Tekken 8 Trophy Roadmap: Your Path to Platinum Glory
Tekken 8 offers a satisfying and relatively straightforward trophy list, making the platinum achievable for most players. This comprehensive trophy guide and roadmap will lead you through every step, ensuring you unlock all achievements in the newest King of Iron Fist Tournament.
- Estimated Trophy Difficulty: 3/10
- Approximate Time to Platinum: 6-10 Hours
- Offline Trophies: 41 (3, 9, 29)
- Online Trophies: 6 (1)
- Total Trophies: 47 (1, 9, 34)
- Missable Trophies: None. Chapter Select is available for story trophies, ensuring nothing is permanently missable.
- Glitched Trophies: None reported.
- Difficulty Affects Trophies?: No. Everything can be completed on Easy difficulty, streamlining your path to platinum.
- Minimum Playthroughs: 1 Story Playthrough (plus Chapter 15 replay for alternate ending), 1 Arcade Quest Playthrough, 10 Character Episode Playthroughs, and 10 Online Matches.
- PS4/PS5 Autopop & Save Transfer: Not applicable as there is no PS4 version.
- PS4/PS5 Crossbuy: Not applicable as there is no PS4 version.
- Free-Roam / Chapter Select After Story?: Yes. Chapter Select in Story Mode and Free-Roam in Arcade Quest post-story completion.
- Manual Saves?: No. Only Autosave available.
- Release Date: January 26, 2024
Introduction to the Tekken 8 Trophy Journey
Welcome to the ultimate guide for conquering the Tekken 8 trophy list! This guide is designed to be your best resource for achieving platinum, breaking down each trophy and providing a clear roadmap for success. Tekken 8’s trophies are well-balanced, encouraging you to explore various game modes without demanding excessive grinding or online prowess. Whether you’re a seasoned fighting game veteran or a newcomer to the Tekken series, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to unlock every achievement and proudly display that platinum trophy. The journey to platinum in Tekken 8 is designed to be enjoyable, allowing you to experience the depth and breadth of the game while steadily ticking off trophies.
Step-by-Step Platinum Roadmap
This roadmap provides an optimal order to tackle the trophies, minimizing playtime and maximizing efficiency.
Step 1: Dominate Arcade Quest (90-120 Minutes)
Arcade Quest is the perfect starting point. This mode serves as an extended tutorial, expertly teaching you Tekken 8’s core mechanics and new systems. By completing Arcade Quest and winning the Champion Cup, you’ll naturally earn several rank-related trophies as you progress through its narrative. These ranks are offline within the Arcade Quest mode and not tied to online play.
Combat Tip: Utilize the new “Special Style” combat system. Activated by pressing during a fight, Special Style simplifies complex combos, making early progression smoother. Spamming in Special Style mode is particularly effective, dealing substantial damage.
Step 2: Immerse Yourself in Story Mode: The Dark Awakens (90-120 Minutes)
“The Dark Awakens” is Tekken 8’s cinematic story mode, filled with dramatic cutscenes and intense battles. Playing through all 15 chapters will unlock all story-related trophies. This mode is roughly the same length as Arcade Quest, keeping your platinum journey engaging and varied.
Step 3: Master Super Ghost Battles (15-20 Minutes)
Super Ghost Battle mode unlocks after completing Chapter 1 of Arcade Quest. To face the formidable CPU Ghost “Harada_TEKKEN,” you must first finish Arcade Quest entirely. Defeat Harada_TEKKEN, win a battle against your own Ghost, and conquer 10 other CPU Ghosts to secure the related trophies.
Time-Saving Tip: Reduce match length to 1 round in the options menu (Main Menu > Options > Game Option Settings > No. of Rounds = “1” for Ghost Battle) to expedite these battles.
Step 4: Explore Character Episodes (60 Minutes)
From the Story menu, select “Character Episodes” and play through the episodes for 10 different characters. Each episode is concise, consisting of only 5 fights. The Character Episodes menu conveniently marks completed episodes with a green checkmark. With 32 base game characters, choosing 10 is a breeze.
Step 5: Dive into Practice, Tekken Ball, Arcade Battle, Replay & Customization (30-60 Minutes)
This step focuses on miscellaneous mode-specific trophies. Engage with Practice Mode (deal 2000 damage), Tekken Ball (achieve 20 devilish hits), Arcade Battle (complete one playthrough), Replay (practice a combo), and Customization (customize a character) to unlock these varied achievements.
Step 6: Clean Up Miscellaneous Trophies (30-60 Minutes)
By this point, you’ll likely have unlocked a significant number of miscellaneous trophies naturally. Any remaining trophies, such as those for performing Wall Bounces, Wall Breaks, or Floor Breaks, can be efficiently obtained in Super Ghost Battles due to stage select availability.
Stage Select Advantage: Super Ghost Battles allow stage selection, enabling you to choose stages specifically designed for environmental trophies.
Step 7: Conquer Online Trophies
Finally, tackle the online trophies. You’ll need to WIN one Ranked Match, one Player Match, and one Group Match (accessed in the Tekken Fight Lounge). Additionally, play (win or lose) a total of 10 online matches across any mode and challenge a Player Ghost within the Tekken Fight Lounge.
Ranked Match Strategy: When entering Ranked mode for the first time, opt to SKIP the CPU fight to determine your starting rank. This ensures you start at the lowest rank, matching you with less experienced players and simplifying your ranked win.
Detailed Tekken 8 Trophy Guide
This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of each trophy, offering specific tips and strategies for unlocking them efficiently.
| Trophy Name | Icon | Description | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| A fight is about survival. | Acquired all trophies. | Earn all other trophies in Tekken 8 to unlock the Platinum trophy. Congratulations! | |
| What a rush! | + to activate Heat Burst. Repeat 5 times across any matches. | ||
| I’ll give you a rematch anytime, guv. | Won a Player Match. | In Online Mode, go to Player Match and win one match. Boosting with a friend is an easy option. | |
| Excellent! | Play a total of 10 online battles of any kind. | Participate in 10 online matches across any online mode (Fight Lounge, Ranked Match, Player Match, etc.). Wins are not required, simply playing 10 matches unlocks this. | |
| Come, humanity! Unleash the dogs of war! | Finished Chapter 1 of The Dark Awakens. | Story-related and unmissable. Complete Chapter 1 of “The Dark Awakens” story mode. | |
| Hope | Finished Chapter 15 of The Dark Awakens with Jin Kazama victorious. | In Chapter 15 of “The Dark Awakens,” win the final round of the Jin vs. Kazuya fight as Jin to get the Jin ending. | |
| Despair | Finished Chapter 15 of The Dark Awakens with Kazuya Mishima victorious. | In Chapter 15 of “The Dark Awakens,” lose the final round of the Jin vs. Kazuya fight as Jin to get the Kazuya ending. Replay Chapter 15 via Chapter Select after getting the Jin ending. | |
| This should be fun. | Finished 5 Character Episode stories. | Complete the Character Episodes for 5 different characters in Story Mode > Character Episodes. | |
| Power isn’t everything. | Finished 10 Character Episode stories. | Complete the Character Episodes for 10 different characters in Story Mode > Character Episodes. | |
| Congrats on the victory! | Won the Arcade Quest Gong Tournament. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Win the Gong Tournament. | |
| The fists reveal the fighter. | Fought against your own Ghost. | In Super Ghost Battle, after your first match, challenge and win against your own Ghost. | |
| A new star rising in the world of TEKKEN! | Won the Arcade Quest Kobushi Dojo Tournament. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Win the Kobushi Dojo Tournament. | |
| Get ready for the next battle! | Finished Arcade Quest. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Complete the Champion Cup in the final Arcade Station. | |
| (Initiating Analysis) | Defeated 10 CPU Ghosts in Super Ghost Battle. | In Super Ghost Battle, defeat 10 different CPU Ghosts. Choose lower-ranked Ghosts for easier wins. | |
| Godfather | Defeated Harada_TEKKEN in Super Ghost Battle. | After completing Arcade Quest, defeat the CPU Ghost “Harada_TEKKEN” in Super Ghost Battle. | |
| All is vanity. | Defeated a player’s Ghost. | In Tekken Fight Lounge, challenge and defeat a Player Ghost. Interact with player avatars to find one with a Ghost available. | |
| I’ll put an end to this. | Finished Arcade Battle. | Complete all 8 stages of Arcade Battle mode. | |
| Do you want to learn Marshall Arts? | Completed 5 Combo Challenges. | In Practice Mode, complete 5 Combo Challenges. Can be across different characters. | |
| (This one’s in the bag!) | Practiced with the tips on in Replays & Tips. | In Replay > My Replays & Tips, watch a replay, enable all “Display” options in the pause menu, and when a “Recommended Sample Combo” appears, press to “Train.” | |
| That was too easy! | Achieved a perfect victory. (Excluding offline player battles) | Win a round without taking any damage (Perfect Victory) in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. | |
| Outstanding! | Achieved a great victory. (Excluding offline player battles) | Win a match with only 1% health remaining (Great Victory) in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. | |
| Behold, the fruits of my labors. | in Heat. | ||
| (That’s how a true champion fights!) | Dealt 20 Rage Arts. (Excluding offline battles against players) | Perform Rage Arts 20 times in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Activate Rage by having low health (red glow) and press . | |
| Your fate is already decided. | Activated Heat 5 times with a Heat Engager. (Excluding offline player battles) | Activate Heat 5 times using a Heat Engager move (moves with blue/purple icon) in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. | |
| Fear my wrath. | while Heat gauge is full. | ||
| You think you can stop me? | Performed 10 Heat Dashes. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform Heat Dashes 10 times in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Activate Heat with , then press . | |
| Under the divine protection of Sirius. | Healed an overall total of 500 damage in recoverable health. (Excluding offline player battles) | Automatically unlocked over time by recovering recoverable health (silver portion of health bar) in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. | |
| I aspire to greater heights! | Got promoted to Brawler. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Reach Brawler rank. | |
| I’m actually pretty strong. | Got promoted to Warrior. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Reach Warrior rank. | |
| There’s no way you can stop me. | Got promoted to Vanquisher. | Story-related and unmissable in Arcade Quest. Reach Vanquisher rank. | |
| … | Performed a Hard Floor Break. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform a Hard Floor Break on the “Elegant Avenue” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Lili’s Heat Smash ( ) is effective. | |
| Resuming mission. | Performed a Wall Blast. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform a Wall Blast on “Urban Square” or “Midnight Siege” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Claudio’s Special Style on “Midnight Siege” wall works well. | |
| Sorry for getting rough back there. | Performed a Wall Bound. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform a Wall Bound on “Arena (Underground),” “Coliseum of Fate,” or “Rebel Hangar” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Claudio’s Special Style on “Arena (Underground)” wall is effective. | |
| Just relax. You can do it. | Won a Ranked Match. | Win one Ranked Match in Online Mode. Skip CPU rank placement fight to start at lowest rank for easier matches. | |
| (You never learn.) | Performed a Floor Blast. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform a Floor Blast on “Fallen Destiny” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Chapter 14 of Story Mode as Angel Jin is an easy opportunity. Angel Jin Special Style works well. | |
| How do you take your coffee? | Reached the lowest area of the Ortiz Farm stage. (Excluding offline player battles) | On “Ortiz Farm” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay, break through both floors to reach the bottom area. Use Lili on Ghost Battle Ortiz Farm, break balcony with Special Style . | |
| My moves are way faster than yours. | Performed 20 Devilish hits in Tekken Ball. (Excluding offline player battles) | In Tekken Ball mode, hit the ball with “Devilish Effects” 20 times and damage the opponent. Use Power Crushes (Fast Ball), Homing Moves (Zigzag Ball), Tornado Moves (Tornado Ball), Heat Smashes or Rage Arts (random effect). | |
| Your money is my money! | Obtained an overall total of 10,000,000G. | Earn a total of 10,000,000G in-game currency. Completing Story Mode or Arcade Quest awards 10 Million G. | |
| You’re in for it now! | Saved a custom character in Character Customization. | In Customization > Character Customization, customize any character and save the customization. | |
| Please don’t tell my father. | Won a Group Match. | In Online Mode > Tekken Fight Lounge, enter the purple hall, sit at a “Group Match” arcade, and win a match. | |
| Let the blistering sands consume you. | works well. | ||
| Come on, just try and kill me. | Performed a Hard Wall Break. (Excluding offline player battles) | Perform a Hard Wall Break on “Sanctum” or “Temple of Nirvana” stage in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Claudio’s Special Style on “Sanctum” wall is effective. | |
| No pain, no gain! | Dealt 2000 damage in Practice mode. | In Practice Mode, deal a total of 2000 damage. Cumulative within one practice session. | |
| Now it’s time to destroy you. | Dealt an overall total of 1000 damage while in rage mode. (Excluding offline player battles) | Deal 1000 damage while in Rage Mode (low health, red glow) in any mode except Offline VS, Practice, or Replay. Focus on normal strikes rather than Rage Arts for consistent damage counting. | |
| You aren’t alone anymore. | Finished Chapter 7 of The Dark Awakens. | Story-related and unmissable. Complete Chapter 7 of “The Dark Awakens” story mode. | |
| I’ll live on, together with my sins. | Finished Chapter 12 of The Dark Awakens. | Story-related and unmissable. Complete Chapter 12 of “The Dark Awakens” story mode. | |
| I would do well to follow your example. | is very effective. |
This Tekken 8 Trophy Guide provides a clear and efficient path to platinum. Follow this roadmap, master the tips, and you’ll be adding another platinum trophy to your collection in no time. Good luck, and enjoy the King of Iron Fist Tournament!
