Phantom Blade Zero: the complete guide
Sixty-six days to live and an entire Wulin against you. Here you have the walkthrough of the nine regions, how to beat every boss, where every weapon is and the shortest road to the platinum.
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- Interactive mapBells, bosses and items in all 9 regions; tick off what you find. Also as an app.Open →
- Where are you stuck?Pick your region and see only its chapters, bosses and missable side quests.Open →
- Build creatorCombine weapon, Phantom Edges, accessories and medicines and share your build with a link.Open →
- Build explorerFilter every build by style, difficulty or weapon and compare up to 3.Open →
- Upgrade calculatorRemnant Dust and materials to take weapons and Phantom Edges to 30 or 60.Open →
- Skill tree plannerPlan the skill tree: the Dust and Banyan's Hearts you need.Open →
- Accessories and medicinesDust, crystals and memories to polish accessories and upgrade medicines.Open →
- New Cycle checklistWhat to finish first, what carries over and what to do when New Game+ starts.Open →
- Controls configuratorSee every button on PlayStation or Xbox and pick the Souls-style layout.Open →
- Tier list and comparerWeapons and Phantom Edges by tier, with a three-way comparer.Open →
- Platinum trackerTick the trophies you already have and see how many are left.Open →
- Missables listEverything you can miss, what locks it and a counter.Open →
- WallpapersFree 4K wallpapers for PC and mobile.Open →
- 13 free toolsYour whole Phantom Blade Zero arsenal, in one placeCalculators, planners, map, builds and controls. No sign-up.See all tools
What the game is and what it offers
The full fact sheet, with data from S-GAME and the stores.
Phantom Blade Zero is S-GAME’s wuxia action RPG in the kungfupunk style (wuxia + steampunk): you are Soul, an assassin of The Order accused of killing his master, who has 66 days to live. It came out on October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC, with fast parry-and-dodge combat, 9 interconnected regions, 59 bosses and 4 endings.
| Fact | Phantom Blade Zero |
|---|---|
| Developer | S-GAME |
| Publisher | S-GAME Publishing |
| Release | October 29, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5 (enhanced for PS5 Pro) and PC |
| Genre | Single-player “kungfupunk” wuxia action RPG |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Rating | PEGI 16 |
| Language | English voices, text and subtitles |
| Launch price | PS5: €69.99 · PC: €59.99 |
| Length | 25-30 h for the story · 35-40 h with side quests · over 40 h for the true ending · 50-60 h for 100% |
| Trophies | 36 on PS5 (1 platinum) · 66 achievements on Steam |
| New Game Plus | Yes, New Cycle, with the 66 Days difficulty |
All the gear in the game
Pieces you can get and combine in your build
- 66Accessories
- 30Main weapons
- 26Phantom Edges
- 17Medicines
All the wiki sections
Each section gathers all its guides: go into bosses, weapons or trophies and reach the answer in two clicks.
9 regions · 25 guidesWalkthrough and areasThe complete Phantom Blade Zero walkthrough, region by region: what to do in each area, which…Open section
59 bosses · 55 guidesBossesHow to beat every Phantom Blade Zero boss: where it is, how to unlock it, which…Open section
30 weapons · 37 guidesMain weaponsEverything about Phantom Blade Zero's main weapons: all 30 weapons by type, where to get each…Open section
26 Edges · 34 guidesPhantom EdgesPhantom Edges are Phantom Blade Zero's secondary weapons: special attacks that spend Remnant Sparks and, in…Open section
66 accessories · 75 guidesAccessoriesPhantom Blade Zero accessories play the role of Elden Ring talismans or Dark Souls rings: passive…Open section
17 medicines · 19 guidesMedicinesPhantom Blade Zero medicines don't just heal: almost all of them give a temporary buff that…Open section38 builds · 41 guidesBuildsComplete builds for Phantom Blade Zero: each one combines 2 main weapons, 2 Phantom Edges, 6…Open section
5 guidesCombat and skillsMaster the combat system: the Sha-Chi bar, parrying and the perfect dodge, Power Surge, the skill…Open section36 trophies · 2 guidesTrophies and platinumEverything for the “Defy Destiny” platinum: the full list with a tracker, missable trophies, a roadmap…Open section
4 endings · 3 guidesEndingsHow to unlock Final Battle, El rugido del Lóng, Annihilation and Undying Grudge, what you need…Open section
16 guidesSecrets and collectiblesWhere to find every collectible and what it does: more health with Memory Flowers, more attack…Open section
51 guidesSide questsThe tales of the Wulin: who gives them to you, how to complete them and, above…Open section
2 guidesCharactersWho's who in the Phantom World: protagonists, rivals, allies, merchants and factions.Open section
10 guidesThe gameThe full Phantom Blade Zero fact sheet, answered question by question: what kind of game it…Open section
7 guidesTips and basic guidesWhat you'd have liked to know before starting: beginner tips, how long it is, which edition…Open section
10 guidesNewsOfficial Phantom Blade Zero patches, updates and announcements, explained in English.Open section
Start hereThe most useful tools for your runThe tools players use most, one click away.Interactive mapMissables listPlatinum guideMap appThe regions and everything they hide
What is in each region, how many bells it has and whether it is story or optional. 9 regions in 8 rows: the Mirage Estate is counted under Pangzhen, as in Vandal’s guide, where the counts come from.
| Region | Type | Bells | Accessories | Weapons | Edges | Flowers | Medicines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Creek Valley | Story (1st) | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Crimson Forest | Story (2nd) | 23 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Village of Lu | Story (3rd) | 23 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Pangzhen | Story (4th) | 43 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
| Mandate Encampment | Optional | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Meigu Lake | Partly optional | 22 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Mountain of Imprisonment | Optional | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mount Soulrend | Story (final) | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Item count per region according to Vandal’s guide (Spanish guide). There are 9 regions, but Vandal’s guide counts the Mirage Estate’s items under Pangzhen (hence 8 rows); the frozen area belongs to the Crimson Forest; the Crimson Manor opens under the Valley’s Sha-Chi Tower.
Bells per region
167 in total; the 7 in the Phantom Illusionist Ruins don’t count
Interactive map
376 points located so far
The 376 points: 174 bells, 51 bosses, 30 weapons, 26 Phantom Edges, 54 accessories, 15 medicines, 11 characters and merchants, 10 passages and secrets and 5 Lóng Pillars.
All 174 bells (167 across the regions plus 7 in the Phantom Illusionist Ruins) with their names, plus the bosses, weapons, Phantom Edges, accessories and medicines of every region. Show or hide categories, search and mark what you already have.
The 9 chapters in order
Where each chapter of Soul’s story takes place.
- PrologueBamboo forest
- Against the FlowWeeping Creek Valley
- Steel and SteamValley · Sha-Chi Tower
- Snake’s ReflectionCrimson Forest and Mirrorwood
- Heartless RemnantsVillage of Lu
- Town of DeathPangzhen
- The Heart’s TrailPangzhen
- The Way ForwardMirage Estate
- A Soul’s WorthSoulrend
The 9 chapters in order. Three types of objective: gold (story), black (46 tales) and purple (the quests that decide the ending). See the full walkthrough.
Platinum guide with tracker
All 36 trophies with the exact steps, the 7 you can miss and a roadmap to get everything in a single 30-40 hour playthrough. Mark each trophy and your progress is saved in your browser.
How to beat the bosses
How to beat Bai Chilian in Phantom Blade Zero (Lady of the Twin Serpents)Bai Chilian's two forms, the final boss of the Crimson Forest: how to dodge her serpents, who helps you and which tales to finish before going in.See guide
How to beat Chang Hong, the Thunder Lancer, in Phantom Blade ZeroChang Hong's two health bars, on foot and on horseback as the Thunder Lancer, and how to protect yourself from his lightning.See guide
How to beat Flame, Lion Dance Grandmaster, in Phantom Blade ZeroFlame fights with a lion mask and fire. Here is how to beat him, why you should defeat You Loong first and how to get the Flaming Mane.See guide
How to beat Huangxing, the Kunlun Renegade, in Phantom Blade ZeroHuangxing closes the Mountain of Imprisonment and the Pillars of Kunlun quest. Here is how to dodge his saw and his red mist.See guide
How to beat Stone Hand Iron Fever in Phantom Blade ZeroStrategy against Stone Hand at the Mirrorwood entrance: his fist combos, the purple phase and the Iron Gauntlets.See guide
How to beat Peng Meng, the Axemaster, in Phantom Blade ZeroStrategy against Peng Meng, the first boss of Weeping Creek Valley: attacks, when to parry or dodge, and the Dread Axe.See guideHow you fight in Phantom Blade Zero
What you need to know before the first boss.
| Signal or resource | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Blue flash | An attack you can parry | Parry at the right moment: it punishes and breaks posture |
| Red flash | Unblockable attack | Perfect dodge; don’t try to block it |
| Sha-Chi | Your combat energy and your opponent’s | Draining the enemy’s opens an execution |
| Remnant Sparks | The charge for Phantom Edges | Spent when you use an Edge with R2 |
| Weapon switch | You carry two main weapons | Switching restores your Sha-Chi |
| Bleed | A gauge that fills with hits | When full it bursts in a damage hit |
Combat is fast, with two attack buttons and parries and dodges like in soulslikes, but without attributes: health and posture go up with collectibles, and you can reset the skill tree whenever you want. Sha-Chi guide · Beginner tips
How you get stronger
What you upgrade, with which materials and who does it.
| What you upgrade | With what | Where or with whom | How far |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main weapons | Metal by weapon type (forged, twinned, broadplate) | Forge, later from any bell | Level 30 (60 in New Cycle) → |
| Phantom Edges | Material of their category | Forge | Level 30 (60 in New Cycle) → |
| Soul Temper | Unique material for each piece + 5,000 dust | Myst, at her tavern in Pangzhen | 47 pieces, irreversible → |
| Accessories | Tainted Crystal Shard / Refined Indigo Crystal | Jewel | +1 and +2, irreversible → |
| Medicines | Memories | Healer at the Green Serpent House | More uses and stronger effect, irreversible → |
| Accessory slots | “Boundless Capacity” skill | Skill tree | From 2 to 6 slots → |
| Max health | Memory Flowers | Spread across the world | 37 flowers |
| Max Sha-Chi | Sha-Chi Amber Fragments (4 = 1 upgrade) | Spread across the world | 38 fragments |
| Damage | Blackstone Fragments (4 = 1 upgrade) | Spread across the world | 38 fragments |
Where is each of them? Forge, Jewel, Myst, the healer, The Peddler and Zhang, with what they sell and their quests, in Phantom Blade Zero NPCs and merchants.
Collectibles and activities
Vandal’s count; the book count is approximate
In Phantom Blade Zero you don’t raise attributes: your power comes from your gear, its upgrades, the Soul Temper and the collectibles. That’s why changing builds is free: all it takes is another combination of weapons, Phantom Edges, accessories and medicines.
Put your build together
The four pieces of a build and the combinations that work best.
| Gear | How many | How many you carry | What it’s for | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main weapons | 30 (25 + 5 tempered) | 2 | Your base damage and your executions; switching restores Sha-Chi | Weapons |
| Phantom Edges | 26 in 5 categories | 2 | Special attacks with sparks; some open paths | Phantom Edges |
| Accessories | 66 | From 2 to 6 | Passive bonuses, like Elden Ring talismans | Accessories |
| Medicines | 17 | 2 | They heal and almost all give a temporary buff | Medicines |
The Lady's Five Seals build for Phantom Blade Zero: elemental with The Lady's Fan and Baishan StormswordsThe Lady's Five Seals (elemental) build for Phantom Blade Zero: weapons, Phantom Edges, 6 accessories that fit together and how to play it.See guide
Infernal Sanguine build for Phantom Blade Zero: one-handed with Infernal Rouge and AureateInfernal Sanguine (one-handed) build for Phantom Blade Zero: weapons, Phantom Edges, 6 accessories that fit together and how to play it.See guideIron Storm build for Phantom Blade Zero: destruction with Sanguine Reach and ArmybreakerIron Storm (destruction) build for Phantom Blade Zero: weapons, Phantom Edges, 6 accessories that fit together and how to play it.See guideCommunity discoveries
We gather what players uncover on Bilibili, Chinese forums, Steam and Reddit and cross-check the sources. Whatever we test in-game will carry the “Tested by PBZ Guide” seal.
The platinum pops in a single playthrough, without New Game Plus
We checked it on PS5 on 14 Nov 2026: platinum "Defy Destiny" in cycle 0, with 65 h 55 min played, 103 deaths, the "Final Battle"…
The perfect deflect window shrinks with difficulty: from 10 to 6 frames
The perfect deflect lasts 10 frames on Wayfarer, 8 on Pathbreaker and Hellwalker and just 6 on 66 Days. So 66 Days is not just “Hellwalker…
Blocking without deflecting costs less Sha-Chi on the lower difficulties
The Sha-Chi you lose when blocking is multiplied by 0.33 on Wayfarer and 0.66 on Pathbreaker, and is full on Hellwalker and 66 Days. According to…
Four difficulties, four endings
Choose how to play and which ending to chase.
| Difficulty | Who it’s for | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wayfarer | Enjoying the story | Bosses with simpler patterns |
| Pathbreaker | The standard experience | The game as it was designed |
| Hellwalker | Veterans | More aggressive enemies and new attacks |
| 66 Days | The ultimate challenge | Based on Hellwalker with only 66 deaths; unlocks when you finish the game |
No trophy depends on difficulty. All difficulties.
| Ending | Type | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Final Battle | True | All 11 purple quests, the 5 Lóng Pillars and Zhang’s requests before entering the Mirage Estate; then Meng Hua and Zuo Shang (guide) |
| El rugido del Lóng | Normal | Most of the purple quests, but not all |
| Annihilation | Bad | Reach Meng Hua without purple quests |
| Undying Grudge | Secret | Use up the 66 deaths on the 66 Days difficulty |
The endings are mutually exclusive. The 4 endings · True ending.
This is Phantom Blade Zero
S-GAME’s launch trailer. The video only loads when you play it.
Basic guides
15 tips for starting Phantom Blade Zero you'd have liked to knowBeginner tips for Phantom Blade Zero: combat, upgrades, missable quests, manual saves and exploration.See guide
How long is Phantom Blade Zero? Hours for the story, 100% and the platinumHow long Phantom Blade Zero is: hours to finish the story, with side quests, at 100% and for the platinum.See guide
Phantom Blade Zero: editions, price, platforms and PC requirementsDifferences between the Standard and Deluxe editions of Phantom Blade Zero, platforms, languages and minimum and recommended PC requirements.See guidePhantom Blade Zero trophies
PS5 · 7 are missable · none online
- 18Bronze
- 14Silver
- 3Gold
- 1Platinum
The most asked questions about Phantom Blade Zero
What is Phantom Blade Zero about?
You control Soul, a warrior of The Order accused of killing his master. With a shattered heart and only 66 days to live, he travels the Wulin to clear his name and uncover the truth, in a world that blends wuxia, fantasy and Chinese folk horror.
How long is Phantom Blade Zero?
The main story lasts between 25 and 30 hours. With the side quests it goes up to 35-40 hours, and completing it 100% takes 50-60 hours. The platinum takes 30-40 hours if you follow a guide and go straight for the trophies; without one, other estimates put it at 40-55 hours.
Is Phantom Blade Zero in English?
Yes: it has English voice-over, text and subtitles.
Is it hard?
It is demanding, but it has four difficulties: Wayfarer (easy), Pathbreaker (normal), Hellwalker (hard) and 66 Days, which unlocks when you finish the game. You can change the first three at any time and they don’t affect trophies.
How many endings does it have?
Four. The true ending, Final Battle, requires completing the purple quests, the five Long Pillars and Quick Hand’s Request before the point of no return.
How much does Phantom Blade Zero cost?
It launched at €69.99 on PS5 and €59.99 on PC.
Is it on PS Plus?
No. It isn’t on any PS Plus tier and there are no announced plans.
Will it come to Xbox or Switch 2?
There is no announcement. S-GAME has a console exclusivity deal of at least one year with PS5, until October 29, 2027 at the earliest.
How many bosses does it have?
59 bosses: 27 story, 17 optional and 15 secret. List of all bosses.
How many weapons are there?
30 main weapons (25 base and 5 from the Soul Temper) and 26 Phantom Edges, which are the secondary weapons.
Does it have New Game Plus?
Yes, New Cycle: you keep your gear and its upgrades, enemies get tougher and you can choose the 66 Days difficulty. New Game Plus guide.
Does it have missable content?
Yes: tales, gear, optional bosses and 7 trophies can be missed as you progress. Make manual saves in every chapter. Missable trophies.
