Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden Summary
Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden, is a main story boss that fights with a polearm using sweeping slashes and impaling thrusts. He mixes dodgeable and blockable attacks into long combos.
| Quest | Chapter 6: Town of Death |
| Location | Pangzhen |
| Recommended Weapon | ・Fiend Saws ・Outlaw Warblade |
How to Find Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden
Cavalrybane guards the streets of Pangzhen, and you encounter him as you push through the Town of Death chapter. Head to the Marketplace Bell and pass through the building beside it. Keep going forward to find him.
Cavalrybane has no intro cutscene, and he attacks the moment you enter the arena. Save before you challenge him.
Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden Location
Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden Attack Patterns
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Flurry Strikes |  He rushes in with a flurry of spear swipes. |
| Thrust Barrage |  He fires off a nonstop string of thrusts. Block them, then get ready to dodge the Sha-Chi draining attack that ends it. |
| Backstep Combo |  He takes a couple of quick steps back, then swings two slashes before jumping at you. |
| Spinning Leap |  He leaps while spinning his polearm, then stabs down where you stand. One version of this combo ends with a red flash. |
| Wide Sweep |  He swings the polearm in a broad arc. Keep your distance or dodge through it. |
Recommended Build for Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden
| Weapon | ・Fiend Saws ・Outlaw Warblade |
| Phantom Edge | ・Kuye Temple Prayer Beads ・Fire Meteor |
| Medicine | ・Kuye Dew Reduces damage taken by 20% for 15 seconds and restores 40% HP over 10 seconds. ・Vessel Restorative Restores 70% HP and increases natural 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 ・Lingran's Pendant Reduces Sha-Chi consumption from Sha-Chi Combos by 15% ・Token of Pursuit Increases damage dealt to Guard-broken enemies by 7% ・Seal of Dugu Increases the Sha-Chi depletion of Sha-Chi Combos by 8% |
How to Beat Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden
[1] Watch the Flurry Strikes
Cavalrybane usually rolls in and lands quick spear strikes. Learn its timing, since you face this combo often.
[2] Step Away From the Spinning Leap
When he leaps and twirls his polearm, move off your spot. He stabs down right where you were standing. Make sure to dodge this.
[3] Expect Mixed Combos
He mixes his moves into different combos at a fast pace. Stay alert and watch his movements.
Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden Rewards
Defeating Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden unlocks this reward:
- Armybreaker
- Remnant Dust x 17,400
Related Guides
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
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|---|---|
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 Bosses |  Weapons |
 Phantom Edges |  Interactive Maps |
