Phantom Blade 
Boss 6 of 52 · optional
How to beat Hua, Deadly Betrothed
Short answer: Hua, Deadly Betrothed is an optional boss in Phantom Blade Zero, fought in Weeping Creek Valley (Weeping Creek Valley, north of Valley Sha-Chi Tower 1st Floor Bell (IGN)). Keep moving to avoid flowers; counter the red grab. Recommended: Mobile.
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How to beat Hua, Deadly Betrothed
Keep moving to avoid flowers; counter the red grab.
Attacks to watch for
- Spawns ground flowers/lilies
- Red grab to counter
- Most attacks are slow and parryable
Recommended weapon
Mobile — compare options in the weapons list.
Before the fight
- Rest at the nearest bell first. It refills your health and items and becomes your respawn point. See how saving works.
- Spend your upgrade materials before the fight. A reforge refunds them later, so you lose nothing by trying a different weapon. See how to upgrade weapons.
- Stuck? Drop the difficulty for one attempt and raise it again afterwards. You can change it at any time.
Rewards
Scarlet Wraithblade (two-handed main weapon); Flesh Lily story item in her arena (PowerPyx)
- Order
- 6 of 52
- Type
- Optional
- Region
- Weeping Creek Valley
- Location
- Weeping Creek Valley, north of Valley Sha-Chi Tower 1st Floor Bell (IGN)
- Rewards
- Scarlet Wraithblade (two-handed main weapon); Flesh Lily story item in her arena (PowerPyx)
- Status
- Verified (2+ sources)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hua, Deadly Betrothed in Phantom Blade Zero?＋
Weeping Creek Valley. Weeping Creek Valley, north of Valley Sha-Chi Tower 1st Floor Bell (IGN)
What does Hua, Deadly Betrothed drop?＋
Scarlet Wraithblade (two-handed main weapon); Flesh Lily story item in her arena (PowerPyx)
Is Hua, Deadly Betrothed optional?＋
Yes, this is an optional fight. You can skip it and still finish the story.