Quick answer: Mother’s Talisman is a pickup in Village of Lu near the Well of the Three Puppets bell. It restores 10% HP when Guard-Broken.
Where to find Mother’s Talisman
Mother’s Talisman is a reward or pickup in the world in Village of Lu, near the Well of the Three Puppets bell. Rest at that bell before you start looking. Bells let you fast travel and set your respawn point, so if you die, you’ll return near the accessory. The Mother’s Talisman marker is on the Village of Lu interactive map; select the marker to see its details.
Mother’s Talisman item card and effect
The item card lists Mother’s Talisman as a “Defensive” accessory. Its effect line reads “Restores 10% HP when Guard-Broken.”
The description adds a bit of Village of Lu folklore:
“The villagers spoke of a madwoman who cradled a wooden stump as if it were her baby, humming lullabies as she nursed it. But after those little creaking things appeared, no one dared speak of her again.”
How to polish Mother’s Talisman
Polishing (refining) Mother’s Talisman doubles its heal. The first polish costs 9,152 Remnant Dust plus a Tainted Crystal Shard.
| Level | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base | “Restores 10% HP when Guard-Broken.” | None |
| Polish 1 | “Restores 20% HP when Guard-Broken.” | 9,152 Remnant Dust + Tainted Crystal Shard |
Quick Hand Zhang sells a Tainted Crystal Shard for 7,440 Remnant Dust. If you would rather find one, here is how to get a Tainted Crystal Shard.
Polishing raises the numbers and nothing else. You know it worked when the effect line changes from 10% to 20%.
What Mother’s Talisman is good for
Agarwood Prayer Beads pair well with Mother’s Talisman. This other Village of Lu accessory reduces Guard-Broken recovery time: the beads help you recover from the stagger sooner, while the talisman restores HP. You can equip both, since three accessory slots are open from the start. The complete Phantom Blade Zero accessories list includes the other options, their effects, and their locations.
