The Star Performer is a tale (side quest) under the Tales tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Pangzhen Opera Stage, Tianxiang Pavilion & Order’s Tavern. Lure the doorman away from Tianxiang Pavilion in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage, slip inside to recover the lead opera performer’s dance fan, and return it to the performer puppet at the tavern.
From the launch game’s own quest log 29 Oct 2026 · objectives and journal notes verified in the release build
The quest has 4 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Lure out the Tianxiang Pavilion doorman in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage”. Lure the doorman away from Tianxiang Pavilion in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage, slip inside to recover the lead opera performer’s dance fan, and return it to the performer puppet at the tavern.
“Who remembers the crimson silks upon the stage?”
In-game quest subtitle for The Star Performer, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
The Star Performer quest objectives and walkthrough steps in order
Step
In-game objective
How to complete & journal note
Step 1
Lure out the Tianxiang Pavilion doorman in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage
Place rouge powder into the incense burner beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage to lure out the doorman holding the Tianxiang Pavilion key.
Step 2
Enter Tianxiang Pavilion
Unlock and enter the shuttered Tianxiang Pavilion.
Step 3
Find the leading opera performer's dance fan
Search inside Tianxiang Pavilion to recover the lead opera performer’s tattered dance fan.
Step 4
Return the fan to the lead performer puppet in the tavern
Return the dance fan to the lead performer puppet waiting in the Order’s Tavern.
Quest details, rewards and links
The Star Performer advances the tales progression in Pangzhen Opera Stage, Tianxiang Pavilion & Order’s Tavern. Use the 9-region Walkthrough and 178 Bell atlas to navigate between checkpoints in Pangzhen Opera Stage, Tianxiang Pavilion & Order’s Tavern, and check Side quests and missables before fighting regional cutoff bosses.
Rouge Powder, Tianxiang Pavilion Key, and Lead Performer’s Dance Fan
In-game subtitle
“Who remembers the crimson silks upon the stage?”
The Star Performer FAQ
Where do you start The Star Performer in Phantom Blade Zero?
The Star Performer is a tale (side quest) under the Tales tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Pangzhen Opera Stage, Tianxiang Pavilion & Order’s Tavern. Lure the doorman away from Tianxiang Pavilion in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage, slip inside to recover the lead opera performer’s dance fan, and return it to the performer puppet at the tavern.
What are the steps for The Star Performer?
The quest has 4 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Lure out the Tianxiang Pavilion doorman in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage”. Lure the doorman away from Tianxiang Pavilion in the alley beside the Pangzhen Opera Stage, slip inside to recover the lead opera performer’s dance fan, and return it to the performer puppet at the tavern.
Does The Star Performer unlock a trophy or weapon?
The Star Performer advances the tales progression in Pangzhen Opera Stage, Tianxiang Pavilion & Order’s Tavern.
