PS4
In Valkyria Chronicles 4, winning and earning an A rank are separate goals. Take your time on a new map to rescue an ally or track down an ace; the rank depends on finishing within its turn limit. After the credits, load your clear data: it opens facilities, battles and scenes needed for Platinum.
Western PS4 edition of Valkyria Chronicles 4, released September 25, 2018. The route excludes DLC missions.
- PS4 set: 36 trophies, with no online requirements.
- Western ranks: A is the top required rank; Japanese guides may call it S.
- Classes: The Infirmary level-cap upgrade lets you raise the classes to level 30.
Build Squad E during the campaign
Rotate units when the mission allows it, especially those tied to squad stories. Visit training and R&D after battles instead of hoarding all your resources until the ending. When you find an enemy ace, note the map and weapon reward so you can distinguish those drops from purchases.
- Revisit the Mess Hall as you progress to check for new Orders.
Load your clear data
After Chapter 18, reload your clear data. The Infirmary uses renown to unlock content and the class level cap; the Cenotaph brings back squad members for DCT. Play Hard skirmishes as well: they unlock recruits and later steps not available in Normal skirmishes.
- Buy the level-cap increase and check the Cenotaph after the early Hard skirmishes.
Unlock the extra ending
Buy and watch the A Steamy Ceasefire interlude in the Infirmary. Return to Chapter 13 for the newly unlocked scene, then replay the Chapter 18 finale on its new Hard version. Wait for the scene after the credits and save again to continue with remaining stories and events.
- Open each new interlude and event in the book rather than only clearing battles.
Plan by turns for A ranks
Check the map objective and its turn limit. If you only need to capture a camp, save command points for the units clearing the way and the one that can reach the objective. Once you have A, you can return at your own pace for an ace or other goals: extra kills do not raise the rank.
- Check campaign ranks, squad stories and base-game skirmishes, including Hard and Challenge.
Finish decorations, arsenal and events
For decorations, also check promotions and rewards the rank screen does not show. Field the units tied to a squad story until it appears, then watch its scenes and clear the mission. For missing weapons, check R&D and defeated aces; the tank and ship have their own upgrade lists.
- Before replaying a map, check which decoration or scene you actually need.
Trophies to watch
War Hero
Obtained all decorations.
Check decorations after ranks, promotions and post-game content.
Our War's End
Kept your promise with Riley Miller.
Buy the interlude, watch the new Chapter 13 scene and replay the finale on Hard.
War Correspondent
Watched all event scenes.
Open interludes and squad stories until you have watched their scenes.
True Rangers
All of your classes were upgraded to max level.
Buy the Infirmary level-cap upgrade and train each class to level 30.
The Empire's Worst Nightmare
Obtained A ranks on all missions.
Check A ranks in the campaign, squad stories and non-DLC skirmishes.
Frequently asked questions
Must I buy DLC for the A ranks?
No. Base-game missions count, including ones that open after the ending. Extra Stories from DLC do not replace squad stories.
Can I earn A without defeating the ace?
Yes. Rank is based on turn count. Deal with the ace separately if the detour slows the objective.
Do the credits close all story scenes?
No. Reload your clear data and look for interludes and new events. The extra ending also requires steps after the first ending.
Sources
- PlayStation — edizione PS4 di SEGA
- Push Square — data del lancio occidentale
- GameFAQs — Infermeria, Cenotafio e vero finale
- Trophies Hunter — ranghi A e missioni richieste
- XboxAchievements — percorso equivalente per decorazioni e reclute
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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