Sha-Chi Breath is a Sha-Chi build for Phantom Blade Zero: Wooden Sanguine and Scarlet Wraithblade as main weapons, Bastion and Hunter’s Chain Sickle as Phantom Edges, and Resonance Talisman and Sha-Chi Headscarf as key accessories. Never run out of Sha-Chi: the Resonance Talisman raises the total, the Headscarf speeds up recovery and the Rouge Box halves the wait before it regenerates.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Sanguine | One-handed | Unblockable flurry; at level 15 a perfect dodge restores Sha-Chi | Prologue starting weapon |
| Scarlet Wraithblade | Two-handed | Lilies that slow, drain Sha-Chi and explode | Hua, Deadly Betrothed |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Artifice | Defensive; protects you from crossbow traps | spends Sha-Chi | Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Resonance Talisman | +15% Sha-Chi | — | Bai Chilian |
| ★ Sha-Chi Headscarf | +15% Sha-Chi recovery | — | Tale “Xue, Admirer of Heroes” |
| Rouge Box | −50% wait before Sha-Chi regenerates | — | Tale “A Brother Once More” |
| Lingran’s Pendant | −15% Sha-Chi spent on combos | — | Southeast scaffolding |
| Seal of Dugu | +15% Sha-Chi wear with combos | — | Bandit on the bridge |
| Broken Vessel | +15% damage on Sha-Chi combos | — | Yubi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Pill | −30% Sha-Chi consumption for 15 s and 30% health over time | you spend less Sha-Chi | Northwest lookout in Weeping Creek Valley |
| Simmering Brew | Generates Sha-Chi for 15 s and 30% health | generates Sha-Chi | Under a bridge in “Snake’s Reflection” (Fextralife and SoloJugadores: Crimson Forest) |
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 | Wooden Sanguine | Main weapon | Prologue starting weapon |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Scarlet Wraithblade | Main weapon | Hua, Deadly Betrothed |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Bastion | Phantom Edge | Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Hunter’s Chain Sickle | Phantom Edge | The Hunt, Sixfold Scythe |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Lingran’s Pendant | Accessory | Southeast scaffolding |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Seal of Dugu | Accessory | Bandit on the bridge |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Focus Pill | Medicine | Northwest lookout in Weeping Creek Valley |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Simmering Brew | Medicine | Under a bridge in “Snake’s Reflection” (Fextralife and SoloJugadores: Crimson Forest) |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Resonance Talisman | Key accessory | Bai Chilian |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Sha-Chi Headscarf | Key accessory | Tale “Xue, Admirer of Heroes” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Rouge Box | Accessory | Tale “A Brother Once More” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Broken Vessel | Accessory | Yubi |
How to play it
- Perfect-dodge with the Wooden Sanguine at level 15: it restores Sha-Chi.
- Chain long combos: the Lingran’s Pendant cuts their cost by 15%.
- Drain the boss’s Sha-Chi with the Scarlet Wraithblade and punish with the Broken Vessel (+15% on Sha-Chi combos).
Strengths
Endless combos and a lot of pressure on the opponent’s guard.
Weaknesses
Moderate damage per hit.
Bosses where it shines
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Chilian | Crimson Forest | 33,060 | Blood Loss, Fire, Ice, Bleed |
| Hua, Deadly Betrothed | Weeping Creek Valley | 21,060 | Lightning, Fire |
| Jing Ye, the Outlaw | Crimson Forest | 58,780 | Lightning, Ice |
Related builds
- Puppet Theater (summoner)
- The Last Breath (glass cannon)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Sha-Chi Breath build?
Wooden Sanguine (prologue starting weapon), Scarlet Wraithblade (Hua, Deadly Betrothed), Bastion, Hunter’s Chain Sickle, at least the Resonance Talisman and Sha-Chi Headscarf accessories, and the Focus Pill and Simmering Brew medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Sha-Chi Breath?
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.
