Phantom Blade Zero has 4 endings: Final Battle (the true or perfect one), Long Roar (intermediate), Annihilation (the bad one, by default) and Undying Grudge (secret, only in 66 Days mode). They are mutually exclusive: you only see one per playthrough.
How your ending is decided
From most to fewest requirements
- Final Battleeverything complete
- Long Roaralmost everything
- Annihilationno requirements
- Undying Grudge66 Days only
Endings table
| Ending | Type | How to get it | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Battle La batalla final | True | Complete all the purple quests, the five Long Pillars and Zhang’s requests; beat Meng Hua, go through the golden portal and defeat Zuo Shang in both his forms. | With Heart and Blood (gold) |
| Long Roar El rugido del Lóng | Intermediate | Reach Meng Hua with most of the purple quests, but not all (for example, without finishing the Long Pillars). After Meng Hua, Zuo Shang appears, but that duel can’t be won. | — |
| Annihilation Aniquilación | Bad (default) | Beat Meng Hua without meeting the requirements. The game ends after that fight. | — |
| Undying Grudge Rencor eterno | Secret (bad) | Only on 66 Days difficulty: run out of days by dying and die again. | — |
The ending names appear in English in the game. Under each one is the Spanish name the community uses.
How to get the true ending
It is the most demanding one and the only one that gives a trophy. Summary of requirements (the full guide is in how to get the true ending):
- All the purple questsThe ones in the journal with a purple icon: Whence the Weeping, Deep in the Valley, Pillars of Kunlun, Crimson Manor, Illusion of Inanis, Secrets at the Heart of the Lake, Illusory Pipa, The Herald’s Illusion, Sha-Chi Powered Boat and Allure of Vanity.
- Bloodline AwakeningThe five Long Pillar duels against The Gold-Masked One. The fifth, in the Mirage Estate, reveals Mo Yuan.
- Quick Hand’s RequestQuick Hand Zhang’s requests. Vandal (Spanish guide) has not been able to confirm it, but the community lists them as a requirement: do them.
- Before the point of no returnAlmost everything closes when you go through the Green Serpent House door into the Mirage Estate. The game warns you if you have purple quests left, but lets you continue.
The The Last Chance bell, on Mount Soulrend, is the second point of no return: from there you can’t leave until you see an ending. Use a manual save slot before touching it.
What happens after the credits?
- After Annihilation, the menu lets you start a New Cycle, quit or go back to The Last Chance.
- After Final Battle or Long Roar, you go back to the world to finish what’s left. For New Game Plus, go to the Puppet Cell bell (Mountain of Imprisonment) and talk to Inanis.
- The true ending unlocks the Aureate weapon and the Legacy outfit.
More details in New Game Plus and 66 Days mode.
Frequently asked questions
How many endings does Phantom Blade Zero have?
Four. Before launch there was talk of eight, but the final version has four: Final Battle, Long Roar, Annihilation and Undying Grudge.
Can you see every ending in one playthrough?
No. They are mutually exclusive. The practical way is to save to a manual slot before The Last Chance and load it to see another ending.
Which is the good ending?
Final Battle: it saves the Phantom World, reveals the truth about Soul and Zuo Shang and gives the With Heart and Blood trophy.
How do I know if I’m on track for the true ending?
Open the journal: if you have no purple quests left and you have won the five Long Pillar duels, you’re on track. The game also warns you when you go through the Green Serpent House if any are missing.
