Phantom Blade Zero: How Long To Beat & Chapter List

Phantom Blade Zero is a massive action game, and its dark, martial arts-infused world packs enough content to keep you busy for a while. Set across semi-open, “kungfupunk” regions, the game heavily encourages players to step off the beaten path and discover side content and hidden boss fights. There are also a ton of collectibles in the form of weapons, accessories, and story items that you’ll need to collect to get the most out of the game.

To help players better gauge the depth of the game before donning the dark robes of Soul, here’s a complete chapter list and estimated time it’ll take you to beat Phantom Blade Zero’s story, finish all its side content, and gather all the collectibles.

How Long to Beat Phantom Blade Zero Depends on Your Playstyle

Phantom Blade Zero features several large, interconnected regions alongside smaller realms that players traverse along the main story path. As you follow the main story path, you’ll encounter various side quests (known in-game as “Tales”), secret areas, and hidden boss encounters that you can freely pursue or skip.

Below is a breakdown of how long it takes to beat Phantom Blade Zero based on your playstyle:

Finishing the Main Story Only

If you’re strictly sticking to the core story objectives and avoiding any optional exploration, Phantom Blade Zero’s main story will take roughly 20 to 25 hours to complete. This estimate takes into account that you’re primarily going from one main story objective to the next without actively seeking out hidden bosses, side quests, equipment, and collectibles.

However, since the combat relies heavily on fast-paced parries and dodges, your actual time will depend on how quickly you master the game’s challenging boss mechanics.

Completing Both Main Story & Side Content

For players who like to explore interconnected levels, tackle side quests to unravel lore, and hunt down optional bosses, a typical Phantom Blade Zero playthrough will take them 30 to 35 hours.

Stepping off the beaten path rewards you with unique weapons, accessories, healing items, and valuable crafting materials that significantly strengthen Soul’s arsenal. Taking time to complete these side encounters as you progress through the main story is the recommended way to play the game.

How Long It’ll Take Completionists to Reach 100%

Completionists looking to uncover everything Phantom Blade Zero has to offer can expect to invest 40 to 45 hours (or significantly more). Reaching true 100% completion requires thoroughly clearing out all semi-open regions to find or complete the following collectibles:

• Fast Travel Bells
• Challenge Locations
• Weapons & Phantom Edges
• Accessories & Medicines
• Sha-Chi Amber Shards (Increases Max Sha-Chi)
• Blackstone Shards (Permanent Increase to Attack & Defense)
• Memory Flowers

In addition to tracking down every piece of gear and upgrading items, Phantom Blade Zero features multiple branching story conclusions. Unlocking the true secret ending requires completing specific chains of side missions (“Tales”), clearing high-tier optional challenge locations, and discovering hidden realms.

Finally, for those seeking the ultimate test, completing your first playthrough unlocks the post-game 66 Days difficulty mode. In this high-stakes mode, players are given a strict limit of 66 lives; if you die 66 times across your run, your save is wiped, requiring flawless combat mastery to conquer.

Phantom Blade Zero Main Story Mission List (Chapters)

If you’re like me and love to know how much of the game you’ve already played through, here is the complete chapter list and main story missions for Phantom Blade Zero.

Systems

Released

October 29, 2026

Developer(s)

S-Game

Publisher(s)

S-Game

Engine

Unreal Engine 5