Gold-Masked One: What Each Long Pillar Win Unlocks

Players who master the Gold-Masked One's patterns will earn valuable Accessories and learn more about this mysterious warrior, while also honing the parry and dodge skills needed for the rest of the g…

Players who master the Gold-Masked One's patterns will earn valuable Accessories and learn more about this mysterious warrior, while also honing the parry and dodge skills needed for the rest of the g…

Key points - The Gold-Masked One is a recurring boss found at Long Pillars throughout Phantom Blade Zero. - He uses blue-flash attacks that must be parried and red-flash attacks that must be dodged. - The Ancient Armor Fragment and Medicine Case are Accessories obtained in Weeping Creek Valley. - Phantom Edge attacks are too slow and ineffective when the boss's Sha-Chi guard is intact. - Defeating him at each Long Pillar grants an Accessory, starting with Counterstrike Bracers.

Timeline - First Long Pillar encounter: Defeat the Gold-Masked One to earn the Counterstrike Bracers Accessory. - Second Long Pillar encounter: The boss gains Sha-Chi draining strikes, forcing players to master weapon switching. - Each subsequent Long Pillar: The Gold-Masked One gains new moves and rewards another Accessory upon defeat.

FAQ

Q: How do I parry the Gold-Masked One's blue-flash attacks? A: You need to time your parry perfectly when the blue flash appears. Many of his blue and red-flash moves look similar, so stay reactive and watch for the color cue.

Q: What's the best build for beating the Gold-Masked One? A: Equip the Ancient Armor Fragment for damage resistance based on your health, and the Medicine Case to improve healing. Both are found in Weeping Creek Valley.

Q: Should I use Phantom Edge attacks against him? A: No, Phantom Edge weapons are generally too slow and ineffective. The boss can keep attacking even when hit, so avoid them when his Sha-Chi guard is up.