Dovecote at a Glance
- Bell: the Dovecote Bell is next to the building and is reached from Main Encampment Gate.
- Tale: Daughter of the Dark Sect is handed out by the woman close to the bell.
- Pickups: one Memory Flower lies at the building's rear, a Sha-Chi Amber Fragment is on the higher platforms, and another Memory Flower is lower down.
- Red: she appears during the ascent. Leave her alive on this initial visit, since collectibles found later rely on her surviving.
- Where next: the path continues toward Three Towers.
Overview
Dovecote is a building crowned by a tower, set within the Mandate Encampment camp, region number five in Phantom Blade Zero. Its bell hangs to one side, on the right, while the boss Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, guards the tower above.
Dovecote is a building crowned by a tower, set within the Mandate Encampment camp, region number five in Phantom Blade Zero. Its bell hangs to one side, on the right, while the boss Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, guards the tower above.
Closer look
Ascending the Dovecote
Step inside and take the ladder up. When you come out, hop onto the following platform and crawl through the gap on the left side to find a Sha-Chi Amber Fragment. Climb the next ladder after that, and Red is waiting.
Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman
Dressed in red, Red fights with a nimble, elegant sword style, and Sha-Chi has scorched her face into a hollow. The top of the tower is where she remains. Spare her. Cross by swinging over the chain without engaging her, because two collectibles further on depend on her staying alive.
Falling through the floor
Once across the chain, smash the floor with the Bashpole and fall to the very bottom, where a shortcut links back to the Dovecote Bell. Use the wooden steps and walk the trail until it ends to pick up one more Memory Flower.
Leaving
Return to the scaffolding's summit and walk the path to its end to arrive at Three Towers.
Routes and movement
Getting to the bell
Leave the Main Encampment Gate Bell by breaking the floor using the Bashpole, then follow the trail inward through the camp. Clamber across the wall and ascend the incline at your left; the bell is positioned beside the building, facing its right flank.
Near the bell
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Daughter of the Dark Sect | speak with the woman by the building to accept the tale. |
| Memory Flower | walk around to the back of the building and keep following it until it ends. |
Connected Entries
Mandate Encampment
This fifth region is optional: a Mandate mountain base in ruins, locked away by a gate inside Village of Lu. The Bashpole, Yubi, the Illusory Pipa Backplate and some True Ending steps are all found within.
View location ↗Three Towers
Part of Mandate Encampment with towers, two bells, and an optional battle against the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation.
View location ↗
Bashpole
A golden mace on a lengthy handle, a Phantom Edge claimed from Wan Jun inside the Mandate Encampment. It crashes down from a jump, shatters guards and breaks fragile floors to reveal secret paths.
View weapon ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red meant to be killed?
No, not during the first ascent. Collectibles found afterward rely on her staying alive.
Where can Daughter of the Dark Sect be picked up?
The woman waiting outside the building, close to the Dovecote Bell, will give it to you in conversation.