Lei Dang, Soul’s former comrade, closes the Mirage Estate. As the tiger cannon he fires charged shots: dodge sideways and circle around him. As the One-Armed Tiger he fights with his fists and raises earth pillars. Around 60% health he leaps with a roar: get away or protect yourself with the Bastion.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 2 phases · Region: Mirage Estate
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 shrine above the pond, at the end of the Mirage Estate, after Yuding and Qiu Feng.
How to beat Lei Dang
Phase 1: tiger cannon
Charged shots: dodge sideways and circle around him to hit. Between shots he uses punches and kicks.
Phase 2: One-Armed Tiger
No cannon: air waves, seismic stomps when his tattoos glow, earth pillars and a red grab. Break the pillars to make the big leap less likely.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits the way you play. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach the Mirage Estate.
Strategy with fast weapons (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 by circling around him after each cannon shot and keep the other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Strategy with heavy weapons (two-handed)
Trade blow for blow only when his guard is broken: Sha-Chi attacks (Triangle) drain his posture very quickly. Try Juggernaut or Crescent Blade. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to poison, lightning, ice. Equip:
- Poison: Flying Dagger (Phantom Edge that Zhang gives you for the Crimson Forest relics).
- Lightning: Thunder Spear (Chang Hong’s Phantom Edge, which also paralyzes); Baishan Stormswords (Yubi’s dual weapons).
- Ice: Whiteshadow (two-handed weapon from the Blizzard Blademaster); Freezing Chaos (frost form; Yucong’s weapon).
Recommended combo: soak him first with You Loong’s Deluge and finish with the Thunder Spear. The Wet status raises lightning and ice damage.
Defensive strategy (deflects and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the big leap at around 60% health: learn the animation and always dodge it. Deflect 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 deflects.
Strategy with Phantom Edges
Bring the Bashpole to break his guard or defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, Inanis’ Radiant Fan 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 25).
- Upgrade 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
- Bastion.
- Breaking weapons for the pillars.
Rewards
- Tiger Cannon (Phantom Edge).
- All Return to Dust trophy (silver).
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lei Dang show up again?
Yes: in the fight against Leng Tu he arrives as an ally when the Herald fully heals.
