Bashpole

Overview

The Bashpole is a sledgehammer-type Phantom Edge in Phantom Blade Zero that serves dual purposes: a devastating combat weapon dealing AoE shockwave damage, and an exploration tool capable of smashing through weakened floors and walls to reveal hidden paths. It is obtained by defeating the boss Coppermaul (Wan Jun), boss weapons are automatically unlocked upon defeating the boss, no currency needed.

Combat abilities

The Bashpole's shockwaves make it one of the most effective Phantom Edges against groups of enemies. Its slow swing speed is compensated by the super armor property. You can commit to the ground slam knowing that enemy attacks won't interrupt the animation.

Environmental destruction

Beyond combat, the Bashpole unlocks environmental exploration opportunities that no other weapon provides:

• Weakened floors: smash through old plank-covered floors to access hidden underground areas and secret paths

• Weak walls: break through crumbling walls to reveal hidden rooms, treasure caches, and shortcuts

This exploration utility makes the Bashpole essential for completionists seeking every hidden area. Levels are designed with Bashpole-destructible surfaces that reward players who bring this weapon into their loadout and pay attention to environmental cues like cracked floors and damaged walls.

Boss weapon system

The Bashpole exemplifies Phantom Blade Zero's boss weapon system, defeating boss enemies automatically unlocks their signature weapons at no cost. After defeating Coppermaul, the Bashpole becomes permanently available in Soul's loadout. Boss weapons are integrated into level design as both combat tools and exploration keys, incentivizing players to defeat every boss to expand their toolkit.

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