Wu Xuan has a separate armor bar: while it is full, his health does not go down. Break it several times with break attacks and take advantage of every opening. From the halfway point he adds purple flames and homing projectiles.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 1 · Region: Pangzhen (back alleys)
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
From the Backstreet Archway bell, continue to the square.
How to beat Wu Xuan
Strategy
Use Phantom Edges with a lot of break (Dread Axe, Iron Gauntlets) to empty his armor. When he fires purple projectiles, run in a circle so they crash into the scenery. The general rule applies here: deflect the blue flashes, dodge the red ones and never block the dark signal.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that fits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have by the time you reach Pangzhen.
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 Wild Oriole Sword and Parting Hooks. Punish every time you break his armor bar 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 Outlaw Warblade or Armybreaker. The Outlaw Warblade restores health on hit, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to lightning, ice. Equip:
- Lightning: Thunder Spear (Chang Hong’s Phantom Edge, which also paralyzes).
- Ice: you won’t have gear of this element yet; if you come back later, use Whiteshadow (two-handed weapon from the Blizzard Blademaster).
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 (deflects and dodges)
His most dangerous attack is the homing purple projectiles: 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 are struggling, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards deflects.
Phantom Edge strategy
Bring Iron Gauntlets to break his guard or defenses, and if the summon icon glows in the arena, Puppeteer’s Bell so someone distracts him while you heal. 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 going back (the boss is level 13).
- Upgrade your medicine with the healer at Green Serpent House once you have it.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it does not affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Dread Axe and Iron Gauntlets.
- Heavy two-handed weapon.
Rewards
- Wolfjaw: a destruction Phantom Edge that drains health.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I lower Wu Xuan’s health?
Because his armor is active. Break it first with break attacks and then hit him.
