Phantom Blade Zero NPC Locations

Found in front of the cave entrance at the bottom of the ramp.

Found in front of the cave entrance at the bottom of the ramp.

Found in front of the tent. Speak to him if you like.

The Silver-Tongued Thief is the NPC standing next to Yu'er in the Thieves' Camp. You can't interact with him directly, but he'll join the conversation Yu'er and Soul have about the wounded thieves.

After his sudden "departure" during the Prologue, Old Man Gen returns to the Village of Lu area. You'll find him on the porch of his house. Speak to him to start The Journey Home Tale.

Lan Shaodi, or the Blue-Clad Young Master, is a critical NPC you'll meet in the Village of Lu. He is waiting in front of his house on the southeastern side of the region. Make sure you speak to him to start the Young Master Lan Tale.

Fish-Feeding Daoist Bi Di is a critical character located in Myst's Tavern. Speak to him about the Tianxuan Bronze Sword during your first visit to start The Sword and the Way Tale.

Another Old Beggar is found in the Village of Lu. Look for him inside the barn southwest of the Covered Bridge Bell while moving down the hill. Speak to him, although his words don't make much sense. You can access the barn via the eastern alley.

Found in the passage past Myst's Tavern. You can speak to her if you want.

Found next to the Cliff of Longing Bell.

Found next to the Cliff of Longing Bell.

Found next to the Cliff of Longing Bell.

The Purple-Robed "Wolf" Leader is an NPC you can speak to in the large hall past Myst's Tavern. Speak to him to start The Undying Heroic Spirit Tale.

Both of them are found by the pool. Speak to them if you want.

Found in the arena with the puppet.

Found outside the puppet arena.

Found in the puppet arena.

Found on the railing of the stairs.

Found by the wooden pillar in the hall.

Zhen the "Slippery Eel" is an important NPC you'll meet in the Crimson Forest on the lower plateau south of Cliffside Lodge. When you approach him the first time, he won't speak; however, you'll get to save him during the A Healer's Mercy Tale.

Shopkeeper Niu is a critical Pangzhen NPC you'll meet in the large hall past Myst's Tavern. Make sure you speak to him to get the Huang Manor Key.

The Severely Wounded Baishan Disciple is an important NPC you'll need to find to complete the Secrets of the Baishan Sect Tale. She is found behind the locked door in the Cliffside Lodge basement, accessed through the trapdoor on the building's ground floor. Look for it in the lower area of the basement at the end of the tunnel, past the three Baishan Disciples, after opening the door using the Crimson Forest Secret Chamber Crank in the Crimson Forest Secret Chamber Crank Slot.

Gui the "Night Raven" is the fourth NPC you'll have to save during A Healer's Mercy Tale. He is found at the entrance to the cave behind the Thieves' Camp Dungeon Door.

The Leading Opera Actress is a critical Pangzhen NPC you'll meet in the large hall past Myst's Tavern. Make sure you speak to her to start The Star Performer Tale.

Found next to the Leading Opera Actress.

Found in the back of the large hall past Myst's Tavern.

The Fisherman is another important Pangzhen NPC you'll meet in the large hall past Myst's Tavern. Make sure you speak to him to start The Cube Tale.

Found on the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found on the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found on the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found on the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found on the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found at the end of the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found at the end of the balcony outside the hall past Myst's Tavern.

Found outside the house. Speak to him if you wish.

Found next to the Pond of Fading Song Bell.

Found across the street from the Pond of Fading Song Bell.

Found across the street from the Pond of Fading Song Bell.

Found in the large courtyard northwest of Lan Shaodi's house.

Found under the wooden bridge. Make sure you speak to him, head south, and deal with the Village Beauty Puppet at the end of the river. Return to the Villager, and he'll reward you with the first Sha-Chi Amber Shard.

Found next to the Smuggler's Tunnel Entrance. Make sure you speak to him to progress the Heartless Remnants Quest.

Found next to the Smuggler's Tunnel Entrance. He won't say a word, but you can speak to the puppet on his right.

Found next to the Smuggler's Tunnel Entrance. He won't say a word, but you can speak to the puppet on his left.

Found by the bed in the house. You can access it via the northern door.

You can spot him near the shelf full of jars in the Black Serpent House courtyard.

Found on the southern wall of the Temple of Blue Fireflies.

Found by the bell in the courtyard of the Temple of Blue Fireflies.

Dancing outside the Temple of Blue Fireflies. You can't speak to them directly but spend some time listening to what they say.

Found near the Mist Barrier. You can speak to him if you want.

The Songstress Puppet is a critical NPC in the Village of Lu area. You can find her in front of the altar outside the Temple of Blue Fireflies. Get close to her and wait for her to finish the song; then you can speak with her to start A Puppet's Wooden Heart Tale.

Found in front of the small shrine. You can speak to her if you want.

Found in the courtyard. Speak to him about his arm.

Found in the courtyard.

Old Man Gen is a funny NPC that Soul gets to meet on his way to the Weeping Creek Valley. Little is known about him, besides the fact that he drives the cart; however, at the end of the journey, one thing is for sure: Soul owes him money.

Found in front of the Weeping Creek Waterfall. The escapee can't be saved, but you can talk to him after dealing with the two Brutes.

Found by the locked door in the broken house. You'll automatically speak to him when you enter the clearing.

Yu’er is a critical character Soul gets to meet in Weeping Creek Valley while following the main quest. She is found in a clearing on the southern side of the region, and she can't be missed. When talking to her, make sure you exhaust all dialogue options in order to start the second Tale in the game, named Flesh Lily.

The Sleeping Flower-Masked Hunter is a critical NPC you'll find on a bed inside the house north of the Survivors' Courtyard Bell. Make sure you speak to him to get the Hunter's Dog Bell and start the Dahuang Tale.

The Stately Monk is an important NPC you'll have to speak to as part of the Leave None Alive Tale. He is sitting under the tree in the Survivors' Courtyard.

When speaking to him, it is critical to tell him that you do not believe in the Lady, or you will fail the Tale.

Found in the courtyard. Speak to him if you want.

Pei, the Wailing Scholar, is a critical NPC ound outside the barn in the Survivors' Courtyard. Speak to him after starting A Puppet's Wooden Heart Tale and give him the letter to progress the quest.

Found inside the Survivors' Courtyard barn. You can speak to her if you want.

Found inside the Survivors' Courtyard barn. You can speak to her if you want.

Sitting in a cart in the Survivors' Courtyard. You can speak to him if you want.

Found behind the Survivors' Courtyard gate. You can speak to him if you want.

Found at the edge of the wooden platform past the Mist Barrier. Speak to him, then jump into the abyss below to reach the Broken Puppet Pit Bottom.

The Dying Iron Mask can be found outside the tunnel north of the Red Thread Barrier. Feel free to listen to his final words.

Found by a table near the red threads. You can speak to the puppet if you want.

Found on a table near the red threads. You can speak to the puppet if you want.

Found behind a table near the red threads. You can speak to the puppet if you want.

Found next to the brazier.

Found in the puppet threading area.

The Little Girl Puppet is a key character found in the puppet threading area beneath the Well. Speak to her to start the Cui Tale.

The Stern Guard is an NPC you'll need to speak to during the Against The Flow Main Quest. He will open the gate to the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost held by the Mandate.

The Worried Baishan Guardian is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for her by the eastern road.

The Swordsman Captain is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him on a rock by the eastern road.

The Arrogant Swordsman is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him by the eastern road.

The Spearman Disciple is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him by the eastern road.

Monk Huijue of Kuye Temple is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him on the eastern road, by the wooden fence.

The Old Beggar is an NPC you can speak to when entering the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him on the eastern road as you move up the hill.

The Petrified Mandate Disciple is an NPC hiding inside the house east of the Outpost Bell. Speak to him for additional information about the Four Fierce Axes Tale.

The Brooding Old Archer is an NPC found on the roof of the damaged building east of the Outpost Bell. Speak to him to start the Purge the Sect Tale.

After starting the Leave None Alive Tale in the Village of Lu, make sure you check on him again.

The Second Ironchain Gate Guard is an NPC you can speak to when reaching the central area of the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. He is found near the Ironchain Gate. When you get close, you'll automatically start the Festering Secret Tale.

The First Ironchain Gate Guard is an NPC you can speak to when reaching the central area of the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. He is found near the Ironchain Gate. When you get close, you'll automatically start the Festering Secret Tale.

The two Spearman Guards are found west of the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost Bell. You can't interact with them, but they will inform you that the path ahead is sealed.

The Patrolling Spearman is found on the northern road in the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. You can speak to him about the Axemaster if you want.

The First Patrolling Swordsman is an NPC you can approach in the upper courtyard of the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost.

The Second Patrolling Swordsman is an NPC you can approach in the upper courtyard of the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost. Look for him on the path leading north.

The Trapped Thief is found in the locked cellar that you can open using the Tunnel Cage Key. Speak to him to obtain the Village of Lu Cellar Key.

After defeating Peng Meng, The Axemaster, Yu’er relocates to the Weeping Creek Valley. You'll find her next to Forge.

Make sure you speak to her immediately to start the Apprentice Healer Tale. It is also worth noting that the Apprentice Healer Tale can be failed if you don't complete it before entering the Crimson Forest.

Found in front of the large cage by the road leading to the Creek Valley Plains Entrance Bell.

Found in front of the Sha-Chi Tower Base Camp Gate. When you get close, he'll tell you that he lost the gate key, thus starting the Deep In The Valley Quest.

Found inside the house on the top floor of the Ruthless Archer Camp. You can speak to him before he dies.

The Watchful Shadow Warden is a critical NPC you'll find on the roof of the Valley Sha-Chi Tower. Speak to him to start the A Severed Mindseal Tale.

The Collapsing Mandate Disciple is a critical NPC you'll encounter outside the Valley Sha-Chi Tower forge. Make sure you speak to him to start the Pillars of Kunlun Quest.

Found on the porch of the Lóng Pillar Overlook house. You can speak to him if you want.

The Blue-Robed Swordsman is a critical character you'll find inside the upper Lóng Pillar Overlook House. Make sure you speak to him and hand over the captain's orders to progress the Festering Secret Tale.

Found in the central area of the Lóng Pillar Overlook. When approached, he'll tell you that he can still fight.

Found in front of the eastern Lóng Pillar Overlook bridge.

Found by the stairs leading to the second floor of the tower.