{
  "id": 17011627,
  "title": "How to fix the Illusory Pipa in Phantom Blade Zero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/how-to-fix-the-illusory-pipa-in-phantom-blade-zero",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/phantom-blade-zero-illusory-pipa-walkthrough/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Illusory Pipa, a phantom edge in Phantom Blade Zero, holds the power to dispel certain barriers, including a crucial story item responsible for unsealing a special barrier near Meigu Lake. To obtain this elusive instrument, players must embark on a series of challenging tasks and defeat formidable foes.\n\nThe journey begins at the Order's underground tavern in Pangzhen, where players will encounter Myst, the third sister of the Order. Once connected with Myst, the player can request assistance in crafting the Illusory Pipa, provided they have acquired its individual components.\n\nThe first requisite piece, the Illusory Pipa Head, demands confronting the secret boss Dusk, accessible by collecting Firefly's Memory Flowers scattered across the Village of Lu. Battling Dusk requires players to delve deep into the Village of Lu, defeating the elusive phantom in the process.\n\nNext, players must seek out the Illusory Pipa Strings. These strings can be found in the sunken opera house situated within the south of Meigu Lake. To access this secluded location, players must defeat Yan Qiansui, also known as The Zither Maiden, who resides within the south. Yan Qiansui's memory flowers can be gathered at Pangzhen docks, facilitating the player's access to the opera house.\n\nFinally, the Illusory Pipa Backplate completes the trio of necessary components. This backplate resides just beyond the final boss at the Mandate Encampment. Players will need to defeat the region boss and collect the necessary key found in Pangzhen to access this region. Following the region boss's defeat, the Illusory Pipa Backplate can be obtained from the table located right after the battle.\n\nUpon amassing all three parts, players can return to Myst in Pangzhen and choose the appropriate dialogue option to repair the Illusory Pipa. Successfully completing this task will grant the player the ability to unseal a barrier situated in the northeast region of Meigu Lake, unlocking new possibilities within the game.",
  "summary": "Repair The Chord's instrument to dispel the barrier.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}