What Are Tales in Phantom Blade Zero
Tales are the Side Quests in the game. You find them in their own tab on the Quests screen, next to the Story and Collectibles tabs. Each tale follows a stranger you meet in Wulin. Learn their story by interacting with them.
Are There Missable Side Quests
Yes. Some Tales are missable, and a few are required to reach the True Ending. Nine Trophies are also tied to Tales! Make sure to complete all Tales before you head into the final stages of the Main Story.
List of All Side Quest (Tales) Walkthroughs
Help out the people you meet along the way in Phantom Blade Zero. Use the list below to jump straight to the Tale you need.
Secrets at the Heart of the Lake Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Village of Lu |
| NPC | None |
| How to Start | Pick up Firefly's Memory Flower near the Temple of Blue Fireflies. |
| Reward | Forbidden Arts Beneath the Lake Trophy |
Secrets of the Baishan Sect Walkthrough
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Woman on the Bridge |
| How to Start | Speak to the woman, south of the Outlaw Trap Bell. |
| Reward | ・Soft Snake Sword ・Baishan Stormswords ・The Last of Baishan Trophy |
The Journey Home Walkthrough
| Region | Village of Lu |
| NPC | Old Man Gen |
| How to Start | Speak to Old Man Gen at his hideout and agree to help him. |
| Reward | ・Together Till the End Trophy |
Young Master Lan Walkthrough
| Region | Village of Lu |
| NPC | Lan Shaodi |
| How to Start | Speak to Lan Shaodi at Young Master Lan's Hideout. |
| Reward | ・Crimson Resolve and A Wanderer's Honor Trophy |
A Severed Mindseal Walkthrough
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Friendly Shadow Warden |
| How to Start | Approach the Friendly Shadow Warden at the Valley Sha-Chi Tower Summit. |
| Reward | ・Spectral Blade Trophy |
Flesh Lily Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
This is the first part of a three-quest chain with Apprentice Healer and A Healer's Mercy. Finish all three to get "The Healer's Legacy" trophy.
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Yu'er |
| How to Start | Automatically accepted when you first talk to Yu'er during the Main Story while looking for the weeping voice in the forest. |
| Reward | Scarlet Wraithblade |
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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Apprentice Healer Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
This is part of the Flesh Lily chain. Finish it along with Flesh Lily and A Healer's Mercy to unlock "The Healer's Legacy" trophy.
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Yu'er |
| How to Start | After defeating Peng Meng, Yu'er will appear in the Outpost. Talk to her and ask her about gathering herbs. |
| Reward | Calming Gourd |
Make sure to finish the quest before defeating Jing Ye, the Outlaw from the Crimson Forest, or else you will fail the quest!
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
 |  |
A Healer's Mercy Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
This is part of the Flesh Lily chain. Finish it along with Flesh Lily and Apprentice Healer to unlock "The Healer's Legacy" trophy.
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Yu'er |
| How to Start | Talk to Yu'er at the Thieves' Camp and ask about the wounded in the woods. |
| Reward | Medicine Case |
You need to finish this quest before you defeat Bai Chilian, Lady of the Twin Serpents, or else you will fail the quest!
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
 |  |
Bloodline Awakening Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | All Regions |
| NPC | Lóng Pillars |
| How to Start | Find and interact with a Lóng Pillar in any region. |
| Reward | ・Bastion of Mo Mask ・Phantom and Blade Trophy |
Deep in the Valley Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Panicked Mandate Disciple |
| How to Start | Talk to the Panicked Mandate Disciple near the Creek Valley Plains Entrance Bell in Weeping Creek Valley. |
| Reward | ・Access to the Sha-Chi Tower Base Camp |
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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Illusion of Inanis Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Illusion of Inanis |
| How to Start | Find Inanis' illusion past the Gilded Lotus rock. |
Sha-Chi Powered Boat Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Pangzhen |
| NPC | Myst |
| How to Start | Speak to Myst at the Underground Tavern in Pangzhen. |
| Reward | ・Sha-Chi Powered Boat |
Allure of Vanity Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Meigu Lake |
| NPC | Yan Qiansui |
| How to Start | Find and collect all the drifting petals of Yan'er's Memory Flower. |
| Reward | ・Illusory Pipa Strings ・Fanatic's Fragment: Attachment |
Illusory Pipa Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Pangzhen |
| NPC | Myst |
| How to Start | Show Myst the broken Illusory Pipa at the Underground Tavern in Pangzhen. |
| Reward | ・Illusory Pipa |
Pillars of Kunlun Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Collapsing Mandate Disciple |
| How to Start | Pick up the Comments on the Pillars of Kunlun note. |
| Reward | ・Flying Guillotine |
Whence the Weeping Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Inanis |
| How to Start | Triggers automatically near the broken carriage early during the Main Story. |
| Reward | ・Inanis' Radiant Fan |
The Herald’s Illusion Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Village of Lu |
| NPC | Three-Eyed Puppet |
| How to Start | After you defeat Yuzan at the Puppet Testing Grounds, enter the portal nearby. |
| Reward | Puppet's Tongue and Crystal Puppet Eye (Yin) |
Crimson Manor Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Mute |
| How to Start | Ride the lift down below the Sha-Chi Tower and use the Puppet's Tongue on the door. |
Quick Hand's Requests Walkthrough
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Quick Hand Zhang |
| How to Start | Free Quick Hand Zhang from the cage near the Trail of Cages Bell, then ask him about his treasures. |
| Reward | ・Flying Dagger ・Goldblaze ・Lost and Found Trophy |
Heart of the Banyan Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Illusion of Inanis |
| How to Start | Interact with the large Banyan tree in the river. |
| Reward | ・The Banyan's Heart Ability ・Even Trees Know Sorrow Trophy |
Purge the Sect Walkthrough
Complete this quest first before defeating Bai Chilian. You will not be able to get the Feather Bow if you fight her first.
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Old Archer |
| How to Start | Talk to the man on the house roof in the mandate of Weeping Creek Valley. |
| Reward | ・Feather Bow |
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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Honor Among Thieves Walkthrough
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Nimble Thief |
| How to Start | Get the Blood Letter from the Nimble Thief. |
| Reward | ・Silent Wrap |
Festering Secret Walkthrough
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Outpost Guards |
| How to Start | Approach the chained gate near the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost Bell and interact with the door and the guards. |
| Reward | ・Dread Axe |
A Puppet's Wooden Heart Walkthrough
| Region | Village of Lu |
| NPC | Songstress Puppet |
| How to Start | Speak to the Songstress Puppet at the Temple of Blue Fireflies. |
| Reward | ・A Puppet's Wooden Heart |
The Wily Hare's Three Dens Walkthrough
| Region | Crimson Forest |
| NPC | Quick Hand Zhang |
| How to Start | Free Quick Hand Zhang from the cage near the Trail of Cages Bell and speak to him. |
| Reward | ・Quick Hand Pendant |
Four Fierce Axes Walkthrough
| Region | Weeping Creek Valley |
| NPC | Petrified Mandate Disciple |
| How to Start | Talk to the Petrified Mandate Disciple at the Outpost. |
| Reward | ・Dread Axe ・Blood Oath Dagger |
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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The Star Performer Walkthrough
MISSABLE SIDE QUEST
| Region | Pangzhen |
| NPC | Leading Opera Actress |
| How to Start | Talk to the Leading Opera Actress at the Underground Tavern. |
| Reward | ・Dance Fan Accessory |
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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All Side Quest Trophies
| Tale | Trophy | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A Severed Mindseal | Spectral Blade | Weeping Creek Valley |
| Flesh Lily | The Healer’s Legacy | Weeping Creek Valley |
| Apprentice Healer | The Healer’s Legacy | Weeping Creek Valley |
| A Healer’s Mercy | The Healer’s Legacy | Crimson Forest |
| Secrets of the Baishan Sect | The Last of Baishan | Crimson Forest |
| Secrets at the Heart of the Lake | Forbidden Arts Beneath the Lake | Village of Lu |
| The Journey Home | Together Till the End | Village of Lu |
| Young Master Lan | A Wanderer’s Honor | Village of Lu |
| Bloodline Awakening | Phantom and Blade | All Regions |
| Heart of the Banyan | Even Trees Know Sorrow | Crimson Forest |
| Quick Hand's Requests | Lost and Found | Crimson Forest |
Related Guides
Helpful Guides
| Helpful Guides | |
|---|---|
| Beginner Tips and Tricks | Difficulty Settings |
| Trophy Guide and Roadmap | Best Weapons |
| Missables Guide: Everything You Can Miss | How to Get the True Ending |
| How to Get the Rusted Loong Key | |
Phantom Blade Zero Wiki
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 Bosses |  Weapons |
 Phantom Edges |  Interactive Maps |
