Flying Guillotine skills and upgrade unlocks
Flying Guillotine has 8 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Blood Wheel, Unceasing Bleed Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Blood-Wheel Flight, Soul-Seizing Reaping.
| Skill | Unlock tier | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Base Phantom Edge Action | Base move (R2) | Press R2 repeatedly to perform up to mid-range execution attacks. A full combo consumes Remnant Spark |
| Blood Wheel | Level 5 | Attacks inflict Bleeding and build the enemy's Bleed Gauge. When the gauge is full, it triggers Blood Loss. Has no effect on Puppets, Golden Bodies, or Phantom Bodies. |
| Unceasing Bleed Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 | Level 10 | Slightly increases / Moderately increases / Greatly increases Bleed Gauge buildup rate. |
| Blood-Wheel Flight | Level 15 | At the end of a combo, press R2 to hurl the Flying Guillotine forward at high speed. Does not consume additional Remnant Spark |
| Soul-Seizing Reaping | Level 25 | Increases the damage dealt by [Blood-Wheel Flight]. It can also execute weaker enemies below HP. |
| Reaping | Advanced Move | When an enemy can be executed, press R2 to perform a ranged execution. |
| Soul-Siphoning Hunt | Soul Tempering | L1 + R2 Consumes Remnant Spark. Swing the high-speed spinning saw wheel forward to tear enemies apart. |
| Mechanical Mastery | Exploration / Terrain | Allows the Flying Guillotine to operate Huangxing's custom mechanisms, even when not equipped. |
How to get Flying Guillotine and Soul Tempering
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Flying Guillotine
In the launch game’s weapon list, Flying Guillotine is described as: “A specialized weapon once wielded by Huangxing.” You Soul Temper Flying Guillotine at the forge using Enhanced Chainsaw.
| Weapon name | Flying Guillotine 血滴子 |
|---|---|
| Category | Phantom Edge (carried in one of two Phantom Edge slots; uses Sha-Chi / Remnant Spark) |
| Wielder & origin | A specialized weapon once wielded by Huangxing. · Huangxing fight page · Pillars of Kunlun quest guide |
| Soul Tempering item | Enhanced Chainsaw — Used to Soul Temper the Flying Guillotine. |
| 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. |
Enhanced Chainsaw item lore: “They had not sparred or even spoken in a long time. That left Huangxing with more time to study the weaknesses in Moji's swordsmanship. Moji's blade was light and nimble, so he would have to be faster and less predictable. To lock down his sword, he would also need something powerful enough to keep it in check. The Flying Guillotine was ingenious, but ill-suited to a prolonged fight. Serrated teeth, on the other hand... if used well, could make for the perfect weapon.”
In-game description and combat role
“Huangxing's lethal specialized weapon conceals blades within and deploys razor-sharp edges along its rim. It has high shield-breaking power and can take an enemy's head in an instant.”
In-game weapon text for Flying Guillotine, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Flying Guillotine is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. Huangxing’s bladed wheel: breaks shields and makes enemies bleed.