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Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide

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☆ New: Tier List Maker & Co-Op Board!
★ Upcoming: Version 2.6, Sunna, & Aria!
☆ 2.5 Debut: Ye Shunguang & Zhao
★ 2.5 Rerun: Alice, Soldier 0 Anby, & Astra
☆ Tier Lists: Agents | W-Engines | Bangboos | Teams
★ Redeem Codes for free Polychromes!

Zenless Zone Zero Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide

Sword Seeker Chronicles is a sandbox combat event in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See the event's how to play, how to get the free A Rank W-Engine, and all the rewards here!

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event
Sword KeeperSword Keeper's Trial Nightmare Gauntlet Icon Nightmare Gauntlet Sword Collection MemoriesSword Collection Memories
Qingming Realm Mini Cargo TrucksMini Cargo Truck Locations Tales of the Blade QuestsAll Tales of the Blade Quests

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Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Information

Ye Shunguang Qingming Event Details

Sword Seeker Chronicles
Event Start December 31, 2025
Event End February 5, 2026
How to Unlock Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 20+
Clear Season 1 Chapter 1 - Intermission Main Story
Rewards
Polychrome Hamster Cage Pass Original Chip
+ Free A-Rank W-Engine & more!

Sword Seeker Chronicles is a Ye Shunguang Sandbox Event where you can roam around the realm of the Qingming Sword and defeat enemies!

All Events and Schedule

How to Unlock Sword Seeker Chronicle

Zenless Zone Zero - Chapter 1 Intermission Commission Guide

Clear Season 1 Chapter 1 Intermission

To unlock the Sword Seeker Chronicle Event, you must reach Inter-Knot Level 20 or above and clear the Season 1 Chapter 1 Intermission Main Story!

Chapter 1 Intermission Quest Guide

Sword Seeker Chronicles Schedule

Ye Shunguang Qingming Event Dates

Unlock Stages
Dec. 31 Quests:
• Call of the Qingming
• The Ravens and the Swordmaster
Combat Day 1:
• Sword Keeper's Trial I
• Sword Keeper's Trial II
• Sword Keeper's Trial III
Others:
• Sword Collection Memories Day 1
• Qingming Realm Chest Locations Day 1
Jan. 1 Quest: Storm Uncovers Sword Will
Combat Day 2:
• Sword Keeper's Trial IV
• Sword Keeper's Trial V
• Sword Keeper's Trial VI
Others:
• Sword Collection Memories Day 2
• Qingming Realm Chest Locations Day 2
Jan. 2 Quests:
• Mystery of the Three Monkeys
• Heart of the Sword
Combat Day 3:
• Sword Keeper's Trial VII
• Sword Keeper's Trial VIII
• Sword Keeper's Trial IX
Others:
• Sword Collection Memories Day 3
• Qingming Realm Chest Locations Day 3
Jan. 3 Quest: Trial's End
Combat Day 4:
• Sword Keeper's Trial X
• Sword Keeper's Trial XI
• Sword Keeper's Trial XII
• Nightmare Gauntlet

How to Play Sword Seeker Chronicles

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide

  1. Enter the Qingming Realm
  2. Try Out New Characters
  3. Unlock Special Abilities
  4. Clear Combat Stages
  5. Collect Sword Memories

Enter the Secret Realm

Sword Seeker Chronicles 1

In the process of releasing the Qingming Sword's power, Ye Shunguang unlocked a realm within it. The Qingming Realm is a sandbox map where you can freely use Ye Shunguang and her abilities.

Qingming Realm Cargo Truck and
Treasure Hunt Bangboo Locations

Try Out Ye Shunguang and Zhao

Sword Seeker Chronicles 2

During the event, you can try out Ye Shunguang and Zhao in the combat sections. It was also shown that you can roam around the area with her skills.

Unlock Ye Shunguang Special Abilities

Sword Seeker Chronicles 3

Unlock Ye Shunguang's abilities in the Sword Will Resonance to fully explore the Qingming Sword by earning Sword Mastery from the event stages!

Complete Various Combat Stages

Sword Seeker Chronicles 4

Clear various combat stages with Ye Shunguang and Zhao. The final stage is the nightmare mode, where you must defeat the boss of the realm!

Sword Keeper's Trial Event Guide

Collect Sword Memories

Collect Sword Memories around the map to get Sword Mastery to unlock more Sword Will Resonance buffs!

Sword Collection Memories Event Guide

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Rewards

Get Free A-Rank W-Engine

Event W-Engine Requirement

You can get a free A Rank W-Engine, Cauldron of Clarity, as well as its overlock materials by gaining Sword Mastery from event event stages!

Cauldron of Clarity W-Engine Guide

New Accessories

Sword Seeker Chronicles 6

You can also get earrings for Belle and Wise's Suibian Temple Outfits!

Proxy Wardrobe and Outfit Pieces Guide

New Title - The Swordmaster Who Sunders the Sky

Event Title

You can also get a new a title once you complete the Nightmare Gauntlet one time!

Titles and Badges Guide

Ye Shunguang Qingming Event Rewards

Sword Seeker Chronicles Rewards
ZZZ - Polychrome Polychrome ZZZ - Hamster Cage Pass Hamster Cage Pass ZZZ - Original Chip Original Chip

We'll update this section when more information soon!!

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Events

All Events and Schedule

Ongoing Events

Event Guide Event Duration
Sword Seeker ChroniclesSword Seeker Chronicles 12/31/2025 - 02/05/2026
Special VisitorSpecial Visitor 12/30/2025 - End of 2.6
Filmgoer Thank YouFilmgoer Thank You 12/30/2025 - End of 2.5
The Final CallbackThe Final Callback 12/30/2025 - 02/05/2026
All-New ProgramAll-New Program 12/30/2025 - 02/05/2026
Wish Filing StationWish Filing Station 01/14/2026 - 02/02/2026
Shadow Riptide ClashShadow Riptide Clash 01/09/2026 - 01/26/2026
Joint Investigation - The Divine MazeJoint Investigation - The Divine Maze 01/03/2026 - 01/22/2026

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Event Duration
Angels and Delusions of MuseAngels and Delusions of Muse 01/21/2026 - 02/05/2026
Advanced Bounty - Area PatrolAdvanced Bounty - Area Patrol 01/16/2026 - 01/21/2026

Permanent Events

Event Guide How To Unlock/Rewards
Road to Proxy Greatness Event Guide Road to Proxy Greatness Reach Inter-Knot Level 8.
Master Tape Master Tapes
Coup-En Boopons
Polychromes Polychromes
Rookie on the Road Event Guide Rookie on the Road Reach Inter-Knot Level 8.
Demara Battery Mark II Demara Battery Mark II
Starlight Engine Starlight Engine
Bagboo Icon Bagboo
Slice of Time Slice of Time
Ben Ben

Past Events

Event Guide Event Duration
100% Miss Bunny100% Miss Bunny 12/17/2025 - 12/29/2025
141 Battery Artwork141 Battery Artwork 07/05/2025 - 07/15/2025
141 Eco Art Exhibition141 Eco Art Exhibition 11/12/2025 - 11/24/2025
141 Exclusive Bazaar141 Exclusive Bazaar 08/02/2024 - 08/12/2024
141 Friendship Fair141 Friendship Fair 10/27/2024 - 11/04/2024
141 Going Green for Everyone141 Going Green for Everyone 02/26/2025 - 03/10/2025
A Dream Come True at LastA Dream Come True at Last 01/24/2025 - 02/05/2025
A Tale Through the Looking GlassA Tale Through the Looking Glass 05/19/2025 - 06/05/2025
Band of Brave BangbooBand of Brave Bangboo 09/05/2025 - 10/13/2025
Bangboo BashBangboo Bash 04/27/2025 - 05/12/2025

All Web Events

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