Why the Three-Faced Puppet Is Meant to Be Beaten Later

Players who rush the Three-Faced Puppet will likely hit a wall, so the fight encourages upgrading gear and mastering parrying before returning. It's a gate that teaches patience rather than a pure ski…

Players who rush the Three-Faced Puppet will likely hit a wall, so the fight encourages upgrading gear and mastering parrying before returning. It's a gate that teaches patience rather than a pure ski…

Key points - The Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet is designed to be discovered early and revisited later in Phantom Blade Zero. - Players should have weapons at least level 10 plus improved health and Sha-Chi before attempting the fight. - The Ancient Armor Fragment Accessory outside Crimson Manor provides damage resistance for the battle. - Defeating the puppet rewards 30,600 Remnant Dust, the Three-Headed Doll item, and the next Triple Threat quest step.

Timeline - First encounter: Players meet the Three-Faced Puppet early and likely die, with Soul saying he can't face it yet. - Preparation: Players upgrade weapons to at least level 10, improve health and Sha-Chi, and master parrying. - Successful attempt: One player's winning run took around seven minutes of near-constant parrying. - After victory: Players receive 30,600 Remnant Dust, the Three-Headed Doll item, and the next Triple Threat quest step.

FAQ

Q: Can I beat the Three-Faced Puppet early in Phantom Blade Zero? A: You can try, but it's designed to be discovered early and returned to later. Soul himself says it's not an enemy he can face yet, so come back with better gear and parrying skills.

Q: What's the best strategy for the Three-Faced Puppet? A: Play defensively and parry every attack to break its guard, then unleash Sha-Chi attacks and Power Surges. Don't attack while its guard is up, and switch weapons to keep Sha-Chi topped up.

Q: What rewards do you get for beating the Three-Faced Puppet? A: You get 30,600 Remnant Dust, the Three-Headed Doll story item, and the next step of the Triple Threat quest, which asks you to find out the puppet's identity.