Molten Iron Colossus is a two-handed and fire build for Phantom Blade Zero: Juggernaut and Blazing Edge as main weapons, Fire Meteor and Dread Axe as Phantom Edges, and Quick Hand Might and Feather Fan Plume as key accessories. Two two-handed swords: the Juggernaut charges a slash with every deflect and the Blazing Edge (the forged Sanguine Reach) adds fire. Quick Hand Might raises the damage of both by 10%.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juggernaut | Two-handed | Each deflect charges a powerful slash | Bi Feng |
| Blazing Edge | Two-handed | Tempered form of the Sanguine Reach | Tempering the Sanguine Reach with the Flaming Grip |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Meteor | Martial art | — | 1 spark per combo | Blaze |
| Dread Axe | Destruction | Breaks chains, shields and golden armor | — | Peng Meng, the Axemaster |
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 Might | +10% damage with two-handed weapons | boosts your two-handed weapon | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| ★ Feather Fan Plume | +20% elemental damage | boosts your fire, lightning or ice | Below the Fire Tower bell |
| Reflex Device | +15% window for perfect blocks or dodges | — | Furnace crank |
| Counterstrike Bracers | +20% damage for 2 s after a perfect deflect | rewards perfect deflects | First duel with The Gold-Masked One |
| Ancient Armor Fragment | Up to 20% less damage taken at high health | — | Next to the Crimson Manor bell |
| Token of Pursuit | +7% damage against broken guard | — | Chest |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritual Wine | +50% buildup of burn, paralysis, freeze and bleed for 15 s and 20% health | boosts your status effects (burn, freeze, bleed) | Pangzhen Opera House (Fextralife: Mirage Estate) |
| Spirit-Returning Broth | +20% guard break for 30 s and 20% health (Fextralife: +10%) | breaks guards faster | Village of Lu cellar |
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 | Dread Axe | Phantom Edge | Peng Meng, the Axemaster |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Might | Key accessory | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Reflex Device | Accessory | Furnace crank |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Counterstrike Bracers | Accessory | First duel with The Gold-Masked One |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Ancient Armor Fragment | Accessory | Next to the Crimson Manor bell |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Token of Pursuit | Accessory | Chest |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Fire Meteor | Phantom Edge | Blaze |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Feather Fan Plume | Key accessory | Below the Fire Tower bell |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Ritual Wine | Medicine | Pangzhen Opera House (Fextralife: Mirage Estate) |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Spirit-Returning Broth | Medicine | Village of Lu cellar |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Juggernaut | Main weapon | Bi Feng |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Blazing Edge | Main weapon | Tempering the Sanguine Reach with the Flaming Grip |
How to play it
- Deflect with the Juggernaut to charge its slash.
- Switch to the Blazing Edge and apply fire; reinforce with the Fire Meteor.
- Break shields with the Dread Axe.
Strengths
Huge hits and the fire element.
Weaknesses
Slow: timing mistakes get punished.
Bosses weak to fire
According to PBZ Guide’s boss stats sheet (standard difficulty).
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hua, Deadly Betrothed | Weeping Creek Valley | 21,060 | Lightning, Fire |
| Bai Chilian | Crimson Forest | 33,060 | Blood Loss, Fire, Ice, Bleed |
| Master Bi Yuan of the Tianxuan Sect | Village of Lu | 33,440 | Poison, Fire |
| Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple | Village of Lu | 37,520 | Poison, Fire |
| Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet | Village of Lu | 41,680 | Lightning, Fire |
| Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain | Pangzhen | 54,630 | Fire |
| Cavalrybane | Pangzhen | 56,610 | Fire |
| Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 45,780 | Fire, Ice, Water (Wet) |
| Xie Qiudong, the Divine Healer | Pangzhen (back alleys) | 42,000 | Fire |
| Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet | Weeping Creek Valley | 88,830 | Lightning, Fire |
| Soulclaimer | Pangzhen | 93,020 | Fire |
| Acolyte Guhe | Meigu Lake | 73,250 | Fire |
| Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden | Meigu Lake | 48,840 | Fire, Ice, Water (Wet) |
| Chief Disciple of the Seven-Star Formation | Mandate Encampment | 137,000 | Fire |
| Yubi, No. 21 Swordfighter Puppet | Mandate Encampment | 125,100 | Lightning, Fire |
| Bi Feng, Giant Saber Commander | Mountain of Imprisonment | 120,160 | Fire |
| The Puppet Scavenger and Acolyte Hansui | Weeping Creek Valley | 155,200 | Lightning, Fire, Bleed |
| Blizzard Blademaster | Meigu Lake | 124,160 | Fire |
| Yucong, No. 34 Twisted Puppet | Crimson Forest | 88,850 | Lightning, Fire |
| Heartpiercer | Meigu Lake | — | Fire |
Related builds
- Perfect Parry Mirror (deflect)
- Pangzhen Phoenix (fire)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Molten Iron Colossus build?
Juggernaut (Bi Feng), Blazing Edge (tempering the Sanguine Reach with the Flaming Grip), Fire Meteor, Dread Axe, at least the Quick Hand Might and Feather Fan Plume accessories, and the Ritual Wine and Spirit-Returning Broth medicines. The “How to get all the gear” table shows where each piece is.
From when can I use Molten Iron Colossus?
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 (Spanish guide) and SoloJugadores. The game does not show the weapons’ base damage, so the build is based on their effects.
