🎯 Starter Weapons

Choosing Your First Phantom Blade Zero Weapons

There's no single "best" starter weapon — your first loadout is two primary weapons and two Phantom Edges, and the right pick depends on how you like to fight.

One-Handed — the balanced pick

The most versatile category for a first run. The Fanatic's Drunken Sword uses evade-and-counter moves, which teaches you the parry and dodge rhythm without committing to a slow weapon. Good default if you're still learning the combat.

Dual-Wield — the aggressive pick

Fast, multi-hit blades for players who want to stay on the attack. Seamless Death adds a ranged chakram throw on its heavy attack, which helps early when you're not confident closing distance.

Two-Handed — the deliberate pick

Slow but heavy, for players who prefer to block and punish. Juggernaut charges up while blocking then sweeps — a natural fit if you like a more methodical rhythm.

Phantom Edges — bring one for range

Primary weapons are all blades, so your two Phantom Edge slots are where ranged options live. Bring one from the Ranged category and one for burst or utility. They're limited-use but refill at checkpoints.

Related Pages

All Weapons Database

The full list of 30 primary weapons and 24 Phantom Edges.

Beginner Guide

The core systems to learn before you dive in.

Loadout Guides

How to pair two primary weapons and two Phantom Edges.