Bronze Wall is a tank build for Phantom Blade Zero: Tianxuan Bronze Sword and Parting Hooks as main weapons, Bastion and Kuye Temple Prayer Beads as Phantom Edges, and Brass Chest Guard and Shenji’s Ring as key accessories. For players who have not mastered parrying: blocking barely costs Sha-Chi with the Bronze Sword, the Chest Guard and Shenji’s Ring, and the Parting Hooks hit back.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianxuan Bronze Sword | One-handed | Blocking costs less Sha-Chi, but you cannot parry | Master Bi Yuan |
| Parting Hooks | Dual | Stance that blocks and hits back | Soulclaimer |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Artifice | Defensive; protects you from crossbow traps | uses Sha-Chi | Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper |
| Kuye Temple Prayer Beads | Summoning | Summons Bronze Men | 2 sparks | Bi Hai |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Brass Chest Guard | −20% Sha-Chi while holding your guard | your guard costs less | Dungeon (you need Bastion) |
| ★ Shenji’s Ring | −20% Sha-Chi when blocking | — | Terrace of The Lady’s Cave |
| Jewel’s Knot | +10% health | — | Chest after Jewel |
| Ancient Armor Fragment | Up to 20% less damage at high health | — | Next to the Crimson Manor bell |
| Mother’s Talisman | You recover 10% health when your guard is broken | — | Giant puppet |
| Battleforged | Immunity to one hit after 10 s without taking damage | — | Docks |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuye Dew | −20% damage taken for 15 s and 40% health over 10 s | −20% damage taken | Outlaw Trap bell |
| Vessel Restorative | 70% health and +50% Sha-Chi recovery for 5 s | heals a lot and speeds up Sha-Chi | Valley furnace, past two masked enemies |
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 | Bastion | Phantom Edge | Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Brass Chest Guard | Key accessory | Dungeon (you need Bastion) |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Shenji’s Ring | Key accessory | Terrace of The Lady’s Cave |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Ancient Armor Fragment | Accessory | Next to the Crimson Manor bell |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Vessel Restorative | Medicine | Valley furnace, past two masked enemies |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Tianxuan Bronze Sword | Main weapon | Master Bi Yuan |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Parting Hooks | Main weapon | Soulclaimer |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Kuye Temple Prayer Beads | Phantom Edge | Bi Hai |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Jewel’s Knot | Accessory | Chest after Jewel |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Mother’s Talisman | Accessory | Giant puppet |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Battleforged | Accessory | Docks |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Kuye Dew | Medicine | Outlaw Trap bell |
How to play it
- Hold your guard with the Bronze Sword: with the Chest Guard and Shenji’s Ring you spend much less Sha-Chi.
- When your opponent finishes their combo, switch to the Parting Hooks and use their stance to hit back.
- Bring out Bastion against attacks you cannot block and against crossbow traps.
- Summon the Prayer Beads’ Bronze Men when the icon glows.
Strengths
Very safe for learning boss patterns.
Weaknesses
The Bronze Sword cannot parry; fights last longer.
Bosses where it shines
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Xuan, the Fallen General | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 61,040 | Lightning, Ice |
| Bi Feng, Giant Saber Commander | Mountain of Imprisonment | 120,160 | Fire |
| Mo Yuan, Leader of the Bastion of Mo | Long Pillar | 186,000 | None known |
| Iron Butcher, the Frenzied Brute | Mountain of Imprisonment | 120,160 | Poison, Lightning |
Related builds
- Loong Tide (water)
- 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 Bronze Wall build?
Tianxuan Bronze Sword (Master Bi Yuan), Parting Hooks (Soulclaimer), Bastion, Kuye Temple Prayer Beads, at least the Brass Chest Guard and Shenji’s Ring accessories, and the Kuye Dew and Vessel Restorative medicines. The “How to get all the gear” table shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Bronze Wall?
From the Village of Lu and Pangzhen, 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.
