Bi Yuan is a swordsman who blocks and counterattacks: don’t hit him when he takes his deflect stance. Bi Hai hides under a golden bell and calls three Bronze Men: break their skin with a high guard-break Phantom Edge, such as the Iron Gauntlets.
Boss comparison
Health, Sha-Chi and weaknesses for each fight
Health
Sha-Chi
Master Bi Yuan of the Tianxuan Sect · level 7
Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple · level 8
Bars relative to the boss with the most health (Mo Yuan, 186,000) and the most Sha-Chi (Huangxing, 55,860) in the game.
Where they are and how to get there
Bi Yuan is next to the Statue Grounds Entrance bell. Bi Hai is past the Smuggler’s Tunnel, next to the pond.
How to beat Bi Yuan and Bi Hai
Master Bi Yuan of the Tianxuan Sect
He blocks, dodges and counterattacks. He feints with the dark signal. When he takes his deflect stance, he stops attacking: if you hit him, he punishes you. Wait for him to drop it.
Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple
Fixed cycle: he takes cover under a golden bell and summons three Bronze Men. Break their skin with high guard-break Phantom Edges and go back for him. His red shout can’t be blocked: back away.
Strategies to beat them
Pick the one that suits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach the Village of Lu.
Strategy with fast weapons (one-handed and dual)
These are fast enemies: don’t chase the long combo. Land two or three hits and back off before they respond. The best options here are White Serpent & Crimson Viper and the Wild Oriole Sword. Punish when Bi Yuan drops his deflect stance and when Bi Hai comes out of the bell, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Strategy with heavy weapons (two-handed)
Against such fast enemies, use heavy hits only after a perfect deflect or dodge. Try the Scarlet Wraithblade or the Outlaw Warblade. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to stay alive.
Elemental strategy (exploit their weaknesses)
They are weak to poison, fire. Equip:
- Poison: Flying Dagger (Phantom Edge Zhang gives you for the Crimson Forest relics).
- Fire: you won’t have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Fire Meteor (Blaze’s Phantom Edge, in Pangzhen).
Defensive strategy (deflects and dodges)
The most dangerous attacks are Bi Yuan’s dark-signal feint and Bi Hai’s red shout: learn the animations and always dodge them. Deflect every blue flash to drain their Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as they are stunned. If you struggle, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards deflects.
Strategy with Phantom Edges
Bring the Iron Gauntlets to break their guard or defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, the Puppeteer’s Bell so someone distracts them while you heal. Remember that sparks recharge when you rest at a bell: spend them freely on the boss.
If you get stuck
- Upgrade your two main weapons before coming back (the boss is level 7).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House once you have him.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it doesn’t affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Iron Gauntlets and Dread Axe.
- Bastion for the Bronze Men.
Rewards
- Bi Yuan: Tianxuan Bronze Sword and the Unveiled Statue (one of Zhang’s relics).
- Bi Hai: Kuye Temple Prayer Beads, a Phantom Edge that summons Bronze Men to distract bosses.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Recommended builds against this boss
Builds from this guide that exploit its weaknesses or are designed for this fight.
- The Lady's Five Seals
- Molten Iron Colossus
- Pangzhen Phoenix
- Flame of Chaos
- Elemental Chaos
- Fire and Deluge
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth upgrading the Kuye Temple Prayer Beads?
Yes. Its Bronze Men distract bosses and give you time to heal or punish.
