Armored Core 6 (VI) Trophy Guide & Roadmap

Armored Core VI Trophy Roadmap

• Estimated trophy difficulty: 8/10 (due to some S-Ranks being challenging, rest is a 5/10)
• Approximate amount of time to platinum: 50 Hours+ (completely skill-dependent, depends on how many replays you need for S-Ranks. 15-20h for 1st playthrough, 4-5h for 2nd ending playthrough, 4-5h for 3rd ending playthrough, 20h or more for S-Ranks and collectible clean-up)
• Offline Trophies: 30 (1, 5, 10, 14)
• Online Trophies: 0
• Number of missable trophies: 11 – make sure you follow the Roadmap steps exactly to not miss anything
  •  Stargazer – to unlock all missions you must pick the new ones on each playthrough (if you pick missions you already unlocked, you will need another playthrough)
  •  The Perfect Mercenary – same as Stargazer, if you fail to unlock all missions within 3 playthroughs you will need another playthrough
  •  Combat Log Collector – if you fail to unlock a mission that contains a combat log, will need another playthrough to unlock the missing mission
  •  Master of Arena – must finish last 3 arena bosses before finishing New Game++ (last 3 bosses become unavailable after NG++)
  •  Asset Holder,  Weapon Collector ,  External Parts Collector,  Internal Parts Collector – if you fail to unlock a mission that contains part containers or logs, will need another playthrough, and if you miss the final NG++ arena boss will need another playthrough
  •  The Fires of Raven,  Liberator of Rubicon,  Alea lacta Est – the 3 endings are mutually exclusive, can only get 1 per playthrough. If you make wrong decisions you might get an ending you already unlocked and need another playthrough.
• Glitched trophies: 0
• Does difficulty affect trophies?: There are no difficulty settings, it’s one and the same difficulty for everyone
• Hardest Trophy:  The Perfect Mercenary (All S-Ranks)
• Minimum Playthroughs: 3 Full Playthroughs (NG, NG+, NG++) to unlock all Missions and Endings. Also multiple level replays for S-Ranks (you aren’t given ranks during your 3 main playthroughs, only obtainable via Mission Replay). If you deviate from the Roadmap and pick a wrong mission you will need a 4th playthrough to unlock your missing mission. If you forget to defeat all Arena Bosses in New Game++ you will need a 4th playthrough to unlock the last 3 Arena bosses again. Save scumming for Endings doesn’t work in this game because of the New Game++ exclusive missions/ending which makes 3 playthroughs mandatory.
• PS4/PS5 Autopop & Save Transfer: There is Save Transfer from PS4 to PS5 but no Autopop. Technically, you could transfer the save before each trophy and quickly redo it in the PS5 version.
• PS4/PS5 Crossbuy: Yes
• Free-Roam / Level Select after Story?: Yes, Mission Replay is available at any time from the start. As soon as you finish a mission it can be replayed whenever you want. Finishing the last mission automatically starts New Game+ and all missions remain available for replay.
• Supports Manual Saves?: No, Only 1 Autosave
• Release Date: August 25, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the Armored Core VI Trophy Guide (aka Armored Core 6)! Armored Core VI is made by FromSoftware, the same studio behind Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Sekiro. Much like their other games, Armored Core VI features challenging boss fights, a steep learning curve in the beginning, and multiple Endings. Unlike those other games, you play as a giant Mech, the game isn’t open world and instead uses mission select, and there is no leveling system (you buy OS Upgrades for permanent buffs). First, you will want to unlock all Missions, which is mandatory to gain access to all S-Ranks and Collectibles. To unlock all Missions you will need a minimum of 3 full playthroughs, one for each ending. Some missions are exclusive to New Game+ & New Game++ and you must make certain choices throughout the story to be put on a different path that leads to new missions (see Roadmap). It’s easiest if you keep S-Ranks for last. After getting all other trophies you will have access to powerful gear that can defeat bosses in a few seconds. Collectibles come in the form of Combat Logs, Data Logs, Parts Containers. Combat Logs are enemies with a log-icon left of their health bar, defeat them for the log. For Data Logs you only need 10 which are automatic from the story and require no searching so don’t worry about them. Parts Containers are hidden chests found throughout the missions that get marked when you use the scanner, each gives a new part. You will need close to 100% completion for Platinum, the only thing not required is finding all Data Logs (only 10 needed). The main challenge is getting all S-Ranks, some missions are quite easy and short, while others will require many replays. Any missions unlocked in previous playthroughs remain unlocked in subsequent playthroughs via Mission Replay. You must also finish all Arena Matches, all of which unlock automatically from story progress, and a second Arena unlocks in New Game+. The game consists of 5 Chapters. There are 59 missions total but you only get 37-38 per playthrough (each playthrough will feature a few new missions, NG+/NG++ introduce “Alternative Missions” and Exclusive Missions not available on the first playthrough). There are also 7 Training Missions and 41 Arena Bosses (29 in first Arena, 12 in NG+ / NG++ Arena). The only collectible type that’s tracked in mission select is Combat Logs. Data Logs and Parts Containers are not tracked anywhere. You must always finish a mission to save newly found collectibles. Luckily, there are some overpowered character builds that make the game much easier and allow you to brute-force any boss, more on that in the Roadmap.

Step 1: First Playthrough (Ending #1: The Fires of Raven) + Unlock 38 of 59 Missions [15-20 Hours]

During the first step only focus on beating the story and getting the first Ending. You don’t need to worry about anything else, just enjoy the game. Which ending you get depends on which missions you play. At certain points you get to choose between “Decision Missions”. These will cancel out each other, playing one “Decision Mission” makes the other “Decision Mission” unavailable until the next playthrough.

Decision Missions are marked by an icon in the top right corner like this:

They also say “Decision” in the mission description like this:

For the first Ending you must always pick the top mission choice. Play the following Missions to get Ending #1:

1. Chapter 3 – Mission 21: Eliminate the Enforcement Squads [DECISION]
2. Chapter 4 – Mission 31: Intercept the Redguns [DECISION]
3. Chapter 5 – Mission 37: Intercept the Corporate Forces [DECISION]
4. –> This will result in getting the Chapter 5 Missions: 39-A: Breach the Kármán Line > 40-A: Shut Down the Closure Satellites = Ending #1:  The Fires of Raven

Tips & Tricks to make it easier:

• Always play all Training & Arena Missions as they become available (happens automatically from story progress). Beating Arenas lets you buy OS Upgrades to get permanent buffs like more damage output, more healing, taking reduced damage. Training Missions unlock some new parts.
• Chapter 1 has the biggest learning curve, the main challenge being the bosses (particularly Chapter 1 Endboss). To make things easier, it’s best to buy all available parts. Simply replay Mission 06: Attack the Dam Complex a few times. Only destroy the main objectives and ignore optional enemies, it only takes 90 seconds and gives around 180,000 COAM each time. It’s better to spend 20 minutes farming money than to get stuck on a boss for 2 hours because you lack the right equipment. Each boss has some weakness that can be exploited if you have the right gear. You can change your loadout mid-mission if you die, which is great to experiment with different builds against bosses. In general, it’s easiest to dual-wield guns and use shoulder weapons with a high “Impact” rating to stagger bosses fast, then deal damage with your hand weapons.
• Remember you can lock on to enemies with . Always do this against bosses, it keeps your auto-aim focused on them so you will hit them more easily.
• “Brute Force Tank Builds” are the way to go, use whatever has the highest AP (health) and defensive stats. Shoulder weapons are primarily for staggering enemies so use whatever has the highest impact. Hand weapons are for dealing damage as quickly as possible during a stagger phase, anything that deals the most damage in the shortest time at close range is best. While heavy tanks have slower “Boost Speed”, they make up for it with higher health and defense, which is what actually makes combat easier. Beating bosses quickly is more a mathematical calculation than skill, whoever has more health and faster damage output will win by overpowering the other. Additionally, heavy tank builds allow you to carry any weapon whereas lightweight builds would be overloaded by certain weapons. It just makes it more straightforward because you won’t have to change parts all the time and can stick to one build for the rest of the game.
• See Boss Guides if you get stuck: Mission 01: Illegal Entry > Mission 08: Operation Wallclimber > Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint > Mission 12: Infiltrate Grid 086 > Mission 14: Ocean Crossing > Mission 27: Destroy the Ice Worm > Mission 34: Reach the Coral Convergence > Mission 40: Shut Down the Closure Satellites

Recommended Builds:

• Build for Chapter 1 – Use two laser cannons on the back “VP-60LCS” (unlocked after Mission 7), these are the best early game weapons. They are great at staggering enemies and deal damage quickly. Use the heavy tank legs (unlocked after Mission 8), they have the most health/defense and let you carry the most weight. For all other parts use whatever has the most AP. For hand weapons use dual-wielding “SG-026 HALDEMAN” shotguns (unlocked after Mission 7). Alternatively, dual-wielding machine guns “MG-014 LUDLOW” (unlocked after first Training Mission) is also good. Remember to shoot your shoulder weapons together with your hand weapons at the same time. Don’t drive the tank on the ground, always hover closely over the enemy in the air with . When flying you have more control and can constantly shoot (when dodging with you can’t shoot at the same time). Get close to enemies when they are staggered, you deal more damage at close range.
  
• Build for Chapter 2-3 – Use a heavy tank dual-wielding Gatling Guns with two Grenade Cannons on the Shoulders. All parts are available from the start of Chapter 2 and after playing the Training Missions (see All Parts Unlock Requirements). It will defeat bosses in a few seconds. The biggest roadblock is the Chapter 2 endboss, which can be brute-forced with this build. Strategy for this build is to boost above an enemy with > fire both Grenade Cannons / to increase stagger (even if enemies dodge they will be caught in the blast radius when you hit the ground from above) > land near the enemy and fire both Gatling Guns at very close range (like 5-10 meters away). This will deal insane damage during the stagger phase. Let all weapons cool down and repeat. Note: tanks can be a bit hard to control while driving, but flying with makes it easier. Always stay close to the enemy.
  
• Build from Chapter 4 onward (also use for NG+/NG++) – Largely the same as previous build but replace shoulder weapons with two Stun Needle Launchers, replace other parts for max AP. They are even better at staggering enemies (they create a powerful electrical discharge). On a direct hits during stagger they also deal more damage and shoot faster. Use this build for all remaining bosses and to speedrun through NG+/NG++. Same strategy as before, stay close to the enemy by flying near them, shoot the Needle launchers from above, then use Dual-Gatling Guns during Stagger and also shoot Needle Launchers when recharged:
  

Step 2: New Game+ Playthrough (Ending #2: Liberator of Rubicon) + Collectibles + Unlock 8 of 59 Missions [5 Hours]

Beating the game for the first time will automatically start New Game+. The difficulty doesn’t change in NG+ / NG++ (doesn’t get harder). All missions remain available in Mission Replay but you must do everything through the regular Mission Select (Sortie > Missions). Using Mission Replay doesn’t save your choices. Unfortunately, you don’t receive Ranks in regular Mission Select so can’t make any progress towards S-Ranks.

New Game+ also introduces a new Arena that you need for remaining OS Upgrades, and new exclusive missions that were not available on the first playthrough.

During this playthrough you should also start working on Collectibles. You will already be familiar with the level layouts from the first playthrough which makes this easier. Follow the Armored Core VI Collectible Guide during this playthrough. If you miss anything you can grab it on the 3rd playthrough.

For the second Ending you must always pick the bottom mission choice (opposite of what you chose in first playthrough). Play the following Missions to get Ending #2:

• Chapter 1 – [ALT] Mission 06: Attack the Dam Complex = after destroying the 2nd generator choose the screen prompt “REFUSE” ( ). You will then proceed with mission objectives normally and not fight your allies. [NEW GAME+ EXCLUSIVE] [ALT MISSION] [DECISION]
• Chapter 3 – Mission 19: Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech [NEW GAME+ EXCLUSIVE] [DECISION]
• Chapter 3 – Mission 22: Destroy the Special Forces Craft [DECISION]
• Chapter 4 – Mission 26: Defend the Dam Complex [NEW GAME+ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 4 – Mission 32: Ambush the Vespers [DECISION]
• Chapter 5 – Mission 38: Eliminate “Cinder” Carla [DECISION]
• –> This will result in getting the Chapter 5 Missions: 39-B: Destroy the Drive Block > 40-B: Bring Down the Cylem = Ending #2:  Liberator of Rubicon

Step 3: New Game++ Playthrough (Ending #3: Alea lacta Est) + Finish Arena + Remaining Collectibles + Unlock 13 of 59 Missions [5 Hours]

Beating New Game+ automatically starts New Game++. There are yet again new missions, new arena enemies, and new collectibles.

Play the following Missions to get Ending #3:

• Chapter 1 – [ALT] Mission 06: Attack the Dam Complex – after destroying the 2nd generator choose the screen prompt “ACCEPT” ( ). You will then have to defeat your allies. [NEW GAME+/++ EXCLUSIVE] [ALT MISSION] [DECISION]
• Chapter 1 – Mission 07: Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 1 – Mission 09: Prisoner Rescue [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 1 – Mission 10: Obstruct the Mandatory Inspection [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 1 – Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint [ALT MISSION] [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 2 – Mission 13: Stop the Secret Data Breach [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 3 – Mission 19: Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech [DECISION]
• Chapter 3 – Mission 20: Survey the Uninhabited Floating City [ALT MISSION] [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 3 – Mission 22: Eliminate the Enforcement Squads [DECISION]
• Chapter 4 – Mission 26-B: Coral Export Denial [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE] [DECISION]
• Chapter 4 – Mission 29-B: Underground Exploration – Depth 2 [ALT MISSION] [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• Chapter 4 – Finish Arena, last opponent is unlocked after Mission 29: Underground Exploration.
• Chapter 4 – Mission 33-B: Eliminate V.III [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE] [DECISION]
• Chapter 4 – Mission 34: Reach the Coral Convergence [ALT MISSION] [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE]
• –> Then Chapter 5 starts with Mission 35: MIA for  MIA (instead of the regular mission “Escape”). Then you get Mission 36-C: Regain Control of the Xylem > 37-C Coral Release = Ending #3:  Alea lacta Est

If you followed the Roadmap so far, you will earn Stargazer  for having unlocked all Missions. Now you have access to everything and can start with S-Ranks. If you have any Collectibles left, do them now via Mission Replay before starting S-Ranks: Armored Core VI Collectible Guide. To buy all remaining Parts from the Shop you will need a lot of money, you should get enough while replaying all Missions for S-Ranks.

IMPORTANT [MISSABLE]: Make sure you have defeated the last “Analysis Arena” boss before playing the final mission “Coral Release”. The last arena boss unlocks after Chapter 4 NG++ Alt Mission 29: Underground Exploration. This is required to get All Parts & Master of Arena trophy! After finishing New Game++ the last 3 arena bosses become unavailable and you would need a 4th playthrough (until Mission 30) to unlock them again!

Step 4: S-Ranks [20 Hours]

The last thing that remains is replaying all missions to get S-Ranks. You can only earn ranks via the Mission Replay Menu (Sortie > Mission Replay). Refer to the following guide for Walkthroughs on each Mission:

» Armored Core 6 (VI) All S-Ranks Guide

Useful Tips, Tricks and Guides:

• S-Ranks Guide
• All Endings Guide
• All Combat Log Locations
• All Data Log Locations
• All Part Container Locations
• All Parts List & Unlock Requirements
• All Missions List (Unlock Requirements & Rewards)
• All Arena Programs (Unlock Requirements & Rewards)
• Boss Guides: Mission 01: Illegal Entry > Mission 08: Operation Wallclimber > Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint > Mission 12: Infiltrate Grid 086 > Mission 14: Ocean Crossing > Mission 27: Destroy the Ice Worm > Mission 34: Reach the Coral Convergence > Mission 40: Shut Down the Closure Satellites
• Best Builds
• Best Weapons
• How to Unlock Multiplayer

Armored Core VI Trophy Guide

	Armored Core Acquired all trophies.
Earn all other trophies in Armored Core VI to unlock Platinum (no DLC required)!
	The Perfect Mercenary Cleared all missions with an S Rank rating.
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All S-Ranks Guide
	Stargazer Cleared all missions.
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Mission Unlock Requirements
	Master of Arena Cleared all Arena programs.
All Arena Programs are unlocked automatically from story progress. The first Arena (29 enemies) unlocks gradually during the first playthrough. The second Arena unlocks in New Game+. The last 3 opponents unlock during New Game++ (3rd playthrough). For this trophy you must defeat ALL opponents, including the ones from the New Game++ arena on 3rd playthrough. The last opponent unlocks in New Game++ after [ALT MISSION] Mission 29-B: Underground Exploration). » Armored Core 6 (VI) All Arena Program Unlocks Here is an easy build to defeat all Arena Opponents in 10-30 Seconds (all Parts available in Chapter 4 – see All Parts Unlock Requirements): Strategy: With this Tank Build fly above the enemy and shoot the two Shoulder Weapons to stagger. Then land close to the enemy and use the Dual-Wielding Gatling Guns for massive damage during the stagger phase. Hold down + the entire time and constantly press + to shoot the Shoulder Weapons while staying close to the enemy. Gatling Guns are most effective at close range. Note: In early game replace the two shoulder weapons with “VP-60LCS” Laser Cannon, available in Chapter 1. MISSABLE WARNING: Make sure you have defeated the last New Game++ arena boss before playing the final story mission “Coral Release”. After finishing New Game++ the last 3 arena bosses become unavailable and you would need a 4th playthrough to unlock them again!
	Asset Holder Obtained all parts.
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Parts List & Unlock Requirements
	Tuning Expert Performed all OS upgrades.
OS Upgrades can be bought in the Garage > OS Tuning Menu. This becomes available after Mission 09: Retrieve Combat Logs (Chapter 1). At the same time you will unlock the Arena. Each Arena opponent you defeat rewards you with “OST Chips”, which can be redeemed in the OS Tuning Menu to buy “OS Upgrades”. They grant permanent buffs like more damage output. More Arena opponents unlock automatically from story progress. Beating all Arena Opponents on the first playthrough isn’t enough to afford all upgrades. New Game+ has a 2nd arena with more enemies that give the remaining “OST Chips”. You will need to keep playing in New Game+ (2nd playthrough) until you reach Chapter 4. Then beat all Arena opponents up until “Y-3 Analysis Subject 51-016”. After beating this Arena opponent you will have enough OST Chips to buy all upgrades from the OS Tuning Menu. Buying everything costs 197 Chips total. The last 3 Arena Opponents are exclusive to New Game++ (3rd playthrough) but they don’t give chips and aren’t required for the OS Upgrades. However, they are required to unlock all parts for  Asset Holder. For the exact unlock timings of all Arena Opponents see Armored Core 6 (VI) How to Unlock All Arena Programs. All OS Upgrades (197 Chips total): Boost Kick (1 Chip) Weapon Bay (2 Chips) Weight Control (3 Chips) Manual Aiming (2 Chips) Quick Turn (1 Chip) Assault Armor (1+3+5 = 9 Chips) Pulse Protection (2+3+4 = 9 Chips) Pulse Armor (3+5 = 8 Chips) Terminal Armor (5 Chips) Kinetic Weapons – Fire Control Tuning (2+3+4+5+7 = 21 Chips) Explosive Weapons – Fuse Control Tuning (2+3+4+5+7 = 21 Chips) Energy Weapons – Output Control Tuning (2+3+4+5+7 = 21 Chips) Melee Weapons – Drive Control Tuning (3+5+7 = 15 Chips) Direct Hit Modifier – Damage Tuning (4+6+8 = 18 Chips) Access Speed – Optimization (2+4 = 6 Chips) ACS – Dynamic Deflection Control Tuning (2+4+6+8+10 = 30 Chips) Repair Kits – Optimization (3+5+7+10 = 25 Chips)
	The Fires of Raven Reached ending: “The Fires of Raven.”
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Endings Guide
	Liberator of Rubicon Reached ending: “Liberator of Rubicon.”
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Endings Guide
	Alea Iacta Est Reached ending: “Alea Iacta Est.”
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Endings Guide
	Weapon Collector Obtained all weapon parts.
You will automatically get this while going for  Asset Holder, which requires unlocking all parts of all categories. For this particular trophy you only need everything from the L-ARM UNIT / R-ARM UNIT / R-BACK UNIT / L-BACK UNIT. » Armored Core 6 (VI) All Parts List & Unlock Requirements
	External Parts Collector Obtained all frame parts.
You will automatically get this while going for  Asset Holder, which requires unlocking all parts of all categories. For this particular trophy you only need everything from the HEAD / CORE / ARMS / LEGS. » Armored Core 6 (VI) All Parts List & Unlock Requirements
	Internal Parts Collector Obtained all inner parts.
You will automatically get this while going for  Asset Holder, which requires unlocking all parts of all categories. For this particular trophy you only need everything from the BOOSTER / FCS / GENERATOR. » Armored Core 6 (VI) All Parts List & Unlock Requirements
	Expansion Collector Obtained all Core Expansions.
First, you must have finished Mission 09: Retrieve Combat Logs (Chapter 9). This unlocks the OS Tuning Menu. You must also complete Arena fights to get OS Chips (also unlocked after Mission 09). Now go to Garage > OS Tuning > Core Expansions. Buy the first level of each Core Expansion. There are 4 Core Expansions in total: Assault Armor (1 OS Chip) Pulse Protection (2 OS Chips) Pulse Armor (3 OS Chips) Terminal Armor (5 OS Chips) You can always reset your OS Upgrades by pressing in the OS Tuning Menu. More Arena matches are unlocked gradually through story progress, which in turn give you more OS Chips.
	Combat Log Collector Obtained all combat logs.
» Armored Core 6 (VI) All Combat Log Locations
	Data Log Collector Obtained ten data logs.
Automatic story-related trophy. For Platinum you only need 10 Data Logs, not all of them. You will automatically get 10 by Mission 15: Steal the Survey Data, can’t miss it. If you find optional Logs you will unlock it even earlier. You pick these up as main story objectives from wrecked ACs that then show a text log. No need to search for these. » Armored Core 6 (VI) All Data Log Locations
	Testing Complete Cleared all combat aptitude evaluation programs in the Arena.
Awarded for clearing all 29 Arena fights that are available during the first playthrough. The last 3 enemies in S-Rank tier are available after Mission 30: Underground Exploration – Depth 3 (Chapter 4), and after beating all lower rank Arena fights. The New Game+ exclusive Arena fights aren’t needed for this particular trophy but they will be needed for  Master of Arena. Refer to  Master of Arena for recommended build and strategy.
	Illegal Entry Cleared mission: “Illegal Entry.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 01: Illegal Entry (Chapter 1).
	Operation Wallclimber Cleared mission: “Operation Wallclimber.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 08: Operation Wallclimber (Chapter 1).
	Contact Cleared mission: “Attack the Watchpoint.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint (Chapter 1 End).
	Ocean Crossing Cleared mission: “Ocean Crossing.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 14: Ocean Crossing (Chapter 2 End).
	A New Threat Cleared mission: “Attack the Old Spaceport.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 23: Attack the Old Spaceport (Chapter 3). Whether you chose to play Mission 21 or 22 doesn’t matter for this (they cancel out each other), you always get Mission 23 afterward.
	Ayre and the Coral Cleared mission: “Destroy the Ice Worm.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 27: Destroy the Ice Worm (Chapter 3 End).
	Into Unknown Territory Cleared mission: “Underground Exploration – Depth 3.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 30: Underground Exploration – Depth 3 (Chapter 4).
	Re-education Cleared mission: “Reach the Coral Convergence.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 34: Reach the Coral Convergence (Chapter 4 End).
	The Floating City Cleared mission: “Take the Uninhabited Floating City.”
Automatic story-related trophy, cannot be missed. Unlocks after Mission 36: Take the Uninhabited Floating City (Chapter 5).
	MIA Cleared mission: “MIA.”
MIA is the 35th Mission exclusively available in New Game++ (3rd playthrough), it’s part of the path to Ending #3: Alea lacta Est. While following Roadmap Step 3 you will always get this mission automatically at the start of Chapter 5. The mission is not available on the 1st and 2nd playthrough! During your 3rd playthrough pick the following Decision-Missions (same as outlined in Step 3 of the Roadmap): Chapter 1 – [ALT] Mission 06: Attack the Dam Complex – after destroying the 2nd generator choose the screen prompt “ACCEPT” ( ). You will then have to defeat your allies. Chapter 3 – Mission 19: Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech [DECISION] Chapter 3 – Mission 21: Eliminate the Enforcement Squads [DECISION] Chapter 4 – Mission 26-B: Coral Export Denial [DECISION] Chapter 4 – Mission 33-B: Eliminate V.III [NEW GAME++ EXCLUSIVE] [DECISION] –> Then Chapter 5 starts with Mission 35: MIA (instead of the regular mission “Escape”).
	Training Complete Cleared all training programs.
There are 7 Training Missions in total. They are accessed in the Garage > Sortie > Training. These unlock gradually with story progress. They are all available early on, after completing Mission 8: Operation Wallclimber in Chapter 1. The 7th Training Mission called “Advanced Mercenary Certification” unlocks after completing the first 6 Training Missions. The first 6 Training Missions also unlock various parts as rewards. They are short tutorials that introduce you to the basic gameplay strategies, taking around 2-3 minutes per tutorial.
	Hardware Engineer Assembled an AC.
After completing the 1st mission, you will unlock the Garage. In the Garage go to AC Design > Assembly > switch out any part here and the trophy will unlock. For example, the “Core” part can be switched right after the 1st mission. You will return to the Garage after each mission and can do this at any time.
	Software Engineer Upgraded your AC’s OS.
OS Tuning is unlocked after completing Mission 09: Retrieve Combat Logs (Chapter 1). It can then be found in Garage > OS Tuning. Buy any OS Tuning option from this menu to unlock the trophy. This requires OST Chips which you get from Arena fights. The Arena is also unlocked after Mission 09: Retrieve Combat Logs and can be accessed through the Garage.
	Graphic Designer Changed the coloration of your AC.
After completing the 1st mission, you will unlock the Garage. In the Garage go to AC Design > Paint > switch out any color here and the trophy will unlock. You will return to the garage after each mission and can do this at any time.

 Special Thanks / Credits 

Thanks to the following people for sending tips:

Gage, HardyBoy = Help with Collectible Search
FranciRoosters = Help with S-Ranks
Danaerium = Missing Parts