How to Beat Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic

Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic Summary

Hua Qianxiao is a main story boss that fights with flying sword techniques while drinking. He can drink from his gourd to recover and send his blade flying to attack from a distance.

Quest	Chapter 4: Snake's Reflection Part 1
Location	[Pangzhen Bridge Overlook, Crimson Forest](https://gmtreks.com/phantom-blade-zero/map/crimsonforest?markerId=376JvKvrgeLUUw4XzCGF)
Recommended Weapon	・Jagged Steel ・Sanguine Twin

How to Find Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic

Hua Qianxiao on the wooden bridge near Pangzhen Bridge OVerlook

Hua Qianxiao can be found standing on the wooden bridge at Pangzhen Bridge Overlook.

Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic Location

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Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic uses in its different forms.

Attack	Description
Area Slash	Slashes around the area
Blade Dance	Delivers a flurry of slashes while dancing
Blade Rush	Charges towards the player while slashing
Charged Needle	Charges a devastating aerial stab
Drink	Takes a swig from his gourd, recovering HP and stagger
Dropkick Combo	A combo of slashes and a dropkick
Dropkick Drink	Does a dropkick and takes a drink
Sword Throw	Leaps into the air and stabs multiple times, ending with a destructive sword throw
Grab	Pins you down, takes a drink, then throws a sword
Quick Slashes	A quick flurry of slashes
Sliding Slash	Moves to the side while slashing around
Sword Flight	Sends his sword flying to attack from a distance

Recommended Build for Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic

Weapon	・Jagged Steel ・Sanguine Twin
Phantom Edge	・Dread Axe ・Hunter's Chain Sickle
Medicine	・Healing Gourd Restores 40% HP ・Vessel Restorative Restores 70% HP & increase Sha-Chi recovery speed by 50% for 5 seconds
Accessories	・Counterstrike Bracers Increases damage dealt to enemies enemies by 20% for 2 seconds after a Parry ・Battle Wraps Increases damage dealt to enemies by 5% ・Hunter's Insight Increases damage dealt and Sha-Chi depletion against attacking enemies by 7%

[1] Interrupt His Drinking

Interrupting Hua Qianxiao's drinking with Dread Axe

Hua Qianxiao will take a drink from his gourd from time to time, recovering some HP and resetting his Sha-Chi bar. Use the Dread Axe Phantom Edge to interrupt and completely stagger him, creating an opportunity to dish out some serious damage.

[2] Watch Out for Sword Throws

Hua Qianxiao performs a red-flash Sword Throw

Hua Qianxiao throws his sword as a finisher in multiple combos and his grab, which is marked by a red glint before he does it. Be sure to dodge this, as it can be surprisingly deadly for unprepared players.

[3] Avoid Overcommitting to Combos

Hua Qianxiao performing quick slashes

Hua Qianxiao can attack in quick succession. Overcommitting to combos can leave you in a tight spot and wide open for counterattacks. He also has a move where he will unleash a close-range quick combo just to get you to back off after recovering from a stagger.