Incense Ash Phantom Edge Upgrade Materials
- Needed in total
- 156Across 4 upgrade paths
- In the world
- 76Across 3 regions
- Cheapest price
- 832Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Village of Lu)
- Sell price
- 416
Incense Ash description
Coarse ash mixed with fragments of herbs and wood. When made into incense, its smoke rises in thin strands that linger without dispersing. Old tales say that if one draws a circle with this ash and calls a name three times, the wandering soul will appear within it.
What uses Incense Ash
CalculatedEvery upgrade, polish, Soul Tempering and talent that consumes it, summed over all levels.
| Used by | For | Total |
|---|---|---|
 Inanis' Radiant Fan | Upgrades | ×52 |
 Swordsman's Summon | Upgrades | ×52 |
 Kuye Temple Prayer Beads | Upgrades | ×26 |
 Puppeteer's Bell | Upgrades | ×26 |
All 10 Incense Ash locations
Game dataEvery spot the game places Incense Ash, numbered in route order with the nearest Bell. Tick them off as you go: the interactive map keeps the same list.
| Found | # | Where | Also inside | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Forest · 2 spots | ||||
| 1 | Chest ×12Near the Bell Red Serpent House 16 m away, 8 m higher | Mechanical Gear, Darkfire Charcoal | Show on map | |
| 2 | Pickup ×12Near the Bell Red Serpent House 61 m away, 20 m higher | — | Show on map | |
| Village of Lu · 4 spots | ||||
| 3 | Chest ×9Near the Bell Zhang's Hideout (Village of Lu) 17 m away, 11 m higher | Broadplate Metal | Show on map | |
| 4 | Chest ×9Near the Bell Smuggler's Treasure Cellar 16 m away, 22 m lower | — | Show on map | |
| 5 | Pickup ×9Near the Bell Survivors' Courtyard 50 m away, 9 m higher | — | Show on map | |
| 6 | Chest ×9Near the Bell Statue Grounds Entrance 22 m away | — | Show on map | |
| Pangzhen · 4 spots | ||||
| 7 | Chest ×3Near the Bell Zhang's Hideout (Pangzhen) 48 m away, 5 m lower | Exotic Copper Ingot | Show on map | |
| 8 | Pickup ×6Near the Bell Backstreet Archway 90 m away, 20 m higher | — | Show on map | |
| 9 | Pickup ×4Near the Bell Well of Wei Sanchuan 12 m away | — | Show on map | |
| 10 | Pickup ×3Near the Bell Lion Dance Hall 64 m away, 7 m higher | — | Show on map | |
Numbered in route order: region by region, then by the nearest Bell in the game's own Bell order. Distances are straight-line from that Bell, and the height tells you whether to climb or drop. Ticks are shared with the interactive map (and your account when signed in).
Other ways to get Incense Ash
Game data- RegionGranted by an event in Village of Lu
Where to buy Incense Ash
Game dataMerchants that sell it, with the price in Remnant Dust and the stock limit.
| Merchant | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Village of Lu) | 832 | ×24 |
| Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Pangzhen) | 832 | ×24 |
| Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Meigu Village) | 832 | ×12 |
Data: Phantom Blade Zero 26367565 (CL-302256, UE 5.7.4). How we source this
Incense Ash belongs to the game's Phantom Edge Upgrade Materials. All upgrades together need 156 of it (Inanis' Radiant Fan ×52, Swordsman's Summon ×52, Kuye Temple Prayer Beads ×26, Puppeteer's Bell ×26). The world holds 76 across 3 regions, most in Village of Lu (36). 3 merchants sell it, from 832 Remnant Dust (Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Village of Lu)).
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Incense Ash FAQ
Where do you find Incense Ash in Phantom Blade Zero?
The game data places 76 in the world: Village of Lu (36), Crimson Forest (24), Pangzhen (16). Found in a chest in Crimson Forest.
What is Incense Ash used for?
4 upgrade paths consume 156 in total, for example Inanis' Radiant Fan ×52, Swordsman's Summon ×52, Kuye Temple Prayer Beads ×26, Puppeteer's Bell ×26.
Can you buy Incense Ash?
Yes: Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Village of Lu) (832, ×24), Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Pangzhen) (832, ×24), Quick Hand Zhang — Zhang's Hideout (Meigu Village) (832, ×12).
What is Incense Ash?
Coarse ash mixed with fragments of herbs and wood. When made into incense, its smoke rises in thin strands that linger without dispersing. Old tales say that if one draws a circle with this ash and calls a name three times, the wandering soul will appear within it. Required to upgrade Summon-type Phantom Edges to Lv. 10.