Goldblaze at a Glance
- Reward for a quest. After you bring back the treasures he asked for to his hideout in Pangzhen, Quick Hand Zhang hands it over.
- Phantom Edge with a firelock. This Ranged Phantom Edge behaves like a flintlock gun, and it takes an edge slot rather than a main weapon slot.
- Shooting on the move. Sidesteps, advances and retreats are all covered by the Firelock Step perks.
- Armor-Piercing Round. One perk with three ranks gets learned during the weapon's initial thirty levels.
- Option instead of Flying Dagger. Both Goldblaze and the Flying Dagger come from Quick Hand Zhang's requests; only the dagger has a poison effect.
Overview
Goldblaze, a pure-gold firelock and Ranged Phantom Edge, supplies Soul with a firearm alongside his main weapons.
Most Phantom Edges come from bosses, but this one does not. Helping Quick Hand Zhang retrieve treasures scattered through the regions earns it, and he gives it out at his hideout in Pangzhen. It therefore rewards exploration, not combat.
As a ranged option it shoots at a distance, and upgrading it unlocks Firelock Step perks. The Flying Dagger has a poison effect, but this weapon has none.
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 | 281 |
| Guard Break | 151 |
| How to obtain | Located in Pangzhen, and received from Quick Hand Zhang. |
| 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:
- You Loong's Deluge, which puts out the Marketplace fire barrier.
- Key for the pavilion, handed out by Star Performer.
- Accept Quick Hand Zhang's requests. Relics are what he wants, taken from the green-glowing chests in Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen, Meigu Lake and Mirage Estate.
- Pangzhen's set is spread over four spots: Tianxeng Pavilion, the roofs beyond the Marketplace's blaze barrier, a garden house at Wu Xuan's back, and the structure up the steps ahead of Pond of Fading Song.
- The pavilion's key comes from the Star Performer quest, and You Loong's Deluge puts out the fire barrier near the Marketplace, which is needed to get in.
- With all four treasures collected, go back to Zhang's Hideout in Pangzhen, where he gives you Goldblaze.
How It Plays
Steps for the firelock
Upgrading brings three Firelock Step perks: Side at level 5, Forward at level 15 and Back at level 25. Each covers stepping in one of the three directions.
Armor-Piercing Round
At level 10 you learn Armor-Piercing Round, which gets better at levels 20 and 30. Since the weapon has just one move, a Ranged Shot, these perks supply the remaining depth.
Upgrade Paths and Versions
Perks gained at each level
| Name | Effect | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Firelock Step - Side | Level 5 | |
| Armor-Piercing Round | Three ranks. | Levels 10, 20 and 30 |
| Firelock Step - Forward | Level 15 | |
| Firelock Step - Back | Level 25 |
Materials for upgrading
Reaching level 60 from level 1 takes fifty-nine upgrades, which scale its stats by as much as 6.9 times.
| Name | Cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Timber | 1 to 4 per upgrade | Upgrades +1 to +9 |
| Camphor Timber | 1 to 4 per upgrade | Upgrades +10 to +19 |
| Forbidden Camphor Timber | 1 to 16 per upgrade | Upgrades +20 to +59 |
Soul Tempering
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dodge Counter | Maintenance Oil x1 and 5,000 Remnant Dust |
Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations
Strengths
- Firelock Step perks give it steps to the side, forward and back.
- Attacks come from afar.
Weaknesses
- Poison, which the Flying Dagger offers, is missing here.
- Getting it means bringing back Quick Hand Zhang's treasures, and no boss drops it.
Best used for
- Attacking from a distance.
Weapon Comparison
| Weapon | Class | Source | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldblaze | Ranged | Quick Hand Zhang, Pangzhen | Shots from a firelock, fired while moving |
| Flying Dagger | Phantom Edge | Quick Hand Zhang's requests | Poison utility |
| One-Eyed Bow | Phantom Edge | One-Eyed Archer in the east of Meigu Lake | Strong shots fired from afar |
| Tiger Cannon | Destructive | Lei Dang, Mirage Estate | Powerful ranged blasts that break walls |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the way to get Goldblaze?
Complete Quick Hand Zhang's requests for treasure, then bring the treasures back to his hideout in Pangzhen.
Are Goldblaze and Flying Dagger one and the same?
No, each is its own Phantom Edge, although Quick Hand Zhang's requests reward you with both.
At levels 5, 15 and 25, which perks are learned?
Firelock Steps sideways, forward and backward.