Phantom Blade Zero Walkthrough
The main story chapter by chapter, built from the game's own quest data: where each chapter takes you, the quest objectives in order (hidden behind spoiler tags), the bosses you meet there and what you earn.
Chapters
Game data- 1. Against the FlowWeeping Creek Valley
- 2. Snake's ReflectionCrimson Forest
- 3. Heartless RemnantsVillage of Lu
- 4. Town of DeathPangzhen
- 5. Hero or HereticMandate Encampment
- 6. Treason and ConfinementMountain of Imprisonment
- 7. The LakeMeigu Lake
- 8. The Way ForwardMirage Estate
- 9. A Soul's WorthMount Soulrend
Chapter names and order come from the game's chapter table; each chapter's region is the map the game assigns to it.
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Chapter 1: Against the Flow
Region: Weeping Creek ValleyEnemy level 1–4⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerAgainst the Flow: 6 objectives
- Follow the path upstream
- Find the Great Waterfall
- Continue searching for the Great Waterfall
- Report to the guard by the broken wall
- Break the Chain Barrier with the Dread Axe and continue on
- Enter the outpost held by the Mandate
SpoilerSteel and Steam: 3 objectives
- Pass through the cave behind the waterfall
- Search the top of the Steel Tower for the lost key
- Open the outer gate at the base of the tower
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Jagged Steel, the Frenzied Brute | 6,000 | 1–4 |
 2. Peng Meng, the Axemaster | 8,000 | 3 |
 3. Aberrant Three-faced Puppet | 9,000 | 1–4 |
 4. The Hunt, Sixfold Scythe | 8,000 | 4 |
 5. Hua, Deadly Betrothed | 9,000 | 4 |
 6. The Puppet Scavenger | 10,000 | 4 |
 7. Acolyte Hansui | 4,000 | 1–4 |
 8. The Gold-Masked One | 8,000 | 1–4 |
 9. Mó Yuan, Leader of the Bastion of Mó | 12,000 | 1–4 |
Quest rewards
6 Tales in this region
Chapter 2: Snake's Reflection
Region: Crimson ForestEnemy level 4–24⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerSnake's Reflection: 3 objectives
- Find another way into Pangzhen
- Cross the Crimson Forest and reach the Village of Lu
- Follow the main road through the forest to Pangzhen
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Jade Dancer, Young Mistress's Guardian | 8,000 | 8–24 |
 2. Iron Fiend, Young Mistress's Guardian | 8,000 | 8–24 |
 3. Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic | 9,000 | 4 |
 4. Jing Ye, the Outlaw | 12,000 | 6 |
 5. Bai Chilian, Lady of the Twin Serpents | 8,000 | 24 |
 6. Bai Chilian, the Sacrificial Serpent | 9,000 | 24 |
 7. Yucong, No. 34 Twisted Puppet | 10,000 | 24 |
 8. Steel Yucong | 6,000 | 24 |
 9. Frost Yucong | 6,000 | 24 |
 10. Chaos Yucong | 6,000 | 24 |
6 Tales in this region
Chapter 3: Heartless Remnants
Region: Village of LuEnemy level 7–8⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerHeartless Remnants: 6 objectives
- Find the Smuggler's Tunnel in the Village of Lu
- Enter the well
- Use the lift
- Use the eyeball to unlock Puppet No. 44
- Enter Pangzhen
- Find the bodies of the three masters and lay them to rest
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Zhuo Bi, the Gatekeeper | 10,000 | 7 |
 2. Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple | 8,000 | 8 |
 3. Master Bi Yuan of the Tianxuan Sect | 10,000 | 8 |
 4. Yuzan, No. 3 Musician Puppet | 10,000 | 8 |
 5. Acolyte Yanru | 9,000 | 7–8 |
 6. Dusk, the Puppeteer | 12,000 | 7–8 |
 7. Mu Xiaokui, Young Mistress of the Order | 9,000 | 8 |
 8. Mu Xiaokui, Queen of Iron and Jade | 12,000 | 8 |
Quest rewards
6 Tales in this region
Chapter 4: Town of Death
Region: PangzhenEnemy level 10–18⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerTown of Death: 4 objectives
- Visit Yu'er's home in the backstreets of Pangzhen
- Enter the Order's underground tavern
- Pass through the tavern's passage into the backstreet
- Visit Yu'er's home in the backstreets of Pangzhen
SpoilerThe Heart's Trail: 10 objectives
- Find a weapon capable of burning through brambles
- Find the way into the Mirage Estate
- Search the Green Serpent House for clues to the other Serpent Houses
- Find the Serpent Eye, Tongue, and Fang
- Ask Lei Dang to repair the Flaming Mane
- Visit Lei Dang at Jingyang Hall
- Activate the serpent mechanism within the Green Serpent House
- Continue searching for the "Heart" in the backstreet
- Use the Loong Emblem to unlock the White Serpent House
- Open the Lion Dance Hall gate
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Blaze, Shadow Warden Captain | 8,000 | 11 |
 2. Blaze, Phosphor Consciousness | 10,000 | 11 |
 3. Cavalrybane, Elite Shadow Warden | 10,000 | 11 |
 4. Soulclaimer, Elite Shadow Warden | 10,000 | 18 |
 5. Wu Xuan, the Fallen General | 10,000 | 13 |
 6. Gu Wanyue, the Wailing Wraith | 7,000 | 15 |
 7. Xie Qiudong, the Divine Healer | 4,800 | 15 |
 8. You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew | 9,000 | 14 |
 9. Acolyte Lei Ting | 9,000 | 10–18 |
 10. Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear | 9,000 | 15 |
 11. Chang Hong, the Thunder Lancer | 10,000 | 15 |
 12. Flame, the Mask-Bound Lion Dance Grandmaster | 9,000 | 15 |
 13. The Lion Dance Grandmaster's Final Dance | 10,000 | 15 |
Quest rewards
Remnant Spark Cube
Crimson Flesh Lily
Flaming Mane
Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key
Letter with Messy Handwriting
9 Tales in this region
Chapter 5: Hero or Heretic
Region: Mandate EncampmentEnemy level 19–20⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerMandate Encampment: 3 objectives
- Venture Deeper into the Mandate Encampment
- Reach the main gate of the Mandate Encampment
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Corpse-Eating Xue | 9,000 | 19 |
 2. Wan Jun, the Coppermaul | 12,000 | 20 |
 3. Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman | 5,800 | 20 |
 4. Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation | 6,500 | 19 |
 5. Chief Disciple, Sword of Despair | 9,000 | 19 |
 6. Wu Lengshuang, the Soft Sword | 9,000 | 20 |
 7. Yubi, No. 21 Swordfighter Puppet | 10,000 | 19 |
 8. Stone Hand Iron Fever | — | 24 |
4 Tales in this region
Chapter 6: Treason and Confinement
Region: Mountain of ImprisonmentEnemy level 22⌖ Open the interactive map
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Iron Butcher, the Frenzied Brute | 9,000 | 22 |
 2. Bi Feng, Giant Saber Commander | — | 22 |
 3. Kui Yanyan, the Deranged | — | 22 |
 4. Jade-Face | 9,000 | 22 |
 5. Huangxing, the Kunlun Renegade | 9,000 | 22 |
 6. Huangxing, the Whirling Executioner | 10,000 | 22 |
8 Tales in this region
- The Broad Saber
- Pillars of Kunlun
- Hero's Lament
- Whence the Weeping
- Don't Forget Me
- Cui
- Ledger of Atonement
- Justice Tarnished
The game files hold no separate quest log entry for this chapter; its story runs through the region's bosses above.
Chapter 7: The Lake
Region: Meigu LakeEnemy level 18–23⌖ Open the interactive map
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Heartpiercer, Elite Shadow Warden | 9,000 | 20 |
 2. Acolyte Guhe | 9,000 | 18–23 |
 3. Grief-Stricken Jin | 6,500 | 19 |
 4. One-Eyed Archer | 8,000 | 18–23 |
 5. You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader | 9,000 | 19 |
 6. Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden | 6,000 | 18–23 |
 7. Blizzard Blademaster | 12,000 | 18–23 |
 8. Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade | 9,000 | 18 |
2 Tales in this region
The game files hold no separate quest log entry for this chapter; its story runs through the region's bosses above.
Chapter 8: The Way Forward
Region: Mirage EstateEnemy level 22–24⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerThe Way Forward: 7 objectives
- Enter the Mirage Estate
- Continue until you find a wall you can blast open
- Blast through the wall with the Tiger Cannon
- Search for the Perfect Vessel where the Radiant Heart lies
- Travel to Soulrend Mountain
- Find the "Opera Ticket"
- Use the Opera Ticket to unlock the Opera House
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. Qiu Feng, the Crimson Boneblade | 9,000 | 24 |
 2. Yuding, No.12, Crescent Blade Puppet | 11,000 | 23 |
 3. Lei Dang, the Tiger Cannon | 9,000 | 23 |
 4. Lei Dang, One-Armed Tiger | 10,000 | 23 |
Quest rewards
Chapter 9: A Soul's Worth
Region: Mount SoulrendEnemy level 25⌖ Open the interactive map
Main quest
SpoilerA Soul's Worth: 1 objective
- Reach Soulrend Cliff
Bosses in order
| Boss | Base HP | Level |
|---|---|---|
 1. The Crusher and the Saw | 10,000 | 25 |
 2. The Crusher, Earthshattering Form | 10,000 | 25 |
 3. Leng Tu, Herald of the Veil | 4,500 | 25 |
 4. Meng Hua, The Merciful Lady of the Blossom Veil | 10,000 | 25 |
 5. Zuo Shang, the True Lóng | 13,000 | 25 |
Tale in this region
The main story has 9 chapters: 1. Against the Flow (Weeping Creek Valley), 2. Snake's Reflection (Crimson Forest), 3. Heartless Remnants (Village of Lu), 4. Town of Death (Pangzhen), 5. Hero or Heretic (Mandate Encampment), 6. Treason and Confinement (Mountain of Imprisonment), 7. The Lake (Meigu Lake), 8. The Way Forward (Mirage Estate), 9. A Soul's Worth (Mount Soulrend). Along the way you meet 71 bosses, ending with Zuo Shang, the True Lóng in Mount Soulrend. 54 Tales (side quests) branch off the main path; the ones tied to each region are listed under its chapter.
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Phantom Blade Zero walkthrough FAQ
How many chapters does Phantom Blade Zero have?
9 chapters, from Against the Flow to A Soul's Worth.
What is the chapter order in Phantom Blade Zero?
1. Against the Flow (Weeping Creek Valley), 2. Snake's Reflection (Crimson Forest), 3. Heartless Remnants (Village of Lu), 4. Town of Death (Pangzhen), 5. Hero or Heretic (Mandate Encampment), 6. Treason and Confinement (Mountain of Imprisonment), 7. The Lake (Meigu Lake), 8. The Way Forward (Mirage Estate), 9. A Soul's Worth (Mount Soulrend).
How many bosses are in the main story?
71 bosses are filed under the chapters' regions; the full list with HP and drops is on the Bosses page.
Where does Phantom Blade Zero end?
The last chapter, A Soul's Worth, takes place in Mount Soulrend.
How many side quests are there?
54 Tales, the game's side quests. Each has its own page with objectives and rewards.