightning attacks and paralysis.
- Against Yuzan, block her blue and white projectiles. You can reflect them back at her during the fight for Heartrend Pipa.
- For low-cost experimentation, use the free Revert window. Levels 1-10 let you change your upgrade investment without spending Phantom Reforge Talismans.
Phantom Edge FAQ
How many Phantom Edges can you unlock?
There are 25 collectible Phantom Edges, with Abyssal Bell available as an additional Soul Tempering transformation of Puppeteer's Bell. Illusory Pipa replaces Heartrend Pipa when repaired.
How do you refill Phantom Edge uses?
Rest at a Bell to replenish Phantom Edge uses. Combat abilities spend Spark Charges, while traversal abilities can be used without spending them.
Do you need the Illusory Pipa to reach the Mountain of Imprisonment?
Yes. Play the repaired Illusory Pipa before the mists in northeastern Meigu Lake to open the route.
Where should you look for accessories alongside Phantom Edges?
Plan your next equipment pickups with the accessory locations and unlocks guide, especially while revisiting areas with newly acquired exploration tools.
