Zuo Shang is the true ending boss. He only appears if you met every requirement: after you beat Meng Hua, a golden portal opens to The Fallen Dream. He fights in two forms, the Order’s Shadow Sovereign and the True Lóng. Defend between strings and switch weapons to recover Sha-Chi.
Boss profile
Health, Sha-Chi, recommended level and elemental weaknesses
Weaknesses
Phases: 3 phases · Region: Mount Soulrend
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
Meet the true ending requirements, beat Meng Hua and go through the golden portal at the top of the cliff.
How to beat Zuo Shang
The Order’s Shadow Sovereign
His style recalls the prologue duel, but far more aggressive. The general rule works here: deflect blue flashes, dodge red ones and never block the dark signal.
El Verdadero Lóng
Long strings: don’t attack until each one ends. Switch weapons to refill Sha-Chi and punish with Power Surge. The fight ends with quick-time events.
Strategies to beat him
Pick the one that suits your playstyle. We only recommend gear you can have when you reach Mount Soulrend.
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 responds. The best options here are Sundering Dual Axes and Seamless Death. Punish at the end of each string with Power Surge, 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 hits only after a deflect or a perfect dodge. Try Juggernaut or Crescent Blade. The Outlaw Warblade recovers health when it hits, ideal if you struggle to survive.
Elemental strategy (exploit his weaknesses)
He is weak to poison, lightning. Equip:
- Poison: Flying Dagger (Phantom Edge 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); The Lady’s Fan (lightning seal).
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 long strings of the True Lóng: learn their animation and always dodge them. Deflect every blue flash to drain his Sha-Chi without spending yours, and execute as soon as he is stunned. If you’re struggling, the Counterstrike Bracers accessory (first Long Pillar) rewards deflects.
Phantom Edge strategy
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 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 25).
- Upgrade your medicines with the healer at the Green Serpent House once you have access to him.
- Drop to Wayfarer: it doesn’t affect any trophy and you can raise the difficulty again later.
Recommended gear
- Your two best weapons at max level.
- All medicines upgraded.
Rewards
- Aureate (one-handed weapon).
- Broken Long Body and Radiant Heart.
- Legacy outfit.
- With Heart and Blood trophy (gold).
Looking for another boss? You have the full list in all Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t the golden portal appear after Meng Hua?
Because you are missing a requirement: purple quests, Long Pillars or Quick Hand’s Request. You’ll see the Long Roar or Annihilation ending.
