In Phantom Blade Zero, the Soft Snake Sword is one of the best defensive and counter-focused one-handed weapons.
One of the best things about Phantom Blade Zero is that it eliminates Sha-Chi drain while guarding. It also shreds enemy posture with its specialized deflects. This is perfect for players who don't want to rely on raw attack speed or brute force all the time.
Wondering how to get it? Here's how.
How to Get the Soft Snake Sword in Phantom Blade Zero
To get the Soft Snake Sword, you need to defeat the boss Wu Lengshuang, the Soft Sword.
To find him, go to the Mandate Encampment and progress until you've reached The Confinement. From here, use the chain to cross through the gap. The boss should spawn in the area you've now reached.
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Beating Wu Lengshuang requires short, disciplined attack strings. She's a parry-heavy boss, so make sure you're able to time your parry on a blue glint to trigger Ghost Step. Once you see a purple flash, make sure not to hit her - it will cancel your damage. Additionally, make sure to dodge when you see a red glint, as it's an unblockable counter.
Wu Lengshuang attacks in long sequences rather than single strikes. It's best to defend until her sequence ends and then attack during her recovery window. We recommend using ranged weapons to avoid being too close to her attacks.
Once she dies, she drops the Soft Snake Sword.
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