How to Beat Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer- Phantom Blade Zero

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer Summary

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer are optional bosses who appear during the third phase of Mu Xiaokui's boss fight in the Village of Lu. Iron Fiend uses powerful punches, grabs, and ground attacks, while Jade Dancer fights with blades attached to her feet, unleashing fast kicks and acrobatic attacks. You must complete the Young Mistress tale before fighting Mu Xiaokui to unlock this additional phase.

Quest	Chapter 5: Heartless Remnant
Location	Village of Lu
Recommended Weapon	・Outlaw Warblade ・Hunter's Chain Sickle

How to Find Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer appear during the third phase of Mu Xiaokui's boss fight at Lakeside in the Village of Lu. First, complete the Young Mistress tale to unlock the additional phase. Then defeat Mu Xiaokui's first two phases to encounter both guardians simultaneously.

Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer Location

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Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer Attack Patterns

The following tables list the attacks used by each guardian during their shared boss fight.

Attack	Description
Heavy Punches	Charges toward Soul and throws powerful punches. Dodge sideways when he closes the distance.
Double Kick Combo	Sweeps the leg and then hits with a drop kick. Dodge back quickly and avoid staying too close.
Jump Punch	Throws a powerful punch that can drain Soul's stamina if blocked. Dodge sideways instead.
Ground Pound	Jumps and slams into the ground, which marks an area beneath Soul. The broken earth then erupts. Move as soon as he jumps in the air.
Retreating Charge	Moves away before following up with a dangerous rushing attack. Try to dodge after he moves so he misses entirely.
Jade Dancer Throw	Grabs Jade Dancer and throws her toward Soul. Dodge sideways to avoid her attack.

Attack	Description
Crescent Kicks	She will do multiple crescent kicks with the blades attached to her legs, the second one also being a projectile. Dodge away, then to the side.
Slicing Kicks	Performs a few Slicing Kicks, the last one being a dash towards you. Try to block these attacks for an easy opening afterwards.
Scissor Kicks	Rushes toward Soul with a combo that ends with a strong scissor kick Dodge the incoming red-glint attack rather than attempting to block it.
Heel Thrust	Rushes toward Soul with a red-glint attack using her bladed foot. Dodge to the side.
Slashing Combo	Delivers a three-hit sequence. Block the first 2 attacks, then parry the final blue-glint strike.

Recommended Build for Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer

Weapon	・Outlaw Warblade Lifesteal helps maintain your HP, while its stagger potential makes it easier to focus on one guardian. ・Use your preferred secondary weapon. Avoid relying on Bleed, as both guardians are puppets.
Phantom Edge	・Hunter's Chain Sickle Its range lets you attack both guardians and build stagger while keeping your distance. ・Kuye Temple Prayer Beads Summons allies to fight alongside Soul, helping split the guardians' attention.
Medicine	・Healing Gourd Reliable healing with multiple uses. ・Vessel Restorative Restores 70% of your HP and increases natural Sha-Chi recovery by 50% for 5 seconds.
Accessories	・Battle Wraps Increases damage dealt by 5%. ・Hunter's Insight Increases damage dealt and Sha-Chi depletion against attacking enemies by 7%. ・Medicine Case Increases healing from Medicine by 20%. ・Boulderguard Reduces damage taken by 15% while not Guard-Broken.

How to Beat Iron Fiend and Jade Dancer

[1] Keep Both Guardians in View

Both Guardians

Fighting two bosses simultaneously makes it easy to get caught by attacks coming from off-screen. Keep both guardians within view and use directional dodges to avoid getting sandwiched between them.

[2] Take Advantage of Their Lower Sha-Chi

Both guardians have considerably less Sha-Chi than Mu Xiaokui. This makes breaking their guard a more manageable way to create openings. Prioritize landing counters and guard breaks instead of trying to overwhelm them with uninterrupted attacks.

[3] Consider Using a Weapon With Lifesteal

The Outlaw Warblade is one option worth considering for this fight. Its lifesteal can help offset the incidental damage you take while dealing with two opponents. This is particularly useful if you're having trouble maintaining your health throughout the encounter.