Complete the Four Fierce Axes in Phantom Blade Zero
When you dive into the world of Phantom Blade Zero, you’re not just fighting demons; you’re uncovering deep, shadowy conspiracies. One of the most satisfying adventures waiting for you involves tracking down the elusive “Four Axes” case files—a quest that demands investigation, cunning, and a willingness to follow the trail of evidence.
This complex mission kicks off by delving into the Broken Puppet Valley. Your initial goal is to uncover the truth behind the “Four Axes Rebellion,” which requires battling key figures and gathering crucial documentation. The journey is less about running and more about careful observation and puzzle-solving.
The hunt for the evidence is an intricate scavenger hunt. After locating the first file in the Broken Puppet Valley, the trail leads you through various hidden locations across the game world. You must seek out seven specific case files, each tucked away in a unique spot that demands persistence.
To start, you’ll find the initial evidence near the bell in the house on the table in the Broken Puppet Valley. The trail continues by finding files near the corpse by the shrine in the same valley. Then, you navigate to the area around the Rustblade Pavillion, specifically looking for a file located on a table in the area where the game offers a tutorial on assassination.
The quest deepens as you seek further clues. You need to find evidence in the location near the Axemaster’s Holding Cell, and another file waits in the forge area, after you’ve secured the necessary items like the Hunter’s Chain Sickle to unlock access to the Sha-Chi Tower. Furthermore, the trail continues through the Festering Secret quest, where defeating Peng Meng and speaking with the captain yields another vital case file.
The final pieces of the puzzle require further progression into the game. To acquire the seventh file, you must venture into the Village of Lu after navigating the Crimson Forest, triggering the “Leave None Alive” quest. This leads you back to the outpost, where the final document awaits, tucked away outside the Lady’s Cave.
The culmination of this epic investigation leads you to the final destination: the Child of Insight in Pangzhen. Here, you must confront the Shadow Order guarding the location of the evidence. After a battle through the masked enemies and reaching the roof, you finally confront the Child of Insight, securing your reward, the Blood Oath Dagger, and bringing the full weight of the conspiracy to light.