Game homePhantom Blade ZeroAll gamesBrutes armed with spiked shields and crude studded clubs. Agile as well as strong, they alternate shield and club with practiced timing. Rush too close, and the shield's barbs will catch you before a heavy club follows. They were village guards who underwent Transcension to protect their village and stand watch at night. Driven by Sha-Chi, they became the monsters that destroyed their village.
Perfect-block the blue-flash strike just before impact. Once the combo starts, watch for the follow-up hits. Counter when the last strike misses. Probe with a short attack in melee. The enemy can counter, so stop the string if the opener misses. Linger at the edge of its reach to draw out a poke. Evade it before stepping in.