All 51 Steam achievements grouped by type, with quick, practical tips.
Everything can be earned in one playthrough — nothing is missable, thanks to the Testament of the Soul mission replay.

⏱ Estimated completion: 35 – 60 hours
⚔ Difficulty: Moderate (4 / 10)



“The ronin walks many paths — some paved with steel, others with patience.”

------------------------------------------------------------

Happens after tutorial
Relax — you can’t miss this.
------------------------------------------------------------


Main story milestone
Don’t skip side missions; they boost early gear.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story event
Watch cutscene; automatic.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story-related
Unlocked during the mission “A Light in the Darkness.” After investigating sick geisha in Edo, you’ll meet Taka Murayama, who asks you to take her photograph at a cemetery. Complete the scene to earn this achievement.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story mission
Bring ranged weapon — cramped fights.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story mission
Triggers midway through early plot.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story mission
Dialogue choice, both outcomes fine
------------------------------------------------------------


Story event
Can’t miss during Edo arc.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story milestone
Collectibles start unlocking fast here.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story mission
Stay close — he’s strong in duel.
------------------------------------------------------------


Story mission
Use riflemen allies — big advantage.
------------------------------------------------------------


Late story
No branching worries — replay later if curious.
------------------------------------------------------------


Final mission
Congratulations — cleanup unlocked!
------------------------------------------------------------

9 types total
Just swap weapons and get 1 kill each.
1. Katana
2. Paired Swords (dual)
3. Spear
4. Odachi
5. Oxtail Blade
6. Greatsword
7. Saber
8. Polearm
9. Bayonet (counts whether you shoot or stab—just make sure the kill is with the bayonet weapon equipped)
------------------------------------------------------------



Stealth kills
Farm at Veiled Banners; enemies respawn.
If you naturally play stealthy, this one usually pops early without grinding.
------------------------------------------------------------



Deselect partners
Pick an easy mission — no penalty.
------------------------------------------------------------



Use non-lethal KO
Equip wooden weapons or fight bare-handed to knock out enemies instead of killing them.
Works perfectly in the Bond mission “In Search of New Knowledge.”
------------------------------------------------------------



Optional boss
Retry post-story when you’re stronger.
------------------------------------------------------------




Unlocks after story
Choose first Ronin mission to make it easy.
------------------------------------------------------------


Aim true
Focus on accuracy and don’t rush; restart if you miss too many shots.
------------------------------------------------------------


Saddle control
Keep a steady pace and shoot early at each target to adjust for movement.
------------------------------------------------------------


Clean execution
There are multiple dojo courses — choose the one that feels easiest for your preferred weapon style to secure the Master rank quickly. Memorize pattern drills and prioritize perfect parries over rushing attacks.
------------------------------------------------------------


Smooth lines
For easiest completion, do the first gliding training course in the opening map; it has the widest paths and fewest obstacles, making Master rank simple to earn.
------------------------------------------------------------



Unlock styles via bonds; master them in combat
You unlock new styles by deepening Bonds with specific companions and through dojo training, but the achievement pops only after you Master (max out) three styles.

------------------------------------------------------------


Watch the hands
Look for repeat patterns and suspicious delays; accuse only when you’re certain.
You’ll need to unlock the cheater-detection skill for Odds & Evens first — without it, accusations are guesswork and won’t be reliable.
------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------




Take photos at marked scenes
Many are near shrines or scenic rooftops — check the map often.
------------------------------------------------------------




Collectible quest
Listen for meows, and check rooftops and alleys. Your bond level reveals missing cats on the map.
------------------------------------------------------------




Mini-boss hunt
Fugitives appear as skull icons. You only need 50 — not every one.
------------------------------------------------------------




Random open-world events
Ride along roads and help civilians to trigger encounters quickly.
------------------------------------------------------------




Finish one region’s checklist
Complete all cats, photos, fugitives, and banners in any area.
------------------------------------------------------------




Regional trust system
Do side quests and clear camps. Bond level 3 reveals hidden collectibles.
------------------------------------------------------------




Kyoto sightseeing
Use your glider from the top deck — short and fun moment.
------------------------------------------------------------

Story milestone
Unlocks automatically early in the story.
------------------------------------------------------------



Simple friendship action
Buy gifts from vendors and give to allies to boost bond level.
------------------------------------------------------------



Character focus
Do their missions and keep dialogue positive to raise bond faster.
------------------------------------------------------------



Romance achievement
Max a character’s bond, then accept their vow proposal.
------------------------------------------------------------



Full ally completion
There are 58 Bond Missions. Nothing is missable.
Some require different faction choices — use Testament of the Soul to replay.
------------------------------------------------------------



Teamwork trophy
Replay missions to bring any allies you missed at least once.

First, unlock all 32 allies. Then in any mission, select each one at least once. Use Testament of the Soul to replay missions and change choices if needed.
Here’s full list of allies + unlock conditions:

1. Ryoma Sakamoto — Complete “Curtain Falls, Curtain Rises” main mission
2. Shinsaku Takasugi — Complete “Try Your Luck” Bond Mission
3. Genzui Kusaka — Complete “The Way of the Warrior” Bond Mission
4. Kogoro Katsura — Complete “The Plot to Assassinate Harris” and side with Katsura in “Follow Your Blade Twin”
5. Takamori Saigo — Complete “The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance” main mission
6. Toshimichi Okubo — Complete “Damsel in Distress” main mission
7. Kaishu Katsu — Complete “Meeting Kaishu Katsu” main mission
8. Akikatsu Manabe — Spare Naosuke Ii in “The Sakurada Gate Incident”, then complete “The Watchman” Bond mission
9. Yasusuke Sawamura — Complete “In Search of New Knowledge” Bond Mission
10. Aritomo Yamagata — Complete “The Fire Attack” main mission
11. Hirobumi Ito — Complete “The Fire Attack” main mission
12. Yoshinobu Tokugawa — Finish the bouts in “A Show for the Shogun” main mission
13. Isami Kondo — Complete “The Shogun’s Journey to Kyoto” main mission
14. Toshizo Hijikata — Complete “The Shogun’s Journey to Kyoto” main mission
15. Soji Okita — Complete “The Shogun’s Journey to Kyoto” main mission
16. Tesshu Yamaoka — Complete “Temper, Temper” main mission
17. Kiyotaka Kuroda — Complete “Something to Show the World” Bond Mission
18. Jules Brunet — Complete “Cultural Exchange” main mission
19. Rutherford Alcock — Complete “A Prize Beyond Reach” Bond Mission
20. Ernest Satow — Complete “A Priceless Treasure” Bond Mission
21. Eiichi Shibusawa — Complete “Something to Show the World” Bond Mission
22. Motsugai Takeda — Complete “In Search of New Discoveries” Bond Mission
23. Shinpachi Nagakura — Complete “Burgeoning Betrayal” main mission
24. Hajime Saito — Complete “Burgeoning Betrayal” main mission
25. Toranosuke Shimada — Unlocked in “The Three Blades of the Era” Bond Mission (Nobutomo Odani’s first)
26. Jigoro Kano — Complete “Strength in Softness” Bond Mission (Ito & Yamagata’s first)
27. Sana Chiba — Complete “Deadly Blade, Demon Belle” main mission
28. Koto Nakazawa — Complete “Temper, Temper” main mission
29. Matthew Perry — Start the “Test of Friendship” Bond Mission (second Bond)
30. Gonzo — Spare him in “Curtain Falls, Curtain Rises”, then team up in his Bond “The Bad Bunch”
31. Alexandria Moreau — Complete “An Intoxicating Flower” Bond Mission
32. Deishu Takahashi — In Edo (Chapter 2), visit Military Academy in Kanda region, talk to him, then complete a training fight
------------------------------------------------------------



Ryoma’s route
Complete Ryoma Sakamoto’s 4th Bond mission, “The Ties that Bind,” before you play the main story mission “The Omi Inn Incident.”
If Ryoma survives that story mission, this unlocks.
Missed it? Use Testament of the Soul at the Longhouse to finish Ryoma’s Bond chain, then replay “The Omi Inn Incident.”
------------------------------------------------------------


Shinsaku’s route
Finish all 4 Bond missions for Shinsaku Takasugi (the 4th requires Bond Lv.4 — talk and give gifts to rank up).
After the 4th mission you’ll fight Shinsaku; give him the tuberculosis medicine after the fight to unlock this.
------------------------------------------------------------



Pro-Shogunate route
Finish Soji Okita’s two Bond missions — “A Moment of Brilliance” and “Supreme Swordsman.”
You must be aligned with the Pro-Shogunate faction for her Bond missions to appear.
If not aligned, use the Testament of the Soul to revisit the Chapter 2 mission “A Rift in the Roshigumi.” Choose the Pro-Shogunate side, then continue until “Fate of the Vanquished.”
Complete both missions to unlock this achievement.
------------------------------------------------------------

Basic forge upgrade
Do this early — the first upgrade of each counts.
------------------------------------------------------------



Weapon enhancement
Move one weapon’s effect to another at the smithy.
------------------------------------------------------------



Set synergy
Mix matching armor pieces to trigger a set bonus.
------------------------------------------------------------



Workshop project
Spend Foreign Books and materials on small inventions — they all count.
------------------------------------------------------------



Level grind
Replay missions and side contracts for easy XP.
------------------------------------------------------------



Savings goal
Don’t upgrade gear until you hit the money mark.
------------------------------------------------------------



Home improvement
Access the Longhouse menu and redecorate once.
------------------------------------------------------------



Post-story feature
Any replay counts — do it once to unlock this instantly.
------------------------------------------------------------



Focused build
Choose one attribute — Strength, Dexterity, Charm, or Intellect — and unlock every node in its skill tree.

How to earn stat points:
• Check your Stats screen in the pause menu to view progress.
• Each stat type has different sources of points:

Strength – Gained from Personal Bonds, Fugitive Rewards, and Completion Rewards. Hunt fugitives (skull icons) and 100 % clear regions for bonus Strength points.

Dexterity – Gained from Personal Bonds, Training Rewards, and Completion Rewards. Visit training areas on the map for sword and ranged practice to earn points.

Charm – Gained from Personal Bonds, Cat Collecting Rewards, and Completion Rewards. Collect cats around the map; higher area completion boosts Charm gains.

Intellect – Gained from Personal Bonds, Photography Rewards, and Completion Rewards. Complete photograph spots and finish regions for extra Intellect.

Extra tips:
• Treatises found in chests or shops grant bonus points when used.
• View any region’s completion screen to see its reward type before grinding.
• If you spread points too thin, respec at the Longhouse and focus on one stat to unlock this achievement.
------------------------------------------------------------

To respec your stats, visit your Longhouse, choose Relax, then select Blade Repair.
You’ll need a Brush Kit, a consumable sold by vendors.
Using it resets your Blade Sharpening Origin, refunds all spent skill points, and clears special skills, letting you freely reassign every stat and perk.

------------------------------------------------------------

True mastery
Unlocks automatically once every other achievement is complete.



Thank you for checking out the guide! If it helped, a thumbs-up or favorite would mean a lot. I’ll keep updating this guide as new discoveries or fixes appear — feel free to share tips in the comments.

------------------------------------------------------------