Sanguine has 6 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Chi-Infused Blade, Phantom Execution Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Drifting Clouds, Flowing Water, Infernal Rouge.
Sanguine skills and upgrade unlocks in the launch game
Skill
Unlock tier
What it does
Chi-Infused Blade
Level 5
Press L1 + Heavy Attack to infuse the blade with chi, greatly increasing damage for several seconds.
Phantom Execution Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3
Level 10
[Applies to all One-Handed weapons] Press L1 + Execution (R1) to instantly close in on the enemy and unleash a powerful slash that can kill or severely wound them. Can only be used when Sha-Chi is at {&||}, and consumes all Sha-Chi upon use. After performing this move, you cannot switch your main weapon for several seconds. #0 / If the slash Guard Breaks the enemy, press Heavy Attack before the move ends to perform a follow-up attack. / #1
Drifting Clouds
Level 15
After completing a Light Attack combo, press Light Attack again to chain into a follow-up move.
Flowing Water
Level 25
After completing a Heavy Attack combo, press Heavy Attack again to chain into a follow-up move.
Infernal Rouge
Soul Tempering
Soul Tempers into Infernal Rouge, the heirloom weapon of the Bastion of Mó.
Sweeping Blade
Weapon Skill (L2)
L2 Consumes 1 to perform Sweeping Blade, rapidly slashes the enemy. This attack is unblockable.
How to get Sanguine and Soul Tempering
Primary weapon · Weapon_001
Sanguine
Official Chinese name: 黑伤
In the launch game’s weapon list, Sanguine is described as: “Soul's weapon, combining the form of a sword with the weight and force of a heavy blade.” You Soul Temper Sanguine with Bastion of Mó Mask, which transforms it into Infernal Rouge.
Sanguine key facts and Soul Tempering
Weapon name
Sanguine 黑伤
Category
Primary weapon (carried in one of two Primary Weapon slots; upgraded to level 30)
Bastion of Mó Mask — Used to Soul Temper Sanguine. Transforms this weapon into Infernal Rouge.
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 A Tempered Ten & Overwhelming Force.
Bastion of Mó Mask item lore: “A golden mask crafted over generations by the people of the Bastion of Mó to suppress the surging Sha-Chi in their bloodline.
The dangerous experience of losing control of his Sha-Chi as a youth taught Soul patience and restraint, leaving him accustomed to facing every hardship with calm and composure. But the mask has not come too late: it is proof of his bloodline, and it will help him wield that bloodline's power.”
In-game description and combat role
“Blood-red from hilt to tip. Shaped like a sword, yet every strike carries the weight and force of a heavy blade, it has weathered countless trials at Soul's side.”
In-game weapon text for Sanguine, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Sanguine is a primary weapon in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. Soul’s own sword: shaped like a sword, hits like a heavy blade.
Demo and trailer footage notes
Class One-Handed
Soul’s own sword: “Your default long sword”, in IGN’s words.
First shown: The 2025 demo.
What it does
Menu textAugust 2026 State of Play build · the text is out of focus in the video, so this is our best reading; [?] marks doubtful words
Blood red from hilt to tip. Shaped like a sword, yet wielded with the force of a heavy blade, it has weathered countless trials at Soul's side.
Standard Combo: □□□□□
Sha-Chi Combo: △△△ Can be unleashed after any swing during a Standard Combo. With enough Sha-Chi, it becomes an enhanced attack with increased damage and Break Power.
Sweeping Blade: R2[?] Consumes 1 Sha-Chi Essence to unleash a sweeping blade strike that rapidly slashes the enemy. This attack is unblockable.
Recommended against
A breached enemy. Its L2 skill is “a rapid succession of tumbling attacks, which is great for shredding a breached enemy”, in IGN’s words (2025 demo).
How to get it
You start with it. IGN calls it “your default long sword” (2025 demo).
Upgrades
PendingUpgrade path: filled in after launch (29 Oct 2026)
Full details for Sanguine
Full details
Menu text2025 S-Party demo, English menu
L2: Launch a quick succession of tumbling attacks. Costs 1 ◆.
Forged from a mysterious metal, Sanguine is shaped like a sword but carries the weight and impact of a cleaver. As a Will of the Order, Soul has personally ended many lives with this [text continues beyond the panel]
Stats on screen. Level badge 16; the stat labels read Damage and Guard Break; the values are out of focus and not recorded.
Sanguine FAQ
How do you get Sanguine in Phantom Blade Zero?
In the launch game’s weapon list, Sanguine is described as: “Soul's weapon, combining the form of a sword with the weight and force of a heavy blade.” You Soul Temper Sanguine with Bastion of Mó Mask, which transforms it into Infernal Rouge.
What skills and upgrades does Sanguine have?
Sanguine has 6 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Chi-Infused Blade, Phantom Execution Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Drifting Clouds, Flowing Water, Infernal Rouge. Soul’s own sword: shaped like a sword, hits like a heavy blade.
What is Bastion of Mó Mask used for in Phantom Blade Zero?
You Soul Temper Sanguine with Bastion of Mó Mask, which transforms it into Infernal Rouge. Sanguine is a primary weapon in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero.
Weapon name, description and skillsOfficial Phantom Blade Zero launch build localisation tables (Weapon_001, WeaponDes_001, and Weapon_Function_001_*), read 29 October 2026.
Wielder and summaryOfficial In-game equipment summary (WeaponDes_UI_001), launch build, 29 October 2026.
Soul Tempering materialOfficial In-game item text for Bastion of Mó Mask (Item_Weapon_TierUp_059 and Item_WeaponFunc_TierUp_059), launch build, 29 October 2026.
Official Chinese name: 黑伤