Overview
Night Owl is a Phantom Edge in Phantom Blade Zero. It is a teak longbow that provides the player with a genuine ranged option in a game otherwise dominated by melee combat. Night Owl fires charged precision shots that deal significant damage to specific target points, making it effective for picking off weak spots on large bosses.
Moveset
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Quick shot | fast arrow release for low damage but instant harassment |
Charged shot | hold to draw the bow fully for a high-damage precision shot |
Piercing arrow | a charged variant that penetrates through multiple targets |
Rain of arrows | fires multiple arrows in a spread arc overhead |
Precision shooting
Night Owl rewards precision aiming. Hitting specific weak points on enemies deals bonus damage and can interrupt attacks in progress. Against bosses, identifying and targeting weak spots during their attack animations is the primary use case. The bow does not replace melee combat but supplements it during windows when approaching the boss is dangerous.
The charged shot mechanic works on a timing scale similar to the Savage Axe's charge system. Longer draws increase damage, but the player must stand still during the draw animation, creating vulnerability windows.
Key details
Action | Key/Button |
|---|---|
Type | Phantom Edge (teak longbow) |
Style | ranged precision, weak-point targeting |
Unique mechanic | charged precision shots with weak-point bonus damage |
Best for | supplementing melee during dangerous boss phases |