Attack +40% (Pillar)

Learn how to effectively use the Attack +40% Pillar buff in Phantom Blade Zero. This guide covers strategies for defeating Mid-Boss and Scarlet, including item requirements and enemy weaknesses.

This guide details how to utilize the Attack +40% Pillar buff in Phantom Blade Zero, focusing on strategies for the Mid-Boss and Scarlet encounters.

Mid-Boss Strategy:

The Mid-Boss battle presents two approaches: destroying the speed-boosting Pillars or directly attacking the boss. The Mid-Boss's Axe reduces his speed by approximately 1000, but if he uses Elegant Slash and disarms himself, his speed increases significantly, making him more dangerous. It is recommended to confine two mages to the Blossoms opposite the speed-boosting Pillars. Use elemental magic targeting the Pillars' weak elements. The Prinny units are a significant threat due to their Mega spells and high INT (5000+). Prioritize eliminating them first while the Mid-Boss's speed is reduced. After the Prinnies are dealt with, focus on the Mid-Boss's HP. Confine two mages to Blossoms and five additional characters: four to SacredRcks and one to a Blossom, all receiving the Attack +40% buff. Quick attack is crucial for an easier battle.

Post-Mid-Boss Progression:

After defeating Mid-Boss and obtaining Phantom Adonis, prepare for dungeon crawling to unlock the next stage. Ensure the dungeon has at least 30 floors (31 is safest) and the final floor has enemies at level 300+. For example, a 31-floor dungeon starting with level 76 enemies will result in level 304 enemies on the final floor.

Scarlet Battle (EX-6 Island of Evil):

To access the Island of Evil (EX-6), clear a random dungeon with 30+ floors and a final floor enemy level of 300+. You may need to clear EX-5 first. Watch the introductory scenes three times; on the fourth attempt, enter the dimensional gate. This is a one-time-only stage featuring LV 500 Brave (Scarlet) and various items and objects.

Scarlet's Weaknesses and Strategy:

Scarlet has a Damage 30% effect on all map objects and will not move on her first turn. She can also pick up and use removed characters' weapons. Confine your STEALING bottlemail to an object near Scarlet. Equip your bottlemail with Quick Attack and no weapon. On its turn, steal the Soul Saber and throw it away from Scarlet. If Scarlet attacks your bottlemail, it's beneficial. Consider confining a sacrificial character before ending Marona's turn to draw Scarlet's attention if she targets Marona.

On Scarlet's second turn, confine your OBTAINING bottlemail (equipped with a FAST weapon) to the Soul Saber. Keep this bottlemail healed by Marona, or use Healing Steps if available. Without her weapon, Scarlet is less dangerous, but watch out for her Omega Thunder spell. To avoid this, confine a fast character to pick her up, making them the sole target. Confine multiple characters to gang up on Scarlet, but do not kill her until the Soul Saber is obtained.

Alternative Strategy (Bottlemail without Quick Attack):

Confine your bottlemail to the Bone behind Scarlet for a speed boost. Confine a sacrificial character to lure Scarlet. If your bottlemail's weapon has high speed (5000+), it can steal Scarlet's weapon before her first turn and throw it away before her second. Then, follow the same process as the above strategy.

Item Requirements:

To steal and obtain the unique weapon in the next stage, you will need two bottlemails: a Level 89 bottlemail for stealing and a Level 486 bottlemail for obtaining. These levels can decrease if your bottlemails have titles that increase steal stats. Unequip the STEALING bottlemail if it has the "Quick Attack" passive skill. The OBTAINING bottlemail should have a FAST weapon equipped. Healing Steps is highly recommended for your bottlemails.