Sephiria Blade – Weapon Enhancements and Build Guide
Learn about the sephiria blade weapon, its damage coefficients, fire builds, solar blade combos, and how to obtain and enhance it.
The sephiria blade is a weapon category in Sephiria, a roguelike action game. It refers to a family of bladed weapons, most notably the Steel Greatsword and its upgrade paths, which include the Burnt Fire Forged Sword and the Solar Blade line. The blade is a core item type for melee builds that focus on wide sweeping attacks, high stagger, and fire damage.
This page covers the blade's base stats, enhancement trees, how to obtain the weapon and its upgrades, and how to use it in effective builds.
Overview
The blade in Sephiria is a melee weapon class defined by its 3-hit combo, slow attack speed, high stagger, and wide attack range. It is the go-to weapon for players who want to break enemy patterns and deal heavy single-hit damage.
The most commonly discussed blade variant is the Steel Greatsword, which has the following base characteristics:
- Normal attack: 3-hit combo
- Special attack: Whirlwind (charged, wide-area slash)
- Probabilistic artifact activation coefficient: 150%
- Damage coefficients: 1.75 / 1.75 / 2.5 (normal), 1.25 (dash), 4.0 (whirlwind)
The blade is also the foundation for the Solar Blade build, a fire-based playstyle that centers on throwing solar blades, stacking fire damage, and using the Ember and Windong skills.
Data Table
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon class | Steel Greatsword (Blade) |
| Normal attack combo | 3 hits |
| Attack speed | Slow |
| Stagger | High |
| Attack range | Wide |
| Normal attack damage coefficients | 1.75 / 1.75 / 2.5 |
| Dash attack damage coefficient | 1.25 |
| Special attack damage coefficient | 4.0 (Whirlwind) |
| Probabilistic artifact activation coefficient | 150% |
| Fire variant | Burnt Fire Forged Sword |
| Solar Blade skill | Throws solar blades, scales with fire damage |
| Core fire skills | Solar Blade, Ember, Windong |
How to Obtain
The blade is a starting or early-game weapon in Sephiria. The base Steel Greatsword is available as a standard weapon option at the beginning of a run. Its enhanced forms, such as the Burnt Fire Forged Sword, are obtained through the weapon enhancement system.
Weapon Enhancement System
Each weapon in Sephiria can be reinforced up to two times. The second-stage reinforcement builds on the first. To obtain a specific blade variant, you must:
- Start with the base Steel Greatsword.
- Apply the first enhancement to unlock a primary tree (e.g., Burnt Fire Forged Sword for fire builds).
- Apply the second enhancement to unlock a secondary effect (e.g., Solis Kineris for the Solar Blade build).
Community reports indicate that the Solar Blade build is obtained by choosing the Greatsword into the tree of the solar and combining it with the Ancient Anvil wishing well item. This setup increases fire damage and makes solar blades fall faster.
Uses
The sephiria blade is used primarily for melee combat and fire-based builds. Its wide range and high stagger make it effective for clearing mobs and breaking enemy super armor.
Solar Blade Build
A popular community build is the Solar Blade Wings Build, which uses the following setup:
- Weapon: Greatsword into the Solar Blade tree
- Skills: Solar Blade (100%), Ember (100%), Windong (50%)
- Wishing well: Ancient Anvil
- Talents: 20 Raft, 20 Swiftness
- Companion: Cat (increases fire damage)
The build focuses on:
- Throwing solar blades that deal fire damage
- Stacking burn effects on enemies
- Using the Ancient Anvil to increase fire damage and blade fall speed
- Maximizing attack speed and fire damage for sustained DPS
Fire Damage Scaling
The blade's fire variants scale with fire attribute damage. When performing a weapon attack, the Burnt Fire Forged Sword deals additional damage equal to 30% of the target's fire damage. This makes the blade a strong choice for fire-focused builds.
Synergies
- Ancient Anvil: Increases fire damage and makes solar blades fall faster (10% base, up to 40%).
- Ember: Adds burn stacks and fire damage.
- Windong: Increases attack speed and damage.
- Phoenix Wings: Increases fire damage further.
Related Pages
Version Context
The blade and its enhancements have been updated over time. Key version notes from the source material include:
- Patch 0.9.6: Added the Burnt Fire Forged Sword and its fire damage scaling.
- Patch 0.9.8: Reduced the critical damage increase for Solis Kineris by 17%.
- Patch 0.11.0: Adjusted several blade enhancements, including the Small Destruction tree and the Fire-eating Haitai secondary enhancement.
As of March 26, 2026, there are 6 weapon types in Sephiria, including the blade.
Sources
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