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โš”๏ธ Arsenal Overview

Weapons Catalog

Every weapon in Phantom Blade Zero has value โ€” no quality tiers, just distinct combat styles. 30+ main weapons, 20+ Phantom Edges, and a versatile Shadow Weapon system. Master them all.

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30+
Main Weapons
20+
Phantom Edges
4
Weapon Types
2+2
Equip Slots

How the Arsenal Works

Phantom Blade Zero's weapon system is designed for creativity. Every weapon has a role โ€” there are no junk drops or quality tiers.

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Dual Weapon Loadout

Equip 2 main weapons and swap mid-combo to extend your attack strings. Each weapon brings its own moveset, so loadout synergy matters.

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Shadow Weapon Slots

2 extra slots for limited-ammo Shadow Weapons: ranged bows, guard-breaking axes, area-denial lion heads. Use them tactically to control the fight.

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Phantom Edge System

20+ equippable special abilities โ€” called Phantom Edges (ๅฝฑไน‹ๆญฆ่ฃ…) โ€” that provide tactical advantages. Each has limited uses per rest and changes how you approach encounters.

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No Quality Tiers

There are no common/uncommon/rare/legendary weapon tiers. Every weapon you find is viable. Your choice comes down to moveset preference and how it complements your second weapon.

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Combo Synergy

Swap weapons mid-combo seamlessly. A longsword into ring blade swap extends your attack window and adds new combo branches. The more you experiment, the more options you unlock.

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Playstyle Freedom

Want to be a nimble duelist? Equip two fast weapons. Prefer overwhelming force? A greatsword in one slot and a Shadow Weapon axe in reserve. The system rewards creativity.

Choose Your Fighting Style

Four confirmed main weapon types, each with unique combo strings, reach, speed, and special properties. Mix and match across your two main slots.

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Longsword ้•ฟๅ‰‘

The balanced all-rounder. Longswords offer reliable damage, decent speed, and versatile combo strings. The ideal primary weapon for learning the game's combat flow.

  • Speed Medium
  • Reach Medium
  • Damage Balanced
  • Difficulty โญโญ (Easy)
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Seamless Death Blades ็Žฏๅˆƒ

Dual circular blades that transform your dodge into a shadow step. As a secondary weapon, these provide incredible mobility and combo extension. Favors speed and evasion over raw power.

  • Speed Fast
  • Reach Short-Medium
  • Damage Low-Moderate
  • Mobility โญโญโญ (Excellent)
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Greatsword ๅคงๅˆ€

Massive blades that trade attack speed for devastating damage per hit. Greatswords excel at staggering enemies and breaking their Qi gauge. Use them to dominate aggressive foes.

  • Speed Slow
  • Reach Long
  • Damage High
  • Qi Break โญโญโญ (Strong)
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Flexible Sword ่ฝฏๅ‰‘

A whiplike blade with unique reach properties and unconventional attack angles. Flexible swords can hit around guards and target enemies at unexpected ranges. Requires practice to master.

  • Speed Variable
  • Reach Adaptive
  • Damage Moderate
  • Difficulty โญโญโญ (Advanced)

Shadow Weapons (ๆš—ๅ™จ)

Shadow Weapons are limited-ammo secondary tools that occupy the two extra equipment slots. They don't replace your main weapon โ€” they complement it with tactical options.

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Bow & Arrow ๅผ“็ฎญ

Ranged attacks for picking off enemies from a distance, luring individual foes out of groups, or dealing safe damage while your main weapon is sheathed. Limited arrows per rest.

  • Range Long
  • Use Case Pulling, safe damage
  • Ammo Limited
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Giant Fierce Axe ๅทจๅ‡ถๆ–ง

A massive heavy weapon designed to shatter enemy guards. Excellent for breaking through block-happy opponents or depleting the Qi gauge of tough enemies. Devastating but slow.

  • Range Short-Medium
  • Use Case Guard break, heavy damage
  • Ammo Limited
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Flame Lion Head ็ƒˆ็„ฐ็‹ฎๅคด

A lion-head-shaped flamethrower that unleashes a cone of fire. Excellent for area denial, crowd control, and applying pressure to groups of enemies. High risk if you miss.

  • Range Cone (Short)
  • Use Case Area damage, crowd control
  • Ammo Limited

Phantom Edges (ๅฝฑไน‹ๆญฆ่ฃ…)

Phantom Edges are limited-use special weapons that provide tactical advantages in combat. Choose which ones to bring based on the enemies you expect to face. Over 20 confirmed variants with more expected at launch.

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Bow ๅผ“็ฎญ

Standard ranged option. Pick off distant enemies, initiate fights on your terms, and safely damage foes before closing in. A reliable all-purpose Phantom Edge.

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Giant Axe ๅทจๅ‡ถๆ–ง

Focuses on guard-breaking and heavy single-target damage. Use this against shielded enemies or bosses with high Qi โ€” one well-placed axe swing can turn the fight.

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Flame Lion Head ็ƒˆ็„ฐ็‹ฎๅคด

Unleashes a devastating cone of flames. Excellent for crowd control, clearing tight groups, and applying pressure. A high-damage option with limited uses โ€” make every shot count.

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Blood-drinking Tooth ่ก€ๆปดๅญ

A thrown weapon that inflicts bleed damage over time. Perfect for hit-and-run tactics โ€” tag an enemy and let the bleed work while you focus on other threats. Strong vs. high-HP enemies.

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Tiger Cannon ่™Ž็‚ฎ

A heavy single-target burst weapon. The Tiger Cannon fires a powerful projectile that deals immense damage to a single enemy. Best reserved for bosses and elite enemies.

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Lion Head ็‹ฎๅญๅคด

A variant of the flame weapon โ€” possibly a different element or trade-off. Reports suggest it may trade raw area damage for a different tactical effect. More details at launch.

20+ Phantom Edges confirmed. This list covers the ones revealed in previews and Chinese wiki sources. Full catalog data at launch.

Weapon Type Comparison Table

Quick reference for how each weapon type stacks up in key performance categories.

Weapon Type Speed Reach Damage Qi Break Mobility Difficulty
Longsword (้•ฟๅ‰‘) โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Balanced โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Moderate โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Easy
Seamless Death Blades (็Žฏๅˆƒ) โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Fast โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Short โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Low-Mod โ˜…โ˜†โ˜† Low โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Excellent โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium
Greatsword (ๅคงๅˆ€) โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Slow โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Long โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… High โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Strong โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† Low โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium
Flexible Sword (่ฝฏๅ‰‘) โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Variable โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Adaptive โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Moderate โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Moderate โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Medium โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Advanced
Ratings based on preview builds and Chinese wiki data (็™พๅบฆ็™พ็ง‘, ่Œๅจ˜็™พ็ง‘). Subject to change at launch.

Early Weapon Recommendations

Not sure what to try first? Here are loadout suggestions for different playstyles.

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Balanced Starter

Primary: Longsword
Secondary: Longsword (different moveset)

Two longswords give you a solid foundation to learn enemy patterns, practice weapon swapping, and experiment with combo strings without overcomplicating your loadout.

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Speed & Mobility

Primary: Seamless Death Blades
Secondary: Longsword

Ring blades for dodge-shadow-step mobility, longsword for when you need more reach and damage. A great combo for aggressive, hit-and-run players.

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Heavy Hitter

Primary: Greatsword
Secondary: Longsword or Ring Blades

Greatsword for devastating combos and Qi break, fast secondary to swap into when you need mobility. Pair with the Giant Axe Shadow Weapon for double guard break.

๐Ÿ†• Tips for New Players

Phantom Blade Zero's weapon system is designed to encourage experimentation. Here's what we recommend when you start playing:

  • ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Start with a Longsword โ€” It's the most forgiving weapon type and lets you focus on learning combat fundamentals: parry timing, Qi management, and combo flow.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Swap weapons early and often โ€” The combo system rewards switching. Even a simple light-light-heavy chain into a weapon swap extends your options dramatically.
  • ๐Ÿน Don't hoard Shadow Weapon ammo โ€” Limited ammo means you should use them. A well-timed bow shot or guard-breaking axe swing can save you from a difficult encounter.
  • ๐Ÿ’  Try at least 3 Phantom Edges โ€” The 20+ abilities all change how you approach fights. Experiment early to find the ones that fit your natural playstyle.
  • ๐Ÿงช Every weapon is viable โ€” There are no bad weapons, only different playstyles. If a weapon feels awkward, it might be a perfect fit for your other loadout slot.

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