Bashpole Wrecker is a Destruction Edges build for Phantom Blade Zero: Armybreaker and Outlaw Warblade as main weapons, Bashpole and Iron Gauntlets as Phantom Edges, and Guardian Idol and Remnant Spark Cube as key accessories. All the damage comes from a single destruction Phantom Edge, the Bashpole, boosted by several accessories at once: the Guardian Idol (more damage for destruction Phantom Edges in exchange for one extra spark), the Remnant Spark Cube and the Twin Fish Pendant, which hits harder the less Sha-Chi you have left. The Remnant Spark Cage and the Crude Radiant Heart give you sparks back so you can chain hits. The video’s author uses it on 66 Days, the highest difficulty.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armybreaker | Two-handed | Charge when you switch weapons or deflect | Cavalrybane |
| Outlaw Warblade | Two-handed | Steals health after heavy attacks | Jing Ye |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bashpole | Destruction | Breaks floors | while you hold R2 | Wan Jun, the Coppermaul |
| Iron Gauntlets | Martial art | — | 1 spark per combo | Stone Hand Iron Fever |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Guardian Idol | Destruction Phantom Edges cost one more spark and deal +75% damage | multiplies your destruction Phantom Edges | Assembled from four pieces (head, arm, torso and leg) |
| ★ Remnant Spark Cube | +12% Phantom Edge damage | your Phantom Edges deal more damage | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
| Remnant Spark Cage | 33% chance to recover a spark | gives you sparks back so you can keep casting Phantom Edges | Smugglers’ cellar |
| Twin Fish Pendant | Up to +20% damage with low Sha-Chi | more damage when you are low on Sha-Chi | Dropped by Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, in the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Star Formation fight, only if she fled the Dovecote (tale “Daughter of the Dark Sect”) |
| Crude Radiant Heart | Sha-Chi attacks generate a temporary spark | your Sha-Chi attacks generate temporary sparks | Tale “Cui” |
| Mother’s Talisman | You recover 10% health when your guard is broken | heals you if your guard is broken | Giant puppet |
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 |
| 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 when you can get each piece.
| Stage | Piece | Type | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Outlaw Warblade | Main weapon | Jing Ye |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Armybreaker | Main weapon | Cavalrybane |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Bashpole | Phantom Edge | Wan Jun, the Coppermaul |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Iron Gauntlets | Phantom Edge | Stone Hand Iron Fever |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Remnant Spark Cage | Accessory | Smugglers’ cellar |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Mother’s Talisman | Accessory | Giant puppet |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Forbidden Concoction | Medicine | Village of Lu, southwest of the lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Guardian Idol | Key accessory | Assembled from four pieces (head, arm, torso and leg) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Remnant Spark Cube | Key accessory | Tale “The Cube” (Mortise and Tenon fragments) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Twin Fish Pendant | Accessory | Dropped by Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, in the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Star Formation fight, only if she fled the Dovecote (tale “Daughter of the Dark Sect”) |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Crude Radiant Heart | Accessory | Tale “Cui” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
How to play it
- Before the fight, drink the Forbidden Concoction (more Phantom Edge damage) and the Lament Draught (more damage overall).
- With the Armybreaker, use the skill that holds your guard until your Sha-Chi runs dry: that way the Twin Fish Pendant reaches its maximum.
- With your Sha-Chi at zero, unload the Bashpole again and again: the Remnant Spark Cage and the Crude Radiant Heart give you sparks back so you can keep hitting.
- Against two-phase bosses you won’t have enough sparks for both: fight the first phase with your weapons (the Outlaw Warblade heals you with its hits) and save the Bashpole for the second.
Strengths
Melts single-phase bosses in seconds, even on 66 Days, according to the video.
Weaknesses
It depends on many upgraded pieces and on having sparks: against two-phase bosses it falls short.
Where this build comes from
It is our adaptation of the build “Quebrei o jogo com esta build arma fantasma” published by Tio nano (YouTube). We took its idea and its pieces, checked each one against our item pages (effect and where to get it) and wrote the guide in our own words. The video shows five of the six accessories in the main setup; we filled the sixth slot with the Mother’s Talisman, which the author uses in his variant for two-phase bosses. The percentages in the video are with upgraded pieces (Guardian Idol +2: +120%; Remnant Spark Cube +2: +25%; Twin Fish Pendant +1: up to +30%; medicines at level 6: +20%); the tables give the base effect.
Build video
A big thank you to Tio nano for sharing this build and explaining it in his video. If it helps you, stop by his channel and leave him a like.
ZakkTheRipperTTV’s variant
ZakkTheRipperTTV reaches the same idea by another route and tests it against the final boss on Hellwalker. He swaps the Armybreaker for fully upgraded Fiend Saws, whose unblockable attack (L1 + R1) also drains your Sha-Chi. He keeps the Bashpole, the Guardian Idol, the Remnant Spark Cube, the Twin Fish Pendant and the Lament Draught, but carries the Phantom Brew (it makes you intangible for a few seconds so you can hit without risk), the Medicine Case (according to the video, it also gives super armor when you drink) and the Ancient Armor Fragment, and he recommends the Shadowless Form skill. Heads up: according to ZakkTheRipperTTV, spark-saving accessories don’t work with destruction Phantom Edges, while Tio nano uses the Remnant Spark Cage; we have not been able to verify it.
Many thanks as well to ZakkTheRipperTTV for his take on the build.
Related builds
- Valley Blood (bleed)
- Double-Edged Lightning (weapon swap)
- Iron Storm (destruction)
- Baishan Thunder (lightning)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Bashpole Wrecker build?
Armybreaker (Cavalrybane), Outlaw Warblade (Jing Ye), Bashpole, Iron Gauntlets, at least the Guardian Idol and Remnant Spark Cube accessories, and the Forbidden Concoction and Lament Draught medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Bashpole Wrecker?
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 the weapons’ base damage, so the build is based on their effects.
