The bronze trophies in Onimusha: Warlords cover story milestones and basic combat achievements. First Blood is earned by defeating your first demon soldier, which happens automatically early in the game. Sword Master requires fully upgrading any weapon to level 3, costing 90 Red Souls.
Critical Hit is awarded for performing your first Isshin counterattack. To execute an Isshin, press the guard button at the exact moment an enemy attack lands, then immediately counter with a strike. Practice this on the slow demon soldiers in the castle courtyard.
Other bronze trophies include Herb Collector for finding 10 Herbs, Arrow Sharpshooter for defeating 20 enemies with the bow, and Soul Collector for absorbing 5,000 souls. These are all earned through normal gameplay and require no special strategies beyond thorough exploration and combat engagement.
| Trophy | Condition | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| First Blood | Defeat first enemy | Automatic |
| Sword Master | Max any weapon | Easy |
| Critical Hit | First Isshin | Easy |
| Soul Collector | 5,000 souls | Easy |
Bronze Trophies: Story and Basic Combat
The bronze trophies in Onimusha: Warlords cover story milestones and basic combat achievements. First Blood is earned by defeating your first demon soldier, which happens automatically early in the game. Sword Master requires fully upgrading any weapon to level 3, costing 90 Red Souls.
Critical Hit is awarded for performing your first Isshin counterattack. To execute an Isshin, press the guard button at the exact moment an enemy attack lands, then immediately counter with a strike. Practice this on the slow demon soldiers in the castle courtyard.
Other bronze trophies include Herb Collector for finding 10 Herbs, Arrow Sharpshooter for defeating 20 enemies with the bow, and Soul Collector for absorbing 5,000 souls. These are all earned through normal gameplay and require no special strategies beyond thorough exploration and combat engagement.
| Trophy | Condition | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| First Blood | Defeat first enemy | Automatic |
| Sword Master | Max any weapon | Easy |
| Critical Hit | First Isshin | Easy |
| Soul Collector | 5,000 souls | Easy |
Silver Trophies: Exploration and Challenges
Silver trophies require more effort and specific actions. Treasure Hunter is awarded for opening 50 chests. There are over 60 chests in the game, so explore every room thoroughly. Fluorite Master requires finding all 20 Fluorite stones, which are small glowing objects hidden in fixed locations throughout the castle and demon world.
Dark Realm Clear is a silver trophy awarded for completing all 20 floors of the Dark Realm. This is one of the most time-consuming trophies, requiring approximately 2 to 3 hours. Prepare with a fully upgraded weapon and at least 15 Medicines. The Bishamon Sword is obtained as a reward during this process.
No Herb Run requires completing any boss fight without using healing items. The easiest boss for this is Osric, as his attacks are slow and easily dodged. Combo King requires achieving a 100-hit soul combo, which can be done in the Dark Realm where enemies spawn in large groups.
- Treasure Hunter: open 50 chests
- Fluorite Master: find all 20 stones
- Dark Realm Clear: complete 20 floors
- Combo King: 100-hit soul combo
Gold Trophies: Hard Mode and Completion
Gold trophies represent the most challenging achievements in Onimusha: Warlords. Onimusha Master is awarded for completing the game on the highest difficulty setting. This requires a New Game+ playthrough with the Bishamon Sword, as the highest difficulty is unlocked after your first completion.
Ultimate Weapon is awarded for obtaining the Bishamon Sword, which is found in the Dark Realm on floor 20. This trophy is earned alongside the Dark Realm Clear silver trophy. True Ending requires completing the game with all 20 Fluorite stones collected, which unlocks a special ending sequence.
Speed Demon is the hardest gold trophy, requiring you to complete the game in under 3 hours. Use the Bishamon Sword and skip all optional content. Skip cutscenes whenever possible (note that some cutscenes are unskippable in the original version but can be skipped in the remaster). Practice your route through a prior playthrough to memorize enemy placements and puzzle solutions.
| Trophy | Condition | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Onimusha Master | Complete on hard | Hard |
| Ultimate Weapon | Get Bishamon Sword | Medium |
| True Ending | All 20 Fluorite | Medium |
| Speed Demon | Complete under 3 hours | Very Hard |
Platinum Trophy Roadmap: Step by Step
Step 1: First Playthrough (Normal Difficulty) - Focus on story progression, exploration, and collecting all 20 Fluorite stones. Open every chest you find for the Treasure Hunter trophy. Absorb souls constantly for Soul Collector. Complete the Dark Realm before the final boss to earn the Bishamon Sword and Dark Realm Clear trophies. This playthrough takes approximately 8 to 10 hours.
Step 2: New Game+ (Hard Difficulty) - With the Bishamon Sword carried over, tackle hard mode for the Onimusha Master trophy. Use the Bishamon Sword to trivialize most fights. Attempt the No Herb Run trophy against Osric early in the game. This playthrough takes approximately 5 to 7 hours.
Step 3: Speed Run - On a third playthrough or by replaying chapters, aim for the Speed Demon trophy by completing the game in under 3 hours. Skip all optional content, use the Bishamon Sword, and memorize puzzle solutions. Watch a speedrun video to learn the optimal route. With practice, this can be achieved in 2 to 3 attempts.
- Step 1: Normal playthrough, 8-10 hours, collect everything
- Step 2: Hard mode New Game+, 5-7 hours
- Step 3: Speed run under 3 hours
- Total time: 15-20 hours for Platinum