Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero Boss Guide: Mandate Encampment Fight
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Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero is an optional Mandate Encampment boss; beat him by dodging sideways for the dirt attack, waiting out the ram, and punishing slow recovery. Game8 lists the Bashpole reward, while separate guides note no confirmed weakness and recommend sidestepping the slam.
How to Beat Wan Jun: Phases and Attack Patterns
Wan Jun is beaten by dodging sideways for his dirt attack, waiting out the ram, staying close during the spin, and dodging the grab when the red glint appears. Game8 lists those cues, while Mobalytics describes a slow, hard-hitting boss whose long-recovery attacks leave openings. Use those recovery windows in the Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero fight.
Wan Jun's long-range charges and tackles can still hit if you retreat straight backward, according to allthings.how. The phantom-blade-zero.games fan site recommends sidestepping Wan Jun's slam and then using a short combo during his long recovery. Movement across Wan Jun is safer than backpedaling, and the recovery after the slam is the cleanest moment listed for a short punish.
What Is Wan Jun Weakness and Which Openings Should You Use?
Wan Jun has no confirmed weaknesses or resistances, so the fight is about openings rather than elemental matching. The pbzero.wiki fan site says to punish the recovery after his slow, heavy strikes, and the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site says no elemental weakness is documented for Wan Jun. In the Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero fight, the table below lists sourced openings.
| Opening | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dirt attack | Dodge sideways to avoid it; play defensively if vision is blocked | Game8 |
| Ramming move | Wait it out | Game8 |
| Spinning attack | Stay close during the spin | Game8 |
| Grab | Dodge when the red glint appears | Game8 |
| Slow heavy strikes | Punish the recovery after these attacks | pbzero.wiki fan site |
| Slam | Sidestep it, then use a short combo during the long recovery | phantom-blade-zero.games fan site |
| Slow attack speed | Pressure with Sha-Chi damage | Mobalytics |
What Does the Wan Jun Boss Guide Say About Drops and Rewards?
Wan Jun drops the Bashpole, and the guides describe it as a heavy or Destructive Phantom Edge depending on the page. Game8 and Mobalytics list the Bashpole as the reward, while the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site calls it a Destructive Phantom Edge.
The pbzero.wiki fan site says it found no recorded drop for the Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero encounter, and a Driffle weapons blog calls Bashpole a weapon earned from Wan Jun, also known as Coppermaul. Bashpole is the reward named by Game8, Mobalytics, and the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site. The pbzerowiki-site fan site calls the reward the Bashpole Phantom Edge and also lists Wan Jun as Coppermaul, so fan notes may use either boss name for the same optional encounter.
| Location / chapter | Weakness | Main attacks | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandate Encampment, optional; Gatehouse yard | No confirmed elemental weakness; punish slow heavy strikes and recovery | Dirt attack, ramming move, spinning attack, grab, slam, long-range charges and tackles | Bashpole; also called Bashpole Phantom Edge, a heavy or Destructive Phantom Edge |
Why Does Sha-Chi Pressure Work Against Wan Jun's Slow Attack Speed?
Wan Jun's slow attack speed makes him relatively easy to pressure with Sha-Chi damage, according to Mobalytics. That makes Sha-Chi pressure a useful way to exploit his pace, but the guide's point is about keeping pressure short rather than ignoring his heavy strikes. Pair combat fundamentals with the openings above and reset when Wan Jun starts another slow attack.
Our take on the Mandate Encampment Boss
Our take is that Wan Jun is a patience check rather than a damage race, because every useful opening in the guides comes from his recovery or his slow pace. The fight asks you to move sideways, wait out the ram, stay close during the spin, and punish after the slam. That reading keeps the fan guides' advice consistent.
Phantom Blade Zero was released on 28 Oct, 2026, and the Steam store page lists it on Steam for S$69.90 with Very Positive English reviews at 92% of 8,800 reviews. The same page names S-GAME Studio as developer and S-GAME Publishing as publisher, and it is the store listing for the game.
| Detail | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 28 Oct, 2026 | Steam store page |
| Release year | 2026 | Steam store page |
| Steam price | S$69.90 | Steam store page |
| Positive English reviews | 92% | Steam store page |
| English reviews counted | 8,800 | Steam store page |
Where Can You Find Related Pages for Wan Jun?
Related pages for Wan Jun are the Bashpole page, the Phantom Edges hub, and the combat guide, which cover the reward and fight basics. Use the bosses list for the wider encounter set, the weapons page for weapon categories, and the best Phantom Edges page for top picks. These links cover the reward, combat, and boss-list context.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero found?
Wan Jun is an optional boss at the Mandate Encampment, specifically in the Gatehouse yard. Game8 and the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site place the encounter in that region, so you can skip or leave the fight if you are not ready for it.
How do you beat Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero?
Beat Wan Jun by dodging sideways for the dirt attack, waiting out the ram, staying close during the spin, and dodging the grab on the red glint. Punish his slow heavy strikes and the long recovery after his slam with short counters instead of backpedaling through his charges.
What is Wan Jun's weakness?
No confirmed weaknesses or elemental weakness are listed for Wan Jun; the fight rewards recovery punishes instead. For the Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero fight, aim for the openings after his slow, heavy strikes and keep your own pressure short.
What does Wan Jun drop?
Wan Jun drops the Bashpole, which guides call a heavy or Destructive Phantom Edge depending on the page. One fan guide says it found no recorded drop for the encounter, so expect the Bashpole name to be the common reward listing.
Is Wan Jun optional?
Wan Jun is optional, and the encounter sits in the Mandate Encampment rather than in a required story path. You can treat the fight as a reward stop for the Bashpole if you want that Phantom Edge.
What attacks should I watch for in the Wan Jun fight?
For Wan Jun Phantom Blade Zero, watch the dirt attack, ramming move, spinning attack, grab, slam, and long-range charges and tackles. Dodge sideways for the dirt attack, wait out the ram, stay close during the spin, dodge the grab on the red glint, and sidestep the slam before punishing recovery.
Sources
- Wan Jun Location and How to Beat | Phantom Blade Zero (PBZ)｜Game8 checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero on Steam checked 2026-11-10
- Bosses - Phantom Blade Zero Wiki | The Games Wiki checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero Weapons Guide - All Blades and Weapons checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero Bosses — Full List by Region checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero - Boss Guide: Wan Jun the Coppermaul checked 2026-11-10
- Wan Jun, the Coppermaul Boss Fight in Phantom Blade Zero: Moveset, Attacks and Tips checked 2026-11-10
- Wan Jun, the Coppermaul - Location, Tactics & Rewards (Phantom Blade Zero) | PBZero Wiki checked 2026-11-10
- Wan Jun Boss Guide: The Gatehouse Yard Slam — Phantom Blade Zero Guide checked 2026-11-10