Blaze (Ascua in the Spanish version) is the first major boss in Pangzhen. In phase 1 he uses chain hammers and an instant grab; in phase 2, Phosphor Consciousness, he fills the arena with fire. Equip the Flameward first; it’s in a nearby chest.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 2 phases · Region: Pangzhen
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 he is and how to get there
Near the South Gate Bridge bell, when you reach Pangzhen. The Flameward is in a chest on a nearby porch: equip it right away.
How to beat Blaze
Phase 1: captain
Chain hammers and instant grab. He summons two Shadow Wardens: take them out fast.
Phase 2: Phosphor Consciousness
Phosphor fire, rings and patches of flames, and a whirlwind. Don’t stand on the fire and punish after the whirlwind.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits how you play. We only recommend gear you can have when you reach Pangzhen.
Fast weapon strategy (one-handed and dual)
His hits are slow but punish hard: fast weapons let you get in and out between attacks. The best options here are Wild Oriole Sword and Parting Hooks. Punish after the fire whirlwind and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Only trade blow for blow when his guard is broken: Sha-Chi attacks (Triangle) empty his posture very quickly. Try Outlaw Warblade or Armybreaker. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to fire. Equip:
- Fire: Fire Meteor (Blaze’s Edge, in Pangzhen); Flaming Mane (Edge that Lei Dang repairs after you beat Flame); Goldblaze (fire Edge Zhang gives you for the Pangzhen relics).
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the instant grab with the chain hammers: learn its animation and always dodge it. Parry every blue flash to empty his Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as he is stunned. If you struggle, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards parries.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring Iron Gauntlets to break his guard or his defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, the Puppeteer’s Bell so someone distracts him 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 10).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer in the Green Serpent House once you have access.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it doesn’t affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Flameward (fire resistance).
- Jewel’s Knot and Simmering Brew.
Rewards
- Fire Meteor (fire Phantom Edge).
- The red Flesh Lily appears.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ascua and Blaze the same boss?
Yes. The Spanish version calls him Ascua; the English name is Blaze.
