Before You Start
Phantom Blade Zero is a wuxia action RPG by S-GAME, launching on PS5 and PC on October 29, 2026. You play Soul, an elite assassin framed for murder who has only 66 days to clear his name.
The game is not a soulslike in the traditional sense: attacks do not cost stamina, and combat is built around the Sha-Chi resource instead.
First Combat Habits
- Learn to read blue and red attack flashes before anything else.
- Blue attacks are parry opportunities. Tap L1 right before impact.
- Red attacks cannot be blocked or parried. Use Ghoststep to dodge through them.
- Never let your Sha-Chi bar hit zero in Concentration Mode.
Resource Basics
| Action | What happens |
|---|---|
| Normal attack | Chips enemy Sha-Chi, generates no essence |
| Perfect parry | No Sha-Chi cost, drains enemy bar, gains essence |
| Ghoststep a red attack | Repositions behind the enemy, gains essence |
| Power Surge | Spends one essence to bypass enemy defense |
Early Progression Tips
- Clear zone elites before boss attempts; they can drop signature moves.
- Carry at least one ranged Phantom Edge to force enemies to cycle patterns.
- Switch weapons during a fight to restore Sha-Chi and reset the enemy's read on your moveset.
What To Read Next
- Combat Guide
- Weapons & Phantom Edges
- Build Ideas
- Boss Guide