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How to Beat Peng Meng, the Axemaster - Phantom Blade Zero

DeanLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Peng Meng, the Axemaster Summary

Peng Meng is a giant axe-wielding boss at the end of Chapter 2: Against the Flow. Beat him to acquire the Dread Axe, a powerful destructive weapon great against armored enemies.

QuestChapter 2: Against the Flow
LocationWeeping Creek Valley
Recommended Weapon・Jagged Steel
・Sanguine Reach

How to Find Peng Meng, the Axemaster

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Peng Meng can be found just right outside the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley.

Peng Meng, the Axemaster Location

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Peng Meng, the Axemaster Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Peng Meng, the Axemaster uses in its different forms.

AttackDescription
Earth Stompstomp combo
Double Axe Swingdouble axe swing
Push and Slamaxe slam
Rush Diverush
Blue-flash Axe Shovespin combo
Blue-flash Axe Slamblue attack combo
Spin Attackspin attack
Red-flash Grabred grab
Charged Axe Slamcharged slam
Kick Combokick combo
Blue-flash Spin Combospin combo 2

Recommended Build for Peng Meng, the Axemaster

Weapon・Jagged Steel
Inflicts Bleeding and causes Blood Loss

・Sanguine Twin
Long reach and wide strikes
Phantom EdgeNot available at this point.
Medicine・Healing Gourd
Restores 40% HP
Accessories・Battle Wraps
Increases damage dealt to enemies by 5%

・Hunter's Insight
Increases damage dealt and Sha-Chi depletion against attacking enemies by 7%

How to Beat Peng Meng, the Axemaster

[1] Attack from behind.

Backstabbing Peng Meng

Take advantage of his attacks with long animations, as they often leave his back open. Unleash your long combos while he is vulnerable and play more defensively when he is facing you.

[2] Know when to use Ghoststep.

blue ghoststep

Watch out for the red-flash and blue-flash attacks, usually at the end of combos. Perfect dodges and parries give the best advantage and turns your defense into offense.

[3] Drain his Sha-Chi to stun him for a few seconds.

armor break

After enough parries and counterattacks, you will eventually drain his Sha-Chi. He will not be able to fight for a while, so use everything you have.

If you are having trouble with the combat, check our other guides on the Combat System and the Difficulty Settings:

Peng Meng, the Axemaster Rewards

Peng Meng, the Axemaster Rewards

Peng Meng, the Axemaster drops the following rewards upon defeat:

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