Valley Guardbreaker is a guard breaker build for Phantom Blade Zero: Scarlet Wraithblade and Armybreaker as main weapons, Ink Cut and Flying Guillotine as Phantom Edges, and Token of Pursuit and Ultimate Talisman as key accessories. The early version of the guard-breaking build: the same core as Kunlun Executioner (Token of Pursuit and Ultimate Talisman), but with weapons you get much sooner. The Scarlet Wraithblade plants lilies that slow the enemy and drain their Sha-Chi, and the Armybreaker charges in to finish breaking their guard.
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 |
| Armybreaker | Two-handed | Charge when you switch weapons or deflect | Cavalrybane |
Phantom Edges
| Phantom Edge | Category | Use | Cost | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Cut | Martial art | — | 1 spark per combo | Tale “Hero’s Lament” |
| Flying Guillotine | Artifice | Activates mechanisms | — | Huangxing, the Whirling Executioner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Token of Pursuit | +7% damage against broken guard | more damage against a broken guard | Chest |
| ★ Ultimate Talisman | +20% Power Surge damage against broken guard | boosts Power Surge against a broken guard | Tale “Don’t Forget Me” |
| Baishan Writ | +5% Sha-Chi damage | more Sha-Chi damage to the enemy | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| Quick Hand Might | +10% damage with two-handed weapons | boosts your two-handed weapon | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| Seal of Dugu | +8% Sha-Chi drain with heavy-attack combos | your heavy-attack combos drain more of your opponent’s Sha-Chi | Bandit on the bridge |
| Deathlock | Higher execution threshold and more damage after executing | every execution raises your damage | Meigu Lake |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit-Returning Broth | +20% guard break for 30 s and 20% health (Fextralife: +10%) | breaks guards faster | Village of Lu cellar |
| 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 | Scarlet Wraithblade | Main weapon | Hua, Deadly Betrothed |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Token of Pursuit | Key accessory | Chest |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Quick Hand Might | Accessory | Sold by Zhang (30,000 Remnant Dust) |
| Valley and Crimson Forest | Seal of Dugu | Accessory | Bandit on the bridge |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Armybreaker | Main weapon | Cavalrybane |
| Village of Lu and Pangzhen | Spirit-Returning Broth | Medicine | Village of Lu cellar |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Ink Cut | Phantom Edge | Tale “Hero’s Lament” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Flying Guillotine | Phantom Edge | Huangxing, the Whirling Executioner |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Ultimate Talisman | Key accessory | Tale “Don’t Forget Me” |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Baishan Writ | Accessory | Mountain of Imprisonment |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Deathlock | Accessory | Meigu Lake |
| Encampment, Meigu, Imprisonment and Estate | Lament Draught | Medicine | Training Grounds |
How to play it
- Plant red lilies with the Scarlet Wraithblade’s heavy attacks: they slow the enemy, drain their Sha-Chi and burst shortly after.
- Switch to the Armybreaker: the switch launches you forward. Use its Power Surge to empty the enemy’s Sha-Chi.
- With the guard broken, punish: the Token of Pursuit and the Ultimate Talisman raise your damage right at that moment.
- Execute from a distance with the Flying Guillotine or chain Ink Cut between combos.
Strengths
It breaks guards from the first half of the game.
Weaknesses
It loses strength against enemies that barely block.
Where this build comes from
It is our adaptation of the “Guard Break build: Scarlet Wraithblade and Armybreaker” build published by AllThings.How. We took its idea and its pieces, checked each one against our item pages (effect and where to get it) and wrote the guide in our own words. GamerSky publishes the Chinese translation of this same guide. The source lists only one medicine (the Spirit-Returning Broth); the second one, the Lament Draught, is our own recommendation. As an alternative, AllThings.How suggests the Outlaw Warblade instead of the Scarlet Wraithblade, to heal yourself in exchange for slightly less guard break.
Related builds
- Double-Edged Lightning (weapon switching)
- Puppet Theater (summoner)
- The Last Breath (glass cannon)
- Kunlun Executioner (guard breaker)
Try your own combinations in the build creator or go back to all builds.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for the Valley Guardbreaker build?
Scarlet Wraithblade (Hua, Deadly Betrothed), Armybreaker (Cavalrybane), Ink Cut, Flying Guillotine, at least the Token of Pursuit and Ultimate Talisman accessories, and the Spirit-Returning Broth and Lament Draught medicines. The table “How to get all the gear” shows where each piece is.
When can I start using Valley Guardbreaker?
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.
