Quick answer
There are 6 artifice Phantom Edges in Phantom Blade Zero: Bastion, Heartrend Pipa, You Loong’s Deluge, Flaming Mane, Flying Guillotine and the Illusory Pipa. They are tools and artifacts: the defensive Bastion, water and fire jets that drain while you hold R2, and pieces that trigger mechanisms.
All artifice Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | How to get it | Known use | Spark cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper | Defensive; protects you from crossbow traps | uses Sha-Chi |
| Heartrend Pipa | Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet | — | Not published |
| You Loong’s Deluge | You Loong | Applies Water; puts out flames that block the way | while you hold R2 |
| Flaming Mane | Repaired by Lei Dang | Burns brambles | while you hold R2 |
| Flying Guillotine | Huangxing, the Whirling Executioner | Triggers mechanisms | Not published |
| The Illusory Pipa | Illusory Pipa Head (Dusk), Illusory Pipa Strings (Yan Qiansui) and Illusory Pipa Backplate (Encampment); then talk to Myst | Piece of the true ending | Not published |
Accessories that boost them
Feather Fan Plume, Acolyte Whisk. See them all in the accessories list.
Rules you should know
- You equip 2 Phantom Edges; you switch between them with right on the D-pad and use them with R2. There is no cooldown when switching.
- Remnant Sparks are shared between both Phantom Edges and refill when you rest at a bell.
- They level up to 30, and Myst’s Soul Temper adds techniques to them.
- Outside combat, several Phantom Edges open paths without spending sparks, even if you don’t have them equipped.
Go back to all Phantom Edges or check the builds that use them.
Frequently asked questions
How many artifice Phantom Edges are there?
6.
Do sparks refill on their own?
They refill when you rest at a bell or checkpoint. Some accessories, like the Remnant Spark Cage, give you sparks back in combat.
