Phantom Blade 
Boss 10 of 52
How to beat Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic花千笑 (drunken-sword boss, per Chinese preview coverage)
Short answer: Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic is a main-story boss in Phantom Blade Zero, fought in Crimson Forest. Stay close; deny the drinking by pressing offense. Recommended: Aggressive.
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How to beat Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic
Stay close; deny the drinking by pressing offense.
Attacks to watch for
- Spin swipes to perfect-dodge
- Breakdance-style AoE to dodge
- Decent sword range
- Drinks mid-fight to power up (demo coverage)
Recommended weapon
Aggressive — 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
The Fanatic's Broken Blade (one-handed main weapon)
- Order
- 10 of 52
- Type
- Main story
- Region
- Crimson Forest
- Location
- —
- Rewards
- The Fanatic's Broken Blade (one-handed main weapon)
- Status
- Verified (2+ sources)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic in Phantom Blade Zero?＋
Crimson Forest.
What does Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic drop?＋
The Fanatic's Broken Blade (one-handed main weapon)
Is Hua Qianxiao, The Sword Fanatic optional?＋
No, you have to beat this boss to progress the story.