Infernal Sanguine is a one-handed build for Phantom Blade Zero: Infernal Rouge and Aureate as main weapons, Thunder Spear and Hunter’s Chain Sickle as Phantom Edges, and Quick Hand Pendant and Crimson Resolve as key accessories. The one-handed build for the endgame: Infernal Rouge (the forged Sanguine) keeps its special state active, and Vandal (Spanish guide) recommends it against the True Lóng. Aureate adds its golden swords.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infernal Rouge | One-handed | Tempered form of the Sanguine; keeps its special state active (Vandal recommends it against the True Lóng) | Tempering the Sanguine with the Bastion of Mó Mask |
| Aureate | One-handed | Summons golden longswords | Zuo Shang, the Order’s Shadow Sovereign (true ending) |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Spear | Martial art | Applies Lightning | 1 spark per combo | Chang Hong |
| Hunter’s Chain Sickle | Martial art | Works as a grappling hook to move around the map | 1 spark per combo | The Hunt, Sixfold Scythe |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Quick Hand Pendant | +10% damage with one-handed weapons | boosts your one-handed weapon | Gift from Quick Hand Zhang |
| ★ Crimson Resolve | +15% damage after 3 hits in a row | — | Tale “Young Master Lan” |
| Counterstrike Bracers | +20% damage for 2 s after a perfect deflect | rewards perfect deflects | First duel with The Gold-Masked One |
| Reflex Device | +15% window for perfect blocks or dodges | — | Furnace crank |
| Deathlock | Higher execution threshold and more damage after executing | — | Meigu Lake |
| Ultimate Talisman | +20% Power Surge damage against broken guard | — | Tale “Don’t Forget Me” |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevity Tonic | Restores all health | full health; at max level, +20% damage at full health | Tale “Kin Against Kin” |
| 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 | Hunter’s Chain Sickle | Phantom Edge | The Hunt, Sixfold Scythe |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Pendant | Key accessory | Gift from Quick Hand Zhang |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Counterstrike Bracers | Accessory | First duel with The Gold-Masked One |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Reflex Device | Accessory | Furnace crank |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Thunder Spear | Phantom Edge | Chang Hong |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Infernal Rouge | Main weapon | Tempering the Sanguine with the Bastion of Mó Mask |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Crimson Resolve | Key accessory | Tale “Young Master Lan” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Deathlock | Accessory | Meigu Lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Ultimate Talisman | Accessory | Tale “Don’t Forget Me” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Longevity Tonic | Medicine | Tale “Kin Against Kin” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
| Final stretch | Aureate | Main weapon | Zuo Shang, the Order’s Shadow Sovereign (true ending) |
How to play it
- Activate Infernal Rouge’s special state and don’t lose it.
- Deflect with the Reflex Device and punish in the Bracers’ window.
- Use the Thunder Spear to apply Lightning and Aureate as your second weapon.
Strengths
Balanced and very strong against the final boss.
Weaknesses
Requires the Bastion of Mó Mask to forge.
Bosses where it shines
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuo Shang, the True Lóng | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | Poison, Lightning |
Related builds
- Army of the Veil (summoner)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Infernal Sanguine build?
Infernal Rouge (tempering the Sanguine with the Bastion of Mó Mask), Aureate (Zuo Shang, the Order’s Shadow Sovereign, true ending), Thunder Spear, Hunter’s Chain Sickle, at least the Quick Hand Pendant and Crimson Resolve accessories, and the Longevity Tonic and Lament Draught medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Infernal Sanguine?
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 and SoloJugadores. The game does not show the weapons’ base damage, so the build is based on their effects.
