To sheath your weapon in Phantom Blade Zero, hold the button used to switch your primary weapon. Tapping it switches weapons instead, so the distinction is easy to miss. Here's how the mechanic works and what to do if your weapon stays drawn.
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How to Sheath Your Weapon
Why Your Weapon Won't Sheath
How to Draw Your Weapon Again
How to Sheath Your Weapon in Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero has a manual sheathing command tied to the primary weapon switch button.
- Make sure your weapon is currently drawn.
- Find the button assigned to switching your primary weapon.
- Hold that button instead of tapping it.
- Your character will put the weapon away.
The important part is holding the input. A quick press is used for switching weapons, while holding it activates the sheathing action.
If you've customized your controls, check the primary weapon switch binding in your settings. The exact button depends on your control configuration.
Why Won't My Weapon Sheath Automatically?
One confusing aspect of Phantom Blade Zero is that weapons don't necessarily return to their sheaths automatically when you stop fighting.
You might notice your character putting a weapon away while crouching, but crouching isn't required to activate the manual sheathing command.
If your weapon stays drawn, I'd try holding the primary weapon switch input before assuming the animation is bugged.
What If Holding the Button Doesn't Work?
First, confirm you're using the primary weapon switch command rather than a different weapon or equipment input.
Also, make sure you're holding the button long enough to activate its alternate function. Simply pressing it once won't perform the same action.
The confirmed method is tied to the weapon switch command, so checking your current button assignments is more reliable than guessing a platform-specific combination.
How to Draw Your Weapon Again in Phantom Blade Zero
Although sheathing has a dedicated hold input, a separate manual command for smoothly drawing your weapon without attacking or parrying hasn't been confirmed.
Holding the primary weapon switch button again doesn't appear to perform the reverse animation in the same way.
For now, the important distinction is that manually sheathing and manually drawing a weapon aren't necessarily controlled by identical inputs.
If you're experimenting with different combat setups, our Phantom Blade Zero Best Weapons Guide covers additional weapon choices.
