At a glance
- Boss of the camp. You face him at Iron Butcher's Camp, which lies along the way up from The Lady's Path bell in the Mountain of Imprisonment.
- Drop. Spending the Iron Butcher Mask lets Soul Tempering transform the weapon Jagged Steel into an improved version.
- Rematch. Soul meets him once more in a later challenge close to Shrine Outer Gate, where Jagged Steel, the Frenzied Brute fights at his side.
Overview
Wearing a mask assembled from scraps of iron, the Maskwalker Iron Butcher, the Frenzied Brute, grips a wide-bladed axe with one hand.
The heavy blade is caked with dried blood, and every swing lands with all its weight behind it. Never considering a retreat, he advances relentlessly, relying on the sheer mass of his axe and on his frenzy.
The battle with him takes place at Iron Butcher's Camp in the Mountain of Imprisonment.
Background
The Brother Who Tidied Up Behind
Trailing closely after a reckless older brother, Iron Butcher used to tidy up his messes and collect whatever was left behind. Their mother had instilled in them that blood brothers ought to help one another, and not even Transcension wiped that lesson away entirely.
His brother never glanced back when the Mandate captured him alive. Later that brother served as a guard in a Mandate camp, taking orders from the very men who had pursued them both. By that point the Mandate had degenerated into a force of Maskwalkers scarcely different from Iron Butcher himself.
Role in the Story
Watching the Mountain Road
Soul runs into him along the path leading from The Lady's Path to the prison camps. Skipping the Mountain of Imprisonment is allowed, but the true ending depends on visiting it. Beyond the camp, the way continues via Hanging Cage Cavern to Bi Feng.
Missions Featured
| Appearance | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Butcher, the Frenzied Brute | Boss fight | Battle takes place at Iron Butcher's Camp once you pass The Lady's Path bell. He leaves behind the Iron Butcher Mask. |
| Banyan Tree challenge, Shrine Outer Gate | Optional | A repeat battle after several waves of enemies, in which Jagged Steel, the Frenzied Brute joins him. |