Onimusha Way of the Sword Trophy Guide
The platinum for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a serious but fair 60–70 hour commitment. There are 52 trophies (1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 10 Silver, 39 Bronze), no online trophies, and nothing is permanently missable. This guide is the roadmap, the missable-free rules, and the hardest trophies explained.
Platinum Roadmap
| Stage | What to do | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Playthrough 1 | Finish the story on Story or Action | Grab every collectible you can; nothing is missable, so you can also rush |
| Clean-up | Finish all 273 collectibles & side content | Choose Continue from the main menu to return to before the final mission |
| New Game+ (Carnage) | Clear the game on Carnage difficulty | Carnage only exists in New Game+; the reward weapon makes the last stage far easier |
| Rematch grind | Clear all 18 Boss Rematches × 3 difficulties | The Glutton for Punishment gold — the true difficulty spike |
Difficulty: ~6.5/10 · Time: 60–70 hours · Online trophies: none · Missable trophies: none
No Missables — the Continue Trick
After the credits, selecting Continue from the main menu loads you in just before the final mission (The Clash at Rendaino), so every collectible, side quest and upgrade stays available. The only real gate is Carnage difficulty, which is exclusive to New Game+ — so a second playthrough is mandatory.
The Two Hardest Trophies
- True Onimusha (Gold): clear the game on Carnage difficulty. Play it in New Game+ with carried-over upgrades; the reward weapon from this clear trivialises what comes next.
- Glutton for Punishment (Gold): clear all 18 Boss Rematches on all 3 difficulty tiers. By far the longest grind — do it after Carnage for the strongest loadout.
The 273 Collectibles
Four trophy clusters track the 273 collectible points spread across the linear missions and the Kyoto hub:
| Type | Count | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Lion Dogs (狛犬) | 36 | Hidden around missions and the hub — listen for them |
| Genma Notes (鬼之笔记) | 23 | Only visible with Oni Vision; the only type not marked on the map |
| Hozuki Pouches (鬼灯袋) | 9 | Taken to Okuni for upgrades |
| Charms | 15 | Equippable buffs, several tied to quests |
| Oni Weapons | 7 | The game’s weapon set |
| Kyoto Mysteries | 8 | Hub puzzles |
| Encounter Tasks | 18 | Hub side quests |
What New Game+ Carries Over
New Game+ carries your Awakened Oni powers, skills, Hozuki Pouches, items, Charms, Genma Notes and Lion Dogs. It does not carry Kyoto Mysteries, Encounter Tasks, outfits, sword/gauntlet upgrades, Red souls or Spirit Mirror progress — plan your clean-up accordingly.
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