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How to defeat the Three-Faced Puppet in Phantom Blade Zero
The Three-Faced Puppet in *Phantom Blade Zero* is an optional early boss that is meant to be tackled later, once players have strengthened their character and improved their combat skills. The fight rewards patience: defend and parry until the puppet’s guard breaks, then attack.
The boss has a large health pool, so defeating it can take a while. The guide recommends returning with weapons at least level 10, more health and Sha-Chi, and stronger parrying skills. Victory grants 30,600 Remnant Dust, the Three-Headed Doll story item and the next step in the Triple Threat quest.
In short
- The Puppet is designed for a later return.
- Parry defensively, then attack when its guard breaks.
- Victory grants 30,600 Remnant Dust and quest progress.
Explained simply
Phantom Blade Zero is an action role-playing game in which players fight enemies, improve their character and follow quests. Optional bosses are powerful opponents that players can choose to face outside the main route.
The Three-Faced Puppet is an early optional boss, but it is designed for a later point in a player’s progress. Its fight centres on defending and parrying until its guard breaks, then attacking; overcoming it also advances a quest and grants rewards.