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Overview

Seamless Death is a pair of bladed rings (chakrams) in Phantom Blade Zero that function as both melee weapons and homing projectiles. These twin rings represent the most versatile primary blade in the game, enabling seamless transitions between close-range acrobatic attacks and ranged projectile volleys, all within a single combo string.

Homing Projectile Attacks

Seamless Death's defining feature is its ability to launch the bladed rings as ranged weapons with a homing effect. When thrown, the rings track targets automatically, curving through the air to find their mark. A specific combo sequence (triangle-triangle-square-square) sends them flying in homing succession, allowing rapid-fire ranged pressure without needing precise aim.

Shadow-Step Dodge

When dodging with Seamless Death equipped, Soul briefly phases out of existence a shadow-step effect that makes the dodge more than just repositioning. This unique evasion animation provides brief invulnerability frames and fits the weapon's ethereal, supernatural aesthetic.

Playstyle

Seamless Death excels in mixed-range combat. Players can open with melee chakram strikes, transition into ranged homing throws to maintain damage while repositioning, and close back in with acrobatic attacks. The weapon's versatility makes it effective against both aggressive close-range enemies and bosses that create distance. It pairs naturally with Phantom Edges that cover its weaker areas: a heavy-hitting edge like the Savage Axe for Sha-Chi damage during stagger windows complements the chakrams' pressure-based approach.

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