Bonesaw, a weapon in Phantom Blade Zero

Bonesaw Two-Handed weapon · #1 of 8 by Damage

A bloodthirsty weapon once wielded by the Saw, a Shadow Warden of the Order.
Damage
3121,217 at Lv 30
Status Effects
142
Damage rank in class
#1 / 8Two-Handed
Dust to Lv 30
334,5302,375,730 to Lv 60

Bonesaw stats

Calculated

Base stats from the equipment screen; bars compare against the best weapon. Damage at a level = base × the attack multiplier at that level (difficulty multipliers not included).

Damage
312Base
Status Effects
142
Damage at Lv 30
1,217×3.9
Damage at Lv 60
2,153×6.9

Its coarse, jagged teeth have high shield-breaking power. It never grants a swift end to enemies.

Bonesaw moveset

Game data

The weapon's moves as the game describes them (4).

  • Standard ComboLight AttackLight AttackLight AttackLight Attack
  • Sha-Chi ComboHeavy AttackHeavy Attack
    Can be unleashed after any swing during a Standard Combo. With enough Sha-Chi, it becomes an enhanced attack with increased damage and Guard Break.
  • The Best OffenseStandard blocks consume more Sha-Chi, but after a parry, the next attack has increased Sha-Chi Depletion.
  • Savage FinalePhantom EdgeConsumes 1Fireto unleash a brutal series of grinding saw attacks, dealing increased damage to Guard-Broken enemies. This attack is unblockable.

Bonesaw upgrade effects

Game data

Effects unlock at Lv 5, 10, 15 and 25. Values shown as Lv 10 → Lv 20 → Lv 30 grow when it reaches those levels.

  • Lv 5

    PressHeavy Attackagainst a Guard-Broken enemy to perform a follow-up attack.

  • Lv 10

    Lv 10Slightly increasesLv 20Moderately increasesLv 30Greatly increases damage dealt to Guard-Broken enemies.

  • Lv 15

    Each hit builds the [Bloodsaw] Gauge. When the gauge is full, [Bloodsaw] activates for 15 seconds. While active, all attacks build the enemy's Bleed Gauge and can trigger Blood Loss. This effect does not apply to Puppets, Golden Bodies, or Phantom Bodies.

  • Lv 25

    After performing [Guard-Break Pursuit], greatly builds the [Bloodsaw] Gauge.

Bonesaw upgrade cost

Game data

Weapons and Phantom Edges cap at Lv 30 on a first playthrough; each New Cycle raises the cap by 5, up to Lv 60.

Lv 1 → Lv 30 (first playthrough)

Lv 1 → Lv 60 (later Cycles)

Materials by level band

Upgrade table

Show all 59 upgrade steps
Show all 59 upgrade steps
LevelAttack ×Remnant DustMaterialsUnlocks
Lv 1 → 2×1.11,260—
Lv 2 → 3×1.21,890—
Lv 3 → 4×1.32,520—
Lv 4 → 5×1.43,150New effect
Lv 5 → 6×1.53,780—
Lv 6 → 7×1.64,410—
Lv 7 → 8×1.75,040—
Lv 8 → 9×1.85,670—
Lv 9 → 10×1.96,300New effect
Lv 10 → 11×26,930—
Lv 11 → 12×2.17,560—
Lv 12 → 13×2.28,190—
Lv 13 → 14×2.38,820—
Lv 14 → 15×2.49,450New effect
Lv 15 → 16×2.510,080—
Lv 16 → 17×2.610,710—
Lv 17 → 18×2.711,340—
Lv 18 → 19×2.811,970—
Lv 19 → 20×2.912,600—
Lv 20 → 21×313,860—
Lv 21 → 22×3.115,120—
Lv 22 → 23×3.216,380—
Lv 23 → 24×3.317,640—
Lv 24 → 25×3.418,900New effect
Lv 25 → 26×3.520,160—
Lv 26 → 27×3.621,420—
Lv 27 → 28×3.723,940—
Lv 28 → 29×3.826,460—
Lv 29 → 30×3.928,980—
Lv 30 → 31×431,500—
Lv 31 → 32×4.134,020—
Lv 32 → 33×4.236,540—
Lv 33 → 34×4.339,060—
Lv 34 → 35×4.441,580—
Lv 35 → 36×4.544,100—
Lv 36 → 37×4.646,620—
Lv 37 → 38×4.749,140—
Lv 38 → 39×4.851,660—
Lv 39 → 40×4.954,180—
Lv 40 → 41×556,700—
Lv 41 → 42×5.159,220—
Lv 42 → 43×5.261,740—
Lv 43 → 44×5.364,260—
Lv 44 → 45×5.466,780—
Lv 45 → 46×5.569,300—
Lv 46 → 47×5.671,820—
Lv 47 → 48×5.774,340—
Lv 48 → 49×5.876,860—
Lv 49 → 50×5.979,380—
Lv 50 → 51×681,900—
Lv 51 → 52×6.184,420—
Lv 52 → 53×6.286,940—
Lv 53 → 54×6.389,460—
Lv 54 → 55×6.491,980—
Lv 55 → 56×6.594,500—
Lv 56 → 57×6.697,020—
Lv 57 → 58×6.799,540—
Lv 58 → 59×6.8102,060—
Lv 59 → 60×6.9104,580—

Bonesaw Soul Tempering

Game data

Soul Tempering costs Remnant Dust plus a unique item, and adds the effect below.

5,000Remnant Dust
  • Prey on the MightyWhen fighting boss-level enemies, [Bloodsaw] Gauge buildup rate is increased. While in [Bloodsaw], Bleed Gauge buildup rate is also increased.

How to get Bonesaw

Game data

Every source the game data lists for this weapon.

The game data does not place this anywhere in the world: it comes from the story.

Bonesaw has the highest Damage of all 8 Two-Handed weapons: 312 base, 1,217 at the Lv 30 cap and 2,153 at Lv 60. It gains 4 upgrade effects along the way. Upgrading it to Lv 30 costs 334,530 Remnant Dust (2,375,730 to Lv 60). Soul Tempering adds one more effect for 5,000 Remnant Dust and a unique item.

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Bonesaw FAQ

How do you get Bonesaw in Phantom Blade Zero?

The game data does not place this anywhere in the world: it comes from the story.

Is Bonesaw a good weapon?

By the numbers it is the strongest Two-Handed weapon: 312 base Damage, 1,217 at Lv 30. Its Status Effects is 142.

How much does it cost to upgrade Bonesaw?

Lv 1 to Lv 30 costs 334,530 Remnant Dust plus Polished Broadplate Metal ×81, Flawless Broadplate Metal ×81, Broadplate Metal ×78, Concentrated Solvent ×27, Universal Solvent ×27, Solvent ×26. Going to Lv 60 in later Cycles costs 2,375,730 Remnant Dust in total.

What do Bonesaw upgrades unlock?

Lv 5: Press [Heavy Attack] against a Guard-Broken enemy to perform a follow-up attack. Lv 10: Slightly increases / Moderately increases / Greatly increases damage dealt to Guard-Broken enemies. Lv 15: Each hit builds the [Bloodsaw] Gauge. When the gauge is full, [Bloodsaw] activates for 15 seconds. While active, all attacks build the enemy's Bleed Gauge and can trigger Blood Loss. This effect does not apply to Puppets, Golden Bodies, or Phantom Bodies. Lv 25: After performing [Guard-Break Pursuit], greatly builds the [Bloodsaw] Gauge.

How do you Soul Temper Bonesaw?

Soul Tempering Bonesaw costs 5,000 Remnant Dust and Craftsman's Tool Kit. When fighting boss-level enemies, [Bloodsaw] Gauge buildup rate is increased. While in [Bloodsaw], Bleed Gauge buildup rate is also increased.