Fire Meteor at a Glance
- Reward for a story boss. Defeating Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain, in Pangzhen grants it, and since that battle lies along the main story you are unable to skip it.
- Flail on a chain. A tap of the attack button hurls a flail head filled with phosphorus, swinging up to three times across medium to long range.
- Scorching and weakening. Green phosphorus flames hurt the target as they burn and cut its attack power.
- Strong versus bosses and puppets. Puppet enemies are vulnerable to fire, and once fully upgraded the flail gives good damage for the spark it uses.
Overview
Fire Meteor is a flaming chain flail previously used by Blaze, head of the Shadow Wardens, which converts hurled flames into a long-term edge.
Its head is a gilded, openwork piece surrounded by spikes and stuffed with unstable phosphorus powder. When thrown, it trails across the sky like a shooting star. A hit sets the target alight with phosphorus fire, a green blaze that deals damage over time and also drops the enemy's attack power.
This suits it to drawn-out battles. If a hard-hitting boss is lit early, each blow you receive later does less harm, so the weapon improves as a fight drags on.
The story hands it over in Pangzhen, meaning all players end up owning it.
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 | Martial Phantom Edge |
| Wielder | Soul |
| Damage | 380 |
| Status Effects | 309 |
| How to obtain | Beat Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain, in Pangzhen to get it. |
| 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:
- Beat Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain
- Enter Pangzhen and travel to the bridge at the south gate.
- Ascend the large staircase and continue onward. Soon after, the boss battle against Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain, begins.
- Beat him to receive Fire Meteor. Right after the battle, a Crimson Flesh Lily sits straight ahead.
- At the shrine to the arena's left stands the Jingyang Hall Bell.
How It Plays
One press of the attack button produces a swing with up to three stages, reaching medium to long distance. Each string consumes 1 point of resource.
Phosphorus flames
A hit sets the target ablaze. The green fire hurts for as long as it burns and weakens the enemy's strikes, which favours long battles of attrition: light up a boss with strong attacks at the opening and the remainder of the encounter is easier to endure.
Versus puppets
Its damage is fire-based, so puppets suffer from it. Fully upgraded, Fire Meteor also yields good damage per spark spent, making it a strong option against the Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet.
Upgrade Paths and Versions
Perks from levelling
Every upgrade adds one weapon level, running from level 1 to level 60. The abilities below become available at the levels shown.
| Name | Effect | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Bloom | Level 5 | |
| Heart-Scorching Blaze | Three ranks. | Levels 10, 20 and 30 |
| Phosphor Explosion | Level 15 | |
| Phosphor Cyclone | Level 25 |
Cost of upgrades
Following 59 upgrades, stats reach 6.9 times their level 1 values, meaning 2,622 Damage and 2,132 Status Effects once at level 60.
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| +1 to +9 | Exotic Copper Ingot, 2 to 8 each; Remnant Dust 1,216 to 6,080 |
| +10 to +19 | Otherworldly Copper, 2 to 8 each; Remnant Dust 6,688 to 12,160 |
| +20 to +59 | Forged Otherworldly Copper, 2 to 32 each; Remnant Dust 13,376 to 119,776 |
Soul Tempering
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bone-Eating Ghostfire | Everlasting Flame x1 and 5,000 Remnant Dust |
Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations
Strengths
- Setting a target alight cuts its attack power, so every blow you take afterward is weaker.
- Puppets are vulnerable to fire.
Best used for
- Starting a lengthy boss battle by igniting a powerful hitter.
- Fighting puppet enemies.
Weapon Comparison
| Weapon | Role | Notable effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Meteor | Burn and attack reduction | Phosphorus fire |
| Hunter's Chain Sickle | Covers ground, with up to three hits | Grapples to anchor points |
| Dread Axe | Breaks shields | Cuts iron chains |
Appears In
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can Fire Meteor be found?
Beat Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain, in Pangzhen. The story route takes you to him.
Is Fire Meteor missable?
No. That battle is on the compulsory route.
How does its fire work?
Phosphorus flames hurt a target as long as they burn and reduce its attack power.
Does it count as a main weapon?
No. It belongs to the Martial type of Phantom Edge.