Ninja Gaiden 4 Achievement/Trophy List

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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!