Outpost at a Glance
- Forge: weapon upgrades unlock after you talk to Forge here, and the rack behind him is where Sanguine Reach hangs.
- Tale centre: Yu’er, the Brooding Old Archer and the Swordsman Captain each hand out or accept tale items.
- Deadline: once Bai Chilian falls, the Outpost changes and any quests left unfinished here can no longer be done.
- Revisit: using Dread Axe, obtained from Peng Meng, you can open a chained courtyard across from the forge.
- Two Bells, two separate stops: the Outpost Courtyard Bell and the Outpost Bell.
Overview
Serving as the centre of Weeping Creek Valley, the opening region, the Outpost lies on the main path. Simply passing through finishes story milestone number two and unlocks An Unwavering Heart, an achievement. Weapon upgrades also become available here, along with the issuing and turning in of many early tales.
Serving as the centre of Weeping Creek Valley, the opening region, the Outpost lies on the main path. Simply passing through finishes story milestone number two and unlocks An Unwavering Heart, an achievement. Weapon upgrades also become available here, along with the issuing and turning in of many early tales.
Closer look
Courtyard behind chains
Once Peng Meng is beaten, go back to the courtyard facing the forge. Chop the gate chains with Dread Axe, step in and assist the guards in killing the enemies. A Sha-Chi Amber Shard is the reward for this encounter.
Cell Key
Beginning at the Outpost Bell, proceed ahead and mount the steps; a tiny courtyard there has a body with a Cell Key on it. Then go back to your original entry gate, follow the incline down to a little cavern, and open its gate with that key to get the collectible.
More side tasks:
- Break the barricade beside the Outpost Bell, go up the steps into the house, and kill whoever is inside before dealing with the others around.
- Go into the building on the right of the Brooding Old Archer and converse with the man hiding behind boxes, until a grave next to the stables comes up. That leads you to the Boulderguard accessory in The Axemaster’s Holding Cell.
NPCs and inhabitants
Characters and tales
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Brooding Old Archer | stands on a rooftop. Purge the Sect begins with him. Wipe out the archer camp uphill of Creek Valley Plains Entrance to obtain the Broken-String Bow, then give it back to him so he can mend it into the Feather Bow. |
| Yu’er | beside the Outpost Bell once Peng Meng has been beaten. Asking about herbs begins Apprentice Healer. Prior to heading to Crimson Forest, give her Blood-Stopper Vine, Congealeaf and Blemish Goldweed. She also receives the Flesh Lily tale, which continues into A Healer’s Legacy. |
| Swordsman Captain | close to the entrance. Step into the courtyard sealed by chains, kill the Maskwalkers, and take his written orders. Later, Gu Lingran’s Secret Letter is returned to him as proof. |
| Guards in the courtyard | talking with them moves Festering Secret forward. |
| Monk Huijue of Kuye Temple | his relic is gathered at the Outpost. |
| Mandate disciples | following Village of Lu, come back and look into their fate. |
Vendors and amenities
Forge and buying supplies
Weapon upgrades are enabled by conversing with Forge on reaching the Outpost, and the rack right behind him has Sanguine Reach. Materials for upgrading are for sale from the merchant. A monk standing near the shop leaves an item behind if killed.
Routes and movement
Arriving
Once the Rustblade Pavilion Bell is lit, advance past the sentries in the courtyard, toward the Outpost. Before reaching the main Outpost Bell you meet the Outpost Courtyard Bell. A table standing in the stretch separating those two bells holds the Four Axes case file. Right there at a campfire, the game also walks you through jump assassinations.
Dangers and precautions
Missable
Both the Outpost and Thieves’ Camp are altered when Bai Chilian dies. Finish their tales first.
Connected Entries
Nearby locations
Weeping Creek Valley · Rustblade Pavilion · The Axemaster’s Holding Cell · Crimson Forest · Thieves’ Camp · Village of Lu
Characters
Forge · Bai Chilian · Peng Meng · Monk Huijue of Kuye Temple
Weapons
More Weeping Creek Valley
Weeping Creek Valley
Phantom Blade Zero's opening full region is a gorge held by the Mandate, stretching from the riverbed via the Outpost and Sha-Chi Tower up to the Great Waterfall, and it conceals a Lóng Pillar plus a sealed manor to revisit later.
View location ↗Broken Puppet Valley
Creekside valley in the early part of Weeping Creek Valley, where Four Fierce Axes starts and the Red Thread Barrier halts progress.
View location ↗Crimson Manor
Red house beneath the Sha-Chi tower of the valley. Its entry point and Bell are accessible soon after you arrive, yet the interior opens only deep into the story, and the final Acolyte boss lives there.
View location ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Which spot has Sanguine Reach?
The weapon rack at Forge's back.
Where can Peng Meng be found?
Further along the main path past the Outpost.