Phantom Blade Zero character guide

Forge.

Blunt and straightforward, this smith keeps a post at Weeping Creek Valley's Outpost. Upgrading arms becomes possible through her, and Sanguine Twin and Sanguine Reach, the replica blades, are her handiwork for Soul.

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Key points

At a glance

  • Upgrades begin with her. Talking with Forge at the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley opens up weapon upgrades. From then on, any bell lets you bring up the upgrade menu.
  • A weapon for free on the rack. Sanguine Reach, a blade for two hands that she forged herself, sits in the rack immediately at her back in the Outpost.
  • Materials are required. Every weapon type calls for its own materials. She names forged metal and solvent as what a blade needs to be sharpened more.
  • Part of a trio. Three triplets work for Inanis: Forge, Jewel and Myst, every one with a separate trade of her own.
NPC

Overview

Serving Inanis as an artisan, Forge is the weaponsmith at the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley, and she reworks Soul's battered Sanguine into a blade that can keep up the fight.

Loud and direct, she judges Soul on sight as rather unremarkable for someone who once stood at Inanis's side as a Shadow Edict. Her sisters Jewel and Myst are in Inanis's employ as well, as she is.

Players reach the upgrade system through her. After the meeting, materials can be spent on weapons and Phantom Edges at any bell. Among the earliest weapons you find, Sanguine Twin and Sanguine Reach were made by her.

Connections

Relationships

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The sisters
Employer and customer

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Story spoilers

Role in the Story

Stationed at the Outpost

Inanis ordered Forge to stay put in Weeping Creek. Her message is a warning: the Left Sovereign's writ commands every ranking hand in the Wulin to kill Soul. As for why Inanis is aiding him, she cannot say; Inanis has motives, and the sisters simply comply.

Forge informs Soul that his Sanguine, picked out for him by the former Shadow Sovereign, is old and worn out, and that the duplicate lying next to it may be taken. She leaves him with one standing order as well: should a renowned weapon cross his path, claim it.

After Peng Meng is beaten, Yu'er turns up beside her at the Outpost, and this is the place to give over the Flesh Lily.

The Sisters' Ornament

An ornament was crafted jointly by the three sisters. Forge made its metal loops and thought the piece unwieldy. Soul ended up with it.

Gameplay

Once you have met Forge at the Outpost, weapon upgrades are open to you. From then on, the menu at any bell handles upgrades for Weapons and Phantom Edges, and the materials required differ by weapon type.

Forge herself says that forged metal and solvent are what it takes to sharpen a blade more.

Gear and Transport

Soul received two copies of Sanguine from Forge. Sanguine Reach is a long blade held in both hands that clears entire ranks of foes with a sweep. Sanguine Twin consists of two short blades, and its strikes come down like rain, faster than any other. Sanguine Reach is waiting in the Outpost, on the rack at her back.

Quotes

Her listed lines

“The name's Forge. I serve under Lady Inanis as an artisan.”

Her opening self-introduction to Soul.

“But it's seen too many battles. It's worn and beginning to show its age.”

Regarding Soul's Sanguine.

“And our middle sister, Myst, uses Phantom Arts from the Discordance to draw out a weapon's true power.”

Talking of her sibling Myst.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Where is Forge located?

She is at the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley.

Which features does Forge open up?

Upgrades for weapons and for Phantom Edges. Once you have talked to her, the upgrade menu is available at every bell.

Where can Sanguine Reach be found?

In the Outpost's rack of arms, immediately to Forge's rear.