Equipment screen: “Flaming Mane”. A black-and-red device with a beast’s face, beside its description panel.
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Flaming Mane skills and upgrade unlocks
Flaming Mane has 7 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Fireball Burst, Undying Flame Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Lionhead Rush, Twin Fireballs.
| Skill | Unlock tier | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Base Phantom Edge Action | Base move (R2) | Hold R2 to unleash a stream of flame, dealing damage and igniting enemies. Continuously consumes Remnant Spark |
| Fireball Burst | Level 5 | Press L1 + R2 to quickly launch a fireball forward. It explodes on hit. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Undying Flame Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 | Level 10 | Slightly increases / Moderately increases / Greatly increases Burning damage after enemies are ignited. |
| Lionhead Rush | Level 15 | After dashing forward with Forward + Dodge, immediately press R2 to spin forward at high speed, then leap and stomp the ground, creating a flame shockwave that hits and ignites enemies in a large area. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Twin Fireballs | Level 25 | Press L1 + R2 to quickly launch fireballs forward. They explode on impact. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Chaotic Flame | Soul Tempering | Flame breath is transformed into Chaotic Flame. Ignited enemies continuously lose HP and Sha-Chi. |
| Burning Path | Exploration / Terrain | Burns through damp brambles, even when not equipped. |
How to get Flaming Mane and Soul Tempering
Phantom Edge · PhantomEdges_012
Flaming Mane
Chinese name, not yet confirmed: 烈焰狮头In the launch game’s weapon list, Flaming Mane is described as: “The signature lion head weapon of Flame, the Lion Dance Grandmaster.” You Soul Temper Flaming Mane at the forge using Blazing Lion Head.
| Weapon name | Flaming Mane 烈焰狮头 |
|---|---|
| Category | Phantom Edge (carried in one of two Phantom Edge slots; uses Sha-Chi / Remnant Spark) |
| Wielder & origin | The signature lion head weapon of Flame, the Lion Dance Grandmaster. · Lion Dance Grandmaster fight page · The Heart’s Trail quest guide |
| Soul Tempering item | Blazing Lion Head — Used to Soul Temper the Flaming Mane. |
| Level 1–30 upgrades | Upgrades in three tiers (Lv. 1–10 with Twinned Metal & Solvent, Lv. 11–20 with Polished Twinned Metal & Concentrated Solvent, Lv. 21–30 with Flawless Twinned Metal, Universal Solvent & Blackstone). A Reforging Talisman resets the level to 1 and refunds 100% of materials. Counts toward Phantom Arsenal & Skill Over Strength. |
Blazing Lion Head item lore: “A training lion head made only of an iron frame, weighted with the mechanisms of a firearm. It bears neither painted ornament nor bronze plating, much less a vibrant lion's mane. Only when one can bring the majesty and spirit of a blazing lion to life through this heavy, cold iron frame can the art of lion dancing truly be considered mastered.”
In-game description and combat role
“The Lion Dance Grandmaster's signature lion-head weapon, capable of breathing roaring flames that strike fear into enemies.”
In-game weapon text for Flaming Mane, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Flaming Mane is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. The Lion Dance Grandmaster’s lion head; breathes fire.