Rise of the Ronin Trophy Guide: Achieve Platinum in Style

Embark on your journey to platinum glory in Rise of the Ronin with our comprehensive trophy guide. This action-packed open-world adventure from Team Ninja offers a rewarding trophy list, and we’re here to provide you with a roadmap to unlock every achievement. Whether you’re a seasoned trophy hunter or new to the scene, this guide will ensure you efficiently navigate your path to 100% completion.

• Estimated Trophy Difficulty: 3/10
• Approximate Time to Platinum: 40-60 hours
• Offline Trophies: 51 (1, 2, 9, 39)
• Online Trophies: 0
• Missable Trophies: None – thanks to the Testament of the Soul mission replay system.
• Glitched Trophies: None reported.
• Difficulty Affects Trophies: Yes, “Midnight Crossing” requires completing a mission on Midnight difficulty.
• Hardest Trophy: Midnight Crossing
• Minimum Playthroughs: 1
• PS4/PS5 Autopop & Save Transfer: No PS4 version available.
• PS4/PS5 Crossbuy: No PS4 version available.
• Free-Roam / Level Select After Story: Yes, post-story free roam and mission replay via Testament of the Soul.
• Manual Saves: Yes, 10 manual save slots + 1 autosave.
• Release Date: March 22, 2024

Introduction to the Rise of the Ronin Trophy Journey

Welcome to the definitive guide for conquering all trophies in Rise of the Ronin! Developed by Team Ninja, this title plunges you into a dynamic open world set in 19th-century Japan. The game unfolds across three expansive chapters, each revealing new regions and challenges. As you progress, you’ll engage in Main Missions, deepen bonds through Bond Missions with key allies, undertake Grass Roots Missions (side quests), and discover a wealth of Collectibles. Achieving platinum in Rise of the Ronin requires a comprehensive playthrough, engaging with a significant portion of the game’s content, though not necessarily 100% completion. You’ll need to tackle all Main Missions and Bond Missions, locate all Cats and Photograph Spots, subdue 50 out of 80 Fugitives, and find enough Treasure Chests to acquire 15 Technology Upgrades.

A key feature that makes the platinum journey smoother is the “Testament of the Soul,” unlocked in Chapter 2. This mission select system allows you to revisit past chapters and missions, altering decisions and ensuring no trophy is truly missable. By increasing your Area Bond in each region – achieved through Public Order events, Veiled Edge Banners, and collectible hunting – the remaining collectibles become conveniently marked on your map. Let’s dive into the steps that will lead you to your well-earned platinum trophy in Rise of the Ronin.

Step 1: Main Story Completion – Your Foundation for Platinum (15-25 Hours)

Your initial focus should be immersing yourself in the narrative of Rise of the Ronin. The chosen difficulty does not impact the majority of trophies, so feel free to select “Dawn” (easy) difficulty for a smoother experience if preferred. Similarly, story decisions are flexible; whether you align with the Anti-Shogunate or Pro-Shogunate factions, you can explore alternate paths later via Mission Select. While progressing through the main story, feel free to engage with side content as you encounter it, including Side Missions and Collectibles. Remember, nothing is missable, and post-story free-roam and Mission Select ensure you can complete everything at your own pace.

To optimize your playthrough and minimize cleanup later, consider these points:

• Chance Encounters (50): Actively participate in Chance Encounters whenever they appear. These random events contribute to a trophy, and addressing them as you find them saves dedicated grinding later. They are marked by a distinctive white banner icon with an exclamation point (!).

Rise of the Ronin Chance Encounter Icon

• Assassinations (100): Prioritize assassinations whenever possible. Reaching 100 assassinations unlocks a trophy. Stealthily approach enemies and execute them with the button.
• Equip a Full Armor Set: Aim to equip a complete armor set (four matching pieces). Story progression and rewards should provide at least one full set. Set pieces are identifiable by their golden text descriptions.
• Combat Efficiency Tip (Easy Difficulty): For an effective combat strategy on easy difficulty, wield an Odachi (large sword), hold . This combination consumes minimal Ki (stamina) and rapidly staggers enemies.

Step 2: Midnight Difficulty Challenge & Blue Demon Rematch (0.5 Hours)

Upon completing the main story, “Midnight Difficulty” unlocks. Utilize the “Testament of the Soul” at any Longhouse to replay missions. For the Midnight Crossing, replay the initial Main Mission on Midnight difficulty. This mission is designed for level 56 characters. If you encounter difficulty, consider engaging in side content to level up, making the challenge more manageable.

Additionally, replay the second Main Mission, “Infiltrating the Black Ship,” on easy difficulty. This time, ensure you defeat the optional boss, “Blue Demon,” at the mission’s conclusion to earn the Tears of a Blue Demon. While initially a formidable opponent, your leveled-up character should make quick work of him in a rematch.

Step 3: Comprehensive Collectibles & Bond Missions Cleanup (20-30 Hours)

Collectibles: Collectibles are crucial for area completion and trophies. Reaching Area Bond Level 3 in each region reveals all collectible locations on the map. Increase Area Bond by engaging in Public Order Events, raising Veiled Edge Banners, and discovering initial collectibles.

For detailed collectible guides for each region, consult: Rise of the Ronin All Collectible Locations Guide.

Focus on acquiring these collectibles for platinum:

• Cats (All): Essential for the “Cats Over All” trophy.
• Photograph Spots (All): Required for the “Sightseer” trophy.
• Fugitives (50 of 80): Needed for the “Keeper of the Peace” trophy.
• Treasure Chests (Enough for 15 Tech Upgrades): Necessary for the “Contraption Creator” trophy.

While Veiled Edge Banners and Landmarks aren’t directly trophy-related, collecting them aids in reaching Area Bond Level 3 and reveals other collectibles. Banners also function as fast travel points, and Landmarks may contain additional collectibles like Fugitives or Treasure Chests. Public Order Events, though not directly tied to trophies, are often prerequisites for unlocking certain collectibles.

Bond Missions: Completing all 58 Bond Missions is required for the Friendly Neighborhood Ronin. Bond Mission starting points can be tracked from the Missions Menu. Use the Testament of the Soul to fast travel to relevant regions. Bond Missions unlock sequentially, with each mission typically unlocking the next in an ally’s questline (ranging from 1 to 5 missions per ally). Track your progress and unlock requirements in the Longhouse under Testament of the Soul > Bond Missions, and use to switch between allies.

To enhance your relationship with an ally and unlock further missions, find them in the open world, exhaust their dialogue options, and offer gifts. Replaying short missions with them also boosts your Bond Level. To locate allies or their missions quickly, navigate to the Bond Menu > for Allies > press on an Ally for Details > click on Location or Related Mission to pinpoint their location or mission in the menus.

Refer to the comprehensive guide: Rise of the Ronin All Bond Missions Guide.

Step 4: Miscellaneous Trophies & Ally Roundup (1-2 Hours)

By this stage, you’ll likely have unlocked most allies through Bond Missions. However, some allies are tied to specific story choices and require mission replays via the Testament of the Soul. For any remaining allies, consult: Rise of the Ronin How to Unlock All Allies Guide.

Trophies related to saving “Shinsaku Takasugi” and “Soji Okita” should naturally unlock upon completing their respective Bond Missions. You might still need to focus on saving “Ryoma Sakamoto” if it hasn’t unlocked.

Finally, address any remaining miscellaneous trophies. This includes tasks like catching 5 cheaters in the “Odds and Evens” minigame and purchasing 15 Technology Upgrades using Foreign Books obtained from Treasure Chest collectibles.

Useful Tips, Tricks, and Guides: (Links to relevant guides are embedded throughout the text above)

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