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Strengthen +20% (Ichiban Summon)
Phantom Blade Zero

Strengthen +20% (Ichiban Summon)

Master the Ichiban Summon battle in Phantom Blade Zero! Learn expert strategies to defeat tough enemies and equip Rank 5 titles for a +20% strength boost.

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Master the Ichiban Summon battle in Phantom Blade Zero! Learn expert strategies to defeat tough enemies and equip Rank 5 titles for a +20% strength boost.

Alright, so you've reached the Rank 5 titles, which is awesome! This means we can really start beefing up our characters. For this particular challenge, the goal is to get that sweet +20% strength boost from the Ichiban Summon. It sounds tough, but with the right approach, we can make this battle a breeze. The key here is to use your 'confine' ability strategically to draw enemies away from your main force.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Initial Setup: The first thing you want to do is place a really weak character on your side of the map, maybe in a corner like the Rock or Weeds. The enemies tend to go after the weakest targets, so this should pull them away from your stronger units.
  2. 2
    Marona's Move: On Marona's turn, move her north. Now, confine your strongest characters to the Rocks and Cactus objects you find. Don't put your archer there just yet! We're going to hold off on confining mages for now. Try to get Ash confined to the northernmost Rock you can reach. The other strong characters should be placed relatively far from where the enemies start.
  3. 3
    Target the Healer: Have Ash move directly towards the healer located in the west corner (not the one with the Cactus). The hope is that Ash can reach and attack her on this turn.
  4. 4
    Marona's Second Turn: On Marona's next turn, move her towards the Cactus in the corner. Confine your archer to this Cactus.
  5. 5
    Archer's Action: Now, on your archer's turn, see if she can take out the healer. If she can, great! If not, use a 'knockback' attack to push her away and try to get her 'OB' (Out of Bounds). Honestly, losing a bit of healing from the enemy is better than letting them buff up too much.
  6. 6
    Clean Up: Once the healers are out of the picture, turn your attention to the Manticores and Fenrirs. Start helping out your other allies to take them down.
Tips
  • Confining your strongest characters to specific objects (Rocks, Cactus) is crucial for controlling enemy movement.
  • Prioritize taking out the enemy healer to prevent them from buffing their allies or healing themselves.
  • Don't be afraid to use knockback attacks if you can't get a direct kill on the healer, especially to get them OB.
  • Once the healers are gone, focus fire on the Manticores and Fenrirs.

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