WIth thirty Primary Weapons in Phantom Blade Zero, split between three major groups, you ought to be able to find a moveset that is a suitable fit for your preferred playstyle. Still, there are some specific weapons that are simply the best in class, and for certain builds in particular.
This guide for Phantom Blade Zero lists a small selection of the best main or Primary Weapons, three of each type, as well as where or how to get a hold of them.
Armybreaker
Two-Handed
Base Damage: 288
Base Guard Break: 114
The story boss called Cavalrybane, located in Pangzehn, must be beaten in order to receive this as a reward. Myst, also in Pangzhen, can use the Alloyed Steel Soul Tempering Material on it to unlock the skill named Relentless Rush.
Aureate
One-Handed
Base Damage: 324
Base Guard Break: 120
Simply Defeat Zuo Shang in the prologue to acquire this weapon. Soul Temper Aureate with Myst at Pangzhen by using the material Broken Long Body thus unlocking its skill called The Grand Design.
Baishan Stormswords
Dual-Wield
Base Damage: 312
Base Guard Break: 142
The Baishan Stormswords are rewarded for beating an optional boss named Yubi, who can be found at the Training Grounds in the Mandate Encampment region. The Baishan Headband Soul Tempering Material can then be used to unlock the Unending Storm skill, by taking both to Myst in Pangzhen.
Bonesaw
Two-Handed
Base Damage: 312
Base Guard Break: 142
The story boss titled The Crusher And The Saw must be defeated in the Mount Soulrend region before you will be awarded the Bonesaw. Its skill, Prey On The Mighty, is unlocked by Soul Tempering it with the material Craftsman’s Tool Kit at Myst in Pangzhen.
Fiend Saws
Dual-Wield
Base Damage: 302
Base Guard Break: 120
Complete the three-phase boss encounter during the ‘Young Mistress’ quest to acquire this otherwise missable weapon in the Village of Lu region. The Soul Tempering Material Heel Reinforcement Part can be used on it at Myst in Pangzhen in order to unlock its Endless Fiend Form skill.
Freezing Chaos
One-Handed
Base Damage: 324
Base Guard Break: 144
An optional boss named Yucong, located in the Crimson Forest region, must be defeated before you will be awarded the Freezing Chaos one-handed Primary Weapon. Myst in Pangzhen can then Soul Temper it using the Primordial Chaos Vessel material, unlocking the skill Threefold Resonance.
Infernal Rouge
One-Handed
Base Damage: 324
Base Guard Break: 120
The starting Sanguine weapon can be Soul Tempered into this, its ultimate form, the Infernal Rouge.
Simply take Sanguine to Myst in Pangzhen along with the Soul Tempering Material known as Bastion of Mo Mask.
Shadowless Edge
Dual-Wield
Base Damage: 324
Base Guard Break: 120
The Sanguine Twin can be irreversibly Soul Tempered into the Shadowless Edge. Take the Soul Tempering Material Chaos Twin Daggers as well as the Sanguine Twin to Myst in Pangzhen to acquire it.
Whiteshadow
Two-Handed
Base Damage: 308
Base Guard Break: 144
The optional boss known as the Blizzard Blademaster will reward you with this weapon after you defeat him in the region of Meigu Lake. You can use the Soul Tempering Material Boy’s Worn Outfit with it at Myst in Pangzhen in order to unlock the skill Deepening Frost.
Those are 9 of the best Primary Weapons in Phantom Blade Zero, three from each of the three weapon classes, with their unlock locations or criteria.
