Scarlet Wraithblade skills and upgrade unlocks
Scarlet Wraithblade has 7 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Scarlet Field, Hidden Thorns Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Severed Vows, Netherlit Bloom, Red Spider Lilies.
| Skill | Unlock tier | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Field | Level 5 | Increases the maximum number of active [Red Spider Lilies]. Their duration is extended to seconds. Press Execution (R1) to manually trigger the explosions of all active [Red Spider Lilies]. |
| Hidden Thorns Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 | Level 10 | Slightly increases / Moderately Increases / Greatly Increases the explosion damage and Sha-Chi depletion caused by [Red Spider Lilies]. |
| Severed Vows | Level 15 | After using the Power Surge [Rouge Bloomstorm], Scarlet Wraithblade enters the [Heartless] state for several seconds. While within the flower field, this state remains active. Press Heavy Attack at the end of a Heavy Attack combo to unleash a powerful finishing slash and increase Sha-Chi depletion dealt to enemies within the flowers. |
| Netherlit Bloom | Level 25 | Hold Heavy Attack to charge. When charging begins, summon a giant [White Spider Lily] that flies toward the enemy and explodes on contact. When fully charged, teleport in front of the enemy and unleash a powerful slash. |
| Red Spider Lilies | Special Trait | Heavy Attack combos leave [Red Spider Lilies] on the ground. Enemies within the flowers have reduced movement speed and continuously lose Sha-Chi. After seconds, the [Red Spider Lilies] explode, causing enemies in the area to take damage over a short period. |
| Lingering Grudge | Soul Tempering | Attacking enemies within [Red Spider Lilies] builds their [Red Flower] Gauge. Filling the gauge triggers an explosion. While you or allies are within [Red Spider Lilies], all Sha-Chi Consumption is reduced and healing received is increased. |
| Rouge Bloomstorm | Weapon Skill (L2) | L2 Consumes 1to unleash a single, merciless slash, causing [Red Spider Lilies] to bloom across the ground. This attack is unblockable. |
How to get Scarlet Wraithblade and Soul Tempering
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Scarlet Wraithblade
In the launch game’s weapon list, Scarlet Wraithblade is described as: “A massive dismembering blade once wielded by the bride, Hua.” You Soul Temper Scarlet Wraithblade at the forge using Embroidered Shoes.
| Weapon name | Scarlet Wraithblade 红妆鬼斩 |
|---|---|
| Category | Primary weapon (carried in one of two Primary Weapon slots; upgraded to level 30) |
| Wielder & origin | A massive dismembering blade once wielded by the bride, Hua. · Hua, Deadly Betrothed fight page · A Brother Once More quest guide |
| Soul Tempering item | Embroidered Shoes — Used to Soul Temper the Scarlet Wraithblade. |
| 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. |
Embroidered Shoes item lore: “During his two years in the Mandate, Jin secretly saved up a substantial dowry for his younger sister, hoping that, one day, she could leave the grudges of their family behind and live a life of peace and happiness. With these embroidered shoes, her dowry would finally have been complete. But Jin would not live to see the day when the Maskwalker threat was eradicated and he could return home safely. He became a Maskwalker himself: yet he still remembered the shoes and kept them carefully with him.”
In-game description and combat role
“A grotesque face grins from the hilt. This weapon has high Shield-Breaking power and can spread Red Spider Lilies across the ground, draining enemies' Sha-Chi and HP.”
In-game weapon text for Scarlet Wraithblade, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Scarlet Wraithblade is a primary weapon in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. Breaks shields and spreads red spider lilies that drain Sha-Chi and HP.