Flying Dagger: location, moves and upgrades
Repeated R2 throws three volleys for one Spark and builds Poison. It also reaches hanging objects after acquisition.
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Repeated R2 throws three volleys for one Spark and builds Poison. It also reaches hanging objects after acquisition.
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Acquisition route
Crimson Forest: deliver all three treasures to Quick Hand Zhang.
Controls and resource cost
Repeated R2 throws three volleys for one Spark and builds Poison. It also reaches hanging objects after acquisition.
Recorded-level stats
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source level | 1 |
| Damage | 251 |
| Guard Break | 216 |
Upgrade and Soul Temper effects
| Level / condition | What changes |
|---|---|
| Temper | More knives and stronger Poison. |
| 5 | R1 during an attack teleports then throws, preserving the combo. |
| 10 | More damage and depletion within the glowing lock-on range. |
| 15 | An incoming hit while using the dagger triggers a damage-negating teleport and counter throw. |
| 25 | L1+R2 fast movement leaves up to four doubles; all attack together, costing one Spark. |
Before investing
Confirm the acquisition gate before spending materials. Check Spark supply and upgrade level. Summons require their glowing-area indicator; exploration ownership requirements are separate from combat equipment slots.
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Source and version
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.
Catalogue panel and acquisition cross-check
Damage 251 / Guard Break 216
Crimson Forest: deliver all three treasures to Quick Hand Zhang.
Equipment-specific tempering materials
Look up the matching material, known routes and irreversible tempering conditions.
Quick Hand's Manual
Purchase from Quick Hand Zhang, first encountered at Trail of Cages in Crimson Forest. The source does not state the price or shop-unlock stage.
Tempering material and component lookup