Seven-Star Demon-Slaying Sword (七星斩妖剑)

The Seven-Star Demon-Slaying Sword (七星斩妖剑 – Qī Xīng Zhǎn Yāo Jiàn) is the signature divine weapon of Zhong Kui in Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Inscribed with the sacred Big Dipper constellation (北斗七星), this astral blade channels heavenly energy to judge, subdue, and sever malevolent spirits across the 18 Courts of Hell.

Unlike traditional steel blades, the Seven-Star Sword acts as a spiritual conduit capable of absorbing enemy elemental attacks (such as inferno flames), conducting celestial thunderbolts, and siphoning spiritual Qi from vanquished wraiths.

Elemental Absorption: Fire Guard & Talisman Detonation

The Seven-Star Sword possesses dynamic elemental interaction. While guarding, the blade absorbs external fire damage into its core, charging Zhong Kui’s talisman seals for massive AoE counterattacks:

1. Blade Fire Absorption

Guarding with the sword absorbs enemy fire attacks directly into the blade’s constellation runes, negating chip damage.

2. Talisman Inferno Burst

Converts the stored thermal Qi into a Taoist Cinnabar talisman that detonates an apocalyptic firestorm across the battlefield.

Celestial Lightning: Five-Thunder Sword Infusion

By combining the sword with the Five-Thunder Celestial Seal (五雷正法), Zhong Kui electrifies the blade edge with high-voltage thunderbolts, inflicting massive stagger damage against aquatic and armored demons:

Thunder Talisman Seal

Inscribes the celestial lightning rune along the fuller to awaken dormant lightning properties.

Electrified Astral Blade

Discharges lightning arcs on every light attack string, electrocuting surrounding mobs and breaking boss poise.

Ghost Soul Siphoning & Aquatic Combat

Soul Qi Extraction

Executes staggered specters by siphoning their spiritual essence to replenish Spirit Qi and charge the Nether Gourd.

Aquatic Exploration & Diving

Allows Zhong Kui to submerge into the depths of the Naihe River and fight submerged water demons without movement penalties.

Weapon HUD Icons & Sheathed Posture

Sword Ability Wheel HUD

Active UI tracking sword stance cooldowns, Focus Points, and elemental infusion timers.

Back-Sheathed Neutral Stance

Carried on the back in a traditional Daoist sheath for rapid drawing into sudden parry counters.

Seven-Star Sword Upgrade Progression