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How to Beat Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper - Phantom Blade Zero

DeanLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper Summary

Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper, is an armored shield-wielding warrior in the Village of Lu. He is a main story boss encountered during Chapter 5: Heartless Remnant. Beating him grants Soul his shield, the Bastion.

How to Find Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper

Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper location, Village of Lu

Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper is in an arena close to Old Man Gen's Hideout's Bell. You encounter him as you make your way to the center of the village.

Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper Location

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Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper uses.

AttackDescription
Shield Diveshield dive
Shield Shoveshield shove
Earth Smashearth smash
Red-flash Body Slamred-flash body slam
Red-flash Shield Slamred-flash shield slam
Blue-flash Earth Smashblue-flash earth smash
Blue-flash Shield Slamblue-flash shield slam
Shield Spinshield spin<
Red-flash Shield Grabred-flash shield grab
Shield Surfshield surf

Recommended Build for Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper

Weapon・Outlaw Warblade
・White Serpent & Crimson Viper
Phantom Edge・Dread Axe
・Iron Gauntlet
Medicine・Healing Gourd
Restores 40% HP

・Vessel Restorative
Restores 70% HP & increase Sha-Chi recovery speed by 50% for 5 seconds
Accessories・Counterstrike Bracers
Increases damage dealt to enemies enemies by 20% for 2 seconds after a Parry

・Shieldbreaker Talisman
Increases damage dealt to Shield Durability by 50% and reduces damage taken from Spiked Shields by 30%

・Token of Pursuit
-Increases damage dealt to Guard-broken enemies by 7%

How to Beat Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper

[1] Beware of the ranged attacks.

range

Zhuo Bi smashes the earth with his shield to attack from afar; be ready to sidestep out of the way.

[2] Use Iron Gauntlets to deplete his Sha-Chi.

iron gauntlets

This fight is all about breaking Zhuo Bi's guard. The Iron Gauntlets, dropped by Stone Hand Iron Fever, is very effective in depleting the mighty shield-wielder's Sha-Chi.

[3] Get extra hits in during staggered state.

execute

When he is staggered after getting his shield broken, make sure to attack a few more times before executing him to deal the most damage possible.

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

Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper Rewards

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Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper drops the following rewards upon defeat:

Related Guides

Phantom Blade Zero Wiki