Phantom Blade Zero Guides Arrive: 20 Tips From 50+ Hours

PC Gamer has released a 20-tip survival guide for Phantom Blade Zero, based on over 50 hours of gameplay. This guide comes alongside a wave of beginner tips and quest coverage from GamesRadar and Game Rant. The amount of how-to content suggests players are diving into this game.

PC Gamer’s 20 tips to conquer the Wulin sums up the game’s plot in a single line: “Help Soul find a new heart and get vengeance.” This guide is the most extensive of the tip lists available.

In contrast, GamesRadar offers a more concise approach with 12 tips aimed at new players. Their goal is to assist beginners in navigating the Wulin. The difference between 12 and 20 tips indicates that the game offers both a quick-start guide and a more detailed systems breakdown.

Weapon choice is already a hot topic. A separate piece from PC Gamer suggests that the best weapon in Phantom Blade Zero might actually be the first one you acquire. This goes against the typical action-RPG trend of swapping out gear as soon as something new becomes available.

Quest assistance is also rolling out. Game Rant has published a guide for uncovering the source of the weeping in Whence the Weeping, along with a walkthrough for gathering all the evidence in the Four Fierce Axes quest. Beebom has also released a page detailing launch times and countdowns, indicating ongoing interest around the launch timing.

By The Numbers

Hours played behind PC Gamer’s guide	50+
Tips in PC Gamer’s guide	20
Tips in GamesRadar’s beginner guide	12
Game Rant quest walkthroughs published	2 (Whence the Weeping, Four Fierce Axes)

Community Pulse

There weren’t any Steam reviews or forum posts available for this report, so we can’t accurately quote player sentiments. Still, the volume of guides tells part of the story. When outlets release beginner lists, per-quest walkthroughs, and weapon rankings simultaneously, it shows players are seeking help with the game’s challenges and progression. We’ll update with community reactions as soon as we have review and player-count data.

What To Watch

• Weapon meta: Keep an eye on whether other outlets and players support PC Gamer’s claim about the starting weapon, or if a competing choice comes to light.
• Quest coverage: Game Rant has tackled Whence the Weeping and Four Fierce Axes. Additional side-quest walkthroughs would highlight where players face challenges.
• Launch performance data: Steam player counts and review scores will reveal if the interest in guides reflects strong player engagement.