How to Beat Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation - Phantom Blade Zero

Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation Summary

Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation is an optional boss that comes in a form of seven puppets that attack at the same time. Watch out for synchronized attacks during Phase 1 and devastating thread attacks in Phase 2.

There are two versions of this fight. You can either fight Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars by itself, or if Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman, is left alive, she will join the Phase 2 fight.

You will encounter Red before the Chief Dsciple. Avoid her and defeat the Chief Disciple with Red. In this way, you can get the Twin Fish Pendant and a Memory Flower.

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Quest	Chapter 11: A Soul's Worth
Location	Mandate Encampment
Recommended Weapon	Soft Snake Sword

Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation uses in its different forms.

Attack	Description
Circular Stab	Pupets form a circle and stab the center
Flying Slash Combo	Puppets gather into a formation and attack with combos and a flying slash
Grab	The main puppet grabs and throws you
Running Slash	The main puppet runs on the others and charges towards you
Synchronized Stab	All puppets wind up and stab
Trampoline	The main puppet bounces on the others and leaps

Attack	Description
Charged Swoops	Multiple aerial charges
Swoop	An aerial charge
Homing Threads	Flies into the air and sends out numerous threads that fly towards you
Line Combo	A chain of attacks while suspended on a line of thread
Thread Blast	Unleashes a burst of threads, then charges

How to Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation

[1] Focus on the Main Puppet

Main Puppet

Phase 1 will pit you against 7 puppets. Try to focus on the main one to maximize damage, and only pay attention to the other puppets when dodging or parrying.

[2] Synchronized Attacks are Deadly

1 synchronized stab

This boss has lots of synchronized attacks that can easily kill you if they all hit at the same time. Watch out when the puppets start to move in sync so you can avoid instant death.

[3] Avoid the Homing Threads

2 homing threads

During phase 2, Chief Disciple, Sword of Despair, can unleash a devastating homing attack. You can avoid this by either running away and dodging at the last second when threads meet or using the Soft Snake Sword to block it.