Quick answer: Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst is a pickup in Meigu Lake near the bell at Zhang’s Hideout (Meigu Village). At Lv 1 it raises Heavy Attack Sha-Chi Combo damage by 20% for 15 seconds and restores 20% HP, but sets you on fire.
Where to find Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst
Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst is a remedy, the healing item type that goes in a medicine slot in Phantom Blade Zero. It is in Meigu Lake, near the bell at Zhang’s Hideout (Meigu Village), as a reward or pickup in the world.
- Region: Meigu Lake
- Nearest bell: The bell at Zhang’s Hideout (Meigu Village)
- How you get it: reward or pickup in the world
Before searching, rest at the bell in Zhang’s Hideout (Meigu Village) so you respawn nearby if you die. The bell is at Quick Hand Zhang’s hideout, though he does not sell this remedy. Look for it as a pickup near the hideout. The full Meigu Lake map shows all the region’s bells; click the item’s pin to see its details.
Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst item card
At Lv 1, the item card reads:
“Increases [Heavy Attack] Sha-Chi Combo damage by 20% for 15 seconds and restores 20% HP, but ignites you.”
The description:
“A combat stimulant that Quick Hand Zhang acquired from members of the Blackwater Crew last year. Despite its remarkable effects, it causes Sha-Chi to seep into the bloodstream, burning like fire. Yet many ferrymen and boatmen of Meigu Lake rely on it to make their living amid the wind and waves.”
Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst upgrades
The remedy upgrades from Lv 1 to Lv 7. Each level raises the damage bonus, the duration, the heal or the number of uses, and every step costs Remnant Dust.
| Level | Effect | Uses | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 2 | +30% damage for 15 seconds, restores 20% HP, ignites you | 2 | 2,800 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 3 | +30% damage for 25 seconds, restores 20% HP, ignites you | 2 | 4,200 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 4 | +30% damage for 25 seconds, restores 20% HP, ignites you | 3 | 5,600 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 5 | +40% damage for 25 seconds, restores 20% HP, ignites you | 3 | 7,000 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 6 | +40% damage for 25 seconds, restores 30% HP, ignites you | 3 | 8,400 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 7 | +40% damage for 25 seconds, restores 30% HP, ignites you | 4 | 9,800 Remnant Dust |
The damage bonus applies to [Heavy Attack] Sha-Chi Combos at every level. Taking it from Lv 1 to Lv 7 costs 37,800 Remnant Dust in total.
Medicine upgrades also need Healer’s Memory materials. Apprentice covers the upgrade to Lv. 2, Skilled covers Lv. 2 to 4, and Master covers Lv. 4 to max level. Quick Hand Zhang sells these materials.
What Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst is good for
Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst offers both offense and recovery: it improves the damage of a Heavy Attack Sha-Chi Combo and restores HP. It also ignites you, offsetting some of the healing.
It pairs naturally with Broken Vessel, an accessory that also boosts Heavy Attack Sha-Chi Combos. To soften the self-ignite, Flameward halves fire damage and Burn buildup.
How to use Sha-Chi Blood Catalyst
Each medicine slot holds one remedy, so you can carry two at a time. On PC, R is the default key for Lower Medicine, while T activates Upper Medicine. Learn how the slots work in healing in Phantom Blade Zero, and use the full list of all 17 remedies to find the locations of the rest.
