PS4
Start with the Master Collection, where Ninja Trials are single player. Use Normal story to learn Steel on Bone, collect scarabs, and find skulls. Then separate difficulty clears from the kunoichi chapters: playing everything as Ryu leaves more trophies unfinished than it first appears.
This route covers the 48-trophy PS4 Master Collection list. The original 51-trophy PS3 set has different online requirements.
- Trophy set: 48 PS4 trophies in the Master Collection
- Difficulty: Normal, Hard, Master Ninja, and Ultimate Ninja
- Multiplayer: PS4 Ninja Trials are offline; Clan Battles belong to the PS3 list
Pair the first story clear with scarabs and skull trials
Start on Normal and search for Golden Scarabs before leaving each section. Crystal Skulls open Tests of Valor: finding a skull is not the same as winning the trial. Keep your story progress after clearing them and use early battles to practice required techniques with weapons you will later upgrade.
- Track collected scarabs and cleared Tests of Valor separately.
Clear one difficulty at a time
Clear Normal, Hard, Master Ninja, and Ultimate Ninja. For the tougher runs, practice dodging the red attack and counter with Steel on Bone when the grab misses. Against groups, a successful chain can manage multiple enemies. Against bosses, take the safe hit instead of extending a combo that leaves you exposed.
- Check the difficulty trophy after each ending.
Spread upgrades and thousand-kill goals across weapons
Each required weapon has a level-three target and a separate 1,000-kill goal. Switch weapons when a tally is done to avoid wasting kills. Set aside replays for the kunoichi weapons, including Fuma Kodachi, Heavenly Dragon, and Shrouded Moon, while finishing their skills.
- Check both trophies for a weapon before dropping it from your rotation.
Replay the chapters as Ayane, Momiji, and Kasumi
Use Chapter Challenge to cover the chapters with all three kunoichi. Keep one row per fighter; Ayane’s built-in story appearances can make an incomplete route look finished. Spend Karma on the character you are playing and then check Hayabusa’s skill grid as well.
- Check the four characters on the PS4 list for You Got Skills.
Finish the Ninja Trial quotas
Finish ten Acolyte, ten Mentor, five Leader, five Master Ninja, and three Ultimate Ninja Trials. Start with opponents you know and pick your strongest character. On Ultimate, learn one trial at a time: read the waves, keep an answer for grabs, and avoid spreading attempts across too many missions.
- Count only recorded clears in each trial category.
Trophies to watch
Ultimate Ninja
Cleared the game on Ultimate Ninja difficulty.
Clear the story on Ultimate Ninja; it is separate from the three Ultimate Trials.
Crystal Skull
Cleared all Tests of Valor.
Enter each skull trial and win it; discovering it is not enough.
You Got Skills
Unlocked all Ninja Skills for Hayabusa, Ayane, Momiji and Kasumi.
Unlock the Master Collection skill grids for Hayabusa, Ayane, Momiji, and Kasumi.
Ultimate
Cleared 3 Ultimate Ninja Trials.
Choose three Ultimate Ninja Trials and verify all three clears in the menu.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the PS3 route not included?
PS3 adds trophies such as Clan Battles and co-op trials. This page links the verified PS4 set without assuming the old edition’s service status.
Is finding a skull enough for Crystal Skull?
No. The PS4 trophy requires Tests of Valor clears. Enter the trial opened by the skull and record the win.
Do the three Ultimate Trials replace the Ultimate story clear?
No. Ultimate Ninja checks the story clear, while Ultimate counts three wins in that trial category.
Sources
- Team Ninja: uscita e funzioni Master Collection
- Exophase: lista PS4 da 48
- TrueAchievements: roadmap della Master Collection
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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