Sword Keeper's Trial Event Guide
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Sword Keeper's Trial is a combat minigame in the Sword Seeker Chronicles event in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.5. Check out how to beat each Sword Keeper's Trial stages and rewards here!
| Sword Seeker Chronicles Event | |
|---|---|
 Sword Keeper's Trial |
 Sword Collection Memories |
 Mini Cargo Truck Locations |
 All Tales of the Blade Quests |
List of Contents
All Sword Keeper Trial Stages
| Day | Stages |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | • Sword Keeper's Trial (I) • Sword Keeper's Trial (II) • Sword Keeper's Trial (III) |
| Day 2 | Unlocks on January 1, 2026 • Sword Keeper's Trial (IV) • Sword Keeper's Trial (V) • Sword Keeper's Trial (VI) |
| Day 3 | Unlocks on January 2, 2026 • Sword Keeper's Trial (VII) • Sword Keeper's Trial (VIII) • Sword Keeper's Trial (IX) |
| Day 4 | Unlocks on January 3, 2026 • Sword Keeper's Trial (X) • Sword Keeper's Trial (XI) • Sword Keeper's Trial (XII) • Nightmare Gauntlet |
Sword Keeper Trial Day 1 Guide
Sword Keeper Trial Stage 1
| Objectives | Time limit: 60s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
|---|---|
| Enemies |
Miasmic - Heavy Striker
Miasmic Shieldguard
Miasmic CannoneerHow to Beat Stage 1
For Wave 1, keep yourself close to the Cannoneer so that the Shieldguard will follow suit. This makes it easier to hit both enemies in the same spot.
Use Swift Strike as soon as you can to gain the CRIT DMG buff before the second Wave to deal more damage to the Heavy Striker.
Sword Keeper Trial Stage 2
| Objectives | Time limit: 60s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
|---|---|
| Enemies |
Ionized - Dullahan
Ionized - ThanatosHow to Beat Stage 2
Use Swift Strike as soon as you can to gain the CRIT DMG buff. Between the two enemies, focus your attacks on Thanatos since the Dullahan will follow you around throughout the stage.
Sword Keeper Trial Stage 3
| Objectives | Time limit: 90s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
|---|---|
| Enemies |
Miasmic ThracianHow to Beat Stage 3
Use Swift Strike as soon as you can to gain the CRIT DMG buff. Use Defensive Assists to safely chip away at Thracian's HP.
When Thracian soars up in the air, keep an eye on the ground and dodge the incoming attacks until the boss reappears.
Sword Keeper Trial Day 2 Guide
| We will update this section on January 1, 2026. Stay tuned and Happy New Year! |
Sword Keeper Trial Day 3 Guide
| We will update this section on January 2, 2026. Stay tuned! |
Sword Keeper Trial Day 4 Guide
| We will update this section on January 3, 2026. Stay tuned! |
Trial Characters in Sword Keeper's Trial
All Combat Event Trial Characters
| Trial Agent | Build |
|---|---|
 Ye Shunguang
|
4-pc:
 White Water Ballad
2-pc:
 Branch and Blade Song
|
 Dialyn
|
4-pc:
 King of the Summit
2-pc:
 Woodpecker Electro
|
 Zhao
|
4-pc:
 Swing Jazz
2-pc:
 Yunkui Tales
|
Gilded Blossom
Steam Oven
Original TransmorpherSword Keeper's Trial Rewards
Limited-Time Rewards
| Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (I)" |
 Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (II)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (III)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (IV)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (V)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (VI)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (VII)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (VIII)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (IX)" |
Polychrome
x30 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (X)" |
 Denny
x10000 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (XI)" |
Denny
x10000 |
| Complete "Sword Keeper's Trial (XII)" |
Denny
x10000 |
Senior Investigator Log
Bangboo System WidgetSword Keeper's Trial Information
Part of the Sword Seeker Chronicles Event
Sword Keeper's Trial is part of the Sword Seeker Chronicles event. This can be unlocked during the Event Missions.
Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide
Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides
Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide
Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guides
| All Sword Seeker Chronicles Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sword Keeper's Trial |
Sword Collection Memories |
Mini Cargo Truck Locations |
All Tales of the Blade Quests
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