Loadout and gear
Equip Phantom Edge for 3.10 m base primary reach and keep Shadowstep, Fan of Blades, Phase Guard, and Phantom Execution. Monoblade has 2.55 m base reach if you prefer that stance. Four Veil Circuit pieces give critical chance and move speed. Two Heliograph pieces add attack.
Chain Reaction launches three fan-blades from Shadowstep. Shatter Core provides the explosive decoy behavior. Choose the one that fits your entry plan and check the firmware database before flashing the loadout.
Pack and guardian rotation
Aim Shadowstep through the dangerous enemy at the front of a pack to apply its four-second mark. Fan of Blades hits a wider cone and slows targets while you pivot. Save Phase Guard for the moment you expect contact.
Against the guardian, use Phantom Execution from within its 5.1 m range during a real opening. Keep one Shadowstep charge to cross a telegraph or retreat. If an elite has a directional shield, change angle with movement before spending the Override.
Leveling priorities
The four starter skills are available at level 1. At levels 7, 13, 19 and 25 your class rank steps up, shortening the base cooldown of the Rift kit by 0.4 seconds each step before equipment factors. Use the same entry and exit pattern while upgrading weapon slots for faster clears and health slots for bosses that force you into contact.
Extraction and recovery
Let stabilization finish, defeat the manifested guardian, and check Bag space before walking into the portal. Choose descent for the next floor and extraction when the run is ready to bank.