Peng Meng, the Axemaster - Phantom Blade Zero Guide - IGN

Peng Meng, the Axemaster is a story boss in Phantom Blade Zero. He appears near the end of the Against the Flow main quest, just outside the Outpost. He's the second story boss you encounter in Weeping Creek Valley. Here are a few tips and strategies for how to win this boss battle.

Peng Meng, the Axemaster, breaks free from his chains just as you arrive. He’s a large opponent with plenty of strong strikes, so prepare yourself. These are the special attacks you need to look out for in this fight:

The Axemaster is a slow-moving boss who hits extremely hard. Oftentimes, it’s safer to dodge than attempt a parry, but you’ll want at least a few successful parries to lower his Sha-Chi meter and cause a guard break.

The Axemaster has slow recovery animations after big hits, so stay patient and counterattack when he’s on the ground or regaining his balance. The Jagged Steel sword is great here because it inflicts Bleed and the boss is slow enough to give you generous combo openings.

You earn the Dread Axe after the battle. This is your first Phantom Edge – a secondary weapon that you can equip alongside your main weapons. You also automatically obtain a collectible titled The Axemaster’s Final Request .

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