Phantom Blade 
Boss 5 of 52
How to beat Peng Meng, The Axemaster
Short answer: Peng Meng, The Axemaster is a main-story boss in Phantom Blade Zero, fought in Weeping Creek Valley (Weeping Creek Valley, near Outpost Bell (IGN); between Outpost bell and The Axemaster's Fall bell (Game8)). Stay on offense toward his legs while parrying; dodge black-flash moves. Recommended: Parry/aggressive.
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How to beat Peng Meng, The Axemaster
Stay on offense toward his legs while parrying; dodge black-flash moves.
Attacks to watch for
- Back slam strips all your Sha-Chi
- Stomps followed by a blue attack to parry
- Black-flash attacks cannot be blocked
Recommended weapon
Parry/aggressive — compare options in the weapons list.
Before the fight
- Rest at the nearest bell first. It refills your health and items and becomes your respawn point. See how saving works.
- Spend your upgrade materials before the fight. A reforge refunds them later, so you lose nothing by trying a different weapon. See how to upgrade weapons.
- Stuck? Drop the difficulty for one attempt and raise it again afterwards. You can change it at any time.
Rewards
Dread Axe (Destructive Phantom Edge; breaks big chains)
- Order
- 5 of 52
- Type
- Main story
- Region
- Weeping Creek Valley
- Location
- Weeping Creek Valley, near Outpost Bell (IGN); between Outpost bell and The Axemaster's Fall bell (Game8)
- Rewards
- Dread Axe (Destructive Phantom Edge; breaks big chains)
- Status
- Verified (2+ sources)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Peng Meng, The Axemaster in Phantom Blade Zero?＋
Weeping Creek Valley. Weeping Creek Valley, near Outpost Bell (IGN); between Outpost bell and The Axemaster's Fall bell (Game8)
What does Peng Meng, The Axemaster drop?＋
Dread Axe (Destructive Phantom Edge; breaks big chains)
Is Peng Meng, The Axemaster optional?＋
No, you have to beat this boss to progress the story.