On a mossy mountain path, a figure in the foreground raises a tube-shaped weapon toward figures further down the slope.
Frame from the official State of Play gameplay deep dive, PlayStation on YouTube, blh1v1dGJ2s, 9:35 · © PARAWULIN PRODUCTION LIMITED / S-GAME · the narration over this continuous shot names the Tiger Cannon; its subtitle is below this crop
Tiger Cannon skills and upgrade unlocks
Tiger Cannon has 8 listed skills and upgrade unlocks in the game’s text, including Base Phantom Edge Action, Tiger Step, Spreading Blaze Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3, Double Roar, Tooth for Tooth.
| Skill | Unlock tier | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Base Phantom Edge Action | Base move (R2) | Hold R2 to charge Tiger Cannon, up to stages. Release R2 to fire a shell. Higher charge stages deal more damage. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Tiger Step | Level 5 | After dodging with Dodge, press R2 to quickly move while firing. |
| Spreading Blaze Lv. 1 / Lv. 2 / Lv. 3 | Level 10 | Explosions leave flames across the ground, damaging and Igniting enemies. / Slightly increases the damage dealt by flames left by explosions. / Moderately increases the damage dealt by flames left by explosions. |
| Double Roar | Level 15 | Immediately after firing, press R2 again to rapidly charge and fire a second shot. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Tooth for Tooth | Level 25 | At close range, when an enemy launches a Red-flash Attack or Blue-flash Attack, press R2 with precise timing to counter the incoming attack with Tiger Cannon. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Firearm | Special Trait | Can ignite explosive objects. Can also shatter Frozen enemies (except elite enemies). |
| Full Blast | Soul Tempering | Press L1 + R2 to launch Tiger Cannon itself forward, dealing massive damage. Consumes Remnant Spark |
| Stone-Clearing Shot | Exploration / Terrain | Once obtained, Tiger Cannon can shatter weakened stone walls, even when not equipped. |
How to get Tiger Cannon and Soul Tempering
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Tiger Cannon
Chinese name, not yet confirmed: 虎炮In the launch game’s weapon list, Tiger Cannon is described as: “A signature cannon once wielded by Lei Dang, the Order's Envoy.” You Soul Temper Tiger Cannon at the forge using Golden Ammunition.
| Weapon name | Tiger Cannon 虎炮 |
|---|---|
| Category | Phantom Edge (carried in one of two Phantom Edge slots; uses Sha-Chi / Remnant Spark) |
| Wielder & origin | A signature cannon once wielded by Lei Dang, the Order's Envoy. · Lei Dang, the Tiger Cannon fight page · Soulrend Cliff quest guide |
| Soul Tempering item | Golden Ammunition — Used to Soul Temper the Tiger Cannon. |
| 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. |
Golden Ammunition item lore: “There are few powerful foes that the Tiger Cannon cannot bring down yet must be confronted head-on. Against such an enemy, he loads this golden ammunition and fires the entire Tiger Cannon in a single shot. If they manage to evade it, Lei Dang casts everything else aside. With only one arm and his peerless fists, he gives the fight everything he has. It is his way of showing respect to his opponent, and the only last resort he allows himself.”
In-game description and combat role
“A powerful cannon whose thunderous blast echoes like a tiger's roar. Lei Dang's final gift to an old friend.”
In-game weapon text for Tiger Cannon, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Tiger Cannon is a phantom edge in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A cannon; Lei Dang’s last gift to an old friend.