Progression, practical choices and current mode rules.
Three different systems
Phantom abilities are equipped passive companions that grow with use. Phantom Form is a gauge transformation; Spirit of Advocacy is the golden boss assistance summon.
After Stormpass’ Phantom of Combat, open the abilities menu at a Blade Nexus and select a companion. Unlocking one does not automatically equip it.
Standing Alone tracks assistance summons during the current journey. Do not confuse passive choices with that summon. Check Hardcore’s separate transformation and assistance restrictions.
Growth and awakening
Accompanying you advances growth; matching Ghostly items unlock or awaken abilities. Initial unlock methods differ, so do not assume two items finish every level for every phantom.
The April 2025 update made growth faster as more phantoms are unlocked. Open available abilities, then select one that fits your play style.
The following entries summarize base and awakened roles rather than presenting level-dependent values as fixed maximum bonuses.
Keshta the Unyielding
Base role: Stamina recovery.
Awakened synergy: Stamina recovery on enemy exhaustion.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Spirit of the Ston Snowfield → · Witch’s Castle — relic location → · Bloodied Sanctuary — relic location →
Veronika the Advocate
Base role: Spirit of Advocacy damage.
Awakened synergy: Assistance and healing synergy.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Witch’s Castle — relic location → · The Birth of Evil — relic location →
Wulfric the Resilient
Base role: Frontal damage.
Awakened synergy: Spirit from counters and Brutal Attacks.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Hermit Mountains — relic location → · Fall of the Empire — relic location →
Adelhaide the Philanthropic
Base role: Healing amount.
Awakened synergy: Healing-charge sustain.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Traitor Revealed — relic location → · Varus’s Axe — relic location → · The Vow — relic location →
Constantine the Devoted
Base role: Phantom Form gauge gain.
Awakened synergy: Spirit expenditure and transformation synergy.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Devoured Village — relic location → · Lacrima — relic location → · Transcendental Sword — relic location →
Conrad the Swift
Base role: Lower dodge stamina cost.
Awakened synergy: Brink Dodge damage bonuses.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Fall of the Empire — relic location → · Why Did You Abandon Us — relic location → · Transcendental Sword — relic location →
Maximilian the Impenetrable
Base role: Lower guard stamina damage.
Awakened synergy: Brink Guard recovery and stamina damage.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Corruptors’ Fortress — relic location → · Escaping Linon Mine — relic location → · Disobedience — relic location →
Atlante the Precise
Base role: Ranged damage.
Awakened synergy: Javelin kills and weak-point hits.
Use the linked relic locations and check your inventory and ability menu for the remaining requirements.
Atlante the Precise → · Strange Melody — relic location → · The Vow — relic location →
Choosing a companion
Try Keshta for stamina, Conrad for dodging, Maximilian for Brink Guard or Adelhaide for healing.
Consider Atlante for Javelins, Constantine for Phantom Form and Wulfric for frontal retaliation.
Veronika emphasizes assistance. Do not summon golden help for those benefits during a no-assistance journey.
Sources and version notes
Checked on 2026-10-22. Recommendations are editorial; patch-specific rules are identified in the text.