How to Get Backstreet Courtyard Key in Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero is a fairly straightforward game. However, there are some locations that are closed unless you have the key for them. One such location is in Pangzhen, which requires the Backstreet Courtyard Key. Interestingly, this key is not located in Pangzhen at all. So, here is a quick guide on how to get the Backstreet Courtyard Key in Phantom Blade Zero.

Phantom Blade Zero Backstreet Courtyard Key Location

The Backstreet Courtyard key can be found in the Mountain of Imprisonment. Players have to defeat the Ironmask Assassin Phantom Blade Zero boss to obtain the item. Now, this is one of the easier bosses in the game.

However, this boss fight itself is locked behind a questline, which needs to be completed first before players can obtain the key. Below is a section with detailed steps on how to find the Backstreet Courtyard key in Phantom Blade Zero.

How to Get Phantom Blade Zero Backstreet Courtyard Key

You have to head to the Commander’s Platform bell in the Mountain of Imprisonment and go up the hill until you find two NPCs. Speak with the woman and then the Agonized Ironmask (Chen Zhu) to start the Ledger of Atonement quest.

Now, head to the Shrine Outer Gate bell in the Mountain of Imprisonment. Head down the stairs and jump to the lower area. There, you will have to defeat the Kui Yanyan Phantom Blade Zero boss. After that, continue on the lower path until you reach a fork. From there, take a left, defeat the wolves, and then turn right to find the Ledger on the ground.

Once you have found the Ledger, take it back to Chen Zhu near the Shrine Outer Gate bell. You will now get an item and have to take it back to Chen Zhu. Once there, choose the option ‘This won’t absolve you of your sins.’ This will start a boss fight against the Ironmask Assassin. Now, defeat the Ironmask Assassin to get the Backstreet Courtyard Key.

If you are having trouble defeating the boss, make sure to use better Phantom Blade Zero weapons. Use our list to find the best option against the boss.

Head back and speak with the female puppet to complete the quest, but you don’t need to do it, as you already obtained the key. However, completing the quest does reward you with the Bloodstained Necklace item, which you need to complete the Bai Xue quest.

So, that’s it. Now you know how to get the Backstreet Courtyard Key in Phantom Blade Zero. Have more questions? Ask us in the comments section below.