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How to Beat Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith - Phantom Blade Zero

DeanLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith Summary

Gu Wanyue is the main story boss in Chapter 7: The Heart's Trail. She is encountered in Pangzhen. Best known for summoning darkness. Rely on sound to detect her incoming attacks. Beating her will grant Soul a Fanatic's Fragment.

QuestChapter 7: The Heart's Trail
LocationPangzhen
Recommended WeaponFiend Saws, Outlaw Warblade, Heartrend Pipa, Fire Meteor

Where to Find Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith

Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith Location

You can find Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith, in Pangzhen.

Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith uses in its different forms.

AttackDescription
Energy Ballenergy ball
Swift Strikesswift rush combo
Rush Comboswift rush combo 2
Ranged Wrapsranged attack
Stealth Grabsneak grab
Shoutshout
Red-flash Rushred-flash rush
Smokescreensmokescreen
Darknessdarkness

How to Beat Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith

[1] Deflect her purple projectiles back to her.

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Initially, normal attacks will not work against Gu Wanyue. To make her vulnerable, you need to deflect her ranged energy ball back to her.

[2] Learn the sound cues of her attacks.

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When she summons darkness, rely on sound to detect her incoming attacks. It also helps to keep your guard up to block quick melee attacks; just keep an eye on your Sha-Chi to avoid being staggered.

Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith Rewards

Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith Rewards

Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith drops the following rewards upon defeat:

  • Fanatic's Fragment: Fixation

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