Phantom Blade Zero character guide

You Loong.

This water-based warrior commands the Blackwater Crew and has to be defeated twice, initially in Pangzhen and later, enraged, on a Meigu Lake island. A Phantom Edge is granted by each win.

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Key points

At a glance

  • A pair of battles. Players face You Loong in Pangzhen, then a second time, enraged, on an island in the north of Meigu Lake.
  • A pair of Phantom Edges. Winning in Pangzhen yields You Loong's Deluge, while the lake battle yields the Loong Trident.
  • Deluge clears the way. Fire barriers are extinguished by You Loong's Deluge, among them the barrier beside the Pangzhen Marketplace bell that conceals a Quick Hand Zhang treasure.
  • One of three. Around Meigu Lake there are three Blackwater Crew leaders, and he is one, together with Yan Qiansui and the One-Eyed Archer.
  • A pair of achievements. For Master of the Misty Waters, all three lake leaders must be beaten. For Turning the Tide, You Loong alone must lose twice.
Optional boss

Overview

Leader of the Blackwater Crew, You Loong is a river fighter equally at home in the water and on dry ground.

His first appearance is in Pangzhen, standing by a pond close to the Banyan Tree in the city's far west. The Ironclad Loong Helm is on his head, and with one fishing spear he can whip flood water into huge waves.

Later he reappears on Meigu Lake. This time he goes by the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader, and his combat has no more discipline. Beating him in either place hands the player a Phantom Edge linked to him.

Some translations spell his name You Long.

Connections

Relationships

You LoongCharacter · Optional boss
The Blackwater Crew
  • Yan QiansuiAnother lake leader
    Yan QiansuiAnother lake leader

    While You Loong controls the waterways, she controls the ruined songhouse.

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  • The One-Eyed ArcherAnother lake leader
    The One-Eyed ArcherAnother lake leader

    Third among the crew's trio of leaders, he controls an island lying to Meigu Lake's east.

Old comrades
Opponents

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Minor spoilers

Background

Rising from River Bandit Hunter to Crew Leader

Pure courage let him chase off river bandits and protect the rivers, so locals made him their chief. Heroes flocked to the Blackwater Crew, which made its living from docks and waterways.

The Three Pillars of Kunlun arrived to pursue the Maskwalkers, and the crew blended its water arts with Perfect Transcension in order to assist the Mandate. Instead, it transformed every member, who then lurked below the surface to prey on the living.

Story spoilers

Role in the Story

A Broken Helm

Soul overpowers him in Pangzhen. His helm suffers heavy cracks, the Sha-Chi inside him breaks free of restraint, and he swims off to escape.

Rage at the Lake

He comes up out of the water again, this time up north in Meigu Lake, holding the crew's treasured Loong Trident; his technique is now pure frenzy, with discipline gone. The Blackwater Crew Dock bell marks the spot of the fighting arena.

Temperament & Drives

What he says portrays a leader who treats the crew's honour as personal: fate, he claims, united them in the Blackwater Crew, and he will not tolerate Maskwalkers roaming free while dead or injured friends lie behind. He also grumbles that peace has eluded even the Meigu lands.

Gameplay

Weak to Ice and Lightning, Strong Against Fire and Water

Game data indicates that both of his forms suffer extra damage from Ice and Lightning while resisting Fire and Water. Base figures are identical across the two forms, including 9,000 base HP.

Gear and Transport

You Loong's Deluge

Earned in Pangzhen, this Loong-headed weapon sprays water and drenches foes. It also puts out fire barriers, opening up the rooftop that holds the Jade Brush Rest, a Quick Hand Zhang treasure by the Marketplace bell.

Loong Trident

Formerly in You Loong's hands, this fanged Loong trident is obtained at Meigu Lake and belongs to the Ranged type of Phantom Edge.

Quotes

About the Crew

“It was fate that brought us all together here in the Blackwater Crew!”

Spoken by You Loong.

“I won't stomach such disgrace! And neither will the Blackwater Crew!”

Spoken by You Loong.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Which places host the You Loong battles?

One is in Pangzhen at the pond by the Banyan Tree; the other is on Meigu Lake's northern island, next to the Blackwater Crew Dock bell.

Which battle is the one for Master of the Misty Waters?

The one on Meigu Lake. On the lake you need to beat You Loong, Yan Qiansui and the One-Eyed Archer.

How can I obtain You Loong's Deluge?

Beat You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew, in Pangzhen. The weapon puts out fire barriers.

What is required for Turning the Tide?

Defeating You Loong twice.