Thunder Spear skills and upgrade unlocks
Thunder Spear has 6 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Thunder Spear Thrust, Wrath of Thunder Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Reverse Thrust, Thunder Descends.
| Skill | Unlock tier | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Base Phantom Edge Action | Base move (R2) | Press R2 repeatedly to perform up to strikes of [Thunderclap Spear Art]. A full combo consumes Remnant Spark. Attacks inflict Paralysis and unleash lightning. |
| Thunder Spear Thrust | Level 5 | After dashing forward with Forward + Dodge, press R2 to perform an aerial thrust. |
| Wrath of Thunder Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 | Level 10 | Slightly increases / Moderately increases / Greatly increases Lightning damage and Paralysis buildup rate. |
| Reverse Thrust | Level 15 | Press L1 + R2 to perform a [Reverse Thrust]. |
| Thunder Descends | Level 25 | Press R2 at the end of a combo to launch into the air, then dive to the ground with spear and body as one, unleashing a massive shockwave. |
| Cascading Thunder | Soul Tempering | When Thunder Spear hits an enemy, lightning chains to up to two nearby enemies. |
How to get Thunder Spear and Soul Tempering
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Thunder Spear
In the launch game’s weapon list, Thunder Spear is described as: “A keen spear once wielded by Chang Hong, wreathed in crackling lightning.” You Soul Temper Thunder Spear at the forge using Thunder Core.
| Weapon name | Thunder Spear 雷霆枪 |
|---|---|
| Category | Phantom Edge (carried in one of two Phantom Edge slots; uses Sha-Chi / Remnant Spark) |
| Wielder & origin | A keen spear once wielded by Chang Hong, wreathed in crackling lightning. · Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear fight page |
| Soul Tempering item | Thunder Core — Used to Soul Temper the Thunder Spear. |
| 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. |
| Weapon achievement | Lightning Fast — Paralyze an enemy with Thunder Spear. |
Thunder Core item lore: “A core containing the power of lightning. When left undisturbed, an eerie green glow courses across its surface, shining brightly even in the dead of night. But any sudden impact risks releasing the lightning within, making it a rare and dangerous ornament. In the hands of Soul's old friend who commands the power of thunder, however, it would surely make the lightning crackling along his spear even more intense.”
In-game description and combat role
“A long spear that rose to fame alongside Chang Hong, one of the Order's Envoys. It draws lightning from all directions, channeling it into thunderous force.”
In-game weapon text for Thunder Spear, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Thunder Spear is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. Chang Hong’s spear; strikes with lightning.