Phantom Blade 
Boss 1 of 52
How to beat Zuo Shang (training match)
Short answer: Zuo Shang (training match) is a main-story boss in Phantom Blade Zero, fought in Prologue (Prologue training area). Just learn the basics.
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How to beat Zuo Shang (training match)
Just learn the basics.
Attacks to watch for
- Scripted sparring that cannot be lost; teaches basic controls
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
Story progress only
- Order
- 1 of 52
- Type
- Main story
- Region
- Prologue
- Location
- Prologue training area
- Rewards
- Story progress only
- Status
- Verified (2+ sources)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zuo Shang (training match) in Phantom Blade Zero?＋
Prologue. Prologue training area
What does Zuo Shang (training match) drop?＋
Story progress only
Is Zuo Shang (training match) optional?＋
No, you have to beat this boss to progress the story.