Best Weapons to Use in Phantom Blade Zero
The best weapon to use in Phantom Blade Zero is the one youāre most comfortable with, since learning a weaponās playstyle matters more than using the strongest. Learning its timing, combos, and strengths lets you get far more out of it and pick the weapon that fits your playstyle.
Since Phantom Blade Zero lets you respec your weapon levels, deciding to invest in a different weapon is much easier. You're not locked into leveling up your early weapons, allowing you to switch weapons that are much stronger and suit your playstyle without worrying about wasted resources or starting over again.
One-Handed
Infernal Rouge
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Strengths
- āFast Attacks
- āStraightforward to use
- āTemporarily transforms Soul into Phantom Soul which greatly increases Attack, Defense, and Attacks, and unleashes a blade waves
Weaknesses
- āDrains HP during Bloodline Rebirth
- āLate-game unlock
The Fanatic's Drunken Sword
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Strengths
- āFast attacks
- āAllows you to attack in range
- āHas built-in defensive moves
- āRemoves the distance damage penalty from the flying attacks
Weaknesses
- āNeed to manage the resources (Tipsy / Drunk) to maximize the damage output
- āNeed to use Soul Temper on The Fanatic's Broken Blade
Freezing Chaos
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Strengths
- āFast attacks
- āVersatile damage effects in a single weapon
- āSwitches among Steel, Chaos and Frost forms
- āEach elements has unique effects and attack
Weaknesses
- āNeed to manage your Sha-Chi when switching forms
- āHas a somewhat high learning curve because of the forms
- āEndgame weapon
Jagged Steel
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Strengths
- āStrong Bleed buildup
- āEasy moveset, great for beginners
- āObtained early and useful through the whole campaign
Weaknesses
- āPuppets, Golden Bodies and Phantom Bodies are immune to Bleed (Livingwood Talisman partly fixes this)
- āWeak guard breaking, struggles against shields
Soft Snake Sword
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Strengths
- āAttacks deals 25% against blocking enemies
- āSerpentine Reversal deflects an attack and redirects the damage
- āStrong Sha-Chi management and perfect parries
- āExcellent against bosses with predictable attack sequences
Weaknesses
- āHigh skill ceiling, rewards precise timing
- āLess forgiving against unpredictable attack patterns
Dual-Wield
Shadowless Edge
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Strengths
- āEasy and straightforward to use
- āSummons a phantom double that joins your attacks
- āKeeps the extreme speed of Sanguine Twin
Weaknesses
- āThe double is temporary
- āNeeds Chaos Twin Daggers, to Soul Temper Sanguine Twin
Baishan Stormswords
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Strengths
- āCurrently the best weapon in the game
- āBuilds separate Wind and Thunder effects
- āCombines them into a stronger elemental state with temporary damage buffs
- āWind grants additional Sha-Chi depletion, while Thunder grants lightning buildup and paralysis
Weaknesses
- āNeeds setup to build both effects before reaching full power
- āBuffs are temporary
Fiend Saws
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Strengths
- āFiend Form grants unblockable attacks for 10 seconds
- āExtra damage against guard-broken enemies
- āFiend-Aura Erosion drains enemies HP when the gauge is full
Weaknesses
- āNeeds sustained offense to get full value
- āNeed to manage on when to use Fiend Form
Parting Hooks
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Strengths
- āGuard Stance automatically blocks and counters many attacks
- āExcels at breaking shields
- āGreat for players who find manual parrying difficult
- āLater upgrades let counters handle Black-Flash attacks
Weaknesses
- āFocused on counter instead of taking the initiative
- āSome counter arts are locked behind weapon level
- āHigh Risk, High Reward Playstyle
Sundering Dual Axe
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Strengths
- āBuilds Baleful Aura that increases damage and Sha-Chi depletion
- āIn Baleful Aura you can throw the axe that will latch onto the enemies and will continuously slice them
- āSha-Chi attack offers a long range attack
Weaknesses
- āNeeds Baleful Aura management to get full value
- āHas a bit of learning curve to understand it's kit
The Lady's Fan
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Strengths
- āUses Ice, Fire, Lightning and Chaos effects
- āEach element has a unique attack and effect
- āHigh damage output with fast attacks that are tricky to block
Weaknesses
- āProbably the hardest weapon to master
- āLate-game unlock
Two-Handed
Whiteshadow
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Strengths
- āFast attack
- āEasy and straightforward to use
- āAttacks inflicts Chill status that slows and freeze enemies including Boss and Puppets
- āArguably one of the best weapon in the game
Weaknesses
- āUnlocked at the end of the game, mostly will be used at New Game +
Outlaw Warblade
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Strengths
- āLifesteal restores HP on hit
- āUses less medicine in long fights
- āWorks well as a second weapon against shielded enemies
Weaknesses
- āSha-Chi attacks cost your own HP
- āLifesteal is resisted by Puppets, Golden Bodies and Phantom Bodies (Livingwood Talisman helps)
Blazing Edge
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Strengths
- āCombines heavy shield breaking with Burning
- āPower Surge Attack deals extra damage to Frozen Enemies, pairs well with weapons that inflicts Frozen Status
- āSha-Chi attacks build Burning Energy, when full the weapon is covered in flames that deals Burn Damage
Weaknesses
- āNeed to use Soul Temper on Sanguine Reach to transform it into Blazing Edge
Bonesaw
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Strengths
- āVery high shield-breaking pressure
- āDeals bonus damage to Guard Broken Enemies
- āCan easily proc bleed
- āSoul Temper upgrade has bonus effect on bosses
Weaknesses
- āHeavy and slow, so it's best swapped in for shielded enemies rather than used as a main
- āBleed does nothing to Puppets, Golden Bodies, or Phantom Bodies
Crescent Blade
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Strengths
- āFast attacks
- āStraightforward that your main focus should always stay in Qinglong Form
- āBroad sweeping strikes best against group of enemies
- āStrong guard-breaking capability
- āInstant kill on weaker enemies
Weaknesses
- āUnlocked late at the game
- āNeed to manage your Sha-Chi
- āNeeds to be or stay in Qinlong Form to maximize the weapon
Related Guides
List of All Main Weapons
List of All Phantom Edges
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
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