Pillars of Kunlun is a mystery quest under the Mysteries tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Mandate Encampment, Pangzhen & Mountain of Imprisonment. Investigate what happened to the three Pillars of Kunlun across the Mandate Encampment and Pangzhen (Wei Sanchuan), then climb the Mountain of Imprisonment to confront Huangxing inside the Shrine and use the Flying Guillotine on the Lady’s statue mechanism.
From the launch game’s own quest log 29 Oct 2026 · objectives and journal notes verified in the release build
The quest has 9 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Discover what happened to the Pillars of Kunlun”. Investigate what happened to the three Pillars of Kunlun across the Mandate Encampment and Pangzhen (Wei Sanchuan), then climb the Mountain of Imprisonment to confront Huangxing inside the Shrine and use the Flying Guillotine on the Lady’s statue mechanism.
“A sword wails within its scabbard; The old oaths remain silent”
In-game quest subtitle for Pillars of Kunlun, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Pillars of Kunlun quest objectives and walkthrough steps in order
Step
In-game objective
How to complete & journal note
Step 1
Discover what happened to the Pillars of Kunlun
Investigate the Weeping Creek Valley Sha-Chi Tower, once a temporary outpost for a squad under the Three Pillars of Kunlun.
Step 2
Head to the Mandate Encampment, where the Pillars of Kunlun led their forces against the Maskwalkers
Push northeast through the Crimson Forest toward the Mandate Encampment where the Pillars of Kunlun led the defense against the Maskwalkers.
Step 3
Find Wei Sanchuan in Pangzhen
The Mandate Encampment’s outer gate is locked from inside by Moji’s disciples; go to Pangzhen to find Moji’s disciple Wei Sanchuan, who holds the outer gate key.
Step 4
Enter the Mandate Encampment
Retrieve the Mandate Encampment Outer Gate Key from Wei Sanchuan’s body at the bottom of the Pangzhen well and unlock the encampment gate.
Step 5
Find Huangxing at the summit
Play the restored Illusory Pipa at the Spectral Gate on Meigu Lake’s northern shore to cross onto the Mountain of Imprisonment summit path.
Step 6
Confront Huangxing inside the Shrine
Fight past Yumian Langjun along the mountain ascent and enter the summit Shrine to confront Huangxing.
Step 7
Use the Flying Guillotine to unlock the mechanism at the base of the Lady's statue
After defeating Huangxing and learning he conspired with Zuo Shang against Yuyin and imprisoned the Chord below, use the Flying Guillotine to turn the switch at the base of the Lady’s statue.
Step 8
Head to the training grounds deep within the Mandate Encampment
Fight past Wan Jun “Coppermaul” and reach the bloodstained training grounds deep inside the Mandate Encampment.
Step 9
Head up the Mountain of Imprisonment in search of Huangxing
Read Moji’s map notes pointing to the northern mountains (Mountain of Imprisonment) where Huangxing went to meet the “Young Master.”
Quest details, rewards and links
Pillars of Kunlun is directly connected to Flying Guillotine in Phantom Blade Zero. Use the 9-region Walkthrough and 178 Bell atlas to navigate between checkpoints in Mandate Encampment, Pangzhen & Mountain of Imprisonment, and check Side quests and missables before fighting regional cutoff bosses.
Where do you start Pillars of Kunlun in Phantom Blade Zero?
Pillars of Kunlun is a mystery quest under the Mysteries tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Mandate Encampment, Pangzhen & Mountain of Imprisonment. Investigate what happened to the three Pillars of Kunlun across the Mandate Encampment and Pangzhen (Wei Sanchuan), then climb the Mountain of Imprisonment to confront Huangxing inside the Shrine and use the Flying Guillotine on the Lady’s statue mechanism.
What are the steps for Pillars of Kunlun?
The quest has 9 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Discover what happened to the Pillars of Kunlun”. Investigate what happened to the three Pillars of Kunlun across the Mandate Encampment and Pangzhen (Wei Sanchuan), then climb the Mountain of Imprisonment to confront Huangxing inside the Shrine and use the Flying Guillotine on the Lady’s statue mechanism.
Does Pillars of Kunlun unlock a trophy or weapon?
Pillars of Kunlun is directly connected to Flying Guillotine in Phantom Blade Zero.
