Illusory Pipa is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. The Chord’s restored pipa: sonic blades and control over weak-willed enemies.
From the launch game’s own text 29 Oct 2026 · skills, upgrades and Soul Tempering verified in the release build
Illusory Pipa has 3 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Sonic Mindseal, Mist Dispersion.
Illusory Pipa skills and upgrade unlocks in the launch game
Skill
Unlock tier
What it does
Base Phantom Edge Action
Base move (R2)
Press R2 repeatedly to unleash Blue Sonic Blades and Red Sonic Blades. A full combo consumes Remnant Spark
Sonic Mindseal
Special Trait
If a Red Sonic Blade hits a Guard-Broken enemy, it takes control of that enemy, causing it to attack other enemies. Has no effect on powerful enemies.
Mist Dispersion
Exploration / Terrain
Once obtained, the Illusory Pipa can dispel the mist concealing Phantom Barriers, even when not equipped.
How to get Illusory Pipa and Soul Tempering
Phantom Edge · PhantomEdges_124
Illusory Pipa
In the launch game’s weapon list, Illusory Pipa is described as: “Restored Illusory Pipa, once belonging to the Chord.” Illusory Pipa is obtained by Soul Tempering Heartrend Pipa with Myst’s restoration in the Illusory Pipa quest.
Illusory Pipa key facts and Soul Tempering
Weapon name
Illusory Pipa 幻术琵琶
Category
Phantom Edge (carried in one of two Phantom Edge slots; uses Sha-Chi / Remnant Spark)
Heartrend Pipa using Myst’s restoration in the Illusory Pipa quest.
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.
In-game description and combat role
“The Chord's Illusory Pipa, painstakingly restored after countless hardships. It unleashes powerful [Sonic Blades] and can even control weak-willed enemies.”
In-game weapon text for Illusory Pipa, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Illusory Pipa is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. The Chord’s restored pipa: sonic blades and control over weak-willed enemies.
Illusory Pipa FAQ
How do you get Illusory Pipa in Phantom Blade Zero?
In the launch game’s weapon list, Illusory Pipa is described as: “Restored Illusory Pipa, once belonging to the Chord.” Illusory Pipa is obtained by Soul Tempering Heartrend Pipa with Myst’s restoration in the Illusory Pipa quest.
What skills and upgrades does Illusory Pipa have?
Illusory Pipa has 3 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Sonic Mindseal, Mist Dispersion. The Chord’s restored pipa: sonic blades and control over weak-willed enemies.
What category of weapon is Illusory Pipa?
Illusory Pipa is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero.
Weapon name, description and skillsOfficial Phantom Blade Zero launch build localisation tables (PhantomEdges_124, PhantomEdgesDes_124, and PhantomEdges_Function_124_*), read 29 October 2026.
Wielder and summaryOfficial In-game equipment summary (PhantomEdgesDes_UI_124), launch build, 29 October 2026.
