Published Oct 30, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT

Where to find the puppet-shaped lock's tongue

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The Crimson Manor is a mysterious location in Phantom Blade Zero that you discover after riding a suspicious elevator in the Weeping Creek Valley . Although you can visit it in the first few hours of the game, the doors to the somber building won't budge until you have a unique key that fits the puppet-shaped lock. Unlocking the manor is a secondary mission, but one that helps you learn more about a central character and achieve the game's true ending.

If you plan on learning the hidden secrets of this abandoned place, here's how to open the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero .

How to open the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero

To open the Crimson Manor, you need to obtain the Puppet's Tongue , a unique item that you acquire by completing "The Heralds Illusion" side quest , which requires you to visit the Three-Eyed Puppet three times .

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