TL;DR
- Phantom Blade Zero has 8 outfits in total for Soul.
- Two outfits are available from the very start of the game.
- Two outfits unlock by finishing the game with any ending.
- The Blizzard and Legacy outfits are tied to the secret perfect ending.
- Blood-Steel Form and Wulin Legend are Digital Deluxe Edition exclusives.
- You can show or hide headgear for every outfit in the Character menu.
Phantom Blade Zero keeps things focused — you play as Soul, and Soul alone. There’s no character creator and no stat-based armor system. Instead, the way you change Soul’s look is through outfits. Each one is purely cosmetic, so there’s no pressure to chase them for power. But if you care about how Soul looks while cutting through The Order’s elite forces, this guide covers every single outfit and exactly how to get it.
There are 8 outfits in total. Some are free right from the start. Others need you to finish the game or meet specific conditions. A couple are locked behind the Deluxe Edition. Here’s the full breakdown.
How Outfits Work in Phantom Blade Zero
Outfits in Phantom Blade Zero are purely cosmetic. They don’t change your stats, your abilities, or how enemies behave. They only change how Soul looks.
To equip an outfit, open the Character tab and switch the category to Appearance (the tab marked by a hat icon). From there you can select any outfit you’ve unlocked and toggle whether you want the headgear visible or hidden. Every single outfit in the game gives you that headgear on/off option — useful if you like the body of one look but prefer no hat.
Outfits are available as soon as you complete the Prologue and regain control of Soul. Even pre-order and Deluxe Edition items can be equipped from that point onwards — the game won’t make you wait.
All Phantom Blade Zero Outfits and How to Unlock Them
1. Black Scarf (Fugitive) — Default Outfit
This is the outfit Soul wears when you start the game. The dark, worn-down robes and black scarf fit the vibe perfectly — a framed assassin on the run with nothing but his blade and his 66 remaining days. No unlock required. It’s there from the beginning and stays available no matter what.
- How to unlock: Automatically equipped when you start a new game
- Look: Ragged dark robes, black scarf, hooded wuxia traveling garb
2. Sanguine — Alternative Default
The Sanguine is a second look that’s also available right at the start without needing to do anything. It’s an alternative visual style that gives Soul a slightly different feel while keeping the same dark assassin energy. Think of it as a variation on the starter theme rather than a completely different costume.
- How to unlock: Already unlocked when you begin a new game — no requirements
- Look: Alternative dark-toned design, complementary to the default
3. The Hunt — Post-Game Unlock
The Hunt is one of two outfits you earn by finishing the main story. It doesn’t matter which of the 8 endings you get — any ending counts. Once the credits roll, this outfit becomes available in your Appearance menu. It has a sharper, more aggressive look that suits a Soul who has survived everything The Order threw at him.
- How to unlock: Complete the main story and get any ending
- Look: Darker, battle-hardened design with a distinct visual identity
4. Kindred — Post-Game Unlock
Kindred unlocks alongside The Hunt after you get any ending. Both outfits drop at the same time, so finishing the game once rewards you with two new looks simultaneously. Kindred has its own personality — worth equipping for a New Game+ run if you want Soul to look different the second time through.
- How to unlock: Complete the main story and get any ending
- Look: Distinct styling that pairs well with a NG+ playthrough
5. Blizzard — Secret Ending (Partial)
This one is interesting. The Blizzard outfit unlocks if you meet most of the requirements for the secret perfect ending — but specifically if you do not complete all the Long Pillar challenges. Think of it as a reward for players who got close to the true ending but didn’t quite clear every optional challenge. It’s a way the game rewards effort even if you didn’t go all the way.
- How to unlock: Complete the secret perfect ending requirements, but leave at least one Long Pillar challenge incomplete
- Look: A cold, striking design tied to the more mysterious side of the story
6. Legacy — Pre-Order Bonus or Perfect Ending Reward
Legacy is the most notable outfit for players who didn’t pre-order. It was advertised as a pre-order bonus, but S-Game confirmed you can also earn it through in-game progression — specifically by getting the secret perfect ending. So if you missed the pre-order window, just go for that true ending and the Legacy outfit is yours. It’s a heritage-style design that references Soul’s look from the classic Rainblood era, which Phantom Blade Zero is spiritually connected to.
- How to unlock: Pre-order any edition (early unlock), OR get the secret perfect ending through normal gameplay
- Look: Heritage armor with a nod to Soul’s Rainblood origins — formal, clean, and storied
7. Blood-Steel Form — Deluxe Edition Exclusive
Blood-Steel Form is one of two outfits exclusive to the Digital Deluxe Edition. It cannot be earned through gameplay progression — you either have the Deluxe Edition or you don’t. The outfit was the first of the two Deluxe skins to get a dedicated trailer, shown during a boss fight against The Hunt. It’s a striking red-and-steel aesthetic that leans into the violent, high-energy side of Soul’s character.
- How to unlock: Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99) — not available through gameplay
- Look: Bold red-and-steel design, sharp and aggressive
8. Wulin Legend — Deluxe Edition Exclusive
Wulin Legend is the second Digital Deluxe exclusive and, for many players, the most visually impressive outfit in the game. It’s a formal, ornate look with high-ranking martial clan robes and metallic filigree detailing. It also comes with a dedicated hat accessory, which you can toggle on or off like every other outfit. Like Blood-Steel Form, this one is only available through the Deluxe Edition purchase — no amount of in-game grinding will unlock it.
- How to unlock: Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99) — not available through gameplay
- Look: Ornate formal robes with metallic detailing — one of the most visually striking looks in the game
Phantom Blade Zero Outfits: Quick Reference Table
| # | Outfit Name | How to Unlock | Can Be Earned Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Scarf (Fugitive) | Default — available from the start | Yes |
| 2 | Sanguine | Default alternative — available from the start | Yes |
| 3 | The Hunt | Get any ending in the main story | Yes |
| 4 | Kindred | Get any ending in the main story | Yes |
| 5 | Blizzard | Meet perfect ending requirements without completing all Long Pillar challenges | Yes |
| 6 | Legacy | Pre-order bonus (early unlock) or get the secret perfect ending | Yes |
| 7 | Blood-Steel Form | Digital Deluxe Edition only | No |
| 8 | Wulin Legend | Digital Deluxe Edition only | No |
Can You Unlock All Outfits Without Buying the Deluxe Edition?
You can unlock 6 out of 8 outfits without spending anything beyond the standard game price. The two Deluxe Edition outfits — Blood-Steel Form and Wulin Legend — are the only ones locked behind a paywall. S-Game has confirmed they cannot be earned through in-game progression.
If you already own the standard edition and didn’t pre-order, you can still get the Legacy outfit by earning the secret perfect ending. And once you clear any run, The Hunt and Kindred both unlock automatically. The only true grind is going for the perfect ending conditions to grab Legacy and Blizzard.
How to Get the Perfect Ending (For Legacy and Blizzard Outfits)
Both the Legacy and Blizzard outfits are tied to the secret perfect ending — so if you want them without pre-ordering, you’ll need to go for that route. Here’s what it generally requires:
- Complete specific chains of side quests (called Tales) across all regions
- Find all four Acolyte Masks during the Secrets at the Heart of the Lake mission in Meigu Lake
- Clear the optional Phantom Illusionist Realm in the northwest of the lake area
- Complete the Bloodline Awakening quest with the correct prerequisites met
For the Blizzard outfit specifically: do all of the above but skip the Long Pillar challenge completions. That puts you in the middle ground where you get Blizzard instead of Legacy.
For the Legacy outfit: complete everything, including the Long Pillar challenges, to reach the true perfect ending.
Don’t worry too much if you miss it on a first run. After the credits roll, you can reload before the point of no return and finish whatever you missed.
Does the Edition You Buy Affect Which Outfits You Get?
Yes, in a limited way. Here’s how it breaks down:
- Standard Edition ($59.99): You get the full game. If you pre-ordered, you also got the Legacy outfit as an early unlock. If not, you earn it through the perfect ending.
- Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99): Everything in the standard edition, plus Blood-Steel Form, Wulin Legend, a Digital Artbook, and the Digital Soundtrack. These two outfits are exclusive and cannot be unlocked any other way.
If you care about having every outfit, the Deluxe Edition is the only way to get all 8. If you’re happy with the 6 earnable ones, the standard edition is perfectly fine.
Where to Buy Phantom Blade Zero
The game is available now on PS5 and PC. You can pick it up from these official stores:
- Phantom Blade Zero Official Site
- Steam (PC)
- PlayStation Store (PS5)
- Epic Games Store (PC) — buying here also gives you the Soul Outfit and Sanguine cosmetics in Fortnite as a bonus
More Phantom Blade Zero Guides
Looking for more help with the game? Here are some useful reads:
- Phantom Blade Zero: All Chapter List — Every Mission and Region Explained
- Phantom Blade Zero Preload, PC Requirements and Install Size
- Phantom Blade Zero Review (PS5 & PC)
Final Thoughts
Phantom Blade Zero keeps its outfit system clean and straightforward. You start with two looks right away, earn two more just by finishing the story, and the most work you’ll need to do is going for the perfect ending to unlock Legacy or Blizzard. The Deluxe Edition outfits are nice extras, but nothing that changes the game itself.
Pick the look that fits your playstyle, toggle the headgear however you like, and let Soul get back to what he does best.
