At a glance
- Shadow Warden of the elite rank. Soulclaimer and Heartpiercer share the elite Shadow Warden rank with Cavalrybane, the man in charge of Pangzhen's streets.
- Mandatory battle. This boss sits halfway through Pangzhen and must be beaten on the route to Myst's Tavern.
- Armybreaker. The prize for killing him is the Armybreaker, a heavy, lengthy blade designed to smash through formations.
- Trophy. His death is one step toward the trophy Three Wardens Fall, which needs the other two, Soulclaimer and Heartpiercer, beaten too.
- Different from the accessory. This boss never drops the Cavalrybane accessory; that is an unrelated item lying in a Crimson Forest chest.
Overview
Cavalrybane is a Phantom Blade Zero boss, an Elite Shadow Warden answering to the Order, who patrols the Pangzhen streets.
Black clothing covers Cavalrybane entirely, and he stays motionless like a night with no moon. Wide, open saber strokes press down on the entire street, while blood marks both edges of Armybreaker.
Three elite Shadow Wardens exist. Soulclaimer controls the docks and Heartpiercer controls the White Serpent House, with Cavalrybane as the third. Each of the three battles lies along the story route, and the Three Wardens Fall trophy is awarded once all are beaten.
From the player's side, he is the boss of Pangzhen standing in front of Myst's Tavern, and the Armybreaker is the reward for winning.
Relationships
- SoulclaimerAnother elite Shadow WardenSoulclaimerAnother elite Shadow Warden
Controls the Pangzhen waterfront using two Parting Hooks; his black robes and stance closely resemble Cavalrybane's.
View more - HeartpiercerAnother elite Shadow WardenHeartpiercerAnother elite Shadow Warden
Controls the White Serpent House at Meigu Lake, armed with the Sundering Dual Axes.
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Background
Back then, Cavalrybane ranked among the Mandate's elite. Following commands came naturally to him, and the Mindseal command only strengthened that. Profit and loss mean nothing to him; he acts solely on the Shadow Sovereign's wishes and regards each fight as a banquet laid out for himself.
Role in the Story
The Sentinel at Myst's Tavern
During Chapter 4, Soul passes Jingyang Hall, the Marketplace and Huang Manor Crossroads, arrives at the Pavilion of Knowledge Crossroads, and meets Cavalrybane blocking the road. Winning yields the Armybreaker and unlocks the building past the arena; it descends to Myst's Tavern, where Soul Tempering becomes available.
Missions Featured
| Appearance | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden | Boss fight | Mandatory boss of Chapter 4 in Pangzhen, met close to the Marketplace ahead of the way into Myst's Tavern. Killing him awards Armybreaker and advances Three Wardens Fall. |
Gameplay
Battling Cavalrybane
His attacks pair Armybreaker with wide saber sweeps that reach across the whole street. Base figures are 10,000 HP and 2,400 Sha-Chi, rising on harder settings and subsequent playthroughs. Fire damages him extra (-16%), but he shrugs off lightning (+30%).
Armybreaker
Two hands are needed for Armybreaker, which excels at breaking guards. Swapping to it triggers a brief lunge forward, as does a successful parry of a Blue Flash attack. Its Formation Breaking Art, Power Surge, hits Sha-Chi hard.
Frequently asked questions
Where can Cavalrybane be found?
Within Pangzhen, by the Marketplace, in the arena beside the path to Myst's Tavern. He stands in the middle of the region and can't be bypassed.
What is dropped by Cavalrybane?
Armybreaker, which is a weapon held in both hands.
Does this boss drop the Cavalrybane accessory?
It does not. A chest in Crimson Forest contains the Cavalrybane accessory, an independent item that boosts damage dealt to mounted enemies.