Tianmiao · Wild Oriole | Phantom Blade Zero

Key points

Tianmiao · Wild Oriole at a Glance

An upgrade through tempering. You will not find it lying in the world. Instead it is crafted when Myst in Pangzhen performs Soul Tempering on the Wild Oriole Sword.
Pair of blades, single art. With Mu Tianmiao's sword added to the Wild Oriole Blade, a second blade travels alongside the first during combos.
Art that ignores blocks. Blocking Tianmiao's Shadow, Oriole's Cry is impossible, and it uses 1 Sha-Chi.
More powerful blade wave. During Oriole Song the Tianmiao Sword sends out a blade wave stronger than that of the base sword.
Base sword needed first. Tempering starts from Wild Oriole Sword, a drop from Mu Xiaokui, who is fought in the Village of Lu.

Overview

Pairing Mu Tianmiao's sword with the Wild Oriole Blade, Tianmiao · Wild Oriole is the Soul Tempered version of the Wild Oriole Sword.

Taken separately, either blade is just a sword, yet paired they become one weapon: a long blade with a short companion that differ in length and weight but whose scabbards and grips follow one design. The Tianmiao Sword has not yielded its full strength so far, though the portion already available is sufficient to scare formidable opponents.

Wielding it feels as light as the base sword, with a second blade added. The pair strike out of step instead of together: the long blade holds the enemy's weapon down as the short one slides through the gap.

How to Obtain

Before you start:

Own Wild Oriole Sword
Supreme Order Token
5,000 Remnant Dust

Wild Oriole Sword is dropped by Mu Xiaokui, whom you beat in the Village of Lu.
Bring the sword to Myst in Pangzhen for Soul Tempering. This costs a Supreme Order Token and 5,000 Remnant Dust.
Tempering converts it into Tianmiao · Wild Oriole.

How It Plays

After tempering, the combos and the Oriole Song inherited from the base sword work differently, and a fresh active art is added.

Combos with two swords

Mu Tianmiao's sword takes part in combos with dual-sword strikes. While the long blade holds the line, the short one covers the distance, leaving the enemy hardly any space to catch a breath between hits.

A stronger wave from Oriole Song

In Oriole Song, each strike continues to release a blade wave. When the Tianmiao Sword is in use, that wave is stronger, its improved dynamics cutting through several enemies in the front line simultaneously.

The art Tianmiao's Shadow, Oriole's Cry

Using both swords together, this active art spends 1 Sha-Chi. Long and short blades shield one another, fast and measured strikes conceal each other, and feints weave with real attacks. It is unblockable for enemies.

Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations

Strengths

Its upgraded blade wave cuts through multiple enemies together, handy against crowds ahead of you.
Blocking the art is not possible.
Gains another blade yet remains as light as the base sword.

Weaknesses

Wild Oriole Sword is needed, along with a Supreme Order Token and 5,000 Remnant Dust.

Best used for

Versus clustered enemies ahead of you, where the piercing wave counts.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the way to obtain Tianmiao · Wild Oriole?

Have Myst in Pangzhen Soul Temper the Wild Oriole Sword. The base sword must be in hand beforehand, and Mu Xiaokui in the Village of Lu drops it when beaten.

How much does it cost?

One Supreme Order Token and 5,000 Remnant Dust are spent to temper Wild Oriole Sword.

Is its special art blockable by enemies?

No. Blocking Tianmiao's Shadow, Oriole's Cry is impossible, and it uses 1 Sha-Chi.

Which part of Oriole Song is different?

Compared with the base sword, the Tianmiao Sword sends a more powerful blade wave.

Tianmiao · Wild Oriole.