The Fanatic’s Broken Blade is a primary weapon in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A broken sword that flies at distant enemies once you drink; damage drops with range.
From the launch game’s own text 29 Oct 2026 · skills, upgrades and Soul Tempering verified in the release build
Character menu, cropped to the weapon: a long sword with a gilded guard, its blade cracked along its length.
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade skills and upgrade unlocks
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade has 7 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Boundless Thirst, Drunken Clarity Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Drunken Counter, A Strong Drink, Bottomless Drink.
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade skills and upgrade unlocks in the launch game
Skill
Unlock tier
What it does
Boundless Thirst
Level 5
Increases the amount of Sha-Chi restored by [Drink] and increases [Drink] speed.
Drunken Clarity Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3
Level 10
Extends the duration of the Tipsy state by { ||} seconds.
Drunken Counter
Level 15
While Drunk, press L1 just before a blockable attack lands to evade it while taking a [Drink], then counterattack.
A Strong Drink
Level 25
Greatly increases Attack while Tipsy or Drunk.
Bottomless Drink
Special Trait
Press L1 + Heavy Attack to [Drink], restoring Sha-Chi and entering the Tipsy state. Attacks become [Flying Sword] attacks, with damage falling off over distance. Soul returns to the Sober state after seconds.
Hold L1 + Heavy Attack to increase the amount of Sha-Chi restored by [Drink].
The Fanatic’s Drunken Sword
Soul Tempering
Hua Qianxiao's broken blade has been fully reforged. Its damage no longer falls off over distance.
Drink Until Dawn
Weapon Skill (L2)
While Sober, press L2 to consume 1, unleash [Flying Sword Flurry], and enter the Tipsy state. This attack is unblockable.
While Tipsy, press L2 to consume 1and enter the Drunk state for several seconds. While Drunk, mobility is greatly restricted and L1 cannot be used to block. However, Soul automatically dodges incoming attacks, and [Flying Sword] damage is greatly increased.
While Drunk, press L2 again to unleash [Empowered Flying Sword Flurry] without consumingand return to the Sober state. This attack is unblockable.
How to get The Fanatic’s Broken Blade and Soul Tempering
Primary weapon · Weapon_008
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade
In the launch game’s weapon list, The Fanatic’s Broken Blade is described as: “The broken sword of Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic, with three feet of blade still remaining.” You Soul Temper The Fanatic’s Broken Blade with Fanatic’s Obsession, which transforms it into The Fanatic’s Drunken Sword.
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade key facts and Soul Tempering
Weapon name
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade 痴者残剑
Category
Primary weapon (carried in one of two Primary Weapon slots; upgraded to level 30)
Fanatic’s Obsession — Used to Soul Temper the Fanatic's Broken Blade. Transforms this weapon into The Fanatic’s Drunken Sword.
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.
Weapon achievement
A Drunken Dream — Enter the Drunk state using The Fanatic’s Broken Blade.
Fanatic’s Obsession item lore: “Drinking did nothing to dull his resentment. If anything, it only made it burn brighter, a hum deep in his bones, a nail driven into his heart.
But he would never trade his blade for another. A broken blade in his hand was still only a broken blade. But if he let it go and took up another just to hide it, then the blade would not be the only thing broken.”
In-game description and combat role
“A broken sword. Drinking awakens its power, allowing it to fly through the air and strike distant enemies. Damage falls off over distance.”
In-game weapon text for The Fanatic’s Broken Blade, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade is a primary weapon in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A broken sword that flies at distant enemies once you drink; damage drops with range.
Demo and trailer footage notes
Class One-Handed
A broken sword that turns ranged when Soul drinks: “Drinking Liquor awakens its true power” (menu text, best reading).
First shown: The August 2026 State of Play, in the character menu, for about a fifth of a second.
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
A broken sword severed by the Order. Drinking Liquor awakens its true power, allowing it to fly through the air and strike Distant foes. Damage decreases with distance.
Standard Combo: □□□□□ Becomes a ranged attack while Tipsy or Drunk.
Sha-Chi Combo: △△△ Can be unleashed after any swing during a Standard Combo. With enough Sha-Chi, it becomes an enhanced attack with greater damage and stronger guard breaking power. While Tipsy or Drunk, the attack becomes ranged.
Bottomless Drink: L1[?] + △ Drink to restore Sha-Chi and enter the Tipsy state.
Possibly the drunken weapon. Fourteen seconds later the same video narrates a “Drunken Sword Style” (see Drunken Sword). The two may be one weapon; no source says so.
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade FAQ
How do you get The Fanatic’s Broken Blade in Phantom Blade Zero?
In the launch game’s weapon list, The Fanatic’s Broken Blade is described as: “The broken sword of Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic, with three feet of blade still remaining.” You Soul Temper The Fanatic’s Broken Blade with Fanatic’s Obsession, which transforms it into The Fanatic’s Drunken Sword.
What skills and upgrades does The Fanatic’s Broken Blade have?
The Fanatic’s Broken Blade has 7 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Boundless Thirst, Drunken Clarity Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Drunken Counter, A Strong Drink, Bottomless Drink. A broken sword that flies at distant enemies once you drink; damage drops with range.
What is Fanatic’s Obsession used for in Phantom Blade Zero?
You Soul Temper The Fanatic’s Broken Blade with Fanatic’s Obsession, which transforms it into The Fanatic’s Drunken Sword. The Fanatic’s Broken Blade 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_008, WeaponDes_008, and Weapon_Function_008_*), read 29 October 2026.
Wielder and summaryOfficial In-game equipment summary (WeaponDes_UI_008), launch build, 29 October 2026.
Soul Tempering materialOfficial In-game item text for Fanatic’s Obsession (Item_Weapon_TierUp_012 and Item_WeaponFunc_TierUp_012), launch build, 29 October 2026.
