Flame fights with a lion mask: jumps, kicks and a flamethrower in phase 1, and a fight on stakes with disciples in phase 2. His weak point: the Wet status from You Loong’s Deluge puts out and slows his fire attacks, so beat You Loong first. Bring the Flameward.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 2 phases · Region: Pangzhen (back alleys)
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
In the Lion Dance Hall. You need the Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key that Chang Hong drops.
How to beat Flame
Phase 1: the lion mask
Jumps, kicks and a flamethrower. Stay close so the ranged fire doesn’t reach you.
Phase 2: The Final Dance
He fights on plum blossom stakes with disciples and fireballs. Soak Flame with the Deluge to put out his attacks.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have when you reach Pangzhen.
Strategy with fast weapons (one-handed and dual)
His magic attacks leave short openings: fast weapons make better use of those windows. The best options here are the Wild Oriole Sword and Parting Hooks. Punish while staying close to him and when you soak him with the Deluge, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Strategy with heavy weapons (two-handed)
Punish with a charged Sha-Chi attack after each long magic attack. Try the 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 lightning. Equip:
- Lightning: Thunder Spear (Chang Hong’s Edge, which also paralyzes).
Recommended combo: soak him first with You Loong’s Deluge and finish with the Thunder Spear. The Wet status increases lightning and frost damage.
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the ranged flamethrower: learn its animation and always dodge it. Parry every blue flash to empty his Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute him as soon as he is stunned. If you struggle, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards parries.
Strategy with Phantom Edges
Carry the 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 refill 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 15).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer at 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
- You Loong’s Deluge (Wet status).
- Flameward.
Rewards
- Dormant Flaming Mane (Lei Dang repairs it): it burns the brambles that hide shortcuts.
- Blazing Lion Head if you put out the hall.
- The Lion’s Spirit Lives On trophy (silver).
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Flaming Mane for?
It burns the brambles that block shortcuts and paths, including the ones to Acolyte Lei Ting and to Meigu Lake.
