Where to find the Mandate Encampment Outer Gate Key in Phantom Blade Zero

The Mandate Encampment Outer Gate Key is a crucial item in Phantom Blade Zero, as it grants access to an otherwise inaccessible region. Although players encounter the gate to the Mandate Encampment upon their initial arrival in the Village of Lu, the key itself is located in the latter stages of the game's fourth region, Pangzhen. This region is visited during the game's second chapter.

To locate the key, players must explore the western side of the town and eventually reach Gu Wangyue, a Chinese opera singer boss. After defeating her, players can descend a well in her arena, climb the ladder ahead, and discover the key to the Mandate Encampment on a corpse in the subsequent room, which is surrounded by puppet enemies.

This key is situated on the main track through Pangzhen, ensuring that players will inevitably pass through this room during their journey. It is essential to collect the key promptly to unlock the gate and gain access to this previously unreachable area.