Phantom Blade Zero Phantom Edges: All Types & Best Picks
How Phantom Edges work in Phantom Blade Zero: all five types, the full named list, shared Remnant Spark charges, boss drops, and the best edges for each build.
Phantom Edges are Phantom Blade Zero's secondary weapons: the cannon, bell, axe, bow, or fan you fire with R2. They are not a replacement for your sword. They are the tool you spend when a fight asks for range, crowd control, or a summon.
The system has one rule that catches everyone: both equipped edges share the same Remnant Spark charges. You can carry two answers, but you cannot fire them independently. Charges refill at bells, so the resource is per-route, not per-fight.
Equip one ranged edge and one utility edge. Dread Axe is mandatory for exploration shortcuts, Puppeteer's Bell is the best summon, and Bashpole is the strongest early crowd-control pick. Do not burn both charges on a boss's first phase.
How Phantom Edges work
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Equipped | Two edges |
| Activation | R2 |
| Resource | Remnant Spark, shared between both edges |
| Refill | Bells |
| Swap | Free, no cooldown |
| Power Surge | L2, costs 1 Sha-Chi Essence |
| Total | 25 edges across five types |
Because swapping is free, the limitation is charges, not equip slots. A common setup is a ranged edge for safe damage and a utility edge for the one moment it is needed.
The five types
| Type | Role | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Artifice | Constructs and traps | Bastion, Flaming Mane, Flying Guillotine, Illusory Pipa, You Loong's Deluge |
| Destructive | Heavy damage and guard break | Bashpole, Dread Axe, Tiger Cannon, War Wagon, Wolfjaw |
| Martial | Melee extensions and quick strikes | Fire Meteor, Hunter's Chain Sickle, Ink Cut, Iron Gauntlets, Thunder Spear |
| Ranged | Projectiles and bows | Feather Bow, Flying Dagger, Goldblaze, Loong Trident, One-Eyed Bow |
| Summoning | Allies and spirits | Inanis' Radiant Fan, Kuye Temple Prayer Beads, Puppeteer's Bell, Swordsman's Summon |
Full named list
Artifice
| Edge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bastion | Defensive construct; good for holding a lane |
| Flaming Mane | Fire construct; area denial |
| Flying Guillotine | Ranged decapitation tool |
| Illusory Pipa | Music-based artifice; disrupts enemies |
| You Loong's Deluge | Water-themed area attack |
Destructive
| Edge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bashpole | Wan Jun drop; heavy crowd control |
| Dread Axe | Peng Meng drop; also breaks chains in exploration |
| Tiger Cannon | Heavy explosive shot |
| War Wagon | Large projectile platform |
| Wolfjaw | Bite trap; punishes approaching enemies |
Martial
| Edge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fire Meteor | Fire strike |
| Hunter's Chain Sickle | Chain weapon; pulls or trips |
| Ink Cut | Quick blade projection |
| Iron Gauntlets | Armoured strikes |
| Thunder Spear | Lightning thrust |
Ranged
| Edge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Feather Bow | Fast single-target arrow |
| Flying Dagger | Quick thrown blade |
| Goldblaze | Golden projectile |
| Loong Trident | Heavy thrown trident |
| One-Eyed Bow | Long-range bow |
Summoning
| Edge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Inanis' Radiant Fan | Fan summon |
| Kuye Temple Prayer Beads | Temple summon |
| Puppeteer's Bell | Dusk drop; summons a puppet ally |
| Swordsman's Summon | Spirit swordsman |
The collection screen lists 25 edges; the 24 above have confirmed names at launch.
The best Phantom Edges
| Edge | Type | Why it is good |
|---|---|---|
| Dread Axe | Destructive | Breaks chains in exploration and hits hard in combat; essential utility |
| Puppeteer's Bell | Summoning | A summoned ally draws aggro and damages split-phase bosses |
| Bashpole | Destructive | Wide crowd control from Wan Jun; excellent in add fights |
| Tiger Cannon | Destructive | Burst damage for a guard-broken boss |
| Feather Bow | Ranged | Reliable chip damage while you learn a moveset |
| Illusory Pipa | Artifice | Disruption that buys a free heal or reposition |
Dread Axe is the only edge that is mandatory outside combat. Several exploration routes in Weeping Creek Valley are blocked by chains, and the axe is the intended key. If you skipped Peng Meng, go back.
Remnant Spark management
- Start every boss with full charges. Rest at the bell before the fog gate.
- Spend one charge per phase, not both in the opener. The second phase is usually the harder half.
- Use charges to skip mechanics, not to add damage. A summon that holds aggro is worth more than a cannon shot that deals 5% health.
- Refill before exploring a side path. Bells are frequent; hoarding charges wastes the resource.
- Power Surge is not free. L2 costs 1 Sha-Chi Essence, so do not treat it as a second R2.
Which edges for which build
| Build | Edge 1 | Edge 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parry | Dread Axe | Feather Bow |
| Guard break | Tiger Cannon | Bashpole |
| Summoner | Puppeteer's Bell | Illusory Pipa |
| Ranged | One-Eyed Bow | Flying Dagger |
| Exploration | Dread Axe | Any ranged edge |
The best builds page pairs these with weapons and skills.
FAQ
How many Phantom Edges are in Phantom Blade Zero?
25 across five types: Artifice, Destructive, Martial, Ranged, and Summoning. This page lists the 24 with confirmed names at launch.
How do you use Phantom Edges?
Press R2. Each use spends one Remnant Spark charge, and both equipped edges share the same charge pool.
How do you refill Remnant Spark?
Rest at a bell. Charges do not refill from normal kills unless a specific ability triggers.
What is the best Phantom Edge?
Dread Axe for utility and exploration, Puppeteer's Bell for summons, Bashpole for crowd control. The best combat pick depends on the fight.
Can you equip more than two Phantom Edges?
No. You equip two, but you can swap freely between the ones you own.
Where to go next
Sources and further reading
Official reference: Phantom Blade Zero — S-GAME's official game site.
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