Ninja Gaiden 4, the latest entry in the iconic action series, has leapt from the shadows on PC and consoles this week, shurikens flying and blades flashing in the moonlight. With it being the direct sequel to 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3, and with Ninja Gaiden Ragebound releasing earlier this year, it feels like the series is making up for lost time. Since it also happens to be a series known for its difficulty, we thought it was a good idea to check out the Ninja Gaiden 4 achievement/trophy list.
Co-developed by its original creators, Team Ninja, and Platinum Games, Ninja Gaiden 4 has players take on the role of Yakumo, a young and skilled ninja of the Raven Clan, on a mission to assassinate the Dark Dragon’s Priestess, Seori. Experience the high-octane and bloody action synonymous with the Ninja Gaiden franchise, as you hack and slash your way through the mist-laden streets of a near-future Tokyo to stop the return of an ancient evil.
The Ninja Gaiden 4 achievement/trophy list, which comes via the TrueAchievements website, consists of 45 achievements/trophies, adding up to the full 1000G on Xbox, or 36 bronze, 5 silver, 3 gold, and the platinum trophy for PlayStation. There are a few secret achievements dotted throughout the list, so we have hidden them to avoid spoilers, but those who are curious can still check them out.
| Name | Description | Gamerscore/Trophy |
| True Ninja | Acquire all achievements | 100G/Platinum |
| The Art of Obliteration | Perform an Obliteration | 10G/Bronze |
| Bloodraven Form | Enter Bloodraven Form | 10G/Bronze |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Kill | Perform a Bloodbath Kill | 10G/Bronze |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Slaughter | Perform a Bloodbath Slaughter | 10G/Bronze |
Secret Raven Gear: Caddis Wire | Secret Use the Caddis Wire | Secret 10G/Bronze |
Secret Raven Gear: Dragonfly Glider | Secret Use the Dragonfly Glider | Secret 10G/Bronze |
Secret Raven Gear: Pond Strider | Secret Use the Pond Strider | Secret 10G/Bronze |
Secret Oh, Foxy Lady | Secret Defeat the Kitsune Courtesan and break the first seal | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret It’s a Dog! It’s a Plane! It’s… | Secret Defeat Kurobo and break the second seal | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret Smile, You Son of a… | Secret Defeat Cetus and break the third seal | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret Priestess of the Dark Dragon | Secret Revive the Dark Dragon in exchange for Seori’s life | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret Return of the Super Ninja | Secret Start Ryu Hayabusa’s story | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret The Priestess’s Wish | Secret Head to the final battle carrying the wishes of Seori (and Kureha) | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret Bloodsoaked Fate | Secret Hold your own against Ryu Hayabusa | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret A New Master Ninja | Secret Purify the Dark Dragon and save the world | Secret 50G/Gold |
| Way of the Master Ninja | Complete the game on MASTER NINJA difficulty | 50G/Gold |
Secret Ninja Fortitude | Secret Reach maximum health with Yakumo and Ryu | Secret 10G/Bronze |
| Master of the Blade | Use Takeminakata to attack 5 or more enemies at once | 10G/Bronze |
| Master of the Drill | Use Yatousen to inflict massive damage in a short time | 10G/Bronze |
| Master of the Hammer | Use Magatsuhi to Bloodbath Kill 5 or more enemies in a short time | 10G/Bronze |
| Master of the Toolbox | Use Kage-Hiruko to defeat an enemy launched in the air | 10G/Bronze |
Secret Wielder of Darkness | Secret Recover the lost Dark Dragon Blade | Secret 20G/Bronze |
Secret Consumed by Corruption | Secret Defeat Oniwaka in his final encounter–he wouldn’t have lasted long in this world anyway | Secret 20G/Bronze |
| Ninja Business | Complete 20 Missions | 20G/Bronze |
| NinjaCoin Miner | Obtain 100,000 NinjaCoin | 20G/Bronze |
| Need, not Greed | Obtain 30 items | 20G/Bronze |
| Way of the Dragon | Defeat 3 enemies in a row with an Ultimate Technique | 20G/Bronze |
| Combo Master | Achieve a 2000-point combo | 20G/Bronze |
| The Grind Never Stops | Clear Chapter 02 without falling once (Auto Movement must be turned OFF) | 20G/Bronze |
| Free as a Bird | Clear Chapter 06 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement must be turned OFF) | 20G/Bronze |
| Surf Ninja | Clear Chapter 10 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement must be turned OFF) | 20G/Bronze |
| Laser’s Edge | Clear Chapter 12 without being hit by a laser (Auto Movement must be turned OFF) | 20G/Bronze |
| Master of Takeminakata | Learn all Takeminakata Weapon Skills | 20G/Bronze |
| Master of Yatousen | Learn all Yatousen Weapon Skills | 20G/Bronze |
| Master of Magatsuhi | Learn all Magatsuhi Weapon Skills | 20G/Bronze |
| Master of Kage-Hiruko | Learn all Kage-Hiruko Weapon Skills | 20G/Bronze |
Secret Master of the Dark Dragon Blade | Secret Learn all Dark Dragon Blade Weapon Skills | Secret 20G/Bronze |
| Master of Combat | Learn all Combat Skills | 20G/Bronze |
| The One Who Obliterates | Obliterate every enemy | 30G/Silver |
| Critter Collector | Collect every Gourdy | 30G/Silver |
| Work Horse | Complete all Missions | 30G/Silver |
| Annihilator | Complete all Purgatory trials | 30G/Silver |
| Shadow Incarnate | Complete any chapter without dying (excluding Chapters 00 and 14) | 30G/Silver |
Secret Challenger of Challenges | Secret Complete all Challenges | Secret 50G/Gold |
It looks like Ninja Gaiden 4 could be one of the hardest 1000G or platinums for 2025, which will come as no surprise to veterans of the series. Along with needing to complete all mainline and side content, players will have to finish the game on its hardest difficulty for the Way of the Master Ninja achievement/trophy.
It is a big list, with a decent amount of variety to keep things interesting. We particularly like the look of the Master of the Blade, Master of the Drill, Master of the Hammer, and Master of the Toolbox achievements/trophies for two reasons. The first is that they sound like a fun challenge, which would look cool to pull off mid-combat, but also because it’s cool to be known as the master of something!
If you’ve already taken your first silent steps in Ninja Gaiden 4, or are thinking about trying it out, check out our Ninja Gaiden 4 – Key Abilities To Learn article to get some pointers on becoming a master ninja!
Ninja Gaiden 4 is out now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and is available on Xbox Game Pass.
Have you started your journey with Yakumo in Ninja Gaiden 4 yet? What do you think of the achievement/trophy list? Let us know in the comments below.
