Heartrend Pipa at a Glance
- Dropped by a boss. Beating Yuzan in the Village of Lu grants the pipa.
- Long-range sound attacks. As an Artifice Phantom Edge firing sonic projectiles, it goes in the edge slot and leaves your main weapon in place.
- Superseded after repair. Once repaired later, it becomes the Illusory Pipa, which takes its place in your loadout.
- Progression. As it levels, Evasive Pluck, Harmonic Shift and Formation-Breaking Song become available, together with three Ringing Steel ranks.
Overview
Heartrend Pipa is the string instrument once belonging to Yuzan, the No. 3 Musician Puppet, converted into a Phantom Edge that strikes with sound.
Yuzan must be beaten in the Village of Lu to get it. It hurls sonic blasts in place of slashing, offering a long-range option; you start with a Sonic Blade move, and further music-based techniques arrive while the weapon levels up.
It also serves as an intermediate step. In a later quest Myst fixes the pipa, and the outcome, the Illusory Pipa, substitutes for it instead of joining it as a second choice.
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 | Artifice Phantom Edge |
| Wielder | Soul |
| Damage | 276 |
| Guard Break | 234 |
| How to obtain | Defeat Yuzan. |
| 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:
- Defeat Yuzan
- Go to the Village of Lu.
- Beat Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet. Winning the battle gives you the Heartrend Pipa.
How It Plays
Sound projectiles
This pipa serves to deal damage at range. Shooting sonic projectiles instead of swinging, it allows striking from afar.
Turning Heartrend Pipa into Illusory Pipa
At her Pangzhen tavern, Myst is able to repair the Illusory Pipa. No additional Phantom Edge is gained this way; the Heartrend Pipa is tempered automatically into the new version, so the pair never fight over a slot.
Once fixed, it can also blow away barriers of mist and wind, such as the lake passage in the northeast that heads toward the Mountain of Imprisonment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evasive Pluck | Level 5 | |
| Ringing Steel | Three ranks. | Levels 10, 20 and 30 |
| Harmonic Shift | Level 15 | |
| Formation-Breaking Song | Level 25 |
Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations
Strengths
- Attacking from a distance with sonic projectiles spares you from entering a melee exchange.
- Because its guard break value sits near its damage figure, it works well against foes who keep their guard up.
Weaknesses
- The Illusory Pipa eventually supersedes it, making it one link in a chain and not a lasting choice.
- Its occupation of the Phantom Edge slot rules out using it as your primary weapon.
Best used for
- Applying pressure from range in the early game, while gathering the repair items needed for the Illusory Pipa.
- Clearing mist and wind barriers after it is repaired.
Appears In
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Heartrend Pipa obtained?
Beat Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet, found in the Village of Lu.
Is the Heartrend Pipa superseded by the Illusory Pipa?
It is. Myst's repair tempers the Heartrend Pipa into the Illusory Pipa and does not hand you an extra edge.
Which barriers can the Illusory Pipa clear?
Barriers made of mist and wind, including the lake route in the northeast that goes to the Mountain of Imprisonment.