Feather Bow at a Glance
- Earned through a quest, not dropped by a boss. A broken bow turns up in Weeping Creek Valley; bring it to the Old Archer at the Outpost, and he mends it into the Feather Bow.
- Gets to things out of reach. Objects dangling out of reach can be shot down with it.
- First shot against healthy enemies. Enemies at full health take extra damage, so it fits a first shot.
- Said to be missable. One collectible guide calls it missable, since defeating the chief boss closing out Crimson Forest causes the tale Purge the Sect to fail.
- Different from the quest item. Do not mistake the Broken-String Feather Bow, a quest item, for the Phantom Edge.
Overview
Light in build and strung with a thin, tough string, the Feather Bow is a ranged Phantom Edge that can be picked up in Weeping Creek Valley.
At level 1 it hits for little, making it handy for sniping a far-off target or an archer perched high before enemies close in. When firing from distance, accuracy matters more than strength.
Exploration is the bow's other function. Certain objects dangle beyond your reach, and a single arrow from this bow brings them down. For that reason, grabbing it early is sensible even for those who favour melee.
It is a different weapon from the One-Eyed Bow, another Phantom Edge, which the One-Eyed Archer in Meigu Lake drops.
Stats at Level 1
Because Phantom Blade Zero has no published 0–100 bars for stats, this page gives the weapon's numbers as they stand at level 1.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Ranged Phantom Edge |
| Wielder | Soul |
| Damage | 180 |
| Guard Break | 164 |
| How to obtain | Located in Weeping Creek Valley. |
| Added in | Base game |
These numbers are taken from values the game itself lists for level 1; they were not confirmed through play.
How to Obtain
Before you start:
- Arrive at the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley
- Finish the Purge the Sect tale
- Search Weeping Creek Valley for the snapped bow, which is the Broken-String Feather Bow, an item for the quest.
- Carry it over to the Brooding Old Archer, who stays by the Outpost Bell, and give it to him.
- Finishing the Purge the Sect tale in this way rewards you with the mended Feather Bow.
How It Plays
Distance is what the Feather Bow is built for. A lone Ranged Shot makes up its moves, and enemies at full health take bonus damage, so the opening arrow of an encounter hits hardest.
Bringing down dangling objects
Objects hung beyond reach can be knocked down with the bow. A single arrow drops whatever you can spot but cannot grab.
Perks gained by levelling
Levels 5, 15 and 25 bring the side, forward and back forms of Willow Step. At level 10 you unlock Hundred-Pace Pierce, which improves in rank at levels 20 and 30.
Upgrade Paths and Versions
Perks from levelling
Every upgrade adds one weapon level, and the abilities below unlock at the levels given.
| Name | Effect | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Step - Side | Level 5 | |
| Hundred-Pace Pierce | Three ranks. | Levels 10, 20 and 30 |
| Willow Step - Forward | Level 15 | |
| Willow Step - Back | Level 25 |
Soul Tempering
Inside Black Serpent House in the Village of Lu lies the Reinforced Bowstring, and clearing the blocked entrance takes the Flaming Mane.
| Name | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Shot | What Soul Tempering does for the Feather Bow. | Reinforced Bowstring |
Materials for upgrading
Ancient Timber pays for the first tier of level-ups, followed by Camphor Timber and Forbidden Camphor Timber, with Remnant Dust needed throughout.
| Name |
|---|
| Ancient Timber |
| Camphor Timber |
| Forbidden Camphor Timber |
Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations
Strengths
- Objects dangling beyond reach can be brought down with it.
- Enemies with full health take extra damage from it.
- Weeping Creek Valley offers it quite early.
Weaknesses
- Among the bows and tridents, its damage at level 1 is the lowest.
- Reports describe it as missable.
Best used for
- Starting an encounter by shooting a target at full health.
- Shooting loose anything suspended or perched where you cannot climb.
Weapon Comparison
| Weapon | Damage (level 1) | Guard Break (level 1) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feather Bow | 180 | 164 | Old Archer, Weeping Creek Valley |
| One-Eyed Bow | 214 | 162 | One-Eyed Archer, Meigu Lake |
| Loong Trident | 195 | 175 | You Loong, Meigu Lake |
| Flying Dagger | 251 | 216 | Quick Hand Zhang, Crimson Forest |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you obtain the Feather Bow?
Bring the broken bow from Weeping Creek Valley to the Old Archer by the Outpost Bell, and he mends it, producing the Feather Bow.
Is it possible to miss the Feather Bow?
Since a collectible guide marks it as missable, grab it right away when you get there.
Does the Broken-String Feather Bow count as the same weapon?
No. What you hand over to the Old Archer is just the Broken-String Feather Bow, a quest item, whereas the Phantom Edge is something different.
What can the Feather Bow do away from combat?
Objects dangling out of reach can be shot down with it.