Jade-Face is an optional boss in the Mountain of Imprisonment, at The Lady’s Shrine, right before Huangxing. He fights with two masked men (one iron, one gold): take them out first, because they have little health. Then stay close to him, counter his blue attack after the teleport and break his guard. He has no known weakness and drops Seamless Death.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 1 · 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 is he and how do you get there?
He is on your way to the end of the Mountain of Imprisonment, after Kui Yanyan:
- Head toward The Lady’s ShrineFrom the Shrine Outer Gate, follow the main path. Some masked guards taunt you and mention Jade-Face.
- Go through the shrine gateThe fight starts when you pass through the gate of The Lady’s Shrine.
- Then, HuangxingIn the same shrine, Huangxing, the region’s final boss, is waiting for you.
How to beat Jade-Face
The fight is a single boss made up of three fighters: Jade-Face, with some throwing rings (the Seamless Death weapon), and two regular masked men, one iron and one gold. The masked men have no more health than normal and go down fast. Vandal (Spanish guide) is blunt: take out the two companions and the fight is decided. Fextralife also considers it easier than many bosses.
His attacks
- Opening: while the masked men are still alive, he throws his rings at you as projectiles. The start feels chaotic with three enemies, but it settles down as soon as the two companions fall.
- Normal combos: a few slashes with the rings and throws while he jumps around the arena to keep you at a distance.
- Ghoststep combo: he vanishes, each masked man attacks once and he finishes with a blue attack. Counter it. Even if the masked men have fallen, they still appear in this move.
- Teleport with a dark flash: without his companions, he appears next to you and attacks with a mix of melee and ranged hits.
- Four-hit ranged combo: he comes out of the teleport with a blue attack. If you do not counter it, he follows with another ranged attack.
The key: companions out and stick to him
- Take out the iron masked man and the gold one first.
- Stay close while you attack: that way you break his guard easily and do not let him play at range.
- Always counter the blues after the teleport to cut off his follow-ups.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that suits the way you play. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach The Lady’s Shrine.
Fast weapon strategy (one-handed and dual)
His attacks are not especially fast: fast weapons let you follow him closely. The best options here are Sundering Dual Axes and Parting Hooks. Punish after every countered blue and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Use wide sweeps against the two masked men at the start and save the charged Sha-Chi attack for the broken guard. Try Juggernaut (from Bi Feng) or Armybreaker. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to stay alive.
Elemental strategy
He has no known elemental weakness. Here the element is more useful for clearing the two masked men: Flaming Mane (Edge Lei Dang repairs after you defeat Flame) or You Loong’s Deluge (Pangzhen) hit several enemies at once.
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the Ghoststep combo with the masked men: wait for the final blue and counter it. Parry every blue flash to drain 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 Bashpole to break his guard and sweep the masked men with its wide spins and, if the summon icon glows in the arena, the Puppeteer’s Bell or the Kuye Temple Prayer Beads to split the group’s attention. Remember that sparks recharge when you rest at a bell: spend them freely on the boss.
If you get stuck
- Do not focus on Jade-Face while the masked men are alive.
- Upgrade your two main weapons before coming back (the boss is level 23) and upgrade your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it does not affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- A weapon with wide sweeps for the two masked men.
- Bashpole to break his guard.
- A fast weapon to follow him when he teleports.
Rewards
- Seamless Death: a weapon of homing flying rings; every combo that ends in Triangle fires a burst. Its tempering requires the Jade Mask.
According to SoloJugadores, Seamless Death is part of “Pillars of Kunlun”, which closes in the Mountain of Imprisonment: finish it before crossing into the Mirage Estate or you lose the weapon. Check the area order and points of no return.
The other bosses in the area are in the Mountain of Imprisonment bosses and the whole region in the Mountain of Imprisonment guide. Looking for another boss? You have the list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easy way to beat Jade-Face?
Take out the two masked men with him first. Then stay close, counter his blue attacks and break his guard.
What is Jade-Face weak to?
He has no known elemental weakness in our data.
What weapon does Jade-Face give you?
Seamless Death, a flying-ring weapon. Get it before crossing into the Mirage Estate.
