Ghost Of Tsushima Hidden Trophy Guide: How To Unlock The Platinum

TL;DR

  • Complete all companion tales across three acts for character-specific trophies
  • Locate specialized merchants and hidden altars through careful exploration
  • Master combat techniques like fall damage kills and terror-based arrow shots
  • Unlock the challenging Cooper Clan Cosplayer with specific gear combinations
  • Use strategic timing for story-sensitive trophies to avoid spoilers

Ghost of Tsushima features numerous hidden Trophies that demand specific actions, item discoveries, or secret location visits. These elusive achievements require dedicated exploration and strategic gameplay beyond the main storyline.

Critical Warning: One hidden Trophy contains major narrative spoilers from Act 2’s conclusion. We’ve positioned this sensitive information at the document’s end with spoiler protection, but exercise caution if you prefer remaining completely unspoiled about late-game developments.

While progressing through Tsushima’s vast world naturally unlocks many Trophies, completionists seeking the prestigious Platinum Trophy will encounter several particularly challenging hidden achievements. These demand specialized knowledge and often require multiple playthrough attempts to perfect.

Mastering Ghost of Tsushima’s hidden Trophies presents significant challenges—some rank among the game’s most difficult accomplishments. Our comprehensive guide, based on achieving Platinum status, provides detailed solutions for every hidden Trophy puzzle.

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The Headstrong Thief

Complete Yuna’s entire storyline through all her Tales missions to earn this Trophy. With only a handful of quests compared to other companions, this represents the most accessible character-based achievement for focused players.

The Unbending Archer

Locate and finish all nine of Sensei Ishikawa’s narrative arcs. Progress into Act 3 becomes necessary to access his complete storyline, though tackling these missions as they unlock enhances character development relevance to main quest events.

The Vengeful Warrior

Successfully complete Lady Masako’s full series of Tales. Her nine missions span the game’s progression, with final chapters remaining locked until you advance to Act 3 in the primary campaign.

The Warrior Monk

Finish Norio’s complete Tales collection. While you encounter this character early in Act 2, concluding his personal journey requires reaching Act 3, similar to other companion narratives.

Monochrome Masters

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Unlock Monochrome Masters by finding two exclusive merchants: the White Dye Merchant and Black Dye Merchant. These vendors operate from fixed, unique locations—the White Dye Merchant resides in Izuhara west of Wanderer’s Pass atop a mountain peak, while the Black Dye Merchant occupies a cave in Toyotama southwest of Urashima’s Village. Purchase any single dye from each merchant using collected flowers to trigger the Trophy activation.

Den of Thieves

This Trophy automatically unlocks during Act 2’s storyline when discovering Umugi Cove. The town’s southwest Toyotama location features intricate gorge pathways—follow red flower borders indicating correct routes, while flower barriers signal wrong directions.

Honor the Unseen

Beyond standard Shinto and Inari Shrines, Tsushima contains numerous “hidden altars” marked by bowing silhouette symbols. Performing the bow gesture at ten different hidden altars activates this Trophy. These interactive locations appear at statues, cemeteries, shrines, Pillars of Honor, and random field/riverbank spots throughout your exploration.

Lost and Found

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This achievement requires locating any single Pillar of Honor among the many collectible spots across the game world. Each Pillar offers unique sword kits for katana and tanto customization. For immediate Trophy acquisition, visit Kaneda Inlet at Izuhara’s northern extremity where a beachside Pillar awaits discovery.

Have A Nice Fall

Achieve this combat Trophy by eliminating an enemy through fall damage—essentially hurling them from elevated positions. Early gameplay doesn’t clearly demonstrate environmental combat mechanics, requiring specific character upgrades. Target either the Shoulder Charge in Evasion’s Samurai tree or Strengthened Typhoon Kick in Wind Stance. Both abilities propel enemies backward, making high-ground Mongol encounters perfect for Trophy completion.

Witness Protection

This late-game Trophy activates as your Ghost legend grows, introducing Terrify debuff chances against enemies. When soldiers witness allies’ deaths, they may become frightened—stumbling, retreating, or fleeing combat. To earn the Trophy, target escaping Terrified enemies with arrows before they exit the battlefield. The Ghost skill tree’s Concentration upgrade significantly simplifies this task.

Cooper Clan Cosplayer

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This represents arguably the game’s most challenging Trophy, particularly without precise understanding of its requirements. Sucker Punch incorporated this Easter egg referencing their Sly Cooper series. Unlock it by equipping three specific items simultaneously to resemble Sly and his ancestral clan.

Required equipment includes: Gosaku’s Armor from the Unbreakable Gosaku Mythic Tale (plus the Ocean’s Guardian dye purchase); the Crooked Kama Headband vanity item from Jogaku Temple’s summit in Kamiagata; and the Sly Tanuki Sword Kit from a Kamiagata Pillar of Honor on Kin’s eastern cliffs.

Dirge of the Fallen Forge

Major Story Spoiler Alert—cease reading if you haven’t completed the Fate of Tsushima tale in Act 2.

Unlock this Trophy by collecting sufficient Singing Crickets to acquire the Lament of the Storm flute melody. After finishing A Reckoning in Blood main quest, journey to Taka’s Grave on Yarikawa’s eastern side in Toyotama, just beyond Yarikawa Stronghold. Perform the flute composition at this memorial location to trigger Trophy activation.

Play Lament of the Storm at your fallen comrade’s resting place during Act 2.

Action Checklist

  • Complete all companion Tales (Yuna, Ishikawa, Masako, Norio) across three acts
  • Locate White and Black Dye Merchants for Monochrome Masters
  • Discover 10 hidden altars and perform bow gestures
  • Find Umugi Cove using red flower navigation for Den of Thieves
  • Master combat techniques: fall damage kills and terror arrow shots
  • Collect Cooper Clan gear: Gosaku’s Armor, Crooked Kama Headband, Sly Tanuki Sword Kit

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