{
  "id": 17024974,
  "title": "Phantom Blade Zero's best weapon might just be the first one you get",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/phantom-blade-zeros-best-weapon-might-just-be-the-first-one-you-get",
  "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-best-weapon-jagged-steel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phantom Blade Zero's best weapon might just be the first one you obtain. The game's early bleed weapon, Jagged Steel, can be acquired from the first boss you face, who is also named Jagged Steel. Jagged Steel's central weapon mechanic is Blood Blade, a stackable buff that boosts bleed buildup and damage. The weapon's strength increases as you level up, with additional abilities unlocked at Levels 10, 15, and 20. Despite certain enemies being immune to bleed, such as Puppets, Golden Bodies, and Phantom Bodies, Jagged Steel remains a powerful weapon due to its left trigger combo, which guarantees bleed procs every time. The Livingwood Talisman, found in the Village of Lu, can further enhance Jagged Steel's effectiveness against all enemies. Many players, including the author of this account, continue to prefer Jagged Steel throughout the game for its exceptional offensive capabilities.",
  "summary": "Bleed's back on the menu, boys.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Where to find the Outpost cell key in Phantom Blade Zero",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/where-to-find-the-outpost-cell-key-in-phantom-blade-zero",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:01:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Wooshy wuxia actioner Phantom Blade Zero is sharp enough on the Steam Machine, if blunted on the Steam Deck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/wooshy-wuxia-actioner-phantom-blade-zero-is-sharp-enough-on-the-steam",
        "published": "2026-10-30T17:45:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}