The three Elite Shadow Wardens are Cavalrybane (Pangzhen), Soulclaimer (Pangzhen’s Dockside Warehouse) and Heartpiercer (White Serpent House, Meigu Lake). Beating all three gives you the Three Wardens Fall trophy.
Boss comparison
Health, Sha-Chi and weaknesses of each fight
Health
Sha-Chi
Cavalrybane · level 11
Soulclaimer · level 18
Heartpiercer · level —
Bars relative to the boss with the most health (Mo Yuan, 186,000) and the most Sha-Chi (Huangxing, 55,860) in the game.
Where they are and how to get there
- Cavalrybane: near the Order’s tavern, in central Pangzhen.
- Soulclaimer: Pangzhen’s Dockside Warehouse; you need the repaired Flaming Mane.
- Heartpiercer: White Serpent House, on an island in Meigu Lake; you need the emblem made from the halves of the Red and Black houses.
How to beat the three Elite Shadow Wardens
Cavalrybane
He charges with thrusts, does a spinning jump and throws a red lunging strike: dodge it to the side.
Soulclaimer
Two Baishan disciples come with him. Don’t attack when he crosses his hooks: it’s a counterattack trap.
Heartpiercer
He throws axes and finishes with a jumping kick and a blue spin you can deflect. The general rule works here: deflect blue flashes, dodge red ones and never block the dark signal.
Strategies to beat them
Pick the one that suits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have when you reach Pangzhen.
Fast weapon strategy (one-handed and dual)
He is a fast opponent: don’t chase the long combo. Land two or three hits and back off before he responds. The best options here are Wild Oriole Sword and Parting Hooks. Punish after the thrusts and the deflected blue spin, and keep the other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Against such a fast opponent, use heavy hits only after a deflect or a perfect dodge. Try the Outlaw Warblade or Armybreaker. The Outlaw Warblade recovers health when it hits, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit their weaknesses)
They are weak to fire. Equip:
- Fire: Fire Meteor (Blaze’s Phantom Edge, in Pangzhen); Flaming Mane (Phantom Edge that Lei Dang repairs after you beat Flame); Goldblaze (fire Phantom Edge Zhang gives you for the Pangzhen relics).
Defensive strategy (deflects and dodges)
The most dangerous attack is Cavalrybane’s red lunging strike: learn its animation and always dodge it. Deflect every blue flash to drain their Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as they are stunned. If you’re struggling, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards deflects.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring the Iron Gauntlets to break their guard or defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, the Puppeteer’s Bell so someone distracts them while you heal. Remember that sparks refill when you rest at a bell: spend them freely on the boss.
If you get stuck
- Upgrade your two main weapons before coming back (the boss is level 11).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House once you have access to him.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it doesn’t affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- You Loong’s Deluge or Bastion to control the companions.
- Cavalrybane accessory (Crimson Forest chest).
Rewards
- Cavalrybane: Armybreaker.
- Soulclaimer: Parting Hooks; opens the boat to Meigu Lake.
- Heartpiercer: Sundering Dual Axes and the White Serpent Eye.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soulclaimer the same boss some Spanish guides call Reclamaalmas?
Yes. Recogealmas is the name in the Spanish version of the game; other guides translate it as Reclamaalmas. In English it is Soulclaimer.
