The Giant’s Lair at a Glance
- Boss arena: a two-phase battle against The Crusher and the Saw takes place in this spot.
- Reward weapon: beating the pair yields the Bonesaw, a main weapon.
- Easy to miss: finishing the Cui tale before the battle is a precondition for getting the Baishan Headband to drop.
- Two collectibles can be picked up inside this cavern and its approach: the first is Xuan Li's Memory Flower, 6. Control, and the second is Memory Flower of the Monster, 3. Mastermind.
- Continuing: beyond this cavern waits the closing checkpoint called The Last Chance.
Overview
Inside Mount Soulrend, the closing region of Phantom Blade Zero, lies The Giant's Lair, a cavern where the boss encounter with The Crusher and the Saw happens. Ringing its bell is the last step prior to The Last Chance, the closing checkpoint.
Inside Mount Soulrend, the closing region of Phantom Blade Zero, lies The Giant's Lair, a cavern where the boss encounter with The Crusher and the Saw happens. Ringing its bell is the last step prior to The Last Chance, the closing checkpoint.
Pickups and loot
Items to collect
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Memory Flower of the Monster, 3. Mastermind | located northwest from the bell, inside the frozen cavern. |
| Xuan Li's Memory Flower, 6. Control | beside the main route once the boss is down, as you ascend out of the cave. |
| Baishan Headband (material for tempering weapons) | Lu receives it once The Crusher and the Saw fall, provided the Cui quest was finished prior to the battle. |
Recommended paths
Path and boss
Leave The Last Mandate Encampment, follow the trail onward, and ignite the bell at The Giant's Lair. Step into the arena and beat The Crusher and the Saw, pick up the Bonesaw, then keep moving through the cave toward the last checkpoint.
Connected Entries
The Crusher and the Saw
Giant's Lair on Mount Soulrend hosts this boss made of two parts: a brute who wields a hammer and the featureless creature perched on his neck. Mandatory battle, with the Bonesaw as the prize.
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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 ↗Mount Soulrend
Snowbound mountain to the north-west of Meigu Lake, and the last region in the game. Its one long climb runs from Mountain God Temple to Soulrend Cliff, passing six Memory Flowers and three weapons before the final point of no return.
View location ↗The Last Mandate Encampment
Encampment and bell point on Mount Soulrend where the Cui quest concludes and a pair of Memory Flowers can be collected.
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Bonesaw
This two-handed main weapon with a serrated blade comes from defeating The Crusher and the Saw at The Giant’s Lair. Guards crumble under it, and anyone left helpless gets ground down by its Savage Finale.
View weapon ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Which rewards come from defeating The Crusher and the Saw?
You win the Bonesaw, and also the Baishan Headband if you wrapped up the Cui tale first.