Bastion at a Glance
- Dropped by a boss. Beating Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper, at the gate of Village of Lu rewards you with it.
- Defence comes first. Being an Artifice Phantom Edge centred on guarding, it is raised to soak up strikes before you counter.
- Guarding spends Sha-Chi. Blocking with it uses up Sha-Chi, so keeping a guard up steadily empties that resource.
- Gets past arrow traps. Arrows are stopped by it, and it is needed for two arrow traps inside the Thieves' Camp Dungeon in Crimson Forest.
- Order of perks. Levelling up unlocks Shield Rush, Shield Glide, Swift Deployment, plus Immovable Wall in three ranks.
Overview
Bastion is the enormous shield the Gatekeeper, Zhuo Bi, once bore, and you win this Artifice Phantom Edge from him in Village of Lu.
Soul lifts it to soak up oncoming strikes, and the shield then hits back with damage.
Arrow traps are no threat with it, and the shield is mandatory for passing two in the Thieves' Camp Dungeon in Crimson Forest. Inanis' Radiant Fan is a proposed companion that absorbs damage and restores resources.
Stats at Level 1
Because Phantom Blade Zero has no published 0–100 bars for stats, this page gives the weapon's numbers as they stand at level 1.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Artifice Phantom Edge |
| Wielder | Soul |
| Damage | 226 |
| Guard Break | 198 |
| How to obtain | Defeat Zhuo Bi. |
| Added in | Base game |
These numbers are taken from values the game itself lists for level 1; they were not confirmed through play.
How to Obtain
Before you start:
- Follow the main path through Village of Lu until you reach the Gatekeeper's arena.
- Arrive in Village of Lu and take the main path past Old Man Gen's Hideout toward the gate of the village.
- Fight Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper, within his arena at the heart of Village of Lu.
- As the boss prize, Bastion joins your collection of Phantom Edges.
How It Plays
Soaking up then striking back
Raising the shield soaks up strikes and then returns damage. Sha-Chi is spent for as long as you hold the guard. Reprisal Shockwave and Bolt Ward are its moves, and Fierce Reprisal is the name of its Soul Tempering.
Crimson Forest arrow traps
Arrow traps cannot harm you while Bastion is out. Inside the Thieves' Camp Dungeon, descend to the lower part from the Thieves' Camp bell, then use the shield to get across the first arrow trap to a chest. After taking that collectible, climb the ladder and pass the second arrow trap to reach a fresh area, where a further collectible lies beside a mounted enemy.
Upgrade Paths and Versions
Perks gained at each level
| Name | Effect | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Rush | Level 5 | |
| Immovable Wall | Three ranks. | Levels 10, 20 and 30 |
| Shield Glide | Level 15 | |
| Swift Deployment | Level 25 |
Materials for upgrading
Reaching level 60 from level 1 takes fifty-nine upgrades, which scale its stats by as much as 6.9 times.
| Name | Cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Gear | 1 to 4 per upgrade | Upgrades +1 to +9 |
| Precision Mechanical Gear | 1 to 4 per upgrade | Upgrades +10 to +19 |
| Ying Mechanical Gear | 1 to 16 per upgrade | Upgrades +20 to +59 |
Soul Tempering
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fierce Reprisal | Border Banner x1 and 5,000 Remnant Dust |
Pros, Cons and Ideal Situations
Strengths
- Since attacks are absorbed and returned, a well-timed guard converts what an enemy throws at you into damage against them.
- Arrows are stopped by it, giving access to routes guarded by arrow traps.
Weaknesses
- Guarding drains Sha-Chi.
Best used for
- Getting through the arrow traps of the Thieves' Camp Dungeon to the collectibles.
Weapon Comparison
| Weapon | Class | Source | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Artifice | Zhuo Bi in Village of Lu | Soaks up blows and hits back; stops arrows |
| Inanis' Radiant Fan | Summoning | Inanis, Whence the Weeping | Proposed companion for Bastion; absorbs damage and restores resources |
| Tiger Cannon | Destructive | Lei Dang, Mirage Estate | Shots from range and breaking walls |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the way to get Bastion?
Beat Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper, in Village of Lu.
Is Bastion useful for anything besides combat?
Arrow traps become passable with it, among them two found in the Thieves' Camp Dungeon in Crimson Forest.
Is there a price for blocking with Bastion?
Yes. Sha-Chi drains as long as the guard is held.