{
  "id": 18322899,
  "title": "How to unlock the true ending in Phantom Blade Zero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/how-to-unlock-the-true-ending-in-phantom-blade-zero",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:45:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/phantom-blade-zero-true-ending-final-battle-how-to-unlock-requirements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The true ending of Phantom Blade Zero is called Final Battle. To unlock it, players must first complete a series of side quests. These quests are not mandatory for progressing the main campaign, but are necessary for unlocking the true ending. It is recommended to complete the \"Secrets at the Heart of the Lake\" quest first, as it unlocks important areas and provides valuable items.\n\nTo access this quest, players must first obtain the Illusory Pipa weapon by completing the \"Illusory Pipa\" side quest and the Flame Mane phantom edge through campaign progression. Next, players need to unlock both the Crimson Manor and Mountain of Imprisonment, which grants access to the two Crystal Puppet Eyes.\n\nThe \"Bloodline Awakening\" side quest requires players to destroy five Lóng Pillars, each guarded by the Gold-Masked One. After defeating the pillars, players can then complete the \"Secrets at the Heart of the Lake\" quest by gathering four Acolyte masks and delivering them to the mirror on the northwest side of Meigu Lake.\n\nOnce all the Acolyte masks are collected, players must enter the Phantom Illusionist Ruins, defeat the Blizzard Blademaster, and place the two Puppet Crystal Eyes into the statue that appears. Finally, players need to complete Quick Hand Zhang's quest, which involves finding and delivering 16 jade boxes containing unique treasures to Zhang's hideouts in each area. Upon completing these steps, players will be able to experience the true ending of Phantom Blade Zero, Final Battle.",
  "summary": "In this guide, you learn the prerequisites to unlock the true ending in Phantom Blade Zero.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Phantom Blade Zero review: Feel gud, not git gud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/phantom-blade-zero-review-feel-gud-not-git-gud",
        "published": "2026-11-05T17:10:23.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}