The Fanatic's Broken Blade in Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero
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The Fanatic's Broken Blade is a one-handed weapon earned by defeating Hua Qianxiao in Crimson Forest, with base level 1 stats of 228 damage and 96 Guard Break. For Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero, the Fextralife fan wiki places the drop at Pangzhen Bridge and says drinking lets its attacks reach distant enemies.
Where is fanatic's broken blade location?
The Fanatic's Broken Blade is a one-handed main weapon from the Sword Fanatic's line. Defeat Hua Qianxiao in Crimson Forest to earn it; the Fextralife fan wiki places the drop at Pangzhen Bridge, while All Things How places it near the Pangzhen Bridge Overlook bell. For Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero, these are the listed route details. All Things How also describes the weapon as a reward for defeating Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic.
| Type | How to get | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| One-handed main weapon | Defeat Hua Qianxiao in Crimson Forest | Drinking lets attacks become flying sword strikes that can hit distant enemies; damage falls off over distance. |
What are fanatic's broken blade stats?
The listed starting stats vary by source, so compare each site's figures as written. Fextralife and Game8 give base level 1 damage as 228 and Guard Break as 96; TheGamesWiki and IGN list damage as 272 and Guard Break as 142. The Game8 weapon page calls the weapon one-handed and describes 228 and 96 as starting stats.
| Stat | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Base level | 1 | Fextralife |
| Damage | 228 | Fextralife; Game8; All Things How |
| Guard Break | 96 | Fextralife; Game8; All Things How |
| Damage | 272 | TheGamesWiki; IGN |
| Guard Break | 142 | TheGamesWiki; IGN |
How to get fanatic's broken blade?
You get the weapon by defeating Hua Qianxiao in Crimson Forest. The route details in the listings identify the Pangzhen Bridge area, with All Things How placing the encounter near the Pangzhen Bridge Overlook bell; none of these steps requires a separate weapon pickup described in the facts here.
- Go to Crimson Forest and find the Pangzhen Bridge area, near the Pangzhen Bridge Overlook bell.
- Defeat Hua Qianxiao, also called the Sword Fanatic.
- Claim The Fanatic's Broken Blade as the reward for the fight.
What does the weapon's drinking effect do?
Drinking turns the blade's attacks into flying sword strikes that can hit distant enemies, with damage falling off over distance. All Things How names Bottomless Drink as an art that restores Sha-Chi and enables Flying Sword attacks while Soul is Tipsy. Soul returns to Sober after 15 seconds.
Our take on The Fanatic's Broken Blade?
The Fanatic's Broken Blade has two clear points to weigh: its listed one-handed weapon type and its drinking effect, which lets attacks reach distant enemies. The available stat listings do not agree, so check which source's figures you are using when comparing its damage or Guard Break with another weapon. The effect description does agree that damage falls off over distance.
Which Phantom Blade Zero pages are related?
For nearby topics, see the Hua Qianxiao boss page, the weapons index, and the builds page. Those pages can help you continue browsing the boss, weapon, and build subjects connected to this drop.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the fanatic's broken blade location in Phantom Blade Zero?
The Fanatic's Broken Blade is found in Crimson Forest near the Pangzhen Bridge area. All Things How places it near the Pangzhen Bridge Overlook bell, as a reward for defeating Hua Qianxiao.
How do I get Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero?
Defeat Hua Qianxiao in Crimson Forest to get The Fanatic's Broken Blade. The encounter is associated with the Pangzhen Bridge area, near the Pangzhen Bridge Overlook bell.
What are the fanatic's broken blade stats?
The base level 1 listing gives 228 damage and 96 Guard Break. Other listings give starting values of 272 damage and 142 Guard Break, so the figures differ by source.
What does drinking do with The Fanatic's Broken Blade?
Drinking turns its attacks into flying sword strikes that can hit distant enemies, with damage falling off over distance. Bottomless Drink is listed as restoring Sha-Chi and enabling Flying Sword attacks while Soul is Tipsy; Soul returns to Sober after 15 seconds.
Who drops Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero?
Hua Qianxiao drops The Fanatic's Broken Blade when defeated in Crimson Forest. The boss is also called the Sword Fanatic, and the reward is associated with the Pangzhen Bridge area.
Which build suits Fanatics Broken Blade Phantom Blade Zero?
The listed details describe a one-handed weapon whose drinking effect enables flying sword attacks against distant enemies. The Fanatic's Broken Blade's damage falls off over distance, which is a detail to consider when weighing the weapon's ranged effect.
Sources
- The Fanatic's Broken Blade | Phantom Blade Zero checked 2026-11-10
- How to Get The Fanatic's Broken Blade | Phantom Blade Zero (PBZ)｜Game8 checked 2026-11-10
- Weapons - Phantom Blade Zero Wiki | The Games Wiki checked 2026-11-10
- How to Get All Weapons in Phantom Blade Zero - Phantom Blade Zero Guide - IGN checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero Weapons — All 30 Primary Blades & 24 Phantom Edges checked 2026-11-10
- How to Get The Fanatic’s Broken Blade in Phantom Blade Zero checked 2026-11-10
- Best Builds in Phantom Blade Zero: 13 Loadouts With Weapons, Phantom Edges, Accessories and Abilities checked 2026-11-10