Black Serpent House at a Glance
- First-pass stop: both the Bell and a medicine are reachable when you first cross the village.
- Sealed building: a second building stays shut behind branches on the hill until the Flaming Mane Phantom Edge is yours.
- Black Serpent Fang: the sealed building contains the key item Black Serpent Fang.
- Bowstring: a Reinforced Bowstring, which tempers the Feather Bow, lies in that same room.
- Return later: Flaming Mane is found in Pangzhen, so you will have to come back.
Overview
The Black Serpent House sits in the Village of Lu right past the Covered Bridge, and has a Bell of its own. During an early visit a medicine can be taken from a cabinet on the upper floor. Branches seal a second building at the rear, which contains more, though opening it must wait until much later.
The Black Serpent House sits in the Village of Lu right past the Covered Bridge, and has a Bell of its own. During an early visit a medicine can be taken from a cabinet on the upper floor. Branches seal a second building at the rear, which contains more, though opening it must wait until much later.
Zones and spots
Sealed Building
Three serpent items exist, and the Black Serpent Fang is one, next to the White Serpent Eye and the Red Serpent Tongue.
Nearby Places:
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Black Serpent Fang | a key item. |
| Loong Emblem (Yang) | a key item, positioned to the left. |
| Reinforced Bowstring | a material for tempering the Feather Bow, positioned to the right. |
| Serpent Venom Sac | Black: another key item, likewise to the right. |
Closer look
How to Arrive
Starting at the coffin beside the tree close to the Covered Bridge Bell, cross the red shrine area on the far side and follow the trail until you pass through a building. Straight ahead on its far side is the Bell.
Recommended paths
During the Early Visit
Re-enter the house from the Bell and climb its ladder. On the cabinet straight ahead rests the Forbidden Concoction, which is a medicine.
Connected Entries
Village of Lu
Soul's road reaches its third region here: a farming hamlet crawling with puppets, holding 22 Bells, a sealed well, a smugglers' passage to Pangzhen and a handful of rewards that are simple to overlook.
View location ↗Covered Bridge
A bridge shut off by thread, with a Bell of its own in the Village of Lu. Once the barricade is cleared, you can cross to the Statue Grounds.
View location ↗Pangzhen
Region four of the campaign, a canal settlement of wine houses and piled-up roofs. Myst’s Tavern, Quick Hand Zhang’s hideout and the paths to the Mandate Encampment, Meigu Lake and Mirage Estate all start here.
View location ↗
Feather Bow
A Ranged Phantom Edge from Weeping Creek Valley, mended from a broken bow by the Old Archer at the Outpost. It brings down hanging objects and does extra damage to enemies with full health.
View weapon ↗Flaming Mane
A lion-head flamethrower belonging to the Artifice kind of Phantom Edge. Flame in Pangzhen drops it dormant, and Lei Dang has to mend it before it can torch crowds and vine barriers.
View weapon ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What stops me entering the building at the back of the Black Serpent House?
Branches cover the hill. Burning them calls for the Flaming Mane Phantom Edge.
What use does the Reinforced Bowstring have?
It serves as a material to upgrade the Feather Bow Phantom Edge.