Heartless Remnants is a main story quest under the Story quests tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Chapter 3 · Village of Lu. Put the three puppet-bound Mandate masters to rest to unseal the Village of Lu well, descend into the underground puppet workshop, use Mu Xiaokui’s eyeball on Puppet No. 44, and clear the Smuggler’s Tunnel into Pangzhen.
From the launch game’s own quest log 29 Oct 2026 · objectives and journal notes verified in the release build
The quest has 6 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Find the Smuggler's Tunnel in the Village of Lu”. Put the three puppet-bound Mandate masters to rest to unseal the Village of Lu well, descend into the underground puppet workshop, use Mu Xiaokui’s eyeball on Puppet No. 44, and clear the Smuggler’s Tunnel into Pangzhen.
“The heartless cannot die; those with a heart cannot live”
In-game quest subtitle for Heartless Remnants, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Heartless Remnants quest objectives and walkthrough steps in order
Step
In-game objective
How to complete & journal note
Step 1
Find the Smuggler's Tunnel in the Village of Lu
Search the deserted Village of Lu for the hidden entrance to the Smuggler’s Tunnel.
Step 2
Find the bodies of the three masters and lay them to rest
Slay the physical bodies of the three Mandate masters bound by red puppet threads to free their minds and unseal the village well.
Step 3
Enter the well
Descend into the unsealed Village of Lu well to enter the Herald’s underground puppet testing grounds.
Step 4
Use the lift
Ride the lowered lift inside the underground puppet testing grounds.
Step 5
Use the eyeball to unlock Puppet No. 44
Socket the eyeball given by Mu Xiaokui into Puppet No. 44’s lock to open the sealed tunnel gate.
Step 6
Enter Pangzhen
Pass through the cleared Smuggler’s Tunnel to enter Pangzhen.
Quest details, rewards and links
Heartless Remnants advances the story quests progression in Chapter 3 · Village of Lu. Use the 9-region Walkthrough and 178 Bell atlas to navigate between checkpoints in Chapter 3 · Village of Lu, and check Side quests and missables before fighting regional cutoff bosses.
“The heartless cannot die; those with a heart cannot live”
Heartless Remnants FAQ
Where do you start Heartless Remnants in Phantom Blade Zero?
Heartless Remnants is a main story quest under the Story quests tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Chapter 3 · Village of Lu. Put the three puppet-bound Mandate masters to rest to unseal the Village of Lu well, descend into the underground puppet workshop, use Mu Xiaokui’s eyeball on Puppet No. 44, and clear the Smuggler’s Tunnel into Pangzhen.
What are the steps for Heartless Remnants?
The quest has 6 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Find the Smuggler's Tunnel in the Village of Lu”. Put the three puppet-bound Mandate masters to rest to unseal the Village of Lu well, descend into the underground puppet workshop, use Mu Xiaokui’s eyeball on Puppet No. 44, and clear the Smuggler’s Tunnel into Pangzhen.
Does Heartless Remnants unlock a trophy or weapon?
Heartless Remnants advances the story quests progression in Chapter 3 · Village of Lu.
