The Last Breath is a glass cannon build for Phantom Blade Zero: Scarlet Wraithblade and Bonesaw as main weapons, Wolfjaw and Dread Axe as Phantom Edges, and Desperate Stand and Talisman of Despair as key accessories. Play on the edge of death: Desperate Stand raises damage by up to +25% the less health you have, and the Twin Fish Pendant by up to +20% with low Sha-Chi.
Main weapons
| Weapon | Type | What it brings | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Wraithblade | Two-handed | Lilies that slow, drain Sha-Chi and explode | Hua, Deadly Betrothed |
| Bonesaw | Two-handed | Punishes broken guard and causes bleed | The Crusher and the Saw |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfjaw | Destruction | — | while you hold R2 | Wu Xuan, the Fallen General |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Desperate Stand | Up to +25% damage at low health | — | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| ★ Talisman of Despair | Up to +25% damage on the next hit | — | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| Twin Fish Pendant | Up to +20% damage with low Sha-Chi | — | Tale “Daughter of the Dark Sect” |
| Crimson Resolve | +15% damage after 3 hits in a row | — | Tale “Young Master Lan” |
| Quick Hand Might | +10% damage with two-handed weapons | boosts your two-handed weapon | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| 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. Upgrade them with the medicine upgrade guide.
| Medicine | Effect (base) | Why it fits | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracle Remedy | 30% health, and another 30% if you’re below 35% | heals double when you’re low on health | Crimson Forest (only Fextralife lists it; its Spanish name is unofficial) |
| Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst | +20% Sha-Chi combo damage for 15 s and 20% health, but it sets you on fire | supercharges your Sha-Chi combos (careful: it burns you) | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request (4)” (Quick Hand Zhang) |
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 | Scarlet Wraithblade | Main weapon | Hua, Deadly Betrothed |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Dread Axe | Phantom Edge | Peng Meng, the Axemaster |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Might | Accessory | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Miracle Remedy | Medicine | Crimson Forest (only Fextralife lists it; its Spanish name is unofficial) |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Wolfjaw | Phantom Edge | Wu Xuan, the Fallen General |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Battleforged | Accessory | Docks |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Desperate Stand | Key accessory | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Talisman of Despair | Key accessory | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Twin Fish Pendant | Accessory | Tale “Daughter of the Dark Sect” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Crimson Resolve | Accessory | Tale “Young Master Lan” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst | Medicine | Tale “Quick Hand’s Request (4)” (Quick Hand Zhang) |
| Final stretch | Bonesaw | Main weapon | The Crusher and the Saw |
How to play it
- Don’t heal all the way: at low health Desperate Stand is at its maximum.
- Hit with the Bonesaw when you break the opponent’s guard.
- Battleforged saves you from one hit if you’ve gone 10 s without taking damage.
Strengths
Very high damage as long as you survive.
Weaknesses
One mistake and it’s over; don’t use it in 66 Days.
Bosses where it shines
| Boss | Region | Health | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusher and the Saw | Mount Soulrend | 161,040 | Poison, Bleed |
| Meng Hua, the Merciful Lady of the Blossom Veil | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | None known |
| Zuo Shang, the True Lóng | Mount Soulrend | 166,590 | Poison, Lightning |
Related builds
- Puppet Theater (summoner)
- Kunlun Executioner (guard breaker)
- Sha-Chi Breath (Sha-Chi)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for The Last Breath build?
Scarlet Wraithblade (Hua, Deadly Betrothed), Bonesaw (The Crusher and the Saw), Wolfjaw, Dread Axe, at least the Desperate Stand and Talisman of Despair accessories, and the Miracle Remedy and Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using The Last Breath?
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.
