Quick answer: Ultimate Talisman is found in Pangzhen, near the Marketplace bell, as a reward or pickup in the world. Power Surge deals 20% more damage to Guard Broken enemies with it equipped.
Where to find Ultimate Talisman
The Ultimate Talisman is an Offensive accessory located in Pangzhen, with the Marketplace bell closest by. It’s available as a reward or as a world pickup.
Ultimate Talisman item card and effect
The item card lists the type as “Offensive” and gives this effect:
Power Surge inflicts 20% increased damage on enemies with Guard Broken.
The description reads:
A withered lotus bears no seeds, yet longing may condense into pearls. The scholar knew nothing of martial arts, but he understood her. She accepted this talisman, and from then on, amid the storms of the Wulin, she had someone to hold dear.
How to polish Ultimate Talisman
You polish accessories at Jewel. For Ultimate Talisman, polishing raises the number and leaves the rest of the effect as it is.
| Level | Bonus vs Guard Broken | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 20% | None |
| Polish 1 | 30% | 35,200 Remnant Dust + Tainted Crystal Shard |
After Polish 1, the effect line reads “Power Surge deals 30% more damage to Guard Broken enemies.” It costs 35,200 Remnant Dust plus a Tainted Crystal Shard. Quick Hand Zhang sells the shard for 7,440 Remnant Dust, and you can also find a Tainted Crystal Shard in the world.
What Ultimate Talisman is good for
The bonus applies only to Power Surge hits on Guard Broken enemies. That means it pays off when you break an enemy’s guard and then follow up with a Power Surge art. The Guard Break mechanic is what sets up the extra damage. You can stack it with other ways to increase damage.
Three accessory slots are open from the beginning, letting you equip the talisman alongside two other pieces immediately. The complete accessories list gives each accessory’s effect and location.
