The Crusher and the Saw are on Mount Soulrend. They are weak to bleed, poison. Their most dangerous attack is the Crusher’s red jumping aerial spin; punish after the hammer swing and the landing. Reward: Bonesaw; Baishan Headband if you closed “Cui”.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 2 phases · Region: Mount Soulrend
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
In The Giant’s Lair on Mount Soulrend: climb through the opening next to the bell. If you die, you go back to the second phase.
Strategies to beat them
Pick the one that fits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach Mount Soulrend.
Fast weapon strategy (one-handed and dual)
Their hits are slow but punish hard: fast weapons let you get in and out between attacks. The best options here are Sundering Dual Axes and Seamless Death. Punish after the hammer swing and the landing, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Only trade blow for blow when their guard is broken: Sha-Chi attacks (Triangle) drain their posture very quickly. Try Juggernaut or Crescent Blade. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit their weaknesses)
They are weak to poison, bleed. Equip:
- Poison: Flying Dagger (Phantom Edge Zhang gives you for the Crimson Forest relics).
- Bleed: Jagged Steel (one-handed weapon from the Valley mini-boss); Bonesaw (weapon from The Crusher and the Saw).
Defensive strategy (deflects and dodges)
Their most dangerous attack is the Crusher’s red jumping aerial spin: learn the 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 are struggling, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards deflects.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring Bashpole to break their guard or defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, Inanis’ Radiant Fan so something 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 going back (the boss is level 25).
- Upgrade your medicine with the healer at Green Serpent House once you have it.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it does not affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Your two main weapons upgraded as far as possible.
- A guard-breaking Phantom Edge (Dread Axe, Iron Gauntlets or Bashpole).
- Upgraded medicines and, if the boss is weak to an element, the gear from the elemental strategy.
Rewards
Bonesaw; Baishan Headband if you closed “Cui”.
See the rest in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses.
Frequently asked questions
What are The Crusher and the Saw weak to?
According to this guide’s data, bleed, poison.
Where are The Crusher and the Saw?
In The Giant’s Lair on Mount Soulrend: climb through the opening next to the bell. If you die, you go back to the second phase.
