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Storm Uncovers Sword Will Quest Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero Storm Uncovers Sword Will Quest Guide

Storm Uncovers Sword Will is the third quest in the Sword Seeker Chronicles in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.5. See how to unlock Storm Uncovers Sword Will and how to complete it here!

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event
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Storm Uncovers Sword Will Quest Information

How to Unlock Storm Uncovers Sword Will

Clear The Ravens and the Swordmaster Quest

The Ravens and the Swordmaster

Storm Uncovers Sword Will can be unlocked after completing the previous commission in the questline, The Ravens and the Swordmaster. The commission will appear on the Schedule screen once its prerequisites are met.

Part of the Sword Seeker Chronicles Event

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event

Storm Uncovers Sword Will is the third quest of the Version 2.5 flagship event, Sword Seeker Chronicles.

In this quest, you and Ye Shunguang must help “Grim Tiger” and her clan to overcome their crisis.

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide

Storm Uncovers Sword Will Walkthrough

Storm Uncovers Sword Will Guide

  1. Check on Peregrine's Movements
  2. Break the Second Seal and Explore the Hidden Realm
  3. Defeat Ethereals blocking the way
  4. Search for the Tiger Thiren's traces
  5. Catch Up to Grim Tiger
  6. Chat with Grim Tiger and her Clan Members
  7. Linger here with Xiao'Guang
  8. Continue to track Grim Tiger
  9. Defeat the Ethereal
  10. Meet Up with Peregrine
  11. Find the Real Mini Cargo Truck
  12. Find Grim Tiger
  13. Prepare for the Battle
  14. Absorb the Second Special Sword
  15. Find the Lone Peregrine
  16. Return to Main Hall and talk to “Shifu”

Check on Peregrine's Movements

Check on Peregrine

After resting, head over to Peregrine to check up on him before leaving for the second area of the Qingming Realm.

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Break the Second Seal and Explore the Hidden Realm

Break the Second Seal and Explore the Hidden Realm

Follow the quest marker leading to the second seal and speak with Shifu to break it, allowing the team to explore the second area.

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Defeat Ethereals blocking the way

Defeat Ethereals blocking the way

Once the seal is broken, a group of Ethereals will block your path. You need to defeat them using Ye Shunguang and Zhao on your team.

As you proceed, you'll notice a figure that resembles Senior Fufu nearby. Quickly eliminate the Ethereal enemies to investigate the new area.

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Search for the Tiger Thiren's traces

Search for the Tiger Thiren

After defeating the enemies, head towards the location where you saw a Tiger Thiren that looks just like Ju Fufu. Walk towards the archway to trigger a dialogue cutscene where you meet the Grim Tiger.

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Catch Up to Grim Tiger

Catch Up to Grim Tiger

The Grim Tiger has gone ahead, and you must catch up with her while defeating the Ethereal enemies along the way.

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Chat with Grim Tiger and her Clan Members

Chat with Grim Tiger and her Clan Members

Once you hear about the Grim Tiger's training, interact with the other Tiger Thiren to initiate another dialogue cutscene as they need assistance with the Tigerbane Bell.

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Linger here with Xiao'Guang

Linger here with Xiao

Catch up with the Grim Tiger again and defeat the Ethereals at the cliff. After the battle, speak to Xiao'Guang, who has noticed something unusual about the Grim Tiger's behavior.

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Continue to track Grim Tiger

Continue to track Grim Tiger

Determined to help the Grim Tiger, Xiao'Guang encourages you to continue onward following the quest marker. Use the Flying Sword to reach the next area, as the bridge ahead is broken.

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Defeat the Ethereal

Defeat the Ethereal

Talk to Peregrine, who suddenly appears while you are exploring the new area and searching for the Grim Tiger. After your conversation, another Ethereal will spawn, so eliminate it.

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Meet Up with Peregrine

Meet Up with Peregrine

After defeating the Ethereal, use the Flying Sword again to reach the wooden platforms and head down to meet up with Peregrine.

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Find the Real Mini Cargo Truck

Find the Real Mini Cargo Truck

There are three mini cargo trucks; you must choose the real one. Choosing the wrong one will result in encountering a Fisher Crab enemy.

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Find Grim Tiger

Find Grim Tiger

Follow the quest marker around the area until you spot the Grim Tiger at the corner. She appears to be feeling down as she struggles with the trial. Encourage her and offer assistance to help her out.

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Prepare for the Battle

Prepare for the Battle

After the dialogue cutscene, gear up and prepare for the upcoming battle with Haytor, as you will fight alongside the Grim Tiger. You can enhance your equipment at the sword altar or pause the quest before entering the battle.

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Absorb the Second Special Sword

Absorb the Second Special Sword

Once you have defeated the high-risk Ethereal, the second special sword will appear, and Ye Shunguang must absorb the Sword Memory.

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Find the Lone Peregrine

Find the Lone Peregrine

Continue to the bamboo grove nearby to find the lone Peregrine, speak with him before returning to the main hall.

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Return to Main Hall and talk to “Shifu”

Return to Main Hall and talk to “Shifu”

Once everything has been settled, head back to the main hall and talk to Shifu to report the recent events.

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Storm Uncovers Sword Will Quest Rewards

Storm Uncovers Sword Will Rewards

All Tales of the Blade Rewards
ZZZ - Polychrome Polychrome x80 ZZZ - Original Chip Original Chip x16

The Storm Uncovers Sword Will is the second part of the Tales of the Blade and completing all the commissions in this phase will reward you with 80 Polychromes and 16 Original Chips!

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

Zenless Zone Zero Sword Seeker Chronicles

Sword Seeker Chronicles Event Guide

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All Tales of the Blade Quests

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December 31, 2025 Call of the Qingming
The Ravens and the Swordmaster
January 1, 2026 Storm Uncovers Sword Will
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Heart of the Sword
January 3, 2026 Trial's End

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