Phantom Blade Zero Wiki

Out now on PS5 and PC — combat systems, weapons, bosses and launch details

An unofficial Phantom Blade Zero wiki covering launch details, combat systems, weapons, bosses, and the Wulin world.

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November 8, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Difficulty Modes: All Four ExplainedWayfarer, Pathbreaker, Hellwalker and 66 Days compared: what each changes, when the last one unlocks, whether you can switch mid-run, and the trophy answer.November 8, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Length: How Long to BeatMain story runs about 20–30 hours and 100% lands near 50–60. A table by playstyle, what actually stretches a run, and why the published numbers disagree.November 8, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Boss List: 54 Fights by RegionAll 54 named Phantom Blade Zero boss fights by region, with required or optional status and drops, plus the final boss and the missable fights.November 8, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Platforms & Official PC RequirementsCompare official Phantom Blade Zero PC requirements, upscaled FPS targets, SSD needs, ray tracing tiers, and confirmed PS5 features before buying.November 8, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Editions: Standard vs Digital DeluxeCompare Phantom Blade Zero's Standard and Digital Deluxe editions, the listed $59.99 and $69.99 prices, what Deluxe adds, and the pre-order early unlocks.November 7, 2026Phantom Blade Zero Beginner Guide: First Steps & DifficultyPrepare for Phantom Blade Zero with confirmed difficulty options, a first-session practice plan, two-weapon loadouts, and exploration priorities.

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Phantom Blade Zero Guides

First-session plans, announced combat systems, and defensive practice.

Phantom Blade Zero Beginner Guide: First Steps & DifficultyPrepare for Phantom Blade Zero with confirmed difficulty options, a first-session practice plan, two-weapon loadouts, and exploration priorities.Phantom Blade Zero Combat Guide: Systems, Slots & HUDUnderstand announced Phantom Blade Zero combat systems, weapon slots, secondary tools, HUD observations, and what still needs release-build testing.Phantom Blade Zero Parry Guide: Defensive PracticeLearn how to study Phantom Blade Zero parrying and dodging with a repeatable practice method, timing notes, and clear limits on unverified frame data.Phantom Blade Zero Combo Guide: Flow & Cancel TestingStudy Phantom Blade Zero combo flow, weapon transitions, and possible cancels with a practical test sequence instead of unsupported frame rules.

Phantom Blade Zero Weapons

25 of the game's 30 main weapons and 16 of its 25 Phantom Edges by source, with what each one answers and how the two-slot loadout actually plays.

Phantom Blade Zero Accessories: All 59 and Where to Find ThemAll 59 accessories with type, effect and exact location across seven regions, the three-per-type cap, polish upgrades, and why Game8 still shows 27.Phantom Blade Zero All Weapons: 25 of 30 Documented & How to Get ThemThe game has 30 main weapons; 25 are documented here with drop boss, signature effect and Power Surge, plus the five still unnamed and how upgrading works.Phantom Blade Zero Weapon Tier List: S to C, ExplainedEvery Phantom Blade Zero weapon ranked S to C on answer coverage, mistake cost and availability, with the reasoning for each placement and no invented DPS numbers.Phantom Blade Zero Best Weapons: 6 Picks by ProblemSix weapons worth building around in Phantom Blade Zero, each matched to a problem it solves, with the perk and the catch that decides whether it fits your loadout.

Phantom Blade Zero Bosses

Boss previews, encounter-reading methods, and which details the release build has yet to confirm.

Phantom Blade Zero Bosses: Count, List & How to PreparePhantom Blade Zero ships at least 50 bosses. See how the roster splits by region, which fights are optional or missable, and how to read a new encounter.Phantom Blade Zero Boss List: 54 Fights by RegionAll 54 named Phantom Blade Zero boss fights by region, with required or optional status and drops, plus the final boss and the missable fights.Phantom Blade Zero Seven Stars: Chief Disciple BossMeet the Seven Stars fight in Phantom Blade Zero: seven coordinated swordsmen, a crimson-thread puppet phase, and the released Chief Disciple encounter.

Phantom Blade Zero Lore

Confirmed Soul premise, The Order, Mó Yuan, and Phantom World history.

Phantom Blade Zero Story & Lore: Confirmed PremiseFollow Phantom Blade Zero’s confirmed story premise, Soul’s accusation and 66-day treatment, Mó Yuan’s identity, and the boundary between previews and spoilers.Phantom Blade Zero Soul Profile: Story & Confirmed FamilyRead Soul’s confirmed Phantom Blade Zero profile: service to The Order, the murder accusation, the healer’s 66-day cure, and Mó Yuan’s family role.Phantom Blade Zero The Order: Organization & ConspiracyUnderstand The Order’s confirmed role in Phantom Blade Zero, the patriarch’s murder, Soul’s framing, and which hierarchy and conspiracy details remain open.Phantom Blade Zero Mó Yuan: Soul’s Father & Donnie YenRead the official Mó Yuan profile in Phantom Blade Zero: Soul’s father, Leader of the Bastion of Mó, and Donnie Yen’s capture and creative roles.

Phantom Blade Zero Release

Launch details, unlock times, PC specifications, the day-one patch, and editions.

Phantom Blade Zero Release Date: Out Now — Oct 28–29, 2026Phantom Blade Zero is out: it launched October 28–29, 2026 and unlocked at 02:00 UTC. Regional dates, PC storefronts, and the delay history.Phantom Blade Zero Release Time: It Unlocked at 02:00 UTCPhantom Blade Zero unlocked on October 29 at 02:00 UTC on PS5 and PC — October 28 evening in the Americas. Regional conversions, preload size, and the day-one patch.Phantom Blade Zero Review Scores: Metacritic 88, OpenCritic 91Phantom Blade Zero sits at 88 on Metacritic and 91 on OpenCritic, and Steam users opened at 78% positive. Outlet scores plus the one 6/10 outlier.Phantom Blade Zero Day-One Patch: 5 GB, RT Fixes & DriverThe Phantom Blade Zero launch patch is about 5 GB and targets ray tracing performance. Install order, the NVIDIA 617.42 rollback, and settings the director flagged.

Official media

Trailers and gameplay footage published by the developer and publisher.

Phantom Blade Zero - Official Announce Trailer · PlayStation / S-GAMEWatch on YouTube

Phantom Blade Zero FAQ

What is Phantom Blade Zero?

An action RPG from S-GAME set in a dark wuxia world, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Soul is hunted while uncovering a conspiracy.

When is Phantom Blade Zero scheduled to launch?

It released on October 28, 2026 and unlocked worldwide at 02:00 UTC on October 29 — the evening of October 28 in the Americas. PS5 and PC went live at the same instant.

Which platforms are confirmed?

PlayStation 5 and Windows PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store are listed in official launch sources.

Are the guides based on the released game?

The game is out now. Guides separate what S-GAME has officially confirmed from what still needs release-build testing, and each page carries a last-checked date so you can judge how current it is.

How long is Phantom Blade Zero?

S-GAME founder Soulframe Liang confirmed the main campaign takes approximately 30 to 40 hours to complete, with optional side quests and alternate narrative branches adding substantial replay value.

Does Phantom Blade Zero have difficulty options?

Yes. S-GAME announced three options: Wayfarer (story-focused flow), Hellwalker (adaptive enemy AI challenge), and Sixty-Six Days (punishing trial mode).

Ready to explore Phantom Blade Zero?

The game is out now. Start with the release date, unlock time and day-one patch, then the combat and weapon guides; anything we flagged as unverified is being updated as release-build evidence arrives.