⚠️ Phantom Blade Zero releases October 29, 2026. This wiki is built from official trailers, developer interviews, and previews. Full guides will be updated after launch.
Action RPG · October 29, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero Wiki

Phantom Blade Zero releases October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC. This wiki is built from official trailers, developer interviews, and previews — covering the Sha-Chi combat system and known weapons. Full guides will be updated after launch.

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Weapon Database

30+ primary blades and 20+ Phantom Edges with full stats. Filter by type, damage, speed, and Sha-Chi cost. Some weapons look weak on paper but slap hard with the right upgrades.

Build Guides

Three tested builds: Aggressive Chi Rush, Defensive Parry Master, and Hybrid Flex. Weapon pairings and skill tree picks for each one. I've run all three for hours — here's what actually works.

Boss Strategies

Attack patterns, phase breakdowns, and Sha-Chi counter windows for every boss. Recommended builds per fight. Some bosses switch up their moves completely at 50% HP — these guides tell you what's coming.

Combat System Guide

How Sha-Chi, Brutal Moves, Killer Moves, Ghoststep counters, and Power Surge timing actually work. The combat system is confusing at first but once it clicks it's one of the best in any action RPG.

About Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero is an action RPG by S-GAME releasing October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC. You play as Soul, an elite assassin betrayed and left for dead, resurrected with only 66 days to live.

Phantom Blade Zero's combat is built around Sha-Chi — no stamina bar, just pure aggression mixed with precise parry timing. There are 30+ weapons, a semi-open world, and 8 different endings depending on your choices and NPC relationships.

I've been following this game since the first trailer and honestly, the combat feels so fluid once you get the rhythm down it's kinda ruined other action games for me.

Developer

S-GAME (Beijing)

Release Date

October 29, 2026

Platforms

PlayStation 5, PC (Steam)

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

Latest Updates

2026-07-05

Weapon Tier List Live + Boss Difficulty Rankings

Added the full Phantom Blade Zero weapon tier list (S through C rank) and boss difficulty rankings. Also updated the FAQ with new questions about the 66-day countdown mechanic and NG+ details.

2026-05-31

Wiki Launched — Weapon Database + Boss Guides Live

PB Zero Wiki is live with 30+ weapon stat breakdowns, 10 boss guides, and 3 tested build configurations. More content coming weekly until the September 9 launch.

Latest Pages

Story & Lore

Soul's 66-day journey from betrayal to resurrection. The conspiracy, the Order, and how the story connects across all 8 endings.

Characters & NPCs

Profiles of Soul and every major character — allies, enemies, and the NPCs whose side quests determine which ending you get.

Locations & World

Every region, hidden area, and secret in Phantom Blade Zero's world. Some of these hidden spots are ridiculously well hidden — I stumbled into half by accident.

Equipment & Items

Armor sets, accessories, consumables, and crafting materials. The right armor setup completely changes how boss fights play out.

Skills & Abilities

Complete skill trees: Offense, Defense, and Sha-Chi Mastery. Some combos are borderline broken in the best way — finding the right synergy is super satisfying.

All 8 Endings

How to unlock every ending, including the true ending. Some requirements are obscure — I missed two on my first playthrough and had to replay 20 hours.

PB Zero FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions

When does Phantom Blade Zero release?
October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC (Steam). Pre-orders expected to open mid-2026. No collector's edition announced yet.
Is Phantom Blade Zero harder than Sekiro?
Different kind of difficulty. PB Zero rewards aggression — no stamina bar, so you can keep swinging. Some bosses are definitely tougher, but the Sha-Chi system gives you more defensive tools than Sekiro. About the same overall, just in a different way.
How many weapons are in Phantom Blade Zero?
30+ primary weapons (blades) and 20+ Phantom Edges (secondary weapons like cannons, lances, axes). Each has unique movesets, combo strings, and upgrade paths.
How many endings does PB Zero have?
8 distinct endings. Which one you get depends on NPC side quests, which bosses you spare or kill, and key story decisions. The true ending requires very specific conditions.
What platforms is PB Zero on?
PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 haven't been announced. Day one on both PS5 and PC.

Data sources: S-GAME, official Phantom Blade Zero announcements, trailers, and developer interviews, PlayStation Blog, IGN, GameSpot, Eurogamer, gaming press coverage and hands-on previews.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phantom Blade Zero's combat system like?

Phantom Blade Zero features a high-speed combo-focused combat system influenced by Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, and Sekiro. The core mechanic is the Sha-Chi (沙气) resource: you build it through successful attacks, perfect dodges, and parries, then spend it on secondary weapon skills and power attacks. Key combat elements: light/heavy attack combos that vary by weapon, stance switching mid-combo, wall-run and air-combo integration, and three defensive options (dodge with i-frames, block that reduces damage, and a frame-perfect parry that negates all damage and staggers). The philosophy is aggressive play rewards more Sha-Chi, enabling more aggression.

How many weapons are in Phantom Blade Zero?

Phantom Blade Zero features two primary weapon slots: the default Twin Blades (Shuang Dao) and one of 15+ unlockable secondary weapons. Secondary weapons include: Longsword (Jian, precision/counter-focus), Heavy Blade (Dao, slow but hyper armor), Dual Daggers (fastest speed, bleed mechanic), Staff (best range, crowd control), Rope Dart (mid-range with pull mechanics), Bow (long-range, limited arrows), Fists/Gauntlets (fastest Sha-Chi generation), Chain Whip (wide area, bleed DOT), Fan (magic-hybrid, elemental), and Hidden Needles (stealth/poison). Each secondary weapon has a unique moveset, Sha-Chi skills, and upgrade tree. The player can switch weapons mid-combo for extended attack chains.

Is Phantom Blade Zero a Souls-like game?

Phantom Blade Zero is often described as a character action game with Souls-like elements, not a pure Souls-like. Similarities to Souls-likes: parry-based defense, stamina-like resource management (Sha-Chi), challenging boss encounters with learning curves, and a dark fantasy setting. Differences from Souls-likes: significantly faster combat pace, more generous dodge i-frames, weapon-switching mid-combo (not possible in most Souls games), less punishing death mechanics, and an explicit story with cutscenes rather than environmental storytelling. Developer S-Game has stated they want the game to be more accessible than traditional Souls-likes while keeping the combat depth.

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