Are you looking for the Acolyte Masks in Phantom Blade Zero? There are four in the Wulin, so keep your eyes peeled while roaming if you want to find them all. We’ve got all the info right here in our guide, but note that we’ve included some spoilers, too.
What are Acolyte Masks in Phantom Blade Zero?
The Acolyte Masks are part of an overarching side quest called Secrets of the Heart of the Lake. The whole arc begins in the Village of Lu while collecting Firefly’s Memory Flowers. After defeating a secret boss named Dusk, you’re tasked with finding a means to enter a strange realm.
Village of Lu: Yanru’s Acolyte Mask
You can obtain the first Acolyte Mask in Phantom Blade Zero in the Village of Lu. Tackle the main quest objective normally until you reach the farming fields in the northern part of the map. There, you’ll see a lone scarecrow right across from a training area with shield puppets. Interacting with the scarecrow leads to a boss battle.
Your opponent, Yanru, is an adept pyromancer:
- She’ll blast multiple fireballs in quick succession, so you have to sidestep to get close to her.
- Whenever a large explosion aura appears under your character, wait for the red flash and do a perfect dodge to teleport and strike her.
- She periodically floats in mid-air, calling down duplicates that also shoot flaming orbs. Keep dodging/sidestepping until the last one in the sequence. This, too, is an explosion aura that allows for a teleport strike if you perform a perfect dodge.
- If you’re having trouble with the bout, you can wait until you’re able to explore Pangzhen to obtain the Flameward accessory, as it helps mitigate fire damage and the burning effect.
The Yanru scarecrow location (left) and boss fight (right).
Pangzhen: Leiting’s Acolyte Mask
This Phantom Blade Zero Acolyte Mask comes from the sprawling town of Pangzhen, though it’s going to take you a bit of effort. You need to acquire the Flaming Mane by beating the Lion Dance Grandmaster as part of the main quest. This Phantom Edge lets you burn brambles and vines, allowing you to access the southwestern cliffside section of the map.
Assuming you’re doing Old Man Gen’s quest, go to the marked location to his home and follow the sloping path. Just a stone’s throw away, you’ll find a scarecrow that’s wreathed in lightning. Of course, the boss that you face, Leiting, also utilizes the power of electricity:
