A horned giant behind a shield as tall as he is, carved with a demon face. The State of Play uses him to show that a light blade is not enough against heavy shields: sword strikes glance off it until the Iron Gauntlets break it apart.
- Role
- Story boss
- Boss order
- #10
- Region
- Village of Lu
- Nearest bell
- Old Man Gen's Hideout
- Drops
- Bastion
How to reach Zhuo Bi
Village of Lu mapIn Village of Lu, the third region, a short way from the Old Man Gen's Hideout bell, in a ravine. Launch-day guides make him the region's first boss.
Attacks to watch
Parry blue, dodge redEvery known attack 4 of 4 on video
Shield slam
Slams the shield down and fire erupts from the ground in front of it.
Red-flash shield dive
Red · dodgeA red flash, then he leaps high and comes down shield first on you. Dodge out of the landing spot.
In-game footage
Shield break
Not his attack but the answer to it: Iron Gauntlets blows crack the shield apart.
How to beat Zhuo Bi
- Best toolIron Gauntlets
Breaks his carved shield, where sword strikes glance off.
Bring a heavy weapon. Swords bounce off his shield; the Iron Gauntlets' momentum breaks it, which is how the State of Play fight opens him up.
Rewards
得Zhuo Bi FAQ
How do you break Zhuo Bi's shield?
With a heavy weapon. In the State of Play, Soul's sword strikes do not get through the carved shield, and the Iron Gauntlets shatter it: the narration says iron fists and hammers are what crush heavy defences.
Who is Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper?
Village of Lu mapThis shield shall never break.
By Edwin Galibert · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 · How we source · Report an error