Characters
Phantom Blade Zero Characters: Full Confirmed Roster
The confirmed roster so far, with the characters who matter to the story called out.
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026
Main cast
Quick reference for the confirmed roster — we'll expand each character as the story shows more.
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Soul | Protagonist; youngest "Will" of The Order, framed for murder |
| Zuo Shang | Antagonist; Soul's former best friend driven by ambition |
| Mu Xiaokui | Patriarch's daughter and Soul's childhood friend |
| Mu Tianmiao | Patriarch of The Order; his murder starts the story |
| Mó Yuan | Soul's father; performed by Donnie Yen |
| Leng Tu | Mysterious returning figure, allegiance unknown |
| The Hunt | Former comrades hunting Soul (opening sequence) |
Factions
- The Order — the assassin organization Soul served.
- Seven Stars — a formation of disciples tied to a multi-boss encounter.
- The Shao family — Shao Baiyan, Shao Xuandiao, Shao Zhanpeng.
Roster note
More than 28 named characters have appeared in trailers, demos and developer materials. Roles for supporting names (Forge, Tang Bing, Ning Zhi, Old Beggar, etc.) are verified as the story is revealed.
Character questions
Who is the protagonist?
Soul, an elite assassin of The Order framed for murdering the patriarch, with 66 days to live.
Who is the main antagonist?
Zuo Shang — Soul's former best friend, whose 'endless ambition' broke their bond.
How many characters are there?
More than 28 named characters have appeared in official material; roles are verified at launch.
Sources: PlayStation Blog. Phantom Blade Zero content and assets remain the property of S-GAME.