Black Man's role in Phantom Blade Zero
In Phantom Blade Zero, players face the mysterious character known as the Black Man during the quest "The Awakening of the Lineage," which is vital for achieving the game's perfect ending. This encounter takes place in the Red Forest, where the Black Man acts as a master of arms, testing the player's combat abilities at critical story points.First combat encounter details
The first encounter with the Black Man involves avoiding red attacks and parrying blue attacks, with the goal of understanding the difference between these two types of attacks. Players are advised to stay at a distance and avoid direct attacks, as the Black Man is fast and often invulnerable during the fight.Second encounter and new challenges
In the second encounter, the Black Man uses the same attack patterns as before but introduces new moves surrounded by mist, which drain the player's stamina. To counter this, players are encouraged to switch weapons to regain stamina, though both weapon switching and stamina recovery have cooldown periods.Third encounter and strategy
The third encounter takes place at Lac Meigu, where the objective is to attack the Black Man continuously. Players are advised to use weapon skills when the Black Man's guard is re-established, as these skills are unblockable and allow for quicker guard breaks during the battle.Final encounters and requirements
The fourth and fifth encounters require completing specific quests, such as "Secrets of the Heart of the Lake" and "Red Manor," to obtain a mask needed for accessing forbidden ruins. The final battle involves reaching the last pillar using a grappling hook and includes a cinematic reveal of the Black Man's identity, with the player needing to defeat him to obtain the Mask of the Bastion of Mo, essential for forging the soul of Sanguine, the signature sword of Soul in Phantom Blade Zero.
