Army of the Veil is a summoner build for Phantom Blade Zero: Aureate and White Serpent & Crimson Viper as main weapons, Abyssal Bell and Swordsman’s Summon as Phantom Edges, and Fine Thread Ball and Nuo Mask as key accessories. The endgame summoner: the Abyssal Bell adds a powerful third puppet and Aureate summons golden longswords. Ideal for New Game Plus.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aureate | One-handed | Summons golden longswords | Zuo Shang, Shadow Sovereign (true ending) |
| White Serpent & Crimson Viper | Dual | The blade spins around you; ranged execution | Bai Chilian, the Sacrificial Serpent |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Bell | Summoning | Adds a powerful third puppet chosen at random | 2 sparks | Soul Temper of the Puppeteer’s Bell with Herald’s Lingering Threads and 5,000 Remnant Dust |
| Swordsman’s Summon | Summoning | Summons a swordsman | 2 sparks | Chief Disciple, Sword of Despair |
Accessories
The two marked with ★ are the core: wear them even if you only have 2 slots. The other four come in as you level up Boundless Capacity (up to 6 slots).
| Accessory | Effect | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Fine Thread Ball | +50% summon damage | your summons hit much harder | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request (2)” |
| ★ Nuo Mask | Summons cost one spark less and trigger Frenzy | makes your summons cheaper | Three parts and the altar elder |
| A Puppet’s Wooden Heart | +25% summon duration | your summons last longer | Tale of the same name |
| Remnant Spark Cube | +12% Phantom Edge damage | your Phantom Edges deal more damage | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
| Crude Radiant Heart | Sha-Chi attacks generate a temporary spark | — | Tale “Cui” |
| Formless Divine Mirror | Sha-Chi attacks generate a temporary spark | — | Back Hill Pavilion bell |
Medicines
You carry 2 medicines; besides healing, they give buffs that fit the build. Upgrade them with the medicine upgrade guide.
| Medicine | Effect (base) | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Concoction | +10% Phantom Edge damage for 15 s and 20% health | +10% damage for your Phantom Edges | Village of Lu, southwest of the lake |
| Phantom Remedy | About 60% health and Sha-Chi over 6 s; taking damage interrupts it | recovers health and Sha-Chi | Beneath the Watchtower bell (you need the Bashpole) |
How to get all the gear
Sorted by the point in the game when you can get each piece.
| Stage | Piece | Type | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley and Crimson Forest | White Serpent & Crimson Viper | Main weapon | Bai Chilian, the Sacrificial Serpent |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Nuo Mask | Key accessory | Three parts and the altar elder |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Formless Divine Mirror | Accessory | Back Hill Pavilion bell |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Forbidden Concoction | Medicine | Village of Lu, southwest of the lake |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Phantom Remedy | Medicine | Beneath the Watchtower bell (you need the Bashpole) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Abyssal Bell | Phantom Edge | Soul Temper of the Puppeteer’s Bell with Herald’s Lingering Threads and 5,000 Remnant Dust |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Swordsman’s Summon | Phantom Edge | Chief Disciple, Sword of Despair |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Fine Thread Ball | Key accessory | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request (2)” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | A Puppet’s Wooden Heart | Accessory | Tale of the same name |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Remnant Spark Cube | Accessory | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Crude Radiant Heart | Accessory | Tale “Cui” |
| Final stretch | Aureate | Main weapon | Zuo Shang, Shadow Sovereign (true ending) |
How to play it
- Summon with the Abyssal Bell as soon as you enter combat.
- Reinforce with Swordsman’s Summon when the first summon runs out.
- Attack with Aureate to add its golden swords to your allies’ pressure.
Strengths
A lot of constant pressure with little risk.
Weaknesses
Requires Soul Temper and Aureate from the final stretch.
Bosses where it shines
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuo Shang, the True Lóng | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | Poison, Lightning |
| Leng Tu, Herald of the Veil | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | None known |
| Meng Hua, the Merciful Lady of the Blossom Veil | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | None known |
Related builds
- Puppet Theater (summoner)
- Infernal Sanguine (one-handed)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Army of the Veil build?
Aureate (Zuo Shang, Shadow Sovereign, true ending), White Serpent & Crimson Viper (Bai Chilian, the Sacrificial Serpent), Abyssal Bell, Swordsman’s Summon, at least the Fine Thread Ball and Nuo Mask accessories, and the Forbidden Concoction and Phantom Remedy medicines. The “How to get all the gear” table shows where each piece is.
From when can I use Army of the Veil?
From the final stretch, which is when you have the weapons, the Phantom Edges and the two key accessories.
Are the damage figures official?
The accessory percentages are the ones published by Vandal (Spanish guide) and SoloJugadores. The game does not show the weapons’ base damage, so the build is based on their effects.
