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How to beat Hua, Deadly Betrothed in Phantom Blade Zero
Hua, Deadly Betrothed is an optional early boss in *Phantom Blade Zero*. The puppet bride’s large sword, Sha-Chi-draining flowers and lethal grab make the fight demanding, particularly because players need to keep moving and react quickly.
There is no required weapon, though the Wooden Sanguine sword can help break her guard and create chances to attack. Avoid the flower patches and use these openings to deal damage; if the fight is taking too long, return after more of the Weeping Creek Valley is complete. Defeating Hua rewards the Scarlet Wraithblade, and players can also collect Yu’er’s Flesh Lily and the remaining pages for Hua The Bride book.
In short
- Keep moving to avoid Hua’s sword, grab and draining flowers.
- The Wooden Sanguine sword can help break her guard.
- Defeat her for the Scarlet Wraithblade and quest collectibles.
Explained simply
Phantom Blade Zero is an action role-playing game in which players fight enemies with swords and other weapons. Hua, Deadly Betrothed is an optional boss encountered early in the Weeping Creek Valley, so players can choose to face her then or return later.
Hua is a puppet bride who attacks with a large sword, dangerous flower patches and a grab that can quickly defeat the player. The fight also tests players’ ability to manage Sha-Chi, a resource used in combat. Beating her rewards the Scarlet Wraithblade and can help complete items linked to Hua and Yu’er.