Phantom Blade Zero has 36 trophies: the Platinum, Defy Destiny, plus 3 Gold, 14 Silver and 18 Bronze, 13 of them hidden. Seventeen are for bosses, nine for side quests, three for the story and six for upgrades and collecting.
By Edwin Galibert · Updated
Story trophies
All of them fit in one playthrough on Wayfarer, Pathbreaker or Hellwalker: 66 Days is not required.
Three trophies come with the main story. The first unlocks in the opening chapter; the two Gold ones are hidden and mark late story beats.
| Trophy | Grade | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| The Heart's Journey | Bronze | Escape the Pursuers on the Main Road |
| With Heart and Blood | Gold (hidden) | All Comes to Light |
| All Dreams Must End | Gold (hidden) | All Schemes Come to Nothing |
Boss trophies
Seventeen trophies are for bosses, eleven of them hidden until earned. Some cover several fights at once: the Four Great Puppets, the three Shadow Wardens and the Misty Waters trio each count as one trophy. Our boss list names every fight seen so far.
| Trophy | Grade | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| The Axe's Grudge | Bronze | Defeat Axemaster Peng Meng |
| Scarlet Wraithblade | Bronze | Defeat Hua, the Bride |
| The Hunt | Silver | Defeat the Hunt, Hunter of the Order |
| A Thousand Cups Drained | Bronze | Defeat Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic |
| The Shattered Mirror | Silver | Defeat Bai Chilian, Lady of the Twin Serpents |
| Will We Meet Again? | Silver | Defeat Mu Xiaokui, the Young Mistress of the Order |
| The Lion's Spirit Lives On | Silver (hidden) | Defeat Flame, the Lion Dance Grandmaster |
| Sword Against the Seven-Stars | Silver (hidden) | Defeat the Chief Disciple of the Seven-Stars |
| Crossroads of Blood | Silver (hidden) | Defeat Huangxing, the Kunlun Renegade |
| Nothing Goes to Waste | Silver (hidden) | Defeat the Puppet Scavenger |
| All Return to Dust | Silver (hidden) | Defeat Lei Dang, the Order's Envoy |
| The White Shadow | Silver (hidden) | Defeat the Blizzard Blademaster |
| Saw It Through | Silver (hidden) | Defeat the Saw and the Crusher |
| Master of the Misty Waters | Bronze (hidden) | Defeat Blackwater Leader You Loong, Zither Maiden Yan Qiansui, and the One-Eyed Archer |
| The Four Freed | Gold (hidden) | Defeat the Four Great Puppets: Yuzan, Yubi, Yuding, and Yucong |
| The Two Blade Masters | Bronze (hidden) | Defeat Zhu Yuan and Commander Bi Feng |
| Three Wardens Fall | Bronze (hidden) | Defeat the three Shadow Wardens: Cavalrybane, Soulclaimer, and Heartpiercer |
Side quest trophies
Nine trophies are side quests, and they are the ones a fast run misses. The Healer's Legacy needs three quests (Flesh Lily, Apprentice Healer and A Healer's Mercy), and Lost and Found needs every one of Quick Hand's requests.
Secrets at the Heart of the Lake, for Forbidden Arts Beneath the Lake, has you find six of Firefly's Memory Flowers.
| Trophy | Grade | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Arts Beneath the Lake | Silver | Complete Secrets at the Heart of the Lake |
| Phantom and Blade | Silver | Complete Bloodline Awakening |
| The Last of Baishan | Bronze | Complete Secrets of the Baishan Sect |
| Together Till the End | Bronze | Complete The Journey Home |
| A Wanderer's Honor | Bronze | Complete Young Master Lan |
| Spectral Blade | Bronze | Complete A Severed Mindseal |
| The Healer's Legacy | Bronze | Complete Flesh Lily, Apprentice Healer, and A Healer's Mercy |
| Lost and Found | Bronze | Complete All Quick Hand's Requests |
| Even Trees Know Sorrow | Silver | Complete Heart of the Banyan |
Spectral Blade starts in Weeping Creek Valley. A Watchful Shadow Warden on a cliff platform wants the Primal Stone, the power source of the Sha-Chi Tower: eating one freed him from the Order's Mindseal.
The stone lies inside the tower, next to two Mechanical Gear. Bring it back for the banner "Give the Primal Stone to the friendly Shadow Warden in Weeping Creek Valley" and the quest ends.
Upgrade and collection trophies
Six trophies track upgrades and pickups. Two ask for one weapon and one Phantom Edge at level 30, the cap; two ask for Tempering on ten of each.
Ten Memory Flowers is a small share of the twenty found in Mandate Encampment alone, and 30 accessories is the longest of the collection trophies.
| Trophy | Grade | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| A Tempered Ten | Bronze | Perform Tempering on 10 weapons |
| Overwhelming Force | Bronze | Upgrade a weapon to Level 30 |
| Phantom Arsenal | Bronze | Perform Tempering on 10 Phantom Edges |
| Skill Over Strength | Bronze | Upgrade a Phantom Edge to Level 30 |
| Listen to Every Flower | Bronze | Collect 10 Memory Flowers |
| Collector's Notes | Silver | Collect 30 Accessories |
What is confirmed
- Trophies
- 36: 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 14 Silver, 18 Bronze
- Hidden
- 13: the three Gold and ten boss trophies
- Platinum
- Defy Destiny: earn every other trophy
- Difficulty
- Any of Wayfarer, Pathbreaker or Hellwalker; 66 Days not needed
- Steam
- Achievements confirmed, list not published yet
- No trophy asks for a difficulty or 66 Days. With Heart and Blood (All Comes to Light) is tied to the true ending, which launch-day guides describe on the endings page.
- The real risk is side content: nine trophies are side quests, and launch reviews warn that many quests and areas are easy to miss.
- Two trophies need Tempering on 10 weapons and 10 Phantom Edges, and Tempering materials come mostly from optional areas.
How long does the Platinum take?
About 50 to 70 hours. The story alone takes about 30, and the Platinum needs the fuller run: the side quests, the optional bosses and the Tempering materials all sit off the main path.
The director also said the Platinum asks you to explore and learn the combat, not to play on a hard setting, so a careful first run on Wayfarer is a valid route.
How to plan a Platinum run
Play one thorough run and clear side content as it opens, before pushing the story. Side quests decide the ending and several reward Memory Flowers; rushing the story leads to a bad ending.
- Take every side quest you meet: nine trophies depend on them, and some quest givers are easy to walk past.
- Fill each region's collection tracker for Memory Flowers and accessories. Our collectibles and regions pages list what is known.
- Pushing one weapon to level 30 for Overwhelming Force is not a trap: a revert refunds its materials, though past level 20 it costs two Reforging Talismans.
- Spare the Red Wraith: fleeing her fight grants an extra Memory Flower and brings her back later. Choices like this shape the ending you reach.
- Leave 66 Days for New Game Plus: no trophy needs it.
FAQ
How many trophies does Phantom Blade Zero have?
36: the Platinum, 3 Gold, 14 Silver and 18 Bronze. 13 are hidden: the three Gold trophies and ten of the boss trophies.
What is the Platinum trophy called?
Defy Destiny. It unlocks once you hold every other trophy.
Do you need to beat 66 Days for the Platinum?
No. No trophy is tied to 66 Days, and the director said every trophy can be earned on the first three difficulties.
Can you get the Platinum on easy?
Yes. Wayfarer, the easiest difficulty, counts for every trophy.
Are there missable trophies?
Yes, seven: With Heart and Blood (the true ending), Forbidden Arts Beneath the Lake, Phantom and Blade, The Last of Baishan, The Healer's Legacy, Lost and Found and The Two Blade Masters. Most hang on a quest step you have to reach before a point of no return, such as the fight with Bai Chilian or freeing Quick Hand Zhang from his cage.
How long does it take to Platinum Phantom Blade Zero?
About 50 to 70 hours: around 30 for the story, the rest for side quests, optional bosses and Tempering materials.
Does Phantom Blade Zero have Steam achievements?
Yes. The Steam store lists achievements; their names are not public yet.
By Edwin Galibert · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 · How we source · Report an error