Baishan Thunder is a lightning build for Phantom Blade Zero: Baishan Stormswords and Outlaw Warblade as main weapons, Thunder Spear and Flying Dagger as Phantom Edges, and Feather Fan Plume and Acolyte Whisk as key accessories. Wind and thunder with the Baishan Stormswords and the Thunder Spear, and the Outlaw Warblade to steal health. Thunderward protects you from electric bosses.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baishan Stormswords | Dual | Wind and thunder | Yubi No. 21 |
| Outlaw Warblade | Two-handed | Steals health after heavy attacks | Jing Ye |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Spear | Martial art | Applies Lightning | 1 spark per combo | Chang Hong |
| Flying Dagger | Ranged | — | — | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Feather Fan Plume | +20% elemental damage | boosts your fire, lightning or ice | Below the Fire Tower bell |
| ★ Acolyte Whisk | Elemental effects return sparks | your elemental effects give you sparks back | After the Four Guardians’ Mirror |
| Thunderward | −50% lightning damage and paralysis | protects you from lightning | Banquet hall, west of the Green Serpent House |
| Quick Hand Pair | +10% damage with dual weapons | boosts your dual weapon | Sold by Zhang |
| Remnant Spark Cage | 33% chance to recover a spark | — | Smuggler’s Treasure Cellar |
| Remnant Spark Cube | +12% Phantom Edge damage | your Phantom Edges deal more damage | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
Medicines
You carry 2 medicines; besides healing, they give buffs that fit the build. Level them up with the medicine upgrade guide.
| Medicine | Effect (base) | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritual Wine | +50% burn, paralysis, freeze and bleed buildup for 15 s and 20% health | boosts your status effects (burn, freeze, bleed) | Pangzhen Opera House (Fextralife: Mirage Estate) |
| Lament Draught | +10% damage dealt for 30 s and 20% health | +10% damage for 30 s | Training Grounds |
How to get all the gear
Sorted by the point in the game where you can get each piece.
| Stage | Piece | Type | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Outlaw Warblade | Main weapon | Jing Ye |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Flying Dagger | Phantom Edge | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Pair | Accessory | Sold by Zhang |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Thunder Spear | Phantom Edge | Chang Hong |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Feather Fan Plume | Key accessory | Below the Fire Tower bell |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Thunderward | Accessory | Banquet hall, west of the Green Serpent House |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Remnant Spark Cage | Accessory | Smuggler’s Treasure Cellar |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Ritual Wine | Medicine | Pangzhen Opera House (Fextralife: Mirage Estate) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Baishan Stormswords | Main weapon | Yubi No. 21 |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Acolyte Whisk | Key accessory | After the Four Guardians’ Mirror |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Remnant Spark Cube | Accessory | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
How to play it
- Fast combos with the Stormswords to apply lightning.
- Reinforce with the Thunder Spear (1 spark per combo).
- Switch to the Outlaw Warblade to heal with heavy attacks.
Strengths
Lightning and health steal in the same build.
Weaknesses
The Stormswords are missable (“Secrets of the Baishan Sect”).
Bosses weak to lightning
According to the PBZ Guide boss stat sheet (standard difficulty).
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagged Steel the Frenzied Brute | Weeping Creek Valley | 8,280 | Poison, Lightning |
| Hua, Deadly Betrothed | Weeping Creek Valley | 21,060 | Lightning, Fire |
| The Hunt, Hunter of the Order | Weeping Creek Valley | 20,640 | Lightning |
| Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic | Crimson Forest | 24,260 | Lightning |
| Jing Ye, the Outlaw | Crimson Forest | 58,780 | Lightning, Ice |
| Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper | Village of Lu | 33,440 | Lightning, Ice |
| Mu Xiaokui | Village of Lu | 46,890 | Lightning, Ice |
| Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet | Village of Lu | 41,680 | Lightning, Fire |
| Wu Xuan, the Fallen General | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 61,040 | Lightning, Ice |
| Chang Hong, the Thunder Lancer | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 78,750 | Lightning, Ice |
| Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet | Weeping Creek Valley | 88,830 | Lightning, Fire |
| Flame, the Mask-Bound Lion Dance Grandmaster | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 98,700 | Lightning |
| You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader | Meigu Lake | 102,400 | Lightning, Ice |
| Yubi, No. 21 Swordfighter Puppet | Mandate Encampment | 125,100 | Lightning, Fire |
| Iron Butcher, the Frenzied Brute | Mountain of Imprisonment | 120,160 | Poison, Lightning |
| The Puppet Scavenger and Acolyte Hansui | Weeping Creek Valley | 155,200 | Lightning, Fire, Bleed |
| Yuding, No. 12 Crescent Blade Puppet | Mirage Estate | 139,680 | Lightning |
| Huangxing, the Kunlun Renegade | Mountain of Imprisonment | 155,200 | Lightning, Ice |
| Yucong, No. 34 Twisted Puppet | Crimson Forest | 88,850 | Lightning, Fire |
| Lei Dang, One-Armed Tiger | Mirage Estate | 166,590 | Poison, Lightning, Ice |
| Zuo Shang, the True Lóng | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | Poison, Lightning |
Related builds
- Valley Blood (bleed)
- The Lady’s Five Seals (elemental)
- Sixty-Six Dawns (survival (66 Days))
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Baishan Thunder build?
Baishan Stormswords (Yubi No. 21), Outlaw Warblade (Jing Ye), Thunder Spear, Flying Dagger, at least the Feather Fan Plume and Acolyte Whisk accessories, and the Ritual Wine and Lament Draught medicines. The “How to get all the gear” table shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Baishan Thunder?
From the Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate stage, 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 and SoloJugadores. The game does not show base weapon damage, so the build is based on their effects.
