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How to Beat Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden - Phantom Blade Zero

DeanLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden Summary

Soulclaimer is an Elite Shadow Warden and main story boss in Chapter 7, during the Four Serpent House questline. It fights with two disciples and is equipped with the Parting Hooks, which Soul receives upon beating the boss.

QuestChapter 7: The Heart's Trail
LocationPangzhen
Recommended WeaponWild Oriole Sword, Fiend Saws, Fire Meteor, Flaming Mane

Where to Find Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden

Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden Location

Soulclaimer is in an old village in the northeastern part of Pangzhen.

Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden uses.

AttackDescription
Flurry Comboflurry combo
Spinning Jumpspinning jump
Blue-flash Spin Attackblue-flash spin attack
Aerial Kicksaerial kicks
Melee Combomelee combo
Red-flash Sickle Spinred-flash sickle spin
Spinning Combospinning combo
Red-flash Sickle Slamred-flash sickle slam

Recommended Build for Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden

Weapon・Wild Oriole Sword
・Fiend Saws
Phantom Edge・Fire Meteor
・Flaming Mane
Medicine・Kuye Dew
-Reduces damage taken by 40% for 2 seconds and restores 50% HP over 10 seconds.
・Vessel Restorative
-Restores 70% HP & increases Sha-Chi recovery speed by 50% for 5 seconds
Accessories・Counterstrike Bracers
-Increases damage dealt to enemies by 20% for 2 seconds after a Parry
・Seal of Dugu
-Increases the Sha-Chi depletion of Sha-Chi combos by 15%
・Lingran's Pendant
-Reduces Sha-Chi consumption from Sha-Chi combos by 30%.
・Crimson Resolve
-Landing more than 2 consecutive hits within 1 second increases damage dealt to enemies by 35% for 2 seconds. 4-second cooldown.

How to Beat Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden

[1] Deal with the disciples first.

collateral

Soulclaimer is easier to manage when he is alone so eliminate the minions first. Play defensively until they position themselves poorly, then find an opening to use abilities that deal damage to bunched-up enemies.

[2] Learn how to parry his long combos.

long combos

Most of his attacks can be blocked and his blue-flash attacks can be parried consistently with enough practice.

If you are having trouble with the combat, check our other guides on the Combat System and the Difficulty Settings:

Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden Rewards

Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden Rewards
Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden drops the following rewards upon defeat:

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