Xie Qiudong floats held up by red threads and heals his bodyguards with his own health. Cut the six anchors so he comes down and finish him off. You can also leave one anchor and wait for him to wear himself out healing.
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
In Xie’s courtyard, which you reach through the Well of Wei Sanchuan, in the west of Pangzhen.
How to beat Xie Qiudong
Phase 1
Cut the six anchors holding him up while you dodge his bodyguards.
Phase 2
He falls to the ground and is vulnerable: finish him off quickly.
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)
Fast weapons clear the lesser enemies before they surround you. The best options here are Wild Oriole Sword and Parting Hooks. Punish when he falls to the ground after you cut the six anchors, and keep your other weapon in reserve: switching restores all your Sha-Chi.
Heavy weapon strategy (two-handed)
Wide slashes hit several enemies at once. 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 fire. Equip:
- Fire: Fire Meteor (Blaze’s Phantom Edge, in Pangzhen); Flaming Mane (Phantom Edge that Lei Dang repairs after you beat Flame); Goldblaze (fire Phantom Edge Zhang gives you for the Pangzhen relics).
Defensive strategy (deflects and dodges)
His most dangerous threat is his bodyguards, healed again and again: learn their animations and always dodge them. Deflect every blue flash to drain their Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as they are 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 something 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 14).
- 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
- Ranged Phantom Edges for the anchors.
- Area weapons.
Rewards
- Everflow: a medicine you can upgrade up to level 6.
- Xie Huichun then gives you the Green Serpent Brew.
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Does Xie Qiudong upgrade medicines?
After the fight, the healer at the Green Serpent House lets you upgrade them from any bell.
