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All eight base-game Blades are listed below with their chapter and acquisition route. The Heritage Pack weapon is optional and does not count toward Plunderer.
Chapter 1: Blood ties — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rusty Sword | Story route | Automatic story-related unlock. It’s counted toward the chapter tracker as soon as starting the game. |
Chapter 2: Felons — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Falchion (automatic story Blade; optional DLC weapon is separate) | 2 – The carnival — Follow the pieces of cloth to the church | Interact with the barrel beside the boat for the automatic Falchion story reward. This step also unlocks the grapnel used on climbable walls. The separate Heritage Pack weapon is optional and is not required for trophies or achievements. |
Chapter 4: From Hell It rose — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kopis | 3 – Puzzles and traps — Progress through the Trial | After making it through a series of spike trap puzzles, you’ll go through a big open room where Leni shines a mirror to show you the path through the traps. Then squeeze through the next gap. Now interact with the pedestal to open the tomb, go down and open the big chest. |
Chapter 5: Desolation it wrought — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Greek Sword | 3 – The four symbols — Find the second symbol | When you reach the room with 4 pedestals and a locked gate, look up over the exits to see a symbol above each exit. They must align with the colored gems on the pillar. Then the axe symbol on the floor opens up to reveal a staircase into a crypt, open the big chest in it. |
Chapter 6: What lies beneath — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sica & Bull Pillar Puzzle | 5 – The Architect — Find a way to the surface | At the start of the chapter you will get a cutscene where you approach a petrified person at a cliff. Jump on the first lit platform on the left and use the sphere to align the lights (Green = below bull pillar, Blue = below the pillar you stand on, Red = pillar in back right, the light will reflect back to a mirror). This opens the tomb, go in and open the chest. |
Chapter 7: Death It sowed — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Khopesh | 2 – The whole damn army — Reach the black temple | After going through a dark underground section, you reach a big open area. From where you exit the underground section, head left to find a bull pillar. Use the sphere to open it and find the chest. |
Chapter 9: Light will save us — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Broken Spear | 4 – Hunted — Follow the lights to the palace | When you start this sub-chapter, you see a man running towards you, and he gets grabbed by the monster. You will see a bull pillar. Go downstairs into the chamber and open the chest to find the blade. |
Chapter 10: Parallel paths — 1 Blade
This chapter contains 1 numbered Blade. Follow the rows in order so references such as “from the previous item” remain useful.
| # | Blade | Subchapter / objective | Route cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Xiphos | 2 – In the plunderers’ wake — Find a way inside the mountain | From the start of the Sub-Chapter, reach the far right corner of the area to find a cave opening. Then get onto the light platform in the right corner and align the lights (Red = Left; Green = Middle; Blue = Right, hidden below vase). This opens the crypt in front of the pedestal, drop down and open the chest. |
Quick player questions
Do I need the preorder Blade for Platinum?
No. The ninth DLC Blade is not required for Plunderer or Platinum.
Can I replay for missed Blades?
Yes. Base-game Blades remain available in Chapter Select.
