River of Remnant Dust is a farming build for Phantom Blade Zero: Crescent Blade and Sanguine Twin as main weapons, Flying Dagger and Fire Meteor as Phantom Edges, and Treasure Basin and Deathlock as key accessories. To get Remnant Dust fast (upgrades, tempering, slots): the Treasure Basin gives +10% Dust and the Crescent Blade instantly kills weak enemies.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Blade | Two-handed | Qinglong form; instantly kills weak enemies | Yuding No. 12 |
| Sanguine Twin | Dual | At level 10 it unlocks the Shadow Execution for dual weapons. It tempers into Shadowless Edge | Rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Dagger | Ranged | — | — | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
| Fire Meteor | Martial art | — | 1 spark per combo | Blaze |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Treasure Basin | +10% Remnant Dust | — | Meigu Lake |
| ★ Deathlock | Higher execution threshold and more damage after executing | — | Meigu Lake |
| Manor Medicine Pot | 8% chance not to use up the medicine | — | Huang Manor |
| Executioner’s Headscarf | Executions take 1 s off the weapon switch time | executions speed up weapon switching | Mirage Estate, with the Ritual Wine |
| Battle Wraps | +5% damage | — | Enemy past the First Meeting with Yu’er 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everflow | 20% health; with no uses left, killing an enemy gives one back | recovers uses when you kill | Xie Qiudong gives it to you |
| 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 | Sanguine Twin | Main weapon | Rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Flying Dagger | Phantom Edge | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request” |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Battle Wraps | Accessory | Enemy past the First Meeting with Yu’er 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 | Manor Medicine Pot | Accessory | Huang Manor |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Executioner’s Headscarf | Accessory | Mirage Estate, with the Ritual Wine |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Everflow | Medicine | Xie Qiudong gives it to you |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Crescent Blade | Main weapon | Yuding No. 12 |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Treasure Basin | Key accessory | Meigu Lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Deathlock | Key accessory | Meigu Lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
How to play it
- Pick a short route with lots of enemies near a bell.
- Clear it with the Crescent Blade and executions (Deathlock).
- Rest at the bell and repeat.
Strengths
It speeds up Dust for the Soul Temper and Zhang’s Pendants.
Weaknesses
Only for farming.
Related builds
- Double-Edged Lightning (weapon switching)
- Kunlun Executioner (guard breaker)
- Loong Tide (water)
- Stepless Shadow (stealth)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the River of Remnant Dust build?
Crescent Blade (Yuding No. 12), Sanguine Twin (rack next to the First Meeting with Yu’er bell), Flying Dagger, Fire Meteor, at least the Treasure Basin and Deathlock accessories, and the Everflow and Lament Draught medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using River of Remnant Dust?
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.
