Full Main Story Walkthrough: All Chapters
Soul has 66 days to live. Join him in Wulin through our Full Main Story Walkthrough. There are 12 chapters in total, including the Prologue. There is also an optional chapter, Hero or Heretic.
Prologue: Diverging Paths Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| Zuo Shang | None |
| Diverging Paths |
|---|
| Soul faces his blood brother on a challenge and meets an unfortunate end. A mysterious figure gives him a second chance to live, but he only has 66 days. |
Chapter 1: Reckless Pursuit Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| The Hunt, Hunter of the Order | None |
| Reckless Pursuit |
|---|
| After having received the Tainted Heart, Soul starts his 66-day journey. At the present time, Soul is on his way to Pangzhen when he is suddenly attacked as he is hunted down by the Order. |
Chapter 2: Against the Flow Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Jagged Steel ・Peng Meng ・Aberrant-Three Faced Puppet | ・ Jagged Steel ・ Dread Axe |
| Against the Flow |
|---|
| After fighting the Hunt and falling from the cliff, Soul continues his journey. Along the way, he meets the Jagged Steel and Peng Meng. |
| Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Whence the Weeping | Triple Threat |
| Flesh Lily | Four Fierce Axes |
| Purge the Sect | Festering Secret |
| Apprentice Healer | |
Chapter 3: Steel and Steam Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Hua, Deadly Betrothed・The Gold-Masked One ・The Hunt | ・ Scarlet Wraithblade ・ Hunter's Chain Sickle ・ Counterstrike Bracers |
| Steel and Steam |
|---|
| Time to hunt down the Hunt. Find the Hunt's hideout at the Steel Tower. Defeat the Hunt and make this your final encounter. |
| Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Deep in the Valley | A Severed Mindseal |
| Pillars of Kunlun | Crimson Manor |
Chapter 4: Snake's Reflection Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Hua Qianxiao ・Bai Chilian ・Jing Ye ・Stone Hand Iron Fever | ・ The Fanatic's Broken Blade ・ Outlaw Warblade ・ Iron Gauntlets ・ White Serpent & Crimson Viper ・ Resonance Talisman |
| Snake's Reflection |
|---|
| Soul reaches a new area. He travels the main road to get to Pangzhen, but his plans get derailed. |
| Snake's Reflection Part 1 |
| Snake's Reflection Part 2 |
Chapter 5: Heartless Remnants Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Master Bi Yuan ・Yuzan ・Master Bi Hai ・Mu Xiaokui | ・ Tianxuan Bronze Sword ・ Wild Oriole Sword ・ Kuye Temple Prayer Beads ・ Heartrend Pipa |
| Heartless Remnants |
|---|
| Soul continues his journey through the Village of Lu, facing unlikely foes and monsters alike. He finally opens the Smuggler's Path that will lead him to Pangzhen. |
| Heartless Remnants Part 1 |
| Heartless Remnants Part 2 |
Chapter 6: Town of Death Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Blaze ・Cavalrybane | ・Fire Meteor ・Armybreaker |
| Town of Death |
|---|
| Soul makes it to Pangzhen, and it's full of monsters and the dead. |
Chapter 7: The Heart's Trail Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Wu Xuan ・Gu Wanyue ・Xie Qiudong ・Chang Hong ・Flame | ・Wolfjaw ・Fanatic's Fragment: Fixation ・Everflow ・Thunder Spear ・Dormant Flaming Mane |
Chapter 7.5: Hero or Heretic
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Wan Jun, the Coppermaul ・Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars Formation ・Red, the Mysterious Swordswoman | ・Bashpole ・Swordsman's Summon |
| Hero or Heretic |
|---|
| The Mandate Encampment is vital in getting the true ending and in obtaining extra items useful for battle. Part 1 focuses on getting through half the map before fulfilling the requirements of important side quests. |
| Hero or Heretic Part 1 |
| Hero or Heretic Part 2 |
Chapter 8: The Four Serpent Houses
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Soulclaimer ・Grief-Stricken Jin ・Heartpiercer | ・Parting Hooks ・Embroidered Shoes ・Sundering Dual Axes |
Chapter 9: Stalemate Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Under Investigation | ・Under Investigation |
Chapter 10: The Way Forward Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Under Investigation | ・Under Investigation |
Chapter 11: A Soul's Worth Walkthrough
| Boss | Reward |
|---|---|
| ・Under Investigation | ・Under Investigation |
General Walkthrough Guide
Phantom Blade Zero has a lot of missables. Whether it be missing a collectible or something that will lock you from getting the True Ending. So, to avoid missing anything during your walkthrough, follow these general guidelines:
[1] Save at the beginning and end of each region.
Use your 20 manual save slots to save at every region. This will serve as your back up if you miss anything in the region.
[2] Save your game before fighting a boss.
Sometimes, defeating the boss early on will also lock you from getting collectibles like Bai Chilian and Red.
[3] Talk to every NPC.
Talk to every NPC you meet. They can be the person to initiate a tale.
Related Guides
Helpful Guides
| Helpful Guides | |
|---|---|
| Beginner Tips and Tricks | Difficulty Settings |
| Trophy Guide and Roadmap | Best Weapons |
| Missables Guide: Everything You Can Miss | How to Get the True Ending |
| How to Get the Rusted Loong Key | |
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
| Phantom Blade Zero Wiki | |
|---|---|
 Main Story |  Side Quests |
 Bosses |  Weapons |
 Phantom Edges |  Interactive Maps |
