Hero or Heretic Part 1 Summary
The Mandate Encampment is vital in getting the true ending and in obtaining extra items useful for battle. Part 1 focuses on getting through half the map before fulfilling the requirements of important side quests.
Unless going for the True Ending, this map and area is completely optional.
This area also cannot be opened without accepting the side quest, Secrets of the Baishan Sect and speaking to Sister Meng underneath the Cliffside Lodge.
Hero or Heretic Part 1 Walkthrough
[1] Explore the encampment.
Memory Flower 1/3
The encampment has a lot of upgrade materials along with collectibles.
Mandate Valley Gate Key
Along the Cliffside Walkway, you will find the Mandate Valley Gate Key. It can be used for later.
Memory Flower 5/6
Keep pressing on until you are at the area Beneath the Watchtower. There, you will find a boss battle.
[2] Defeat Wan Jun.
Wan Jun has heavy strikes but moves slowly and can be easily parried or dodged.
Beating Wan Jun will give you the Phantom Edge, Bashpole. The Bashpole can break through weakened floors even when not equipped.
[3] Press on further into the camp.
Sha-Chi Amber Shard (Use Bashpole to find near Sunset Path Bell)
If you talk to the dying man, he will tell you that the literal key to pressing forth is held by a formation of seven swordsmen at the three burning watchtowers ahead.
Plain Hairpin
Go through the area more until you reach the Dovecot.
Head to the Three Burning Watchtowers. Be ready to fight the transcended disciples.
[4] Defeat the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation.
The 7 units will move as one and have synchronized attacks.
In the second phase of the fight, the Chief Disciple will be very quick with their thread attacks. If you did not fight the optional boss, Red, earlier, she will join in the fight, and the battle will be against two very quick and agile foes that can use threads to close the distance between you.
After beating the Chief Disciple, you will receive the Phantom Edge, Swordsman's Summon, Memory Flower 2/2, and the Training Grounds Key.
If you fought the Chief Disciple in duo with Red, you will get the accessory, the Twin Fish Pendant, as a bonus.
Hero or Heretic Part 1 Rewards
- Bashpole
- Swordsman's Summon
- Twin Fish Pendant Accessory*
*If you fight the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation and Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, together.
| Previous Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|
| The Heart's Trail | Hero or Heretic Part 2 |
Related Guides
List of Main Stories
| Full Main Story Walkthrough: All Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Diverging Paths | Reckless Pursuit |
| Against the Flow | Steel and Steam |
| Snake's Reflection Part 1 | Snake's Reflection Part 2 |
| Heartless Remnants Part 1 | Heartless Remnants Part 2 |
| Town of Death | The Heart's Trail |
| The Four Serpent Houses | Stalemate |
| The Way Forward | A Soul's Worth |
List of Side Quests
| List of All Side Quests (Tales) | |
|---|---|
| Bloodline Awakening | Deep in the Valley |
| Illusion of Inanis | Sha-Chi Powered Boat |
| Allure of Vanity | Illusory Pipa |
| Pillars of Kunlun | Whence the Weeping |
| The Herald’s Illusion | Crimson Manor |
| Heart of the Banyan | Purge the Sect |
| Honor Among Thieves | Festering Secret |
| A Puppet's Wooden Heart | The Wily Hare's Three Dens |
| Four Fierce Axes | Triple Threat |
| Leave None Alive | The Sword and the Way |
| The Undying Heroic Spirit | A Dream of Motherhood |
| The Star Performer | The Cube |
| A Brother Once More | Xue, Admirer of Heroes |
| Daughter of the Dark Sect | |
| Missable Tales | |
| Secrets at the Heart of the Lake | Secrets of the Baishan Sect |
| The Journey Home | Young Master Lan |
| A Severed Mindseal | Flesh Lily |
| Apprentice Healer | A Healer's Mercy |
| Collectible Quests | |
| Quick Hand's Requests | |
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
| Phantom Blade Zero Wiki | |
|---|---|
 Main Story |  Side Quests |
 Bosses |  Weapons |
 Phantom Edges |  Interactive Maps |
