Huangxing waits at the top of the Mountain of Imprisonment. In phase 1 he alternates the Flying Guillotine at range and the sword up close; in phase 2, the Whirling Executioner, he uses an unblockable saw with a wraith face and a red mist that blinds you.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 2 phases · Region: Mountain of Imprisonment
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
At the top of the Mountain of Imprisonment, which you enter with the restored Illusory Pipa from the Weeping Mistgate bell.
How to beat Huangxing
Phase 1
Close the distance when he throws the guillotine and parry the sword slashes.
Phase 2: the Whirling Executioner
The wraith-faced saw cannot be blocked: dodge it. Get out of the red mist as soon as it appears.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach the Mountain of Imprisonment.
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 Sundering Dual Axes and Seamless Death. Punish after he throws the guillotine by closing the distance, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Trade blow for blow only when his guard is broken: Sha-Chi attacks (Triangle) drain his posture very quickly. Try Armybreaker or Juggernaut. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to lightning and ice. Equip:
- Lightning: Thunder Spear (Chang Hong’s Phantom Edge, which also paralyzes); Baishan Stormswords (Yubi’s dual weapons).
- Ice: you will not have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Whiteshadow (two-handed weapon from the Blizzard Blademaster, in the Phantom Illusionist Ruins).
Recommended combo: soak him first with You Loong’s Deluge and finish with the Thunder Spear. The Wet status increases lightning and ice damage.
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the unblockable wraith-faced saw: learn its animation and always dodge it. Parry every blue flash to drain his Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as he is stunned. If you are struggling, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards parries.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring the Bashpole to break his guard or defenses and, if the summon icon glows in the arena, Inanis’ Radiant Fan to help you hold out 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 23).
- Level up your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House once you have him.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it does not affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Fast weapons.
- Upgraded medicines.
Rewards
- Flying Guillotine (Phantom Edge that also activates mechanisms).
- Closes “Pillars of Kunlun”.
- Crossroads of Blood trophy (silver).
Looking for another boss? The full list is in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huangxing mandatory?
Not to see the credits, but he is for the true ending, because he closes “Pillars of Kunlun”.
