{
  "id": 16991113,
  "title": "How to beat the Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet in Phantom Blade Zero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/how-to-beat-the-aberrant-three-faced-puppet-in-phantom-blade-zero",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/phantom-blade-zero-aberrant-three-faced-puppet-triple-threat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet is an optional boss in Phantom Blade Zero, but it's not advisable to face her initially due to insufficient strength and damage output. Patience is key when tackling this boss. Focus on returning later in the game when you have stronger weapons and accessories, as defeating her early on won't grant any useful rewards. Upgrade your weapon, accessories, and obtain the Livingwood Talisman for increased damage and improved defenses. Dodge her smoky black attacks to conserve stamina, and maintain constant aggression against her to deplete her Sha-Chi. Upon defeating her, you'll receive the Three-Headed Doll story item, which is a stepping stone for the Triple Threat quest. This quest becomes available later in the game when you're exploring the final areas in Pangzhen, where you'll need to find three Memory Flowers leading you to a rematch against the puppet. To prepare for this rematch, gather the necessary Soul Tempered weapon and fragments, then return to the Crimson Forest for the final confrontation.",
  "summary": "Defeat this tricky boss in the Triple-Threat quest.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet is optional boss in Phantom Blade Zero",
    "Face her later with stronger weapons and accessories",
    "Obtain Three-Headed Doll item after defeating her"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Delaying this optional encounter ensures players possess the necessary equipment to secure the story item required for progressing toward the much more difficult Triple Threat quest.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}