Stepless Shadow is a stealth build for Phantom Blade Zero: Sanguine Twin and Seamless Death as main weapons, Flying Dagger and Feather Bow as Phantom Edges, and Silent Wrap and Sharpshooter’s Eye as key accessories. Clear areas without being seen: the Silent Wrap cuts the noise of footsteps and assassinations by 40%, and the ranged Phantom Edges take out sentries from afar.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguine Twin | Dual | At level 10 it unlocks Shadow Execution for dual weapons. It tempers into Shadowless Edge | Rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
| Seamless Death | Dual | Homing flying rings | Jade-Face |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Dagger | Ranged | — | — | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
| Feather Bow | Ranged | Knocks down marked objects | — | Tale “Purge the Sect” |
Accessories
The two marked with ★ are the core: wear them even if you only have 2 slots. The other four come in as you level up Boundless Capacity (up to 6 slots).
| Accessory | Effect | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Silent Wrap | −40% noise from footsteps and assassinations | — | Tale “Honor Among Thieves” |
| ★ Sharpshooter’s Eye | +15% ranged damage | boosts your ranged attacks | One-Eyed Isle |
| Deathlock | Higher execution threshold and more damage after executing | — | Meigu Lake |
| Executioner’s Headscarf | Executions take 1 s off the weapon switch time | executions speed up weapon switching | Mirage Estate, with the Ritual Wine |
| Battle Wraps | +5% damage | — | Enemy past the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
| Quick Hand Pair | +10% damage with dual weapons | boosts your dual weapon | Sold by Zhang |
Medicines
You carry 2 medicines; besides healing, they give buffs that fit the build. Upgrade them with the medicine upgrade guide.
| Medicine | Effect (base) | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lament Draught | +10% damage dealt for 30 s and 20% health | +10% damage for 30 s | Training Grounds |
| Everflow | 20% health; when out of uses, killing an enemy gives one back | recovers uses on kills | Given to you by Xie Qiudong |
How to get all the gear
Sorted by the point in the game when you can get each piece.
| Stage | Piece | Type | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Sanguine Twin | Main weapon | Rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Flying Dagger | Phantom Edge | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Feather Bow | Phantom Edge | Tale “Purge the Sect” |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Battle Wraps | Accessory | Enemy past the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Pair | Accessory | Sold by Zhang |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Executioner’s Headscarf | Accessory | Mirage Estate, with the Ritual Wine |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Everflow | Medicine | Given to you by Xie Qiudong |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Seamless Death | Main weapon | Jade-Face |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Silent Wrap | Key accessory | Tale “Honor Among Thieves” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Sharpshooter’s Eye | Key accessory | One-Eyed Isle |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Deathlock | Accessory | Meigu Lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
How to play it
- Move crouched and assassinate from behind.
- Take down lookouts with the Feather Bow or the Flying Dagger.
- Chain executions: the Deathlock stacks damage after each one.
Strengths
Ideal for exploring and hunting collectibles.
Weaknesses
Not designed for bosses.
Related builds
- Double-Edged Lightning (weapon switching)
- One-Eyed Hawk’s Eye (ranged)
- River of Remnant Dust (farming)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Stepless Shadow build?
Sanguine Twin (rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell), Seamless Death (Jade-Face), Flying Dagger, Feather Bow, at least the Silent Wrap and Sharpshooter’s Eye accessories, and the Lament Draught and Everflow medicines. The “How to get all the gear” table shows where each piece is.
From when can I use Stepless Shadow?
From the Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate stage, which is when you have the weapons, the Phantom Edges and the two key accessories.
Are the damage figures official?
The accessory percentages are the ones published by Vandal (Spanish guide) and SoloJugadores. The game does not show the weapons’ base damage, so the build is based on their effects.
