THE FANATIC'S BROKEN BLADE

Moves and upgrade material sources

Standard Combo

〔Light Attack〕〔Light Attack〕〔Light Attack〕〔Light Attack〕〔Light Attack〕 Attacks become ranged while Tipsy or Drunk.

Sha-Chi Combo

〔Heavy Attack〕〔Heavy Attack〕〔Heavy Attack〕 Can be unleashed after any swing during a Standard Combo. With enough Sha-Chi, it becomes an enhanced attack with increased damage and Guard Break. While Tipsy or Drunk, the attack becomes ranged.

Drink Until Dawn

While Sober, press 〔Power Surge〕to consume 1 , unleash [Flying Sword Flurry], and enter the Tipsy state. This attack is unblockable. While Tipsy, press 〔Power Surge〕to consume 1 and enter the Drunk state for 20 seconds. While Drunk, mobility is greatly restricted and 〔Block〕cannot be used to block. However, Soul automatically dodges incoming attacks, and [Flying Sword] damage is greatly increased. While Drunk, press 〔Power Surge〕again to unleash [Empowered Flying Sword Flurry] without consuming and return to the Sober state. This attack is unblockable.

Forged Metal

Walk about 91 m from the Outpost bell. Counting from the bell, turn right at 39 m, left at 61 m and right at 80 m. Speak to the peddler and select Trade. Valley peddler · Remnant Dust × 1040

Solvent

Walk about 91 m from the Outpost bell. Counting from the bell, turn right at 39 m, left at 61 m and right at 80 m. Speak to the peddler and select Trade. Valley peddler · Remnant Dust × 832

Polished Forged Metal

From bell ① at Zhang’s hideout, walk about 5 m along the upper platform to the ladder at ②. When the prompt appears, climb down to ③, about 6.8 m below. Follow the lower passage for 15 m, bear right and walk another 10 m to speak to Zhang at ④. Zhang's Hideout (Pangzhen) · Speak to Zhang at his hideout, then open his shop · Remnant Dust × 1240 View route map ↓

Concentrated Solvent

From bell ① at Zhang’s hideout, walk about 5 m along the upper platform to the ladder at ②. When the prompt appears, climb down to ③, about 6.8 m below. Follow the lower passage for 15 m, bear right and walk another 10 m to speak to Zhang at ④. Zhang's Hideout (Pangzhen) · Speak to Zhang at his hideout, then open his shop · Remnant Dust × 992 View route map ↓

Flawless Forged Metal

From bell ① at Zhang’s hideout, follow the green path about 76 m to the boards. Bear right around 37 m and left around 55 m. Follow the inset and step forward off the lip at ② to the lower boards at ③, a drop of about 2.2 m. Walk 8 m below, turn right and continue another 8 m to Zhang at ④. Travel to Zhang's Hideout (Mirage Estate). After Zhang calls out, find him and finish your first conversation to open his shop. Price per item: 2880 Remnant Dust. View route map ↓

Universal Solvent

From bell ① at Zhang’s hideout, follow the green path about 76 m to the boards. Bear right around 37 m and left around 55 m. Follow the inset and step forward off the lip at ② to the lower boards at ③, a drop of about 2.2 m. Walk 8 m below, turn right and continue another 8 m to Zhang at ④. Travel to Zhang's Hideout (Mirage Estate). After Zhang calls out, find him and finish your first conversation to open his shop. Price per item: 2400 Remnant Dust. Alternatively, walk about 95 m from the Cliffside Walkway Overlook bell and search the pickup spot for 3. Turn right about 85 m from the bell. Turn left about 90 m from the bell. View route map ↓

Fanatic's Obsession

Combine one of each · Fanatic's Fragment: Fixation / Fanatic's Fragment: Attachment. From Backstreet Rest, cross the second floor of the narrow house and take the zipline to Pond of Fading Song. Defeat Gu Wanyue. The other fragment goes directly into your inventory after defeating Yan Qiansui.

How to obtain

He ran Abandoned Main Road, to Pangzhen Bridge Overlook yards, and beat the bridge Hua Qianxiao.

Sword attacks from beyond blade reach

THE FANATIC'S BROKEN BLADE

Press 〔Block〕+〔Heavy Attack〕to [Drink], restoring Sha-Chi and entering the Tipsy state. Attacks become [Flying Sword] attacks, with damage falling off over distance. Soul returns to the Sober state after 15 seconds. Hold 〔Block〕+〔Heavy Attack〕to increase the amount of Sha-Chi restored by [Drink].

WILD ORIOLE SWORD

Press 〔Block〕+〔Heavy Attack〕to consume Sha-Chi to enter the [Oriole Song] state for 10 seconds. While active, every〔Heavy Attack〕attack unleashes an air-rending blade wave as piercing as an oriole's cry.

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