Whence the Weeping is a mystery quest under the Mysteries tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Crimson Forest & Northern Mountains. Follow the sound of weeping through the depths of the Crimson Forest up to the Shrine at the northern summit and descend into the cavern beneath it to uncover the Chord’s fate.
From the launch game’s own quest log 29 Oct 2026 · objectives and journal notes verified in the release build
The quest has 5 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Find the source of the weeping”. Follow the sound of weeping through the depths of the Crimson Forest up to the Shrine at the northern summit and descend into the cavern beneath it to uncover the Chord’s fate.
Whence the Weeping quest objectives and walkthrough steps in order
Step
In-game objective
How to complete & journal note
Step 1
Find the source of the weeping
Distant weeping echoes through illusion magic; follow the sound toward its source.
Step 2
Search the depths of the forest
The weeping sounds again, drawing you deeper into the Crimson Forest.
Step 3
Could the Chord be in the northern mountains?
The crying comes from the northern mountain range—a message from the Chord connected to that day in the Crimson Forest.
Step 4
Reach the Shrine at the summit and find the source of the weeping
Ascend to the ancestral Lu Clan Shrine (now the Lady’s temple) at the summit of the Mountain of Imprisonment.
Step 5
Enter the depths beneath the Shrine
After using the Flying Guillotine on the statue mechanism, descend the dark stair opened in the shrine floor to reach the Chord.
Quest details, rewards and links
Whence the Weeping advances the mysteries progression in Crimson Forest & Northern Mountains. Use the 9-region Walkthrough and 178 Bell atlas to navigate between checkpoints in Crimson Forest & Northern Mountains, and check Side quests and missables before fighting regional cutoff bosses.
Where do you start Whence the Weeping in Phantom Blade Zero?
Whence the Weeping is a mystery quest under the Mysteries tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Crimson Forest & Northern Mountains. Follow the sound of weeping through the depths of the Crimson Forest up to the Shrine at the northern summit and descend into the cavern beneath it to uncover the Chord’s fate.
What are the steps for Whence the Weeping?
The quest has 5 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “Find the source of the weeping”. Follow the sound of weeping through the depths of the Crimson Forest up to the Shrine at the northern summit and descend into the cavern beneath it to uncover the Chord’s fate.
Does Whence the Weeping unlock a trophy or weapon?
Whence the Weeping advances the mysteries progression in Crimson Forest & Northern Mountains.
