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How to Get Illusory Pipa Phantom Edge and Skills - Phantom Blade Zero

MabryLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Illusory Pipa Basic Information

Illusory Pipa
DescriptionThe Chord's Illusory Pipa, painstakingly restored after countless hardships. It unleashes powerful [Sonic Blades] and can even control weak-willed enemies.
TypeArtifice

How to Get Illusory Pipa

Deliver the Pipa Parts to Myst

Complete the Illusory Pipa Side Quest for this Phantom Edge. Collect the strings, head, and backplate of the Pipa, then deliver them to Myst in Pangzhen. Once Myst repairs it, the Illusory Pipa replaces the Heartrend Pipa.

Illusory Pipa Ability and Skill

Exploration AbilityMist Dispersion
Once obtained, the Illusory Pipa can dispel the mist concealing Phantom Barriers, even when not equipped.
Unique Ability 1Sonic Blade
・Blue Sonic Blades deal damage and inflict Sha-Chi Depletion. Unblockable.
・Red Sonic Blades deal increased damage. Unblockable and ignore all Damage Reduction.
Unique Ability 2Sonic Mindseal
If a Red Sonic Blade hits a Guard-Broken enemy, it takes control of that enemy, causing it to attack other enemies. Has no effect on powerful enemies.
SkillPress (R2 / L Ctrl) repeatedly to unleash 2 Blue Sonic Blades and 1 Red Sonic Blade. A full combo consumes 1 Remnant Spark.

Illusory Pipa Soul Temper

What Is Soul Tempering

Soul Tempering is a special upgrade for your Phantom Edges. It offers powerful bonuses. This can be unlocked in Pangzhen around Chapter 4 by speaking to Myst.

Illusory Pipa Soul Temper
Illusory Pipa
The Chord's reforged Illusory Pipa. Grants the ability to dispel Phantom Barriers and control weaker enemies.

Illusory Pipa Advanced Skills

LevelAdvance Skill
5Evasive Pluck
After dodging with the left analogue stick (left or right) + R1, immediately press R2 to fire while quickly release [Sonic Blades].
10Ringing Steel Lv. 1
Slightly increases Shalhi Depletion dealt by Blue Sonic Blades and damage dealt by Red Sonic Blades.
15Harmonic Shift
After dashing with left analogue stick (Up) + R1 or stepping back with left analogue stick (Down) + R1, immediately press R2 to unleash a [Sonic Blade].
25Formation-Breaking Song
Hold L1 + R2 to sit and continuously play the pipa, unleashing a barrage of Blue and Red Sonic Blades. Continuously consumes Remnant Spark.

Illusory Pipa: Damage and Guard Break

StatsMinimumMaximum
Damage2761076
Guard Break234913

Related Guides

List of Phantom Edges

Phantom Blade Zero Wiki