Endings: how many and how they work
Phantom Blade Zero has eight endings. They are not picked at the end: they follow from which side quests you complete, which items you hold at the story's checkpoints, and choices like sparing the Red Wraith. Playing only the main story leads to a bad ending.
What decides the ending
- Side quests have multiple outcomes and can open new story paths.
- Certain story beats check whether you carry a specific item; having it or not branches the story.
- Who you kill or spare changes later fights — the Red Wraith returns if you let her go.
- Rushing the main path gives a bad ending, according to the director.
How long is it?
The director puts the main story at 20–30 hours, and about double that with side content. New Game Plus follows a completed run, and 66 Days mode unlocks after finishing on Pathbreaker or Hellwalker.
FAQ
01How many endings does Phantom Blade Zero have?+
Eight — two more than Elden Ring, as the director pointed out.
02How long is Phantom Blade Zero?+
About 20–30 hours for the main story, roughly 50 with side content.