If you are exploring every area in Phantom Blade Zero, collecting Blackstone Fragments is something you should not ignore. These collectibles are more than just items hidden in treasure chests because they help you permanently increase Soul’s offensive power. Finding them can make combat easier by improving your damage and Guard Break, which is especially useful when you are fighting tougher enemies and bosses.
In this guide, I will show you where to find the Blackstone Fragments in Phantom Blade Zero, including their locations in Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen, and Meigu Lake. Some fragments are hidden inside treasure chests, while others require you to defeat specific enemies, explore underground passages, or search areas away from the main path. I have organized the locations by region so you can follow the directions without wasting time searching the same places repeatedly.
My recommendation is to collect these fragments whenever you explore a new area instead of leaving everything until later. Every four Blackstone Fragments automatically combine into a complete Blackstone, permanently increasing your Attack Power and Guard Break by 10%.
Whole Blackstones are also required to unlock certain advanced abilities, so collecting them can improve both your damage and your combat options as you progress through the story.
Phantom Blade Zero All Blackstone Fragments Locations Guide
Blackstone Fragments are special progression materials found throughout the world of Phantom Blade Zero. They appear as mysterious black shards surrounded by a dark purple glow and can be collected from treasure chests, the environment, and certain enemies.
The game also tracks these collectibles as Blackstone Shards on regional Map Completion screens. Depending on the area or menu, you may see the names Blackstone Fragment and Blackstone Shard used for the same collectible.
What Do Blackstone Fragments Do?
The main purpose of these fragments is to improve Soul’s combat power.
| Feature | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Collectible requirement | Collect 4 Blackstone Fragments |
| Automatic conversion | Four fragments combine into 1 complete Blackstone |
| Attack Power | A complete Blackstone permanently increases base Attack Power by 10% |
| Guard Break | A complete Blackstone permanently increases Guard Break by 10% |
| Ability unlocks | Whole Blackstones are required for certain advanced nodes in the Abilities tree |
| Collection tracking | Check the regional Map Completion screen |
These bonuses make Blackstone Fragments valuable throughout the game. Increasing Attack Power helps you deal more damage, while additional Guard Break helps you pressure enemies and deplete their Sha-Chi.
Why Should You Collect Every Fragment?
I recommend collecting as many Blackstone Fragments as possible because their benefits are permanent.
You do not need to equip them like a weapon or accessory. Once you collect enough fragments to form a complete Blackstone, the upgrade happens automatically.
Whole Blackstones can also be required for advanced abilities. For example, Masterful Flow Lv. 1 requires one Blackstone, while Redirect Force requires two Blackstones, according to the available ability information.
This means collecting fragments helps you improve your character while also working toward additional combat abilities.
All Blackstone Fragment Locations
The following tables cover the documented locations from the available regional information. Follow the directions carefully because some fragments are tucked away in optional paths, underground areas, or locations you may pass without noticing.
Weeping Creek Valley Blackstone Fragment Locations
Weeping Creek Valley is one of the early regions where you can begin collecting Blackstone Fragments. The regional collection information lists four fragments in total, although the location details available here identify only three. I have included those three documented locations rather than guessing where the remaining fragment is hidden.
| Fragment | Location | How to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterfall Bridge | Head down beneath Waterfall Bridge and open the treasure chest beside the river. |
| 2 | Valley Sha-Chi Tower Base | Defeat the three Copper-Skinned Monks in the Valley Sha-Chi Tower Base area. |
| 3 | Underground Cell in Outpost | Enter the underground passage in the Outpost area, unlock the locked cell, and collect the fragment inside. |
1. Blackstone Fragment at Waterfall Bridge
The first documented fragment is beneath Waterfall Bridge.
To find it, head down to the lower area beneath the bridge and explore the riverside. Look for a treasure chest beside the river and open it to collect the Blackstone Fragment.
My tip: When you reach Waterfall Bridge, do not simply continue along the main route. Check the area underneath the bridge before moving on, as this collectible is easy to miss if you stay on the upper path.
2. Blackstone Fragment at Valley Sha-Chi Tower Base
This fragment is obtained by defeating three Copper-Skinned Monks in the Valley Sha-Chi Tower Base area.
Explore the tower base and locate the three monks. Defeat them to obtain the fragment.
Unlike the collectible beneath Waterfall Bridge, this one requires you to clear a group of enemies rather than simply open a chest.
My tip: Make sure you have enough health and are comfortable with your current weapon setup before engaging the monks. Once you have defeated all three, check your collected items before leaving the area.
3. Blackstone Fragment in the Outpost Underground Cell
The third documented location is inside a locked underground cell in the Outpost area.
You need to find the underground passage, enter it, and unlock the cell containing the fragment.
Do not leave the Outpost after exploring only its main paths. Check the underground section and investigate any locked cells you encounter.
My tip: If you are tracking your regional completion, check the Map Completion screen after collecting this fragment. The available location details do not identify the fourth fragment listed for Weeping Creek Valley, so you may need to continue exploring the region to complete the collection.
Crimson Forest Blackstone Fragment Locations
Crimson Forest contains four documented Blackstone Fragments. Some are hidden in treasure chests, while another can be found directly on the ground along a narrow ravine.
| Fragment | Location | How to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravine on the route to Pangzhen Bridge Overlook | Explore the narrow ravine branching off the main route. The fragment is at the dead end beside a pile of corpses. |
| 2 | Trail of Cages | Descend to the bottom of the cave and open the treasure chest in the middle of the shallow water. |
| 3 | Upper Thieves’ Camp | Search the room just before entering Red Serpent House. The fragment is inside a treasure chest. |
| 4 | Underground Prison in Cliffside Lodge | Explore the underground area and open the treasure chest inside a prison cell. |
1. Blackstone Fragment Near Pangzhen Bridge Overlook
While traveling toward Pangzhen Bridge Overlook, look for a narrow ravine branching away from the main route.
Follow this side path all the way to its dead end. You will find the Blackstone Fragment on the ground beside a pile of corpses.
This collectible is easy to miss if you stick to the main path without checking the surrounding area.
My tip: Whenever a path branches away from the main route, take a moment to explore it. Dead ends can contain valuable progression materials like this one.
2. Blackstone Fragment at Trail of Cages
The next fragment is hidden inside a treasure chest at the bottom of the Trail of Cages cave.
Continue through the area and descend to the lowest section. Once you reach the shallow water, search for a chest in the middle of it.
Open the chest to collect the fragment.
My tip: Do not rush through the cave after reaching the lower level. Check the water and surrounding platforms carefully before leaving.
3. Blackstone Fragment at Upper Thieves’ Camp
For this fragment, head to the upper section of Thieves’ Camp.
Look for the room immediately before you enter Red Serpent House. The Blackstone Fragment is inside a treasure chest in this room.
The important detail is the location of the room: check the area just before entering Red Serpent House rather than continuing straight through without exploring.
4. Blackstone Fragment at Cliffside Lodge
The final documented Crimson Forest fragment is inside the underground prison at Cliffside Lodge.
Explore the underground area and search the prison cells. One of the cells contains a treasure chest holding the Blackstone Fragment.
You will also find a corpse beside the chest that holds the Crimson Forest Secret Chamber Crank.
My tip: Check both the chest and the nearby corpse before leaving. You can collect the fragment and pick up the crank during the same visit.
Village of Lu Blackstone Fragment Locations
Village of Lu has four documented Blackstone Fragments. These collectibles are spread across a boss clearing, the village river, an upstream area, and a hidden passage connecting to Pangzhen.
| Fragment | Location | How to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left of Old Man Gen’s Hideout | Follow the path to the left, defeat Zhuo Bi, the Gate Keeper, and open the chest beside the boss clearing. |
| 2 | Village River | Follow the shallow river and look beneath a tree decorated with red cords. |
| 3 | Upstream from Smuggler’s Tunnel Entrance | After defeating Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple, follow the river upstream and open the chest in the water. |
| 4 | Hidden Passage to Pangzhen | Access the passage from Beneath the Well, follow it to the end, and collect the fragment from the altar. |
1. Blackstone Fragment Near Old Man Gen’s Hideout
Start at Old Man Gen’s Hideout and take the path to the left.
Follow this route until you encounter Zhuo Bi, the Gate Keeper. Defeat the boss, then search the area beside the boss clearing for a treasure chest.
Open the chest to collect the Blackstone Fragment.
My tip: If you have not defeated Zhuo Bi yet, prepare for the encounter before making this collectible a priority. You can then explore the clearing and collect the reward after the fight.
2. Blackstone Fragment Beneath the Red-Cord Tree
This fragment is located along the shallow river running through the village.
Follow the river and look for a tree decorated with red cords. The Blackstone Fragment is beneath the tree.
Unlike some of the other locations, you do not need to open a treasure chest or defeat a specific enemy to obtain this collectible.
My tip: Keep an eye on the riverbanks as you explore the village. Look around the base of the tree rather than assuming every fragment will be inside a chest.
3. Blackstone Fragment Upstream from Smuggler’s Tunnel Entrance
After defeating Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple, return to the river and follow it upstream from the Smuggler’s Tunnel Entrance.
Search the water for a treasure chest. Open it to collect the Blackstone Fragment.
This location is worth checking if you are exploring the river after completing the temple encounter.
4. Blackstone Fragment in the Hidden Passage to Pangzhen
The fourth fragment is hidden inside the Hidden Passage to Pangzhen, which you can access from Beneath the Well.
First, enter Beneath the Well and locate the door marked with a puppet mask. Unlock the door to access the hidden passage.
Follow the passage all the way to its end. You will find the Blackstone Fragment on an altar.
This area is particularly worth exploring because it is also where the red threads blocking the Smuggler’s Tunnel are undone.
My tip: If you are already exploring Beneath the Well, make sure you investigate the puppet-mask door and follow the hidden passage completely. This lets you collect the fragment while also progressing through the connected area.
Pangzhen Blackstone Fragment Locations
Pangzhen contains six documented Blackstone Fragments, making it one of the regions where you can collect several fragments in a single exploration session.
Some of these collectibles require defeating enemies, while others are hidden in chests around courtyards, buildings, and elevated walkways.
| Fragment | Location | How to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abandoned Wine Cellar | Search the courtyard near the Abandoned Wine Cellar Bell. Open the chest at ground level beside a building. |
| 2 | Near Cavalrybane’s Boss Arena | After defeating Cavalrybane, search the narrow path between two nearby buildings and open the chest on the raised stone walkway. |
| 3 | Marketplace | Enter the inn near the Marketplace Bell, reach the upper floor, and open the chest on a balcony beside several potted plants. |
| 4 | Backstreet Rest | Defeat the sword-wielding puppet enemy to obtain the fragment. |
| 5 | Lion Dance Hall | Unlock the courtyard door and defeat the enemies inside. One of them drops the fragment. |
| 6 | Courtyard Beyond the Green Serpent House Cave | Pass through the cave filled with wine jars and open the chest beside the red barrels and stacked sacks. |
1. Blackstone Fragment at Abandoned Wine Cellar
Start near the Abandoned Wine Cellar Bell and explore the surrounding courtyard.
At ground level, look beside the nearby buildings for a treasure chest. Open it to collect the Blackstone Fragment.
This is a good location to check when you arrive at the Bell, as you can search the courtyard before continuing to another part of Pangzhen.
2. Blackstone Fragment Near Cavalrybane’s Boss Arena
After defeating Cavalrybane, search the narrow path between two nearby buildings.
Look for a raised stone walkway beside the rooftops. A treasure chest on this walkway contains the Blackstone Fragment.
My tip: Do not leave the boss arena immediately after winning. Check the nearby paths and elevated walkways, as this collectible is not located directly inside the boss arena.
3. Blackstone Fragment at the Marketplace
Head to the Marketplace Bell and locate the nearby inn.
Enter the building and make your way to the upper floor. Look for a balcony overlooking the street, where you will find a treasure chest beside several potted plants.
Open the chest to collect the fragment.
This is a useful reminder to explore the upper floors of buildings, not just the streets and courtyards. Some collectibles are hidden above the main route.
4. Blackstone Fragment at Backstreet Rest
The Blackstone Fragment at Backstreet Rest is obtained by defeating a sword-wielding puppet enemy.
Explore the area and locate this enemy. Defeat it to obtain the fragment.
Unlike the previous locations, you do not need to search for a chest. Make sure you check the item reward after the fight so you know you have collected it.
5. Blackstone Fragment at Lion Dance Hall
To find this fragment, locate the locked door leading into the courtyard at Lion Dance Hall.
Unlock the door and defeat the enemies inside. One of them drops the Blackstone Fragment.
After clearing the courtyard, continue into the second courtyard to find a nearby Memory Flower Petal.
My tip: Take the time to explore both courtyards after defeating the enemies. You can collect the Blackstone Fragment and check the nearby area for the Memory Flower Petal during the same visit.
6. Blackstone Fragment Beyond the Green Serpent House Cave
Head to the Green Serpent House area and pass through the cave filled with wine jars.
Continue until you reach a courtyard containing numerous red barrels. Search beside the barrels and stacked sacks for a treasure chest.
Open the chest to collect the Blackstone Fragment.
This collectible is located beyond the cave, so do not stop exploring as soon as you pass through the wine-jar section.
Meigu Lake Blackstone Fragment Locations
The available location information identifies one Blackstone Fragment in Meigu Lake. Additional fragment locations for this region were not included in the supplied details, so this section covers the documented location without guessing the remaining ones.
| Fragment | Location | How to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meigu Village East Dock | Explore the wooden platforms extending from the buildings. Open the treasure chest on the waterside platform beside the railing. |
1. Blackstone Fragment at Meigu Village East Dock
Head to Meigu Village East Dock and explore the wooden platforms extending from the buildings.
Look for a platform beside the water with a railing. A treasure chest on this platform contains the Blackstone Fragment.
My tip: Check the platforms along the water instead of staying on the main paths through the village. The chest is positioned on a waterside platform, making it easy to overlook if you rush through the area.
The remaining Meigu Lake fragment locations are not covered in the available information, so check your regional Map Completion screen to see how many Blackstone Shards you still need to find.
Tips for Finding Blackstone Fragments Faster
If you want to collect every Blackstone Fragment, there are a few habits that can make exploration much easier.
1. Check Your Regional Map Completion
The Map Completion screen tracks Blackstone Shards or Blackstone Fragments in each region.
Use it to check your progress after collecting items. If the region is not complete, you know that there are still collectibles or other objectives to investigate.
2. Search Below Bridges and Beside Rivers
Several fragments are located near water, including the collectible beneath Waterfall Bridge, the fragment beneath the red-cord tree in Village of Lu, and the chest at Meigu Village East Dock.
Whenever you reach a river, dock, or bridge, check the surrounding area before continuing.
3. Explore Caves and Underground Passages
Do not ignore underground areas simply because the main route continues elsewhere.
The Outpost underground cell, Trail of Cages, Cliffside Lodge prison, and Hidden Passage to Pangzhen all contain important collectibles.
Search locked cells, side passages, and lower cave sections carefully.
4. Defeat Specific Enemies and Groups
Not every fragment comes from a chest. Some are obtained by defeating specific enemies, such as the Copper-Skinned Monks in Weeping Creek Valley or the sword-wielding puppet at Backstreet Rest.
If you have explored an area but cannot find its fragment, check whether a specific enemy is associated with the reward.
5. Check Rooms Before Entering the Next Main Area
Some fragments are located just before important destinations, such as the chest in the room before Red Serpent House.
Before entering a new major area, look around the nearby rooms and side paths. This can save you from having to backtrack later.
6. Collect Four Fragments to Improve Your Character
Remember that every four fragments automatically combine into one complete Blackstone.
If you are close to collecting four, it is worth searching nearby areas for the remaining pieces. The permanent Attack Power and Guard Break bonuses can help you in upcoming encounters.
Blackstone Fragments are among the most useful collectibles in Phantom Blade Zero because they provide permanent combat upgrades. Every four fragments form a complete Blackstone, increasing your Attack Power and Guard Break by 10% and helping you meet the requirements for certain advanced abilities.
I recommend exploring each region carefully, especially areas with rivers, caves, underground passages, and optional enemy encounters. Some fragments are easy to collect from chests, while others require you to defeat enemies or investigate paths away from the main route.
Start with the documented locations in Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, and Pangzhen, then check Meigu Lake and your regional Map Completion screen for anything you have missed. Keep track of your progress as you explore, and you will be able to improve Soul’s combat power while working toward full regional completion.