Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero Boss Guide: Thunder Lancer
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The Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero boss fight is won by handling the on-foot spear duel, dodging paralysis lightning, then surviving the mounted Thunder Lancer phase. Chang Hong is a Main Boss in Pangzhen, and Game8 notes his horse can mule-kick from directly behind for heavy damage and temporary blindness.
What Does the Chang Hong Boss Guide Cover at a Glance?
Chang Hong is a Main Boss in Pangzhen, and the fight runs through two clear phases. The quick table below keeps the location, gear answer, phases, weakness, main attacks, and drops in one place. Use it as a checkpoint before the detailed move notes below, then use the weakness table for the second phase.
| Location / chapter | Recommended level or gear | Phases | Weakness | Main attacks | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangzhen, Main Boss | Fast attacks and high guard break; Wild Oriole Sword and Fiend Saws | Two phases: on-foot spear duel, then mounted Thunder Lancer fight | Frost and lightning | Spear rushes, lightning that builds paralysis, charge, red charge, blue thrust, seven-hit parry check, mounted mule kick | Thunder Spear Phantom Edge; listed rewards also include Remnant Dust and Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key |
How to Beat Chang Hong
Chang Hong is beaten by clearing the on-foot spear duel before the mounted second phase. The fight has an on-foot spear duel and a mounted fight, Mobalytics states. His lightning attacks can build paralysis, so dodge them during the first phase. The Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero fight rewards moving sideways and punishes backing away from Chang Hong’s charge.
Spear rushes and paralysis counters are the first-phase checks that the phantombladezero.help fan site covers. Block spear rushes and dodge lightning attacks that build paralysis, then prepare for the mounted phase by retreating to the bell and equipping the Cavalry Cutter Charm. The phantom-blade-zero.games fan site also names the seven-hit parry check, red charge, and blue thrust.
What Are Chang Hong’s Phases and Attack Pattern?
Chang Hong’s two phases move from a spear duel on foot to a mounted fight. The first phase includes spear rushes and lightning attacks that can build paralysis, according to the phantombladezero.help fan site. The phantom-blade-zero.games fan site adds the seven-hit parry check, red charge, and blue thrust before the mounted second phase.
Chang Hong’s mounted second phase brings the Thunder Lancer title and an armored horse into the fight. Game8 notes that the horse can mule-kick from directly behind it, dealing heavy damage and temporary blindness. The phantombladezero.help fan site adds that the mounted phase calls for retreating to the bell and equipping the Cavalry Cutter Charm.
What Is Chang Hong’s Weakness and Openings?
Chang Hong is weak to frost and lightning, and his fight gives clear openings around sideways movement, spear rushes, and the mounted phase. The table below lists each opening and the page that names it. Use it with the phase notes above, especially when the lightning attacks start to build paralysis.
| Opening | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Frost and lightning | Chang Hong is weak to frost and lightning, and resists fire and water. | RaiderKing |
| Backing away | The fight rewards moving sideways and punishes backing away from Chang Hong’s charge. | the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site |
| Spear rushes | Block spear rushes and dodge lightning attacks that build paralysis. | the phantombladezero.help fan site |
| Mounted phase | During the mounted phase, retreat to the bell and equip the Cavalry Cutter Charm. | the phantombladezero.help fan site |
| Seven-hit parry check, red charge, blue thrust | Handle these before facing his mounted second phase. | the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site |
Which Weapon and Build Should You Use?
Fast attacks and high guard break are the weapon answer for Chang Hong. Game8 recommends fast attacks and high guard break, with the Wild Oriole Sword and Fiend Saws as a core weapon setup against Chang Hong. That setup fits a fight that rewards sideways movement and punishes backing away.
What Are the Drops and Rewards?
Chang Hong’s defeat rewards the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge and advances the main story. Game8 states that defeating Chang Hong rewards the player with the Thunder Spear and advances the main story. A listed reward set from RaiderKing also includes the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge, Remnant Dust, and Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key.
Which Numbers Shape the Fight?
The fight is built around two phases, a seven-hit parry check, and a small set of phase rules. Phantom Blade Zero is an action RPG developed by S-GAME Studio and published by S-GAME Publishing, and Steam lists a 28 Oct, 2026 release on Steam. The table below keeps the fight numbers beside the wider game numbers.
| Number | What it refers to | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Phases in the Chang Hong fight | Mobalytics |
| 7 | Hit parry check before the mounted phase | the phantom-blade-zero.games fan site |
| 2 | Mounted phase as the Thunder Lancer fight | Mobalytics |
| 66 | Days Soul has left to live | Steam store page |
| 30 | Primary weapons in Phantom Blade Zero, over 30 | Steam store page |
| 20 | Unique Phantom Edges, more than 20 | Steam store page |
| 28 Oct, 2026 | Release date listed on Steam | Steam store page |
What Does Our Take on the Chang Hong Fight Say?
Our take on the Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero fight is that it tests two habits: sideways movement and phase preparation. The clear points are two phases, a frost and lightning weakness, a fast-attack weapon answer, and a Thunder Spear reward. A player should watch for paralysis lightning, the red charge, the blue thrust, and the horse’s rear mule kick.
The boss list and weapons pages are the next stops after this fight, and the Thunder Spear page covers the reward named above. Use the boss list to compare Chang Hong with other encounters, then check the weapon pages for the fast-attack and high-guard-break setup before you return to Pangzhen for another attempt.
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How do you beat Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero?
You beat Chang Hong by clearing the on-foot spear duel first, then surviving the mounted Thunder Lancer phase. Block the spear rushes, dodge the lightning that builds paralysis, and move sideways instead of backing away from the charge.
What is Chang Hong weak to in Phantom Blade Zero?
Chang Hong is weak to frost and lightning, and resists fire and water. The weakness table above lists those as the openings to use in the fight.
How many phases does Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero have?
Chang Hong has two phases: an on-foot spear duel followed by a mounted fight as the Thunder Lancer. The mounted phase adds an armored horse and the rear mule kick.
What does Chang Hong drop?
Defeating Chang Hong rewards the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge and advances the main story. A listed reward set also includes Remnant Dust and Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key.
What should I do in the mounted phase?
Retreat to the bell and equip the Cavalry Cutter Charm during the mounted phase. Keep moving sideways and do not back away from Chang Hong’s charge.
Where is Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero found?
In Chang Hong Phantom Blade Zero, Chang Hong is a Main Boss in Pangzhen. Game8 lists that location and boss rank for the fight.
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- Phantom Blade Zero on Steam checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero Bosses — Full List by Region checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero - Boss Guide: Chang Hong, The Thunder Lancer checked 2026-11-10
- Chang Hong Boss Fight: Location, Move Breakdown & Counterplay | Phantom Blade Zero Wiki checked 2026-11-10
- Chang Hong Boss Guide: Ancestral Shrine Square — Phantom Blade Zero Guide checked 2026-11-10
- Chang Hong Boss Fight in Phantom Blade Zero: Moveset, Attacks and Tips checked 2026-11-10
- Phantom Blade Zero: All Bosses List (Locations, Weaknesses, Stats) checked 2026-11-10