''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (), also known as ''Chinese Paladin'', is a game/media franchise created by
Yao Zhuangxian
Yao Zhuangxian (, born 1969), also known as Johnson Yau or Saint Yao (姚仙), is a Taiwanese computer game producer, working in Softstar Entertainment as the general manager of Softstar Technology Beijing. He was best known for developing ''T ...
and is developed by Taiwanese company
Softstar
Softstar Entertainment Inc. (), abbreviated as Softstar (), is a Taiwanese video game developer and publisher based in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, with Mainland subsidiary branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen.
Softstar is famous among the ...
. The franchise centers on a series of Chinese mythology-based
role-playing video game
A role-playing video game (commonly referred to as simply a role-playing game or RPG, as well as a computer role-playing game or CRPG) is a video game genre where the player controls the actions of a character (or several party members) immers ...
s, but also includes two
live-action
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TV series
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adapted from the games. The eponymous first game in the series is published by Softstar's "Crazy Boyz" team (狂徒創作群) in 1995, became both a commercial and critical success, and multiple sequels have been spawned due to its popularity. The video game series has since branched into other genres such as
MMORPG
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As in role-playing games (RPGs), the player assumes the role of a Player charac ...
s. It has been regarded as one of the most iconic Chinese RPG series ever made.
Titles
Video games
; Main series
* ''
The Legend of Sword and Fairy
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (), also known as ''Chinese Paladin'', is a game/media franchise created by Yao Zhuangxian and is developed by Taiwanese company Softstar. The franchise centers on a series of Chinese mythology-based role-play ...
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remake of the
DOS
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DOS may also refer to:
Computing
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The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳四, s=仙剑奇侠传四, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Sì), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 4'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 4'', is a '' xianxia''-themed fantasy adventure role-playing video g ...
The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5 Prequel
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5 Prequel'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳五前傳, s=仙剑奇侠传五前传, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Wǚ Qián Zhuàn), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 5 Prequel'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 5 Prequel'', is a '' xian ...
'' (2013)
* ''
The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳六, s=仙剑奇侠传六, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Liǜ), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 6'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 6'', is a ''wuxia''/'' xianxia''-themed fantasy adventure role-p ...
'' (2015)
* ''
The Legend of Sword and Fairy 7
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 7'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳七, s=仙剑奇侠传七, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Qī), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 7'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 7'', is a '' xianxia''/'' shenmo''-themed fantasy action-adventure ...
'' (2021)
; Spin-off games
* ''Paladin's Inn'' (2001) —
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is a video game that combines aspects of a role-playing video game and a massively multiplayer online game.
As in role-playing games (RPGs), the player assumes the role of a Player charac ...
* ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Flourishing Sword in the Red Maple Leaves'' (2012) - Mobile action RPG adaptation of The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5
* ''New Legend of Sword and Fairy: Online'' (2013) —
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is a video game that combines aspects of a role-playing video game and a massively multiplayer online game.
As in role-playing games (RPGs), the player assumes the role of a Player charac ...
* ''Paladin's Inn SNS'' (2013) — Browser business simulation game
* ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (2014) — A gachapon mobile game
* ''New The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3D Remake'' (2015) — A mobile game
* ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy Online'' (2015) — A mobile game
* ''Xianjian Inn'' (2015) - A mobile game
* ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5 Prequel Mobile'' (2015) - A mobile game
* ''3D Turn-based The Legend of Sword and Fairy Mobile'' (2016) - A mobile game
* ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror of Illusion'' (2017) — Action RPG for iOS and Android devices
* ''Legend of Sword VR'' (TBA)
Other media
* ''Chinese Paladin: Xiao Yao You'' (2012) —
Card game
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* ''
Chinese Paladin
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (), also known as ''Chinese Paladin'', is a game/media franchise created by Yao Zhuangxian and is developed by Taiwanese company Softstar. The franchise centers on a series of Chinese mythology-based role-playi ...
'' (2005) — TV series
* ''
Chinese Paladin 3
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳三, s=仙剑奇侠传三, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Sān), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 3'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 3'',Chinese Paladin 5
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy 5'' ( zh, t=仙劍奇俠傳五, s=仙剑奇侠传五, p=Xiānjiàn Qíxiá Zhuàn Wǚ), also known as ''Sword and Fairy 5'' () or ''Chinese Paladin 5'', is a '' shenmo''/'' xianxia''-themed fantasy adventure role-p ...
'' (2016) — TV series
* ''Xianjian Kezhan/Xianjian Inn'' (2015) — Live action web-based miniseries
* ''Legend of Sword'' (2015) — Stage play
* ''Legend of Sword III'' (2016) — Stage play
* ''Xianjian Qixia Zhuan / The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' — A series of novels written by Guan Pingchao based on the games