Jing Ye fights in three phases: on horseback, on foot with a spiked shield (break it early with the Dread Axe) and with a sword. He is next to the Outlaw Trap bell in the Crimson Forest. Before you beat him, hand the “Apprentice Healer” herbs to Yu’er or the tale will fail.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 1 · Region: Crimson Forest
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
His arena is next to the Outlaw Trap bell, after you rescue Quick Hand Zhang on the Trail of Cages.
If you defeat Jing Ye without having handed the three herbs to Yu’er, the “Apprentice Healer” tale fails and you lose The Healer’s Legacy trophy.
How to beat Jing Ye
Phase 1: on horseback
Charges, projectiles that cause bleeding if you block them, dirt in your face and a leap with a dark signal. Dodge the projectiles instead of blocking them.
Phase 2: spiked shield
Break the shield as soon as possible with the Dread Axe or the Shieldbreaker Talisman. Hitting it with normal weapons damages you.
Phase 3: sword
It is the most predictable one. The general rule applies here: parry the blue flashes, dodge the red ones and never block the dark signal.
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 Crimson Forest.
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 The Fanatic’s Broken Blade and White Serpent & Crimson Viper. Punish when you break the spiked shield and during the sword phase, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Trade blow for blow only once his guard is broken: Sha-Chi attacks (Triangle) drain his posture very quickly. Try Scarlet Wraithblade or Outlaw Warblade. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to stay alive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to lightning, ice. Equip:
- Lightning: you will not have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Thunder Spear (Chang Hong’s Edge, which also paralyzes).
- Ice: you will not have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Whiteshadow (the Blizzard Blademaster’s two-handed weapon).
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the mounted leap with a dark signal: learn the 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 struggle, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards parries.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring Iron Gauntlets to break his guard or defenses. 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 6).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House once you have access.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it does not affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Dread Axe (full charge).
- Shieldbreaker Talisman and the Cavalrybane accessory.
- Jagged Steel and Kuye Dew.
Rewards
- Outlaw Warblade: two-handed weapon that restores health on hit.
- A rematch later at a banyan (Heart of the Banyan).
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
What weapon does Jing Ye give you?
The Outlaw Warblade, a two-handed sword that steals health. Some English-language guides wrongly attribute it to Hua Qianxiao.
