Phantom Blade Zero Platinum Walkthrough - Part 11 Full Completion Guide

Chapter 11 Summary

The walkthrough continues through the Panghzen region, starting near the Green Snake’s house and river paths. The player clears enemy groups, searches for chests and upgrade materials, and opens shortcuts before taking on several bosses. The chapter also concludes the healer-related questline and culminates in a multi-phase battle against the Lion Dance Grandmaster.

Story and progression

• Green Snake area: Explore the river paths, nearby house, and branching routes. Collect loot and open a shortcut. The guide recommends saving Ultimate abilities when possible for the upcoming boss.
• Sword quest: Sneak through an enemy-filled area, using cover and explosive barrels where helpful, and retrieve Bronze Essence from the stove. Use it to harden the bronze sword, then speak to the Taoist to complete the quest.
• Healer quests: Gather the remaining relics and healer memories, upgrade healing items, and return to Father Yur. Completing Flesh Lily, Healer’s Apprentice, and A Healer’s Mercy earns The Healer’s Legacy trophy. The Blessed Jade Pendant received afterward has unpredictable effects, which can be beneficial or harmful.
• Lion Dance route: Progress through the area and collect the Flaming Lion’s Head to reach the Lion Dance Hall and face its Grandmaster. The battle’s spectacle and changing phases make it the chapter’s major set piece. Defeating Flame, the Lion Dance Grandmaster, awards The Lion’s Spirit Lives On trophy.
• A later route is visible after the boss, but cannot yet be completed without a musical instrument obtained later in the game.

Gameplay highlights and tips

• Explore methodically: The Green Snake paths loop back toward bells and previously visited areas. Search side routes and houses for chests, notes, memories, and shortcuts before moving on.
• Preserve resources: Build up Ultimate attacks before major fights when practical. Use healing or summon items as needed; summon spirits can distract a boss and give you time to recover.
• You Loong boss:
  • Block the opening strike, retreat from the rest of the combo, then counter after its red attack.
  • Aggressive play can work, but requires accurate parries because its attacks deal heavy damage.
  • Use axe attacks when the boss is vulnerable, but avoid charging for too long if it is likely to move away.
• Banyan Tree encounter: The guide finds this fight more manageable than earlier encounters and recommends saving Ultimates for its tougher enemy. Its heart is a useful reward.
• Preparation for the mounted lightning boss: Collect the extra healer memory and relics, upgrade healing items and weapons, and consider the Cavalry Curse for extra damage against a rider.
  • During the lightning phase, give the boss room when it charges. Striking at the wrong moment can provoke a blue counterattack.
  • In the later phase, watch the horse’s charges, block or dodge as appropriate, and punish openings after the lightning strikes.
• Lion Dance Grandmaster:
  • Learn the timing of its horn lunges, kicks, and fire attacks. Use the axe when it falls or is stunned.
  • During the pillar section, distinguish the red and blue attacks by their timing and respond accordingly.
  • In the later ranged sequence, move between attacks and fire when the hanging ammunition is available. Projectiles can be intercepted in midair.
  • Try the fight blind first if you want to preserve its surprises.

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