Tackling the challenges in Phantom Blade Zero gives you not only the satisfaction of winning but also rewards you with trophies and achievements. There are 36 trophies in Phantom Blade Zero that you can earn, ending with Defy Destiny, the Platinum trophy. This guide lists all the achievements and trophies in Phantom Blade Zero and explains how to complete them.

All Phantom Blade Zero Trophies and Achievements

In Phantom Blade Zero, there are 36 achievements you can complete to earn all the trophies, which are available on PS5 and Windows. They are divided into four ranks:

  • Platinum 1x
  • Gold 3x
  • Silver 14x
  • Bronze 18x

Soulframe Liang, the director of the game, confirmed that every trophy can be earned in a single playthrough on any of the first three difficulty settings. That means even if you play on Wayfarer, the easiest setting, you can still unlock all these achievements. Here are all the trophies in Phantom Blade Zero and what you need to do to unlock them:

1. Bronze Trophies (18x)

Trophy NameHow to Get It
The Heart's JourneyEscape the Pursuers on the Main Road
The Axe's GrudgeBeat Axemaster Peng Meng
Scarlet WraithbladeBeat Hua, the Bride
A Thousand Cups DrainedBeat Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic
Master of the Misty WatersBeat You Loong, Yan Qiansui, and the One-Eyed Archer
The Two Blade MastersBeat Zhu Yuan and Commander Bi Feng
Three Wardens FallBeat the three Shadow Wardens: Cavalrybane, Soulclaimer, and Heartpiercer
A Tempered TenTemper 10 different weapons
Overwhelming ForceUpgrade any weapon to Level 30
Listen to Every FlowerPick up 10 Memory Flowers
Phantom ArsenalTemper 10 Phantom Edges
Skill Over StrengthUpgrade a Phantom Edge to Level 30

2. Silver Trophies (14x)

Trophy NameHow to Get It
The HuntBeat the Hunt, Hunter of the Order
The Shattered MirrorBeat Bai Chilian, Lady of the Twin Serpents
Will We Meet Again?Beat Mu Xiaokui, the Young Mistress of the Order
The Lion's Spirit Lives OnBeat Flame, the Lion Dance Grandmaster
Sword Against the Seven-StarsBeat the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars
Crossroads of BloodBeat Huangxing, the Kunlun Renegade
Nothing Goes to WasteBeat the Puppet Scavenger
All Return to DustBeat Lei Dang, the Order's Envoy
The White ShadowBeat the Blizzard Blademaster
Saw It ThroughBeat the Saw and the Crusher
Collector's NotesGather 30 accessories

3. Gold Trophies

Trophy NameHow to Get It
With Heart and BloodReach the "All Comes to Light" ending
All Dreams Must EndReach the "All Schemes Come to Nothing" ending
The Four FreedBeat all four Great Puppets: Yuzan, Yubi, Yuding, and Yucong

4. Platinum Trophy

Trophy NameHow to Get It
Defy DestinyUnlock all the other trophies

Of the 36 trophies, 17 are boss kills, nine are side quest completions, three are story beats, and six track upgrades and collectibles. The last one is the Platinum. Here is a complete breakdown of how long it takes to beat Phantom Blade Zero.

Nine Missable Side Quest Trophies and Achievements in Phantom Blade Zero

The missable achievements are tied to side quests. These are the only trophies that can be permanently skipped. If the story moves on without you completing them, they’re gone until your next run, and there’s no way to go back. All nine quests are available during the main campaign, though. So, the safest approach is to clear every side quest in an area before pushing the main story past it.

Trophy NameCategoryHow to Get It
The Last of BaishanBronzeFinish the side quest "Secrets of the Baishan Sect"
Together Till the EndBronzeFinish the side quest "The Journey Home"
A Wanderer's HonorBronzeFinish the side quest "Young Master Lan"
Spectral BladeBronzeFinish the side quest "A Severed Mindseal"
The Healer's LegacyBronzeFinish three side quests: "Flesh Lily," "Apprentice Healer," and "A Healer's Mercy"
Lost and FoundBronzeFinish every one of Quick Hand's Requests
Forbidden Arts Beneath the LakeSilverFinish the side quest "Secrets at the Heart of the Lake"
Phantom and BladeSilverFinish the side quest "Bloodline Awakening"
Even Trees Know SorrowSilverFinish the side quest "Heart of the Banyan"

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Phantom Blade Zero Platinum Trophy Roadmap

Here is a simple order for earning the Platinum in one run:

  1. Play the main story and take down bosses as you meet them. This covers the story and boss trophies naturally. Most of the 17 boss trophies are hidden on your list until earned, so don’t worry about tracking them individually.
  2. Do side quests as they appear. Don’t leave them for later, because these nine trophies are the only ones you can lose. Clear each quest chain in an area before moving on to the next.
  3. Upgrade and temper as you go. Spread your tempering across many weapons and Phantom Edges instead of saving it for the end. You need 10 different weapons and 10 Phantom Edges tempered, not just one maxed out.
  4. Clean up the leftovers. Pick up stray accessories and Memory Flowers, then check the list for anything missing. Defy Destiny unlocks when the rest are done.

With this guide in hand, you can now complete 100% trophies and achievements in Phantom Blade Zero and earn the Platinum. Luckily, it only requires one playthrough with no difficulty restrictions. The full run should take 50 to 55 hours. Just make sure you don't skip the side quest-related achievements.

FAQs

How many trophies and achievements does Phantom Blade Zero have?

There are 36 trophies in total, including one Platinum called Defy Destiny.

Can you get the Platinum on the easiest difficulty?

Yes. The director has said every trophy fits in one playthrough on any of the first three difficulties, so Wayfarer works.

Are any trophies missable?

Yes. The nine side quest trophies can be missed if you skip or fail the quests, so don't rush past them.