Stone Hand is a fist fighter at the Mirrorwood entrance (Crimson Forest). Dodge the two-handed finisher of his aerial dive and survive his 7-10 hit combos. At 50% he wraps himself in a purple aura and hits harder. He gives you the Iron Gauntlets.
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
Go down the ladders near the Mirrorwood Entrance bell.
How to beat Stone Hand
Phase 1
Aerial dive with three punches and a two-handed finisher (dodge the finisher), headbutt, kick after a flip and a 7 to 10 hit combo: block and parry the blue ones at the end.
Phase 2 (50% health)
Purple aura, more damage and more dark signals. The blue finisher of the jumping combo turns red: dodge it.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach the Crimson Forest.
Fast weapon strategy (one-handed and dual)
He is a fast opponent: don’t chase the long combo. Land two or three hits and back off before he answers. The best options here are The Fanatic’s Broken Blade and White Serpent & Crimson Viper. Punish after the two-handed finisher of his aerial dive and keep the other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Against such a fast opponent, use heavy attacks only after a parry or a perfect dodge. Try Scarlet Wraithblade or Outlaw Warblade. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to ice. Equip:
- Ice: you won’t have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Whiteshadow (two-handed weapon from the Blizzard Blademaster).
Defensive strategy (parries and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the 7-10 punch combo with a red finisher: 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 struggle, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards parries.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring the Iron Gauntlets to break his guard or defenses. 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 6).
- 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
- Outlaw Warblade to restore health.
- Dread Axe to cut through his combos.
Rewards
- Iron Gauntlets (martial art Phantom Edge).
- Second petal of a Memory Flower.
- Later rematch with Iron Fiend at the Mandate Encampment.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Does boss health change with difficulty?
No. Stone Hand has the same health on all of them; what changes is his damage and his Sha-Chi.
