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Overview
The Sanguine Twin is a pair of dual short swords in Phantom Blade Zero, created by the character Forge and modeled after the original Sanguine. Tailor-made for Soul, the Sanguine Twin prioritizes agility and speed over raw damage, providing dynamic, gravity-defying combos that keep constant pressure on enemies.
Combat style
The Sanguine Twin trades damage per hit for relentless offensive pressure and stamina drain on enemies. Hands-on previews describe the weapon as offering "lower damage, higher pressure and stamina drain" compared to other primary weapons. The rapid attack speed means hits come in quick succession, making it ideal for players who prefer overwhelming enemies with volume rather than individual heavy strikes.
The dual short swords enable gravity-defying acrobatic combos. Aerial flourishes, rapid cross-slashes, and spinning attacks that keep Soul in constant motion. The weapon is built for aggressive players who want to maintain momentum without pausing between attack strings.
Projectile finisher
The Sanguine Twin's signature feature is its throwable projectile finisher. At the end of a combo, the shorter sword can be thrown out as a projectile weapon, allowing you to execute near-death targets from afar. This ranged finisher lets you close out fights without needing to chase fleeing or staggered enemies, maintaining aggressive momentum throughout an encounter.
Combat abilities
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Rapid dual combos | fast alternating strikes from both short swords with gravity-defying acrobatic flourishes |
Projectile throw | the shorter sword can be thrown as a ranged projectile at the end of a combo to execute weakened enemies from distance |
Pressure focus | lower damage per hit but significantly higher attack speed and enemy stamina drain |
Lore
The Sanguine Twin was specifically crafted for Soul by Forge, designed to complement his fighting style with a lighter, faster alternative to the original Sanguine. The fact that Forge modeled these blades after Sanguine (recreating its design in a dual-wield format) suggests a deep understanding of both the weapon and its wielder.
Key details
Action | Key/Button |
|---|---|
Type | Primary Blade (dual short swords) |
Creator | Forge |
Specialty | speed, pressure, gravity-defying combos |
Unique feature | throwable projectile finisher at the end of combos |
Tradeoff | lower damage per hit, higher attack speed and stamina drain |