Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Trophy Guide & Roadmap

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Trophy Roadmap

• Estimated trophy difficulty: 3.5/10
• Approximate amount of time to platinum: 15+ Hours
• Offline Trophies: 56 (1, 1, 5, 49)
• Online Trophies: 0
• Number of missable trophies: 25 Trophies, if you progress too far you can’t go back, but multiple playthroughs are needed for Platinum so you have multiple chances to get missed trophies
• Glitched trophies: 0
• Does difficulty affect trophies?: Yes, must beat game on Hard difficulty and Ultimate difficulty, but this is made easier by using the Black Necklace item
• Hardest Trophy: No Help Needed 
• Minimum Playthroughs: 4+ Playthroughs
• PS4/PS5 Autopop, Save Transfer, Crossbuy: No, game doesn’t have a PS5 version
• Free-Roam / Level Select after Story?: No
• Supports Manual Saves?: Yes (20 manual slots + 1 autosave slots)
• Release Date: May 23, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Trophy Guide for the PS4 version released on 2025! The PS4 port of Onimusha 2 introduces trophies for the first time. This remaster brings improved HD graphics while staying true to the original gameplay. This version has added new difficulties but they are not needed for any of the trophies.

Step 1: Complete the Game on Normal without Upgrades and set up Random Trophies

For the first playthrough, follow the Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide and play on Normal difficulty without enhancing weapons or using Jewels for  No Help Needed. Then after the story is complete you can buy upgrades to pop the related trophies. This means getting enough red orbs (can be grinded at the end if needed), Power Jewels and Magic Jewels.

Use Magoichi as your main ally in your first playthrough to gather the Power and Magic Jewels outlined in the Collectible Guide (maxing your health can be done with your friend being anyone but Kotaro). Make sure to use  Fashion Model as a reference for Magoichi’s scenarios. This will also make the last fight with Ginghamphatts very easy. Getting the Black Necklace during this playthrough will make the last quarter of the game much easier than it has to be. Refer to Step 2 where it outlines how to get the Black Necklace if you wish to get the Black Necklace for this playthrough also.

Progress through the game until you defeat the Soul Queen. From here go back to the Keep Tower and make a save you can go back to later. Don’t use any heals or magic restoration up to this point to have enough for Nobunaga and the final boss!

Missable trophies you should have earned along the way:

•  Nice Place You Got Here
•  Sharpshooter
•  Walking Library
•  Map Maniac
•  Gone in a Flash
•  Pushing Back
•  Heir to the Oni
•  Dig Dog
•  Who Needs Roads?
•  Don’t Even Need a Bigger Boat
•  A Token of Friendship
•  Beware of Mushrooms
•  Forgive and Forget

Unless you want Rekka-Ken for the fight against Nobunaga skip the Purple Phantom Realm on this playthrough for now as it is long and you are likely to need heals throughout and you want to save those for Nobunaga and the final boss. Complete the last 3 bosses to get  No Help Needed.

Once you have the trophy for not upgrading and completing the game, reload the save you made earlier and completely upgrade your armor. This will get you the  Armor Aficionado and once complete quit out of the game.

Load your save again and use your red orbs to fully upgrade all of your weapons, use your Power Jewels and Magic Jewels. Now head through the Purple Phantom Realm to finish up getting all of the weapons and finishing the Phantom Realms. This will reward the following trophies:

•  Check Out My Collection!
•  Top Condition
•  Massive Mana Pool
• Glad That’s Over
•  Running Flames
•  Legendary Warrior

Step 2: Complete the Game on Hard difficulty and Black Necklace/Puzzle Boxes

You will need to complete the game on Hard so take this time to give more gifts to Oyu than anyone else and set up getting the Black Necklace to carry you through the difficulty. The Black Necklace is overpowered. It makes everything a critical hit but does damage to you. The kills you get using this will usually always yield yellow orbs anyway and even with 1 health you can continue to take swings with the sword.

Make sure to use  Fashion Model as a reference for Oyu’s scenarios.

To get the Black Necklace you need to get 3 Fossilized Bones, one from each of the males in trade. To get this don’t trade anyone until after saving Oyu and returning on the metal horse. Buy out the market and save the game. Trade one of the following items one at a time to the corresponding characters:

• Ekei – Frog/History Book #3
• Magoichi – Oolong Tea/Wasabi
• Kotaro – Cloth/Lemon

If they give you a fossilized bone save the game and move on to the second character. If they don’t, reload your save and give the item again. Once you get all 3 bones give all of Oyu’s desired items to her and nothing but the one item to the 3 males. With all 3 Fossilized Bones continue until Oni Palace where you will be able to use the Fossilized Bones to open the Secret Door leading to the Secret Chest listed with the Puzzle Boxes below.

Once you get the Black Necklace the game becomes much easier but you still want to save healing items for the final fight as the Black Necklace won’t work against the Statue. Clean up any other trophies you may have missed (especially if you missed any Power Jewels or Magic Jewels in the first playthrough) while going for the following missable trophies in this playthrough:

•  Treasure Trove
•  Trusty Teach
•  Serious Synergy

Step 3: Complete the Game on Ultimate Difficulty/S-Rank

Use this playthrough to complete the game on Ultimate Difficulty (Ultimate Difficulty must be toggled on for every run through the game in the Special Features menu) using Kotaro or Ekei as your main friend. This is the perfect chance to go for your S-Rank playthrough which will also get you the speedrun trophy. Refer to  Pro-nimusha for the S-Rank requirements. Clean up any other trophies you may have missed here but don’t spend a ton of time on them as you will need to complete the game in under 5 hours still. If completing the S-Rank you will get the remaining missable trophies:

•  Ultimate Demon
•  Sorry, Coming Through!
•  Pro-nimusha

Step 4: Complete the Game on Ultimate Difficulty to clean up scenarios

Use Ultimate Difficulty on Easy Mode (Ultimate Difficulty must be toggled on for every run through the game in the Special Features menu) to run through the game however many times needed to complete the scenarios needed to unlock Oyu’s alternate costume. Completing the game after maxing out any of the characters should get you all of their scenarios. Note there are 2 times which you can meet Kotaro, otherwise everything should be linear with max friendship.

Step 5: Complete all Minigames

Finally clean up the minigames in the Special Features needed for the platinum.

Useful Tips, Tricks and Guides:

• Collectible Guide
• Gifts Guide
• All Artwork Locations

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Trophy Guide

The True Onimusha 

Collected all Honors.

Earn all other trophies in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny PS4 version to unlock Platinum (no DLC needed).

Light Souls 

Absorbed genma souls for the first time.

This is essentially story-related trophy and cannot be missed. After the cutscene of Takajo you will be given the genma arm which can absorb genma souls using . On your way out of the cave you will come across a red statue and be ambushed by enemies. Press to absorb the souls from this statue or alternatively if you can simply defeat any enemies and press and hold while your arm absorbs the souls.

Lightning Strikes 

Obtained the Buraitou.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. After exiting the cave in Yagyu Village you will be able to follow the path to a shrine with a dragon’s head in it. Interact with the statue after receiving the mark to absorb souls and you will be rewarded with this sword and this trophy.

Piercing Cold 

Obtained the Hyoujin-Yari.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. In the Gold Mine pass Ekei and at the next intersection head South. You will be forced to fight lizard enemies with Ekei and Magoichi. Once completed head deeper down that path and at the dead end you will see a Dragon Shrine. Interact with it and you will be deemed worthy of this weapon and this trophy.

Slashing Gale 

Obtained the Senpumaru.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. Once inside Fog Valley continue until you get to the bridge. Once at the bridge you will get some help from your allies. Once in the next area there will be two chests on the floor and a save point. Next to the Save Point is a Dragon Head with green glowing eyes. Interact with it to receive this weapon and trophy.

Tremor Hammer 

Obtained the Dokoutsui.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. Once you have finished the sequence with Oyu and receive control over Jubei again head into Oni Castle and defeat the lizardmen in the main corridor. After having defeated them all interact with the Dragon Shrine that Oyu had lowered the gate for earlier. This will reward you with the Dokoutsui and this trophy.

Running Flames 

Obtained the Rekka-Ken.

*MISSABLE*

This is the only missable sword and it cannot be upgraded. In order to receive the Rekka-Ken you will need to complete the Purple Phantom Realm. This Phantom Realm is the most difficult and is the longest consisting of 20 stages. Once you have completed the 20th stage of the Phantom Realm you will receive this weapon and this trophy.

Brains Over Brawn 

Defeated Ginghamphatts.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. At the end of the Gold Mine you will come face to face with Ginghamphatts. His attacks are easily choreographed and isn’t that hard of a fight. Simply wait for him to swing at you or jump toward you and get a couple swipes in. If you use the Buraitou you can stun lock him as long as you are able to hit him with more based combos but watch your magic meter. After doing a little damage you will get Magoichi helping you. Once the two of you do enough damage to the boss and defeat him you will receive this trophy.

Now Is Not The Time 

Crossed swords with Gogandantess.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. In Gifu Castle after obtaining the Purify Charm head through the door under the stairs near the Save Point. A soul will speak to you about wanting to give you an item if you could get the Purify Charm. Stand in front of the soul and use the Purify Charm to set the soul free. As a reward you will see an item shining on the ground, it is the Bronze Mask (Left). Use both of the Masks on the door next to the Save Point. In the next room you will meet Oyu and have to fight two sword Genma. Once defeated head through the next door where you will meet Gogandantess. Simply keep trying to hit Gogandantess over and over again until you get into a sword struggle. Keep tapping to end this encounter with the help of Oyu.

Flexing in the Forest 

Defeated Ginghamphatts, again.

This is story-related and cannot be missed. After the sequence with Kotaro you will receive control of Jubei again. Head forward and you will be ambushed by Ginghamphatts and Jujudormah. Ginghamphatts will want to fight you. This isn’t that difficult of a fight, just long if you aren’t upgrading your weapons. Ginghamphatts will do a couple of easily choreographed swings of its axe and do an annoying run through the woods. When doing this stay locked on to it and strafe when it tries to trample you. Continue attacking until Ginghamphatts is defeated giving you a Nobunaga’s Reign Statue and this trophy.

Avenge Your Mother 

Defeated Jujudormah.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed.  After saving at the Save Point ‘Room of Protection’ you will go through a door which is the door to this boss. This boss can be a pain but isn’t invincible. Start the fight using your magic attacks on Jujudormah one after the other. Once you are out of magic unleash your Onimusha Mode and try for an Issen (Critical). If you can hit this and continue attacking all of your attacks will be criticals and buffed by the Onimusha Mode. Once that is complete simply watch Jujudormah’s attacks and try to strafe instead of blocking. If you block you will continue to be pushed back away from her and it will be harder to get close enough for an attack. Her moves will change a little near the end of the fight by becoming combo attacks so be mindful that an attack can change at any point into a combo attack. Be patient and continue waiting for the right openings and punish Jujudormah when she leaves an opening.

Still Untouchable 

Fought Gogandantess a second time.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. After defeating Jujudormah you will use a switch to enter a tunnel and jump into the water below. Once the cutscene ends you will be washed up in a cave. Use the save point and grab the items in the cave and use the Honesty Orb on the golden device. Once you have done this a cutscene will play and you will be on a beach. You will be attacked by Gogandantess but once again he is undefeatable. Simply use magic attacks to get some cheap damage on him (Hyoujin-Yari and Senpumaru work best). Once you have done minimal damage to him a cutscene will play and you will receive this trophy.

The Greatest Swordsman of All Genma 

Defeated Gogandantess.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. This fight isn’t that bad as long as you completed the third Phantom Realm earlier and got yourself the Purple Necklace. Equip that necklace and enter the boss fight, immediately play the Sacred Flute from your inventory to get rid of the shield so you can deal damage. Once the shield is gone unleash the force of all your weapons’ magic attacks on Gogandantess along with your Onimusha Form. If you run out of magic and haven’t defeated him yet you can heal up and choose to replenish some of your magic here. Once he is defeated you will receive the Respect Orb and this trophy.

Keeper of the Gold Scale 

Defeated the Soul Queen.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. This boss is a boss that you may not even realize is a boss. When you get to Gifu Castle work your way outside until you are at the top of the tower fighting Black Blade Genma. Locate the double door and head inside where you will find a couple of Soul Suckers. Take them out and look for a path behind the shrine and it will lead to a ladder. Taking the ladder up will put you on the roof. On the roof is a Soul Sucker hivemind. This is the Soul Queen. She will send Soul Sucker after Soul Sucker at you trying to hurt you. Take your time and defeat them all as they come close. You may also stand under the cluster of enemies and use your Senpumaru’s magic to take out numerous Soul Suckers at once. Once all the little Souls Suckers are defeated the giant gold Soul Sucker, Soul Queen, will start coming after you. You can block her lunge at you like all other enemies and punish her with your Thunder and Earth magics. Once she is defeated you will get the Gold Scale and this trophy.

Third Time’s the Charm 

Defeated Ginghamphatts, but for real this time.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. This was probably the easiest fight against Ginghamphatts so far. You will be in a circular room and Ginghamphatts will use his normal choreographed attacks. Simply block and dodge the attacks and if you have the Purple Necklace equipped from the 3rd Phantom Realm hit Ginghamphatts with a couple magic attacks from Dokoutsui and that should be enough to take him out.

If you have high friendship with Magoichi he will show up and destroy Ginghamphatts easily near the end of the fight. Once defeated finally, you will receive the strength orb and this trophy.

Nobunaga’s Perdition 

Defeated Nobunaga Oda, the Demon King.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. Nobunaga is by far the hardest part of this game especially if you are going for the trophy for not upgrading. There are 3 phases to this fight and you can tell based on what Nobunaga is doing which phase you are in. You are going to want to go into this fight with as many Herbs, Medicine, Secret Medicine, Perfect Medicine, Magic Liquid and Special Magic Liquids as possible. You are also going to want the Purple Necklace. You should also have a Talisman available if you haven’t used it yet.

Phase 1:

During this phase Nobunaga will be on the ground fighting you normally without using any magic. Simply use magic and try to Issin (Critical Attack) Nobunaga as much as you possibly can. Blocking attacks here will work on all of Nobunaga’s attacks so make sure to wait for openings and block when needed.

Phase 2:

Phase 2 starts out as soon as Nobunaga starts flying up into the air. When he starts doing this, he will start using magic attacks. You can tell what element he is using based on the color he glows.

• When glowing Green he will send out tornadoes that will chase you down and cannot be blocked. The best thing to do when he does this is to simply head to the opposite side of the arena. He will also do a spiral dive at you. This can be blocked and is a good time to use attacks.
• When glowing blue he will use electric orbs that rain down electricity. You can watch on the ground where the electricity is going to come from to avoid being hit. He will also do a dive at you which can be blocked. This is a good time to get a few hits on him.
• When glowing purple he will be using ice magic. Nobunaga will slam down sending a freeze volley straight ahead of him, freezing you in place if it makes contact with you. Its not hard to sidestep this attack and get a few good hits on him. Nobunaga can also do a dive attack at you which like the other elements can be blocked.
• When glowing brown he will be using earth magic. This is by far the easiest magic to deal with, simply stand under him. He sends rocks hurling forward toward the ground but due to the angle won’t hit you if you are under him. He will also do his dive attack here which can be blocked.
• When glowing red he will be using fire magic. This one is by far the hardest one to deal with. He will slam to the ground and send out a line of fire straight forward of him and this cannot be blocked. In addition his dive attack also cannot be properly blocked while in this form.

As you are damaging him be it with magic or normal attacks he will eventually return to the front of the room and put up a barrier. He is invulnerable during this time but the more you hit him the more orbs you will create to absorb when he gets back up. This is a great time to try and get yellow and blue orbs from him.

Phase 3:

There is no obvious distinction between phase 2 and 3 like there is from 1 to 2. You will know you are in phase 3 when all of the magic attacks start getting spammed a lot more. When he is in his fire mode there will be 3 back to back to back lines of fire coming for you. Otherwise he just increases the frequency of the attacks he sends out.

Feel free to use every bit of magic restoration here as this is the last fight you will need these items for BUT SAVE SOME HEALS FOR THE GOLDEN EVIL STATUE. Once you have finished off Nobunaga he will fall out of the air and you will receive this trophy.

Jubei’s Fate 

Defeated the Golden Evil Statue.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. This is the final boss of the game and the entire fight takes place in True Onimusha Form. Your entire arsenal is a series of shots you fire from your arm. You will have to continuously try to shoot each of the targets on the statue. The game will automatically aim for whatever parts of the statue needs to be targeted. There are a total of 5 targets you will need to destroy to defeat this boss. During the fight the boss will send out several attacks:

• Flame Orbs – These can be shot out of the air or dodged by moving left and right.
• Laser Beams – These come out in a couple of different ways. They can either zigzag up the center, straight together up the center and straight up to a corner. This one can be side stepped but you need to be able to react fast as they are quick moving.
• Walking – When walking toward you the statue will hurt you if you make contact with either leg. It can also send out a flame being thrown forward and side to side when walking so stay as far away from it as possible when it’s walking.
• Masks – There are light and dark masks that are sent toward you during the latter half of this fight. They can all be shot out of the air but both do different things. One set will turn around and float at you trying to impale you. The other masks will circle you and attack you once they get back in front of you.

This fight used to be really difficult because if you lost it would result in you needing to fight Nobunaga again but this game has an autosave feature which will put you back at the start of this section of the fight so don’t stress out too much about dying during this encounter. Simply keep shooting while dodging attacks and healing when necessary and you will eventually take down this behemoth of a boss and earn this trophy.

Good Memory! 

Put the three Nobunaga statues in their correct positions.

This trophy is story-related and cannot be missed. For this trophy you will need to collect all 3 Nobonaga statues in the Fog Valley. Once defeating Ginghamphatts you will be able to place these statues.

• Nobunaga Statue 1 (Knowledge – arms crossed) – After receiving Senpumaru in Fog Valley backtrack across the bridge and down the sides of the cliffs. There will be a Green Demon Lock on the upper cliff from where you entered this area. Destroy it with the Senpumaru and retrieve this statue from behind it.
• Nobunaga Statue 2 (Reign – sword in hands) – Awarded for defeating Ginghamphatts in the forest during your second encounter with them.
• Nobunaga Statue 3 (Dignity – arms to his sides) – After defeating Ginghamphatts head into the next area with the swamp and proceed farther into the next area. Take out the enemies and there will be an elemental barrier blocking the final statue in this area.

Once you have collected all 3 return to the swamp and through the door like you were going back to the Blue Phantom Realm. Head straight ahead where the walls are covered in spikes and you will able to place all 3 statues. Take note of what each of the 3 statues looks like as the order you will need to place them is random each time.

Once in front of the screen where you will be placing all 3 statues pull the lever and the screen will show which order it wants you to put the statues in. If you don’t get the order correct after several attempts Jubei will get crushed by the spike walls. Go in your inventory and use the statues and the game will ask you which spot you would like to put them on. Select the corresponding spot for all 3 statues and you will progress in the story and earn this trophy.

Blowing the Lid Off 

Entered the Infernal Cauldron.

This trophy is story-related and cannot be missed. After the fight with Ginghamphatts you will speak to the gentleman afraid of the monster earlier. You will leave and head back to town with him where he will give you a red ring. Take the red ring back to the same spot you found him past the Ginghamphatts arena and you will have to use the red ring on the gold object on the floor. Once you do so it will open up and you can head inside where you will receive this trophy.

No Turning Back 

Entered the genma base.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. You will automatically receive this trophy once you enter the genma base shortly after defeating the Soul Queen. Simply walking into the next area off the towers upper walkways triggers this trophy.

Nice Place You Got Here 

Completed your first Phantom Realm.

*MISSABLE*

This is essentially a story-related trophy and cannot be missed if doing a playthrough with Kotaro as a closest friend, you cannot complete the game without doing at least 1 Realm. For a full list of the Phantom Realms please refer to  Glad That’s Over.

Glad That’s Over 

Completed all the Phantom Realms.

*MISSABLE*

There are a total of 4 Phantom Realms, 2 of which aren’t optional if you have high friendship with Kotaro. For this trophy you will have to complete all 41 available floors across the 4 phantom realms in a single playthrough to obtain this trophy. If you opt not to go for this trophy in your first playthrough you will need to complete all 4 realms in a playthrough when going for the S-Rank trophy.

There isn’t much to say here besides to try and critical as many opponents as you can throughout the realms to recover health instead of using your medicines and herbs. Also feel free to abuse your magic when you are fighting enemies you aren’t used to dealing with like the Bug Blades. Here is a list of all four realms and the types of enemies you will find on each floor so you can prepare before heading in.

Phantom Realm 1 (Red Phantom Realm) – When you get to Fog Valley make sure you have high friendship with Kotaro. When you get lost in the woods you will get to play as Kotaro. Follow the path and open both chests to be able to absorb souls and get the red wedge. Continue until you get to the bridge and you will see a red glow on the floor. Stand in the light and use the Red Wedge from your inventory. Enter the light and face the following waves of enemies on each floor:

• Floor 1 – Lizardmen
• Floor 2 – Claw Genma
• Floor 3 – Lizardmen
• Floor 4 – Master Sword Genma + Lizardmen
• Floor 5 – Claw Genma + Master Sword Genma

On the 5th Floor grab both items from the chest and the shining object on the floor and head back out.

Phantom Realm 2 (Blue Phantom Realm) – While playing as Kotaro you will come to a Save Point in the swamp. Cross the swampy water and head through the wooden gate. You will see a blue light on the ground. Use the Blue Wedge you got from the previous Phantom Realm to open this one. Enter the light and face the following waves of enemies on each floor:

• Floor 1 – Rolling Genma + Soul Suckers
• Floor 2 – Green Bug Blades
• Floor 3- Pole Genma + Bug Blades
• Floor 4 – Axe Genma + Rolling Genma
• Floor 5 – Axe Genma + Giant Red Axe Genma

Grab the blue peg which is the shining object on the ground before leaving.

Phantom Realm 3 (Green Phantom Realm) – Once you get to Gifu castle make your way to the bottom of the castle taking out all the lizard archers. At the bottom you will find a Save Point mirror and a treasure chest. The wedge for this realm is in that chest. Head out of the door and to your right and you will see a Thunder Seal. Destroy it with Buraitou and head inside. You will see a light on the floor, use the Green Wedge while standing in the light. Enter the light and face the following waves of enemies on each floor:

• Floor 1 – Green Lizardmen
• Floor 2 – Blade Genma
• Floor 3 – Purple Swordmaster Genma
• Floor 4 – Red Lizardmen and Green Lizard Archers
• Floor 5 – Blade Genma and Soul Suckers
• Floor 6 – Red and Purple Lizardmen
• Floor 7 – Spiked Spinners and Soul Suckers
• Floor 8 – Spiked Spinners and Giant Axemen
• Floor 9 – Black Blade Genma and Purple Swordmaster Genma
• Floor 10 – A Pole Genma and Purple Swordmaster Genma

This is not a walk in the park phantom realm like the first two were. Expect to use a few medicines in here and take advantage of the crowd clearing of the Dokoutsui. There will be a Medicine on your way down the floors and at the end is a Purple Necklace and Perfect Medicine.

Phantom Realm 4 (Purple Phantom Realm) – When you get to Gifu Castle work your way outside until you are at the top of the tower fighting Black Blade Genma. Locate the double door and head inside where you will find a couple of Soul Suckers. Take them out and you will see a chest on the floor. Grab it to obtain the Purple Wedge to access this realm. Head out of the double doors and toward the Pole Genma but before you get too close there is another door on the right. This is the room housing the portal to the Phantom Realm. Head inside and use the Purple Wedge in the light to open the realm. Enter the light and face the following waves of enemies on each floor:

• Floor 1 – Purple Lizardmen
• Floor 2 – Red Lizardmen and Purple Master Swordsmen
• Floor 3 – Blade Genma
• Floor 4 – Pink Master Swordsmen
• Floor 5 – Pink Master Swordsmen and Blade Genma
• Floor 6 – Green Bug Blades
• Floor 7 – Spinning Spikes
• Floor 8 – Spinning Spikes and Souls Suckers
• Floor 9 – Giant Axemen and Spinning Spikes
• Floor 10 – Giant Axemen and Red Giant Axeman
• Floor 11 – Blue Bug Blades
• Floor 12 – Pole Genma
• Floor 13 – Pole Genma and Purple Bug Blades
• Floor 14 -Tentacle Genma and Lizardmen
• Floor 15 – Robots
• Floor 16 – Black Blade Genma
• Floor 17 – Blade Genma and Purple Master Swordsmen
• Floor 18 – Pole Genma and Pink Master Swordsmen
• Floor 19 – Black Blade Genma and Pink Master Swordsmen
• Floor 20 – Pole Genma and Purple Bug Blades (DO NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL WORLD)
• Floor 21 – On Floor 20 inspect the light Rekka-Ken left while it is equipped. Head down, there are no enemies here, just a chest containing Fashionable Goods 2.

Once you have complete all 41 floors of the Phantom Realms you will receive this trophy.

No Help Needed 

Completed the game on Normal or higher without enhancing weapons or using Jewels.

*MISSABLE*

This is potentially the most difficult trophy as it will handicap you through most of your playthrough. This should be done on your first playthrough. This will make the bosses take longer and some of the Phantom Realms to be more difficult but the best thing to do is stagger your saves and even if it becomes really hard, try not to use heals if possible. Rely on magic and if you are having a hard time return to some areas you have already cleared out and defeat enemies again to get more yellow and blue orbs to prepare you for the next area.

You will need to complete every bit of the game through the fight with the Golden Evil Statue without ever using your souls to upgrade weapons or using any of the Power Jewels or Magic Jewels to obtain this trophy. If you are having issues with any of the bosses refer to their trophies for any tips on defeating them as they were all written with no upgrades done.

When dying numerous times you will be prompted to change the difficulty to Easy, whatever you do don’t change the difficulty.

NOTE: Obtaining the Black Necklace is NOT mandatory for this playthrough however it will make the playthroughs latter portion much easier if you have it and equip it. Please refer to Step 2 of the Roadmap for information on how to obtain the Black Necklace.

NOTE: The increase of health and magic given by either Oyu or Ekei should NOT impact this trophy but it is not yet confirmed.

Ultimate Demon 

Completed the game in Ultimate Mode.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you must first unlock Ultimate Mode. To do so you must first complete the game on Hard difficulty. Hard difficulty is about as difficult as the end of the game without upgrading weapons, health and magic. The best advice I can give here is to save Medicines and instead use yellow orbs to refill your health going in and out of areas taking out the same enemies to get enough health for the next section. You will want to get the Black Necklace prior to completing this difficulty to make your life a lot easier.

Set up getting the Black Necklace before leaving Ishamo for the final time. Save all medicines, herbs and magic replenishment for the end of the game. Once you get to the Secret Chest with the Black Necklace in it use that to run through the rest of the game. Note that you lose health with each swing but every hit is an Issin Hit and kills in 1 shot giving yellow orbs.

The only difference between Normal and Hard is health pools, how much damage gets dealt to Jubei and slight differences in enemy placement but isn’t impossible. Once you complete Hard Difficulty you will get this mode.

From the Main Menu head to Special Features and toggle Ultimate Mode on and start a new game. As soon as you load into the game switch weapons to the Rekka-Ken. You will have infinite magic and start the game with a LOT of heals. Complete the game with the mode and you will receive this trophy.

Sorry, Coming Through! 

Completed the game in less than 5 hours.

*MISSABLE*

Combine this speed run with Ultimate Mode as this mode you can just spam with Rekka-Ken. Even with doing Phantom Realms and collecting all puzzle boxes and such if you missed them earlier and want to complete them here you could still finish the game in half the allotted time. 5 hours is a LONG time and this should not be an issue to complete.

You can track the time when you go to Save Points and save the game. It will tell you your play time in the save information. Once you defeat the game in under 5 hours you will receive whatever ranking you got with a Speedy Mark and this trophy.

Pro-nimusha 

Completed the game and got an S Rank.

*MISSABLE*

This trophy, like in the first game, will require you to complete the game fast, defeat a lot of enemies, get criticals, defeat the Phantom Realms and get a high scenario completion.

It is best to go for this trophy using Ultimate Mode on Hard difficulty (which lets the enemies spawn more and faster), obtaining the Black Necklace and following a story scenario you are used to.

I suggest taking the Magoichi scenario as it has the easiest triggers to complete and there isn’t much to do out of your way, however you will still be required to gift Kotaro enough items that his introduction to you goes from him standing there to him hanging and dropping down before speaking to you. Kotaro will be required for the first 2 Phantom Realms and you are required to defeat every one for this trophy. The way the game judges you is on a points system. Here are the points that they judge you on:

• Play Time:
  • 10 Points – 0:01 – 4:49
  • 7 Points – 5:00 – 6:59
  • 5 Points – 7:00 – 8:59
  • 3 Points – 9:00 or More
• Souls Absorbed:
  • 10 Points – 120,000 or More
  • 7 Points – 80,000 – 119,999
  • 5 Points – 40,000 – 79,999
  • 3 Points – 0 – 39,999
• Enemies Defeated:
  • 10 Points – 900 or More
  • 7 Points – 600 – 899
  • 5 Points – 300 – 599
  • 3 Points – 0 – 299
• Criticals:
  • 10 Points – 450 or More
  • 7 Points – 300 – 449
  • 5 Points – 150 – 299
  • 3 Points – 0 – 149
• Phantom Realm Floors Accessed:
  • 10 Points – 41
  • 7 Points – 30 – 40
  • 5 Points – 20 – 29
  • 3 Points – 0 – 19
• Story Completion this Playthrough:
  • 10 Points – 65%+
  • 7 Points – 60% – 64%
  • 5 Points – 55% – 59%
  • 3 Points – 0% – 54%

The easiest enemies to critical are the spinning Genma that roll at you. The window for getting a critical on these Genma is the largest of all the fights. Progress through the game getting as many criticals as you can on the path to getting the Black Necklace. From there use just that and normal attacks with Buraitou to get critical attacks on everything else you fight. Once you get to the Keep defeat the Soul Queen, head through the Purple Phantom Realm and do NOT proceed forward. Instead go back and make yourself another save at the keep. You may use the Purple Phantom Realm to obtain more souls, enemies defeats or criticals. Floors 7, 8 and 9 have the Spinning Spike Genma for easier criticals and between the 3 floors there are about 30 – 35 of them obtainable fairly easily (if these enemies hit you even on hard with this attack it does little damage so even when you miss it isn’t life-threatening). If you can learn the timing of the Green Lizardmen’s thrusting attack they are also fairly easy to parry and appear on the lower floors of the Purple Phantom Realm.

NOTE: Since you cannot use the Black Necklace in the Purple Phantom Realm you can instead farm enemies in the round room located right after the Save Point following the Hallway you got the Black Necklace in. This room will continue to respawn enemies for you to critical with your new Black Necklace. This method however may not work when using Magoichi as your main ally as this room is used for a special event scenario.

Once you are fairly sure you have enough of the requirements head through and defeat Ginghamphatts, Nobunaga and the Golden Statue (WITHOUT OVERWRITING YOUR SAVE) to see your score after the credits. If you did not get the S-Rank note what you need more of using the table above with the scores below and reload your Keep save and use the Purple Phantom Realm to fix. Here are the grades you get for each score:

• Score:
  • S Rank – 55 or More Points
  • A Rank – 45 – 54 Points
  • B Rank – 35 -44 Points
  • C Rank – 20 – 34 Points
  • D Rank – Under 20 Points

Once you have been awarded an S-Rank you will receive this trophy on the score page after the credits and scenario page.

Super Slider 

Completed the Puzzle Phantom Realm.

For this trophy head to Special Features > Puzzle Phantom Realm > New Game. Once inside start solving the chests:

Floor 1:

• Chest closest to you (Artwork 19):
  1. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
• Middle Chest (Artwork 20):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
• Farthest Chest (Artwork 21):
  1. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow

Floor 2:

• Chest closest to you (Artwork 22)
  1. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
• Chest farthest from you (Artwork 23)
  1. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow

Floor 3

• Chest on the left (Artwork 25)
  1. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  4. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
• Chest in Middle (Artwork 26)
  1. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
• Chest on the right (Artwork 24)
  1. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Top Arrow

Floor 4

• Only Chest (Artwork 27):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Top Arrow

Floor 5

• Left chest closest to save (Artwork 29):
  1. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
• Right Chest closest to save (Artwork 28):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
• Left chest farthest from save (Artwork 31):
  1. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
• Right Chest farthest from save (Artwork 30):
  1. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow

Floor 6

• Chest closest to save (Artwork 32):
  1. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
• Chest farthest from save (Artwork 33)
  1. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Top Arrows – Right Arrow

Floor 7

• Small Chest on the left (Artwork 34):
  1. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
• Large chest on the right (Artwork 35):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow

Floor 8

• Only chest (Artwork 36)
  1. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  5. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow

Floor 9

• Left side small box closest to save (Artwork 38):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  5. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
• Left side large box (Artwork 42):
  1. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow
• Left side small box farthest from save (Artwork 40):
  1. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  6. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
• Right side small box closest to save (Artwork 37):
  1. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  4. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
• Right side large box (Artwork 41):
  1. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  3. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  5. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  6. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
• Right side small box farthest from save (Artwork 39):
  1. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  6. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow

Floor 10

• Closest large chest (Artwork 43):
  1. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  5. Top Arrow – Left Arrow
• Farthest large chest (Artwork 44)
  1. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  5. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 11

• Only Chest (Artwork 45):
  1. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Right Arrows
  4. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  5. Bottoms Arrows – Middle Arrow
  6. Right Arrows – Top Arrow

Floor 12

• Only chest (Artwork 46)
  1. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  5. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  6. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  7. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow

Floor 13

• Only chest (Artwork 47)
  1. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  5. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 14

• Only chest (Artwork 48)
  1. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  6. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  7. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  8. Top Arrows – Right Arrow

Floor 15

• Only chest (Artwork 49)
  1. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow
  6. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  7. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 16

• Only chest (Artwork 50)
  1. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  4. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  5. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  6. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 17

• Only chest (Artwork 51)
  1. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrows
  3. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  5. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  6. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow
  7. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  8. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 18

• Only chest (Artwork 52)
  1. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  2. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Bottom Arrows – Left Arrow
  4. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  5. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  6. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  7. Left Arrows – Top Arrow
  8. Top Arrows – Right Arrow

Floor 19

• Only chest (Artwork 53)
  1. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Bottoms Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  4. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  5. Right Arrows – Top Arrow
  6. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  7. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  8. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow
  9. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow

Floor 20

• Only chest (Artwork 54):
  1. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  2. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  3. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow
  4. Top Arrows – Right Arrow
  5. Right Arrows – Middle Arrow
  6. Right Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  7. Bottom Arrows – Right Arrow
  8. Left Arrows – Middle Arrow
  9. Top Arrows – Left Arrow
  10. Top Arrows – Middle Arrow
  11. Left Arrows – Bottom Arrow
  12. Bottom Arrows – Middle Arrow

Once all the puzzles on all 20 floors are complete you will receive this trophy.

Stylish Samurai 

Completed The Man in Black.

For this trophy you will need to complete the minigame The Man in Black. You do not NEED to collect all of the films but feel free as they are all on your way through to the end. You will start at Jubei’s house and work your way through to the arena you fought Ginghamphatts at for the second time in the Fog Valley and need to do so in under 5 minutes. On this path will be 2 chests with herbs and 2 with medicine. Simply avoid all enemies and if they get in your way simply smack them with your foam sword. Once you get to the arena where you fought Ginghamphatts there will be a light on the ground. Use that light to warp out completing this minigame and earning you this trophy.

Gathering Forces 

Completed Team Oni.

Team Oni will make you use the players you have used throughout the game so leave this trophy for one of the last ones as it will require you to use more than Jubei.  This mode will see you constantly losing health while trying to fight floor after floor of enemies. The healing items are scarce here but there are healing orbs in the blue vases and magic orbs in the white vases. Try to conserve magic where you can but if you need to use it then use it. When you go from one floor to another the character you are currently using will get half of their health back. If you need to switch and then enter the next floor feel free as this will spread the scarce healing around and keep your team alive longer. Kotaro is easily the most important character in this mode so make sure to keep him alive at all costs. Below is an outline of how I managed to get through the mode easiest.

• Floor 1 – Lizardmen (Use Jubei for critical hits.)
• Floor 2 – Samurai Genma (Use Magoichi for his range but be careful, he will always want to shoot vases first if they are the closest thing.)
• Floor 3 – Break floor with items to gather.
• Floor 4 – Frogs (Use Jubei to stab each of the frogs. You can tell where they are based on the bubbles in the mud.)
• Floor 5 – Archers and Samurai Genma (Use Kotaro to go invisible and take out the archers and then the samurais.)
• Floor 6 – Purple Lizardmen and a Robot (Use Oyu to take out the Lizardmen and use your magic to take out the robot while dodging the aggressive robot.)
• Floor 7 – Break floor with items to gather.
• Floor 8 – Archers (Use whoever you need to heal here as the archers die easy and you need to run to the top of the spire and back down, that’s the real challenge.)
• Floor 9 – Pole Genma and Purple Blade Spinners (Use Ekei to use his magic and halt the purple spinners while you focus on the pole genma first.)
• Floor 10 – Soul Queen (Use Jubei here and take out the Soulsuckers as they come to you. Once the Queen descends use magic and switch to Ekei to finish it off.)
• Floor 11 – Spiked Spinners (Use Jubei or Kotaro, whichever needs health. Critical hit the spinners to defeat them fast for an easy health floor.)
• Floor 12 – Plant Genma and Purple Lizardmen (Use Oyu and her magic to take out these enemies. She is best here because her magic makes the plants release a lot of health and magic orbs. Focus on the plants and let the Lizardmen get in your way for a fast death.)
• Floor 13 – Break floor with items to gather.
• Floor 14 – Archers and Giant Axman (Use Oyu again here and work your way up defeating the archers. At the top gather the orb in the vase and work your way back to the bottom and use magic on the axman at the bottom. Once defeated use the vases to heal and return to the top.)
• Floor 15 – Black Claw Genma and Swordmaster Genma (Use Oyu here and her magic to take out the Swordmasters and then focus on the ninjas. There are heals in the center but can only be accessed from the portion between the Swordmasters.)
• Floor 16 – Break floor with items to gather.
• Floor 17 – Giant Red Axmen (There are two here. Use Kotaro’s magic here to stay safe and take them out one at a time. If you are close to losing Kotaro use Ekei but realize he can’t stun these enemies so attack and retreat as needed.)
• Floor 18 – Pole Genma (There are 3 here and you want to save Kotaro and Jubei for he final floor. Use Magoichi and his magic with the second gun in your inventory to turn it into a machine gun to shred through these three.)
• Floor 19 – Break floor with items to gather.
• Floor 20 – Nobunaga (This isn’t the genma form of Nobunaga but isn’t a pushover. Use whatever characters you have left to chip away at as much of Nobunaga’s health as possible. Leave Kotaro for last as his invisibility is the best thing to use here because Nobunaga won’t attack you or block which is the most important thing.)

Once Nobunaga is defeated you will receive this trophy, so if you don’t make it down the final light it is alright.

Tokichiro’s Mistake 

Obtained the Great Powder Tube.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. The Great Powder Tube can be gotten with either Magoichi or Jubei depending on how high your friendship is with Magoichi. After using the Crescent Key at Gifu Castle head through the door blocked by an Ice Barrier. Open it and head inside and go to the back side of the statue and you will see a light on the floor. Head inside and you will see a cutscene involving Magoichi. Continue down the path with either Magoichi or Jubei and keep going even past the Save Point mirror tunnels. You will eventually come to a part where the doors are sealed and you need to take out different enemies depending which character you are using. Once the seals go down head through the tunnels into the next section, defeat the enemies and head into the last section, there will be a red chest on the floor containing this item. Once it’s in your possession you will receive this trophy.

Sharpshooter 

Obtained all long-range weapons.

*MISSABLE*

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

For this trophy you will need to collect all of the weapons in the game that are long-ranged. There are only 4 of these weapons in the game. You can only get this trophy in the playthrough that you use Magoichi as your main ally. Here is a list of all 4 of these weapons and where to find them:

Bow & Arrow – From the start of the market (Imasho Town) head into the shop immediately ahead of you, this is the blacksmith building. Inside there will be a bunch of boxes you can break. Break them and you will see a platform in the air at the end of the path. Head back to the start and on the other side of the entrance door is a pull handle you can pull. Pull it and run to that platform before it goes back up without you. Ride the platform up and there will be a big box with this in it.

Bow & Fire Arrow – This is the same as having the Bow but you will need to obtain Fire Arrows. Fire Arrows can be gotten from trading friends randomly or as a random drop from enemies. Once you have at least one it counts as having this weapon.

Tanegashima + Normal Bullets – After heading down the elevator in Oni Castle you will come to a point where fight a robot box-like enemy for the first time. After defeating them you will find a ladder heading upward. Before climbing the ladder interact with this puzzle box at the ladder’s base. To complete this box use the Left Arrows (Top Arrow), next use the Top Arrows (Middle arrow), finally use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow). Inside this puzzle box will be Tanegashima.

Tri-barrel + Burst Bullets – This will be given to you by Magoichi in Gifu Castle. Once you get to the base of the tower head out and go down the bridge to the left. Head into and through the hut where you will get the cutscene of Magoichi giving you this rifle. This cannot be gotten if Ekei, Kotaro or Oyu are your main friends.

Once you have collected all 4 you will receive this trophy.

Walking Library 

Collected all files.

*MISSABLE*

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

For this trophy you will need to collect every file the game has to offer. Files are the books, papers, scrolls etc you find throughout the game. There are a total of 19 files to collect throughout the game, some are obvious and out in the open while some are a bit more hidden. Here is a list of all of the files this game has to offer:

• Play Instructions – Given to you automatically upon receiving the ability to absorb souls.
• Giving Items – You will get this after the cutscene where Magoichi and Ekei were fighting outside the bar.
• Demon Wall Scroll – After entering the Gold Mine take the path on the left of the save point and this will be in a chest on the floor in the following room.
• The Five Oni Orbs – In the Gold Mine pass Ekei and at the next intersection head South. You will be forced to fight lizard enemies with Ekei and Magoichi. Once completed head deeper down that path to find this at a dead end in a chest on the floor to the right.
• The Genma’ History – In Gifu Castle just past the Save Point is a set of stairs leading upstairs. Instead of heading up head through the door below and you will see this book on the bookshelf in the back. It is a bright yellow book.
• Jujudormah’s Diary – After placing the 3 Nobonaga Statues head into the Underworld and fight the Pole Genma in the room with the archers. After taking them out head into the next room and you will find a bunch of Lizardmen and a Tentacle enemy. Take them, out and you will see a Save Point mirror in the back through an archway. Next to the mirror on the desk is this book.
• On Onigashima – After defeating Jujudormah head into the following room and into a tunnel. You will be forced to run out of the tunnel and activate a cutscene. When the cutscene is over you will be washed up in a cave. Next to the Save Point mirror in this cave is a chest with this file in it.
• Elevator Instructions – While playing as Oyu you will unlock the gate in front of a Dragon Shrine and it will unlock two doors in the immediate area. Head through the door next to the Save Point mirror. Once through the door you will see this file laying on the ground on the main path.
• The Oni’s Superior Weapon – While playing as Oyu you will unlock the gate in front of a Dragon Shrine and it will unlock two doors in the immediate area. Head through the door on the right side of the room and proceed down the hall and through a stone door. On the left side of the stone door you will see a yellow scroll on a shelf. Take out the swordsmen and grab the scroll for this file.
• Guildenstern’s Book – After taking the elevator down you will come to a room where you are fighting robot type box enemies for the first time. Take them out and there will be a ladder leading to a path you can take to another elevator to head downard. Once in the next room there will be a magic bath where magic orbs will come out for you to replenish magic. Between the door and this magic bath will be this book on a shelf.
• Tokichiro’s Memo #1 – After using the Golden Key to stop the crates on the upper layer of the room with the elevator you will hop across some boxes and have to use the Circle Key on another door. In the following room this will be on the floor near the base of the statue.
• Tokichiro’s Diary – After the Save Point  at the base of the Gifu Tower head out the door and look to your right, you will see a Thunder Seal. Use Buraitou to destroy the seal and head inside. Next to the light on the floor is this diary.
• Human as Food – After making your way to the Gifu Castle courtyard head inside and go through the door straight ahead. Inside is a Pole Smashing Genma. Use the Cherry Blossom Key on the door on the right side. Head inside and you will find this book between two chests on a ledge.
• Tokichiro’s Memmo #2 – After using the Crescent Key at Gifu Castle head through the door blocked by an Ice Barrier. Open it and head inside and go to the back side of the statue and you will see a light on the floor. Head inside and you will see a cutscene involving Magoichi. Once the scene is over you will get this file.
• Hunting Schedule – Once you pass the Waterfall in Gifu Castle you will come to a boat house. Inside the boat house is a Save Point mirror and a well for magic replenishment. Before heading down the stairs you will find this book on the floor across from where the Save Point is.
• The Golden Evil Statue – Once you take the boat across the river you will have a door blocked by a Tentacle Genma. Take it out along with the Lizardmen and head inside. Inside there are 2 Pole Genma. Take them out and on the other side of the room you will see a pink book on the desk, that is this file.
• Book of Fortinbras – Once you take the boat across the river you will have a door blocked by a Tentacle Genma. Take it out along with the Lizardmen and head inside. Inside there are 2 Pole Genma. Take them out and on the other side of the room you will see a lime green book on the desk, that is this file.
• Gogandantess’s Barrier – Once you get to the cutscene with Oyu when you find out who she really is a hole will be blown in the wall where you are. Head through the wall and to the left once you have control of Jubei. This file is in the chest at the very end of the hall.
• Tokichiro’s Memo #3 – Once you are off the flying machine you will take control of Jubei in a building by a Save Point. Next to the Save Point on the ground is this file.

Once you have collected your 19th file you will receive this trophy.

Map Maniac 

Collected all maps.

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you will need to collect every map available in the game. There are a total of 10 maps to collect throughout the game. Here are the locations to all 10 maps:

• Yagyu Village Map: From the start of the game make your way to the bridge and you will see a box next to a small shack where you are ambushed by Genma. This map is in that box.
• Imasho Town Map: From the start of this town head straight and before you get to the building straight ahead of you there will be a chest on the floor to the right behind some rubbish. This map is in this chest.
• Gold Mine Map: Upon entering the Gold Mine head down the path to the right of the save point. Past Ekei there will be a chest on the ground with this map inside.
• Gifu Castle Keep Tower Map: Upon entering Gifu castle after the cutscene with Magoichi telling you another person will take Nobunaga’s place if you defeat him you will see a chest to the right side of the screen. This map is in that chest.
• Fog Valley Map: Once inside Fog Valley continue until you get to the bridge. Once at the bridge you will get some help from your allies. Once in the next area there will be two chests on the floor and a save point. This map is in the chest closest to the Save Point.
• Onigashima 1F Map: While playing as Oyu you will unlock the gate in front of a Dragon Shrine and it will unlock two doors in the immediate area. Head through the door on the right side of the room and proceed down the hall and through a stone door. On the right side of the stone door you will see a chest on the floor. This map is in that chest.
• Onigashima Underground Map: While play as Jubei in Oni Palace you will have to use wind magic with Senpumaru to activate a fan, thus activating the elevator. Take the elevator down into the the underground and as soon as you get off the elevator you will see a chest on the floor. That chest has this map inside.
• Gifu Castle East Area Map: After the Save Point at the base of the Gifu Tower head out the door and down the bridge to the left. Once inside the door ahead you will see a chest on the main path. That chest has this map in it.
• Demon Cave Map: While trying to find a cure for Jubei as Magoichi you will go deeper and deeper into the cave. When you get to a Save Point mirror called The Depths you will find a chest just ahead on the floor containing this map.
• Onigashima Passages Map: When you enter the Oni Sacred Palace head straight ahead and past the 3 Sword Master Genma. Head in the last door on the left and you will see a Save Point and a chest. This map is in the chest.

Once all 10 have been collected you will receive this trophy.

Two Balls Short of a Dragon 

Obtained all five Oni orbs.

This is a story-related trophy and cannot be missed. Each orb you get is a story progression and needed to move forward so none of these are missable.

The Five Oni Orbs are as follows:

• Charity Orb – Obtained from Takajo at the very start of the game inn Yagyu Village when you enter the cave where you get the ability to absorb souls.
• Faith Orb – After completing the fight with Gogandantess you will be in an alleyway with Oyu where you will receive the Faith Orb she was wearing around her neck.
• Honesty Orb – Obtained by defeating Jujudormah in the Underworld.
• Respect Orb – Obtained by defeated Gogandantess once and for all.
• Strength Orb – Obtained by defeating Ginghamphatts in the Demon Base.

Once you have defeated Ginghamphatts you will receive this trophy for having collected all 5 orbs.

Legendary Warrior 

Unlocked Jubei’s alternate outfit “Fashionable Goods 2”.

*MISSABLE*

To unlock this trophy you must visit the secret 21st floor of the Purple Phantom Realm. Refer to Glad That’s Over for more details on the Purple Phantom Realm. Once you open the chest on the 21st floor you will receive this trophy.

Fashion Model 

Unlocked Oyu’s alternate outfit “70’s Set 2”.

This trophy will see you playing the game over and over because you will need to 100% the scenarios. You can check your progress of each of the characters in the Bonus Features > Story Progress. All of these scenarios cannot be obtained in the same playthrough and not all of the scenarios are cutscenes. Once you get a new scenario you will need to finish the game in order for it to save to the Story Progress.

The good news is you can track these and see who you need to do more with on the map in the Special Features section. The best way to tackle this feat is simply to choose one of the four friends and obtain max friendship with them by giving them gifts they really like. Please refer to the Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Gift Guide which outlines where you not only get a lot of the required items but the absolute best items to give to each of your allies to reach high friendship.

NOTE: During your playthrough whoever you choose to be your gifted ally there will be times when they join you in battle. DO NOT leave them before defeating every enemy on that map or their friendship can decrease. Also make sure if you see them while in the game make sure to speak to them. If they ask for items you do not have to give them anything is already at a high friendship but if you have items on their list feel free to give them more but do not stray too far from the list.

NOTE: It is important to note that you should only really attempt to become max friendship with 1 character per playthrough because having max friendship with two allies may conflict with scenario timing and as a default the game will bypass both.

Not only do you want to give them the very best items to raise friendship but you will need to give them the Couple’s Ring for that playthrough. Each character has a scenario locked behind the rings that will only trigger if given the rings prior to the specific scene (Best to give them this in your 3rd visit to Imasho). Make sure to give them all the weapons and armor you get from the shop in Imasho as those greatly raise your friendship with them.

Once given enough items and the Couple’s Ring simply play through the game, playing out whatever scenarios the game gives you and you should be able to complete all scenarios. Here are a couple of the more troublesome scenarios that aren’t as linear:

Oyu (Requires the Couple’s Ring AND the Comb):

• Kotaro’s Warning about Oyu – Chapter 3, Part 8 – This will be the default scene as long as you met Kotaro in one of his first two meeting opportunities.
• Oyu’s Fencing Lessons – Chapter 5, Part 7 – With max friendship with Oyu after defeating Ginghamphatts in the Fog Valley’s woods head to Jubei’s right when in the swamp to where the Buraitou’s lock is located guarding a Nobunaga statue. You will see Oyu standing there, speak to her and she will express her concern with being useful to you. She will ask you to spar, accept and block/dodge her attacks and make sure not to hit her after she is knocked down to get through this scenario.
• Oyu’s Hesitation – When traveling back after getting the Circular Key in Oni Palace you will see Oyu standing in a hall with all the art painted on the hallway walls just before the main room (She can’t be missed unless you don’t speak to her). Speak to her and a scenario will play out giving you the Red Necklace.
• A Risky Resolution – Chapter 8, Part 2 – (Requires you to have gotten most Power Jewels up to this point) When exiting the corridor maze and using the Senpumaru to activate the elevator you will be brought to a room with the Scarlet Key on the ground. Exit the room and head toward the door opposite the main foyer and you will hear a scream. Head into the next room and defeat the enemies and you will hear another scream. In the following room you will see Oyu in a contraption and a lever next to her. Use the lever to free Oyu which will make you take damage equal to about 3/4 of your maximum health.

Kotaro:

• Meeting Kotaro – Chapter 1, Part 6 – After meeting Ekei and Magoichi head to the couple of people outside the blacksmith at the end of the alley and speak to them. Next head upstairs in the bar to meet Kotaro. His following 3 scenarios require this meeting.
• Meeting Kotaro 2 – Chapter 2, Part 7 – If you DO NOT meet Kotaro before defeating Ginghamphatts finish the cutscene with the man from the Gold Mine and leave the bar. Head back inside and head upstairs to meet Kotaro for the first time.
• Meeting Kotaro 3 – Chapter 3, Part 8-2 – If you haven’t done either meeting with Kotaro prior to your skirmish with Gogandantess you will meet him for the first time when going back to Imasho.
• Kotaro’s Pideon – Chapter 5, Part 7-2 – With max friendship with Kotaro after defeating Ginghamphatts in the Fog Valley’s woods head to Jubei’s right when in the swamp to where the Buraitou’s lock is located guarding a Nobunaga statue. You will see Kotaro standing there, speak to him and he wants his Pigeon back. Head to the area where the river is and you will see an Axeman eating Kotaro’s Pidgeon. Defeat the axeman and pick up the item and return the gift to Kotaro.
• Kotaro Uses Fuma Bombs – Chapter 7, Part 3 – When you get to Gifu Castle again Kotaro will want to show you these bombs and help you defeat Genma with them. DO NOT leave this area until all enemies are defeated.
• Kotaro’s Final Moment – Chapter 10, Part 5 – After Oyu and Kotaro interrupt your final battle with Ginghamphatts make sure you interact with them after defeating Ginghamphatts.

Magoichi:

• The Map to Niter – Chapter 2, Part 8 – You need to get fairly high friendship with Magoichi your first visit to Imasho so when you return after Ginghamphatts you can initeract with the man that sold you the Mountain Permit and get the Map to Niter. Use the map in the Gold Mine to find the parts marked and give the 3 items to Magoichi.
• Magoichi’s Bomb – Chapter 5, Part 1 – After getting the Ring of Takajo head back out of the cave and hop across the pond on the rocks. Speak to Magoichi and get his bomb. Go near the first dragon shrine and locate the rocks next to it. Use the bomb on these rocks.
• Magoichi Fires a Cannon – Chapter 5, Part 8 – After defeating Ginghamphatts in the Fog Valley woods leave the swamp to find the last Nobunaga Statue and return to the swamp where Magoichi will be setting up a cannon and asking you to cover him. Make sure he doesn’t get attacked in this sequence.
• Magoichi’s Pride – Chapter 8, Part 1 – In the Sacred Oni Palace you will come to a point where you meet Magoichi in a room with a Save Point. Speak to him and he will ask which is better, guns or swords. Tell him you believe swords are better and he will challenge you to get to 20 kills first in the next room. Defeat the 20 enemies before Magoichi.

Ekei:

• Searching for the Pickpocket – Chapter 2, Part 9 – You need to get fairly high friendship with Ekei in your first visit to Imasho before fighting Ginghamphatts. When you return after getting the Red Ring speak to Ekei and he will tell you about a pickpocket. Head to the stables and behind the stables you will see a woman, speak to her and she will run away. Head upstairs in the bar and out onto the balcony to find this woman again. Speak to her and she will run away again. Next head into the blacksmith’s and right in the entrance you will see her again. Speak to her and she will run. Head back to the stables where you find her one final time and she gives you a broken bell. Take that and give it back to Ekei.
• Ekei Finds a Hidden Room. In the room where you first meet the robots for the first time where the puzzle box for the Tanegashima is, you will hear Ekei yelling. Instead of taking the ladder run to the south end of the room to meet Ekei who found Magoichi’s secret room which contains an enemy and the Yellow Necklace.
• Ekei’s Source of Vitality – Chapter 8, Part 3 – After getting the Scarlet Key head to the room with the elevator from earlier in the game and you will see Ekei sitting on the floor. Speak to him and he explains he needs a Stamina Drink. Head to the room where you would use the Scarlet Key and in front of the Number Puzzle in the room you will see a sparkle on the ground. That sparkle is the Stamina Drink, bring it back to Ekei.
• Ekei’s Final Moment – Chapter 10, Part 1-2 – This is an Ekei scenario but will not happen while max friendship with Ekei. Instead this scenario happens if you completely ignore Ekei at every point you can and have max friendship with Kotaro or Oyu. Instead of the normal meeting where you part ways with Ekei you come face to face with a man who sold out to Nobunaga and now plans to fight you. Defeat him in this scenario.

All other scenarios are basic and should be seen if giving gifts to your chosen ally as early as you can. Fight alongisde each character when applicable and you will finish 100% across all 4 scenarios in a few playthroughs.

Unfortunately you NEED to finish the playthrough you find the scenario on but luckily you can complete the game in about 2 hours if you are focusing on just scenarios. Once you get your final scenario to play you will unlock this trophy once you complete the game and are shown the Scenario screen before your final ranking.

Pour Your Soul Out 

Enhanced equipment at a Magic Mirror for the first time.

For this trophy please refer to  Check Out My Collection! or  Armor Aficionado for upgrading items. The first time you start doing this you will receive this trophy.

Check Out My Collection! 

Enhanced all enhancable weapons to maximum.

For this trophy you will need to head to a Save Point mirror and select [Enhance]. It will bring up which items can be enhanced and you simply need to select which weapon you want to enhance and start enhancing it by pressing .

Here are the items you need to upgrade to obtain this trophy:

• Buraitou – Approximately 21 bars of red orbs.
• Hyoujin-Yari – Approximately 21 bars of red orbs.
• Senpumaru – Approximately 21 bars of red orbs.
• Dokoutsui – Approximately 27 bars of red orbs.

You will only have enough orbs through natural game progress to upgrade either armor or weapons. You can also wait until the end of the game when you have 90+ red bars of orbs and upgrade weapons fully then reload your save and do armor.

Once all four of the weapons above have reached MAX level you will receive this trophy.

Armor Aficionado 

Enhanced all enhancable armor to maximum.

For this trophy you will need to head to a Save Point mirror and select [Enhance]. It will bring up which items can be enhanced and you simply need to select which armor you want to enhance and start enhancing it by pressing .

• Yagyu Armor – Approximately 26 bars of red orbs
• Yagyu Greaves – Approximately 26 bars of red orbs
• Yagyu Gauntlets – Approximately 26 bars of red orbs

You will only have enough orbs through natural game progress to upgrade either armor or weapons. You can also wait until the end of the game when you have 90+ red bars of orbs and upgrade weapons fully then reload your save and do armor.

Once all three of the armors above have reached MAX level you will receive this trophy.

Top Condition 

Used Power Jewels to increase your health to maximum.

*MISSABLE*

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

For this trophy you will need to obtain all 9 Power Jewels in the game and use them all to fully max out your health bar. (There is also a scenario with Oyu and one with Ekei that will each raise your health in lieu of the Power and Magic Jewels you would get with Magoichi but since you need to 100% each scenario it’s best to just get all the jewels in each playthrough anyway.)

Here is a list of all of the Power Jewels in the game:

• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Ekei.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Magoichi.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Kotaro.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Oyu.
• Puzzle Box 3.
• Puzzle Box 4.
• After the fight with Ginghamphatts you will be in the swamp and if your friendship with Magoichi is high enough he will interrupt you going toward the Nobunaga Statues and will tell you to guard him while he gets the cannon ready to blow up a rock. If you are able to keep the enemies off him long enough he will blow up the rock and reveal this jewel.
• Puzzle Box 10.
• Puzzle Box 12.

Once you have used all 9 in a single playthrough you will receive this trophy.

Massive Mana Pool 

Used Magic Jewels to increase your Magic Power to maximum.

*MISSABLE*

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

For this trophy you will need to obtain all 9 Magic Jewels in the game and use them all to fully max out your magic meter. (There is also a scenario with Oyu and one with Ekei that will each raise your health in lieu of the Power and Magic Jewels you would get with Magoichi but being you need to 100% each scenario it’s best to just get all the jewels in each playthrough anyway.)

• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Ekei.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Magoichi.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Kotaro.
• Obtained in a trade randomly while trading with Oyu.
• After returning to Imasho after defeating Ginghamphatts and are given the red ring head over to the stables and speak to the man next to the stables over and over until he gives you this jewel.
• After the fight with Ginghamphatts you will be in the swamp and if your friendship with Magoichi is high enough he will interrupt you going toward the Nobunaga Statues and will tell you to guard him while he gets the cannon ready to blow up a rock. If you are able to keep the enemies off him long enough he will blow up the rock and reveal this jewel.
• Puzzle Box 8.
• Puzzle Box 11.
• Puzzle Box 13.

Once you have used all 9 in a single playthrough you will receive this trophy.

Gone in a Flash 

Used a Critical to kill a demon.

*MISSABLE*

You will likely get this trophy early and by accident. To perform a Critical on a genma you must attack them right as they are about to make contact with you using an attack. If done properly you will see a flash of light when your attack makes contact.

In the very first area of the game when you come across a bridge there will be an ambush of green armored and red armored enemies. Wait for one of the red enemies to sheath their sword and when they start to attack you press to attack them before they can hit you for the Critical. This is the easiest and soonest enemy to perform a Critical on.

Pushing Back 

Won a power struggle with a demon.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you will need to lock up swords with a genma and win the ensuing struggle. The best normal genma to try and get this on is Swordmaster Genma. Attack when they attack you and you will cross swords with them. Once locked up tap and over and over to try and outmatch their power.

You can also do this against Gogandantess the first two times you fight against him. Once you have locked up with a genma and pushed them back to win the struggle you will receive this trophy. Gogandantess will give you the easiest time engaging in a lock up if you stay aggressive against him so make sure to try and get this trophy against him if you haven’t already defeated him for the 3rd and final time.

Heir to the Oni 

Transformed into an Onimusha.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you simply need to transform into your Onimusha Form for this first time. In order to turn into Onimusha Form you need to first collect 5 Purple Orbs and have all 5 slots filled by your health bar. Once you have met this requirement use plus and you will transform.

The Final Battle 

Transformed into a true Onimusha.

For this trophy you will need to transform into the true Onimusha, and this cannot be missed. Once you have defeated Nobunaga you will need to fight the Golden Evil Statue but you will automatically be doing so in true Onimusha form. As soon as the final boss fight starts you will receive this trophy.

Human Abacus 

Solved all number puzzle boxes.

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

Number puzzle boxes are puzzles where each row, column and diagonal has to equal the number written in red at the top of the puzzle. There are only 2 number puzzles in the game and they are both needed to progress in the story.

• Number Puzzle 1 – Upon entering Gifu Castle take out the lizard enemies and then head through the single door on the left side of the room and you will see this puzzle along with a magic fountain. The answer to this puzzle are Top Row: 6 – 1 – 8, Middle Row: 7 – 5 -3, Bottom Row: 2 – 9 – 4. This puzzle contains the Bronze Mask (Right).
• Number Puzzle 2 – After taking the elevator down you will come to a room where you are fighting robot type box enemies for the first time. Take them out and there will be a ladder leading to a path you can take to another elevator to head downward. Once in the next room there will be a magic bath where magic orbs will come out for you to replenish magic. On the opposite side of the room is a number puzzle. The number for this puzzle is 34. The answer to the puzzle are Top Row: 1 – 15 – 14 – 4, Top Middle Row: 12 – 6 – 7 – 9, Bottom Middle Row: 8 – 10 – 11 – 5, Bottom Row: 13 – 3 – 2 – 16. This chest will contain the Golden Key.

Once you have completed both number puzzles you will receive this trophy.

King of Diamond 

Solved all tablet puzzle boxes.

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

For this trophy you will need to solve all 3 tablet puzzles and all 3 are story-related and cannot be missed.

This first tablet puzzle appears in Jubei’s house. Use the ring you got by the lake on the large wardrobe-looking item before leaving Jubei’s house. You will be presented with four options, one for each plate. To solve this puzzle the top plate must be the black picture, right side must be blue, bottom must be red and the left side must be white. (Top x3, Right x1, Bottom x2, Left x2).

The second tablet appears after using the Golden Key to stop the crates on the upper layer of the room with the elevator, you will hop across some boxes and have to use the Circle Key on another door. In the following room the glowing statue can be interacted with. The puzzle is really simple and has numerous different ways to be solved. The point of the puzzle is the fill the blank with either a diamond or a circle piece that is lit up. As you move pieces some darken. Simply just work the pieces left and right to match the symbols above. Once complete the puzzle will end and a portal will appear on the ground in the room next to Jubei.

The final tablet appears after taking the boat across the river in Gifu Castle from the Watchhouse to the lake house. Inside the lake house there will be 2 Pole Genma blocking the door to this puzzle. Deal with them and head inside. This puzzle is exactly like the last one only it has an extra symbol. Keep switching them along the bottom to match up to the top using the empty slot. Once complete a portal will open behind Jubei and you will receive this trophy.

Treasure Trove 

Opened all of the puzzle boxes.

Covered as part of all-in-one collectible guide » Onimusha 2 Collectible Guide

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you will need to solve and open all 13 Puzzle Boxes AND the Special Puzzle Box containing the Black Necklace. In order to access this puzzle box you will need to have collected all 3 Fossilized Bones from trades.

• Puzzle Box 1 – Upon Entering the Gold Mine head to the path to the left of the save point. There will be 2 arrows on the right side of the screen and 2 on the bottom of the screen. Use the arrow on the right side (Bottom Arrow) first and the bottom set of arrows (Left arrow) second. This puzzle box gives the Buraitou’s Secret.
• Puzzle Box 2 – After the fight with Ginghamphatts continue down the path until you get to a dead end. You will see a chest with 2 boxes next to it. Destroy the two boxes to reveal this puzzle box underneath. Use the arrow on the Bottom (Right Side) first. Next use the arrows on the right side (Top Arrow). Next use the arrows on the bottom (Left Side). Finally use the arrows on the right side (Bottom Arrow). This puzzle box will reward you with Hyoujin-Yari’s Secret.
• Puzzle Box 3 – In Gifu Castle after teaming up with Ekei against some blade enemies and a sucker on the door head into the next room and immediately check the corner of this next room to see this box on the floor. This puzzle has arrows on all four sides of the circle. To solve this puzzle use the right side arrows (Bottom Arrow). Now use the Top Arrows (Right Arrow). Finally use the Left Arrows (Top Arrow). This puzzle box will reward you with a Power Jewel.
• Puzzle Box 4 – Inside of Jubei’s house at the end of a hallway you will see this box on the floor. To solve this puzzle use the Top Arrows (Right Side). Next use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow). This box contains a Power Jewel.
• Puzzle Box 5 – While playing as Kotaro you will come to a Save Point in the swamp. Cross the swampy water and head through the wooden gate. Follow the path oppposite the blue light on the ground and you will go to a dead end with this box. To solve this box use the Bottom Arrows (Left Side) and then use the Right Side (Middle Arrow). Inside this box is Senpumaru’s Secret.
• Puzzle Box 6 – After heading down the elevator in Oni Castle you will come to a point where fight a robot box like enemy for the first time. After defeating them you will find a ladder heading upward. Before climbing the ladder interact with this puzzle box at the ladder’s base. To complete this box use the Left Arrows (Top Arrow), next use the Top Arrows (Middle arrow), finally use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow). Inside this puzzle box will be Tanegashima.
• Puzzle Box 7 – After using the Golden Key to stop the crates on the upper layer of the room with the elevator you will hop across some boxes and have to use the Circle Key on another door. In the following room is a statue that you will need to complete a puzzle. Simply click on either the diamond or circular pieces to move them to the open slot. The idea is to make the pattern on the bottom match the top. Just keep shuffling them around and once they match the portal will open up. Head into the light which takes you to Gifu Castle. Head down the ladder and you will see this box at the base. To complete this box use Top Arrows (Right Arrow), next the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next the Bottom Arrows (Left Side), next the Left Arrows (Top Arrow), next the Top Arrows (Left Arrow), finally the Left Arrows (Bottom Arrow). This chest contains a Talisman.
• Puzzle Box 8 – After making your way to the Gifu Castle courtyard head inside and go through the door straight ahead. Inside is a Pole Smashing Genma. Use the Cherry Blossom Key on the door on the right side. Head inside and you will find this on the floor in the next room. To complete this box use the Left Arrows (Middle Arrow), next use the Top Arrows (Left Arrow) and finally the Right Arrows (Top Arrow). Inside this box is a Magic Jewel.
• Puzzle Box 9 – While in Gifu Castle proceed like you did through the area earlier and make your way back upstairs. Continue following that path and you will come to an Earth Seal on a door. Use your Dokoutsui to open the seal since you didn’t have this weapon with you during your last visit. Head inside and you will find this puzzle box on the floor. To complete this box use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow),next use the Bottom Arrows (Right Side), third use the Bottom Arrows (Left Arrow), next use the Right Arrows (Middle Arrow), Next use the Bottom Arrows (Middle Arrow), finally use the Right Arrows (Top Arrow). Inside this box is a Dokoutsui’s Secret.
• Puzzle Box 10 – While in the Genma Cave as Jubei head all the way to the end to where there is a Wind Seal. Break the seal and head through into the next tunnel and you will see this box on the floor. To complete this box use the Bottom Arrows (Left Arrow), next use the Left Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next use the Bottom Arrows (Right Arrow), next the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), and finally the Top Arrows (Left Arrow). Inside this chest is a Power Jewel.
• Special Puzzle Box – For this Puzzle Box you will need to have collected 3 Fossilized Bones, one from each of the male allies. when you first enter Sacred Oni palace head up the stairs and through the door. In the next room will be a set of doors to your left that looks like 2 genma hands crossing fingers. Use the Fossilized Bones on this door:

  

  The Door will open and you will see a puzzle box. To complete this box use the Top Arrows (Right Arrow), next use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next use the Bottom Arrows (Left Arrow) and finally the Left Arrows (Middle Arrow). This chest contains the Black Necklace.

• Puzzle Box 11 – Once you have gone through the round room after the Save Point in the Sacred Oni Palace you will find yourself in a tight corridor puzzle. From the start take the path on the right and near the dead end you will see a path on the left raised up a bit. Take that left all the way to the end to find this box. To complete this box use the Right Arrows (Top Arrow), then the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next use the Top Arrows (Left Arrow) and finally the Left Arrows (Bottom Arrow). Inside this puzzle box is a Magic Jewel.
• Puzzle Box 12 – After defeating Gogandantess head into the next room and up the ladder. Walk along the pipes until you get to a ladder above a pipe with a chest on it. Take the ladder up and you will find this puzzle box. To complete this puzzle use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next use the Bottom Arrows (Right Arrow), then use the Top Arrows (Left Arrow), next use the Left Arrows (Top Arrow) and finally the Top Arrows (Middle Arrow). This chest contains a Power Jewel.
• Puzzle Box 13 – After getting control of Jubei once you make it onto the flying machine head past the Save Point and you will see this box on the floor on the opposite side of the room. To complete this puzzle use the Right Side (Middle Arrow), next use the Top Arrows (Middle Arrow), next use the Right Arrows (Bottom Arrow), next use the Bottom Arrows (Middle Arrow), next is the Left Arrows (Middle Arrow) and finally Top Arrows (Right Arrow). This box has a Magic Jewel in it.

Once all 14 boxes have been opened in a single playthrough you will receive this trophy.

Dig Dog 

Obtained a Gold Coin.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you will need to go to the outside of the Gold Mine on your third trip back to Imasho, when you come back with Oyu. Once outside the mines you will see a dog walking around. Go near the head of the dog and spam the button until the dog acknowledges you. Do this 3 or 4 times until the dog starts walking to the other side of the area. Once the dog walks to the other side it will start barking. While it is barking you need to interact with the dog and you will be rewarded with the Gold Coin and this trophy.

Who Needs Roads? 

Caught a river fish.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you need to obtain the gift item River Fish. You can get this in the Fog Valley after defeating Ginghamphatts for the second time.

As soon as you finish fighting Ginghamphatts save at the save mirror because this isn’t a guaranteed spawn. Head toward the area where Kotaro jumped up to not go into the woods. It’s the area Kotaro’s Armor. Head to the bottom portion of the river where the water enemies are after taking them all out. Look in the water to see if there is a fish swimming around:

If the fish isn’t there reload your save and re-enter the area. Zoning out and back in never seemed to work to make it spawn and leaving the area after entering it for the first time with Jubei never seemed to allow the fish to return.

Once you have made the fish appear stand over it and use to stab the fish and if you hit it you will receive the fish to trade and this trophy.

Don’t Even Need a Bigger Boat 

Absorbed souls from a shark.

*MISSABLE*

After using the Scarlet Key you will find yourself in a hallway and to the right side of the screen is an aquarium type tank. If you wait a short period you will actually see a shark swimming by. Simply press and hold as the shark is swimming right by you to get it to spit out a couple of orbs for you to absorb. Once it spits out the orbs you will receive this trophy.

A Token of Friendship 

Gave an item to one of your allies.

*MISSABLE*

After the cutscene in Imasho’s bar where Ekei and Magoichi get into a fight you will be able to interact with them inside the bar and give them gifts. Doing so for the first time will reward you with this trophy. Simply walk up to any of the allies and press the Options button when prompted to and your list of gifts will come up. Simply select one and give it to an ally and you will receive this trophy.

Beware of Mushrooms 

Gave unique mushrooms to one of your allies.

*MISSABLE*

For this trophy you need to trade a Unique Mushroom to any of the four allies you make in this game. The effects of these mushrooms aren’t very favorable for any of the allies so I suggest doing this in a place where you can save the game, give them the mushroom to earn this trophy and then reload your save. These mushrooms are dropped by a wide variety of enemies throughout the game. One of the best places to get this trophy is after using the Respect orb and getting control of Jubei after the cutscene. You will be in a room with Oyu and a Save Point.

Once you give this mushroom to any of the four allies you will receive this trophy.

Forgive and Forget 

Gave a wonder flower to one of your allies.

*MISSABLE*

After the cutscene in Imasho’s bar where Ekei and Magoichi get into a fight you will be able to interact with them inside the bar and give them gifts. Head into the General Store next to the bar and you can buy a Wonder Flower for 200 Gold. Alternatively this item WILL drop randomly from enemies but you will want to purchase every item from the store regardless. Give this flower to either of them to receive this trophy. You can also wait until you have access to trading with all 4 friends and give the flower to one of the other allies.

Trusty Teach 

Got an A rank during Oyu’s fencing lessons.

*MISSABLE*

After defeating Ginghamphatts for the second time in the Fog Woods save at the Save Point just in case you mess this lesson up. Head toward the Nobunaga Statue in the next area and you will see Oyu if you have higher friendship with Oyu than anyone else. Speak to her and she will tell you she wants to get stronger and asks if you can practice with her, accept the request.

A mini-game of sorts will start where you have to block all incoming magic attacks when Oyu is on the offensive side and block regular attacks. Simply use to lock on to Oya and strafe around to her backside if you see her charging her sword. If not simply hold to block.

After a few attempts she will request you attack her but not to continue if she goes down. There isn’t a set amount of attacks that put her down. So attack, see if she still stands and attack again. Repeat this until she goes down but make sure not to hit her again. Repeat this until she wants to go on the offensive again.

Repeat her offensive and your offensive attempt one more time each and it will conclude the minigame. If you dodged all of her attacks (you can be hit once) and did NOT attack her while she was down you will receive the Senpumaru Vol. 2 and this trophy.

Serious Synergy 

Got a combo when giving items to an ally.

*MISSABLE*

After returning to Ishamo riding the metal horse leave the stables area and head down into town but do NOT talk to your allies yet. Instead head into the market and talk to the shopkeeper. You don’t have to buy anything if you don’t want to but head back to the stables after speaking to him and there will be a man just outside the stables where your metal horse is wearing a greenish shirt with a backpack. Speak to him several times and you will receive the Glass gift.

Save your game and trade any of the History Books to Magoichi until he trades you a Wine gift. If he doesn’t give you Wine before you giving him all the History Books reload your save and try again.

Head up to Oyu and give her the Wine first. She will be delighted by the wine alone but immediately after giving her the wine give her the Glass right away. This will be a combo as the 2 gifts go together well and will reward you with this trophy.

Another combination you can try is as follows:

On your first visit to Imasho after Ekei and Magoichi appear in the bar, speak to the two men outside of the blacksmith building. Head back into the bar and go up to the 2nd floor where you will meet Kotaro. You can buy the Salt and the Grilled Fish for a total of 150 gold from the shop next to the bar. Give Kotaro the Grilled Fish AND THEN the Salt to receive this trophy.