Zuo Shang Summary
Zuo Shang is a tutorial boss encountered during Diverging Paths, the game's prologue. Also a master of the blade, he used to be one of Soul's allies before becoming of his most formidable foes.
| Quest | Diverging Paths |
| Location | N/A |
| Recommended Weapon | N/A |
Zuo Shang Attack Patterns
The following table lists each attack Zuo Shang uses.
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Leap Slam |  A forward leap attack with a slam of his sword. |
| Lunge Combo |  A flurry of strikes that ends with a wide blue-flash attack. |
| Ranged Combo |  Consecutive ranged attacks. |
| Blade Barrage |  A barrage of conjured flying blades. |
| Sword Spin |  A sword throw with a powerful spin. |
| Push Combo |  A short combo that ends with a strong palm strike. |
| Rifle Barrage |  A barrage of shots from conjured rifles. |
| Thrust Combo |  A flurry of strikes that ends with a thrust blue-flash attack. |
| Vortex Slash |  A powerful charged red-flash attack. |
How to Beat Zuo Shang
[1] Be ready for his powerful attacks.
Take advantage of his powerful attacks with Ghoststep. Counter the blue-flash attacks with a perfect parry and the red-flash attacks with a perfect dodge.
[2] Parry his projectiles.
A lot of his ranged attacks are fast projectiles that he would mix into his combos, so be ready to block.
[3] Use Power Surge when available.
Every weapon has a Power Surge, use it when available for flashy combos and massive damage.
[4] Unleash flurries after breaking his guard.
After parrying enough of his attacks, his guard will eventually break. Take advantage and unleash Soul's powerful combos during that window.
[5] Be aware of his combos' variations.
Zuo Shang likes to combine his moves into different combos. Learn each move and their tells to lessen the surprises.
If the combat is giving you trouble, check our guides on the Combat System and the Difficulty Settings.
Related Guides
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
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|---|---|
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