Platinum Roadmap and Missables
A Platinum run in Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter rewards careful tracking far more than blind grinding. The toughest requirements combine nearly perfect Bracer Points, full collection records, and milestones that are easy to overlook during Estelle’s search for Joshua.
This is a direct sequel to 1st Chapter and contains major story spoilers for that game. Start with a checklist from the Prologue, save in separate slots before major decisions, and check the Bracer Notebook, Combat Handbook, Recipe Book, Fishing Notebook, and treasure counter.
The Platinum trophy, Hero of Liberl, unlocks after every other trophy. Most story trophies arrive automatically, but completion trophies require deliberate planning.
| Priority | What to track | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Every chapter | BP choices and side quests | A-Rank Bracer allows only two BP to be missed. |
| Every new area | Chests and enemy scans | Treasure Hunter needs 566 chests; Battle Master needs 410 enemy entries. |
| Shops and events | Recipes, books, and fish | Several collectible categories have chapter-dependent availability. |
| All battles | Combat action counters | Follow-Ups, Chains, Bursts, Arts, S-Crafts, and Overdrives build gradually. |
| Endgame | Difficulty and bosses | Nightmare completion and boss trophies need preparation. |
For the smoothest route, do not expect postgame cleanup to fix everything. Missing a quest, dialogue BP bonus, chest, or limited enemy can force a replay.
- Talk to quest-givers whenever a chapter begins or advances.
- Scan each new enemy before defeating it, especially bosses and rare variants.
- Open every visible chest before leaving a dungeon or story-only region.
- Cook recipes with multiple characters to pursue both normal and peculiar dish records.
- Keep a manual save before chapter finales and major dialogue choices.
A-Rank Bracer and Completion Targets
A-Rank Bracer is among the most demanding trophies because the game offers 452 Bracer Points and requires 450. Missing three points ends the run, so every bonus objective matters. Complete and report available quests promptly, then use a pre-choice save when dialogue seems likely to affect BP.
Several choices award three BP at once. The Chapter 1 Sunday Scholar quiz also has a full correct sequence: second, first, third, third, second, second, third, second, second.
| Chapter | High-value BP objective | Correct approach |
|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Lodge Jaeger and Jaeger identification | Complete both bonus tasks for +2 BP each. |
| Prologue | New base decision | Select the move-to-new-base option for +3 BP. |
| Chapter 1 | White Shadow | Choose the second response for +3 BP. |
| Chapter 2 | Kaldia clue and Wolf Fort | Find the clue; answer “both” at Wolf Fort. |
| Chapter 3 | Child and Gurune choices | Check beneath the desk; use the second Gurune option. |
| Chapter 4 | Coma sequence and escape | Choose the second, then third answer; prevent the escape cleanly. |
| Chapter 5 | Fear and planning dialogue | Say Estelle is scared, then make a plan first. |
| Chapter 6 | Glorious Jaegers | Survive for bonus BP; winning awards even more. |
Quest Master requires all 87 quests to be completed and reported. Reporting matters: finishing an objective without turning it in may leave the notebook incomplete. The Invincible Duo is broader, requiring every in-game reward objective, so it is usually among the final Gold trophies before Platinum.
| Trophy | Requirement | Practical reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Master | Complete and report all quests | Revisit Bracer Guild boards after story progress. |
| Battle Master | Record 410 enemy types | Scan enemies before they are defeated. |
| Treasure Hunter | Open 566 chests | Check dungeons before point-of-no-return events. |
| Book Master | Register every book entry | Buy and find issues as they become available. |
| Master Angler | Catch all 26 fish types | Return as rods and chapters unlock more fish. |
| Three-Star Chef | Make all successful dishes | Gather ingredients and learn every recipe. |
| Peculiar Chef | Make all peculiar dishes | Use characters likely to produce unusual results. |
Battle Trophies and Practical Builds
The remake’s hybrid combat makes many trophies easier when you rotate through its systems. Quick Battles lead into Command Battles, while Brave attacks, Arts, Crafts, and Overdrive all have separate counters. Do not save every powerful move for bosses; routine encounters are safer for building totals.
Rage Boost is a major boss danger. A raging enemy can become harder to evade, act with less delay, and steal AT Bonuses. Many bosses trigger it around half health and may endure a lethal hit once. Hold back a high-delay S-Craft until that protection has been spent.
| Trophy | Target | Efficient method |
|---|---|---|
| Follow-Up Master | 400 Follow-Ups | Trigger Brave attacks often during exploration. |
| Chain Master | 200 Chains | Use party positioning and repeated Brave attack opportunities. |
| Burst Master | 100 Burst or Full Burst actions | Spend Brave resources instead of hoarding them. |
| Ultimate Secret Technique | 200 S-Crafts | Use S-Crafts on durable groups and bosses. |
| Brilliant Magician | 200 Arts | Keep a dedicated Arts user active. |
| Furious Warrior | 150 Overdrives | Activate Overdrive in routine Command Battles. |
| Stronger Together | 250 Brave Rushes | Spend two Brave Gauge points in Quick Battles. |
| Lightning Flash | 250 preemptive Brave Attacks | Engage enemies from advantageous positions. |
| Eightfold Annihilation | Defeat eight enemies at once | Save wide-area Arts or S-Crafts for dense packs. |
| S-Pom Slayer | Defeat 30 Shining Poms | Always pursue rare Pom encounters. |
Every character has a Tactical Orbment, and the remake expands the setup to seven Quartz slots. Build around both stats and elemental access; a Quartz with a smaller raw bonus can still be better if it enables a key Art.
The highest-tier Arts are Blue Ascension for Water, Sylpharion for Wind, Abyss Fall for Time, Lost Mobius for Space, and Zodiac for Mirage. Use flexible slot layouts to reach elemental combinations rather than assigning identical Quartz to everyone.
Scherazard suits Arts-focused parties, while Agate is a powerful physical option who relies heavily on CP. Agate’s Wild Rage can leave him at 1 HP, and using it while he is already at 1 HP can knock him out. Check his health before activating it.
Collectibles, Upgrades, and Endgame Cleanup
Completion progress feeds directly into useful rewards. The game tracks 26 fish varieties, 87 successful dishes, 70 peculiar dishes, 410 enemy types, 87 quests, and 566 treasure chests.
Fishing is a potential late-game trap. Better rods improve your options and make difficult catches easier to reel in. Blue Marlin and Gigangora appear along the Ruan coast, while the final Valleria Shore catch requires the Lakelord II rod. Four fish also require returning during Chapter 8.
Cooking has two trophy paths. A successful recipe makes recovery or buff food, while a failed attempt can create throwable Attack Food. Use different party members when making recipes because peculiar dishes have their own record.
Upgrade trophies are straightforward but should begin early. Enhance equipment whenever resources permit rather than waiting for one expensive shopping session.
- Weapon Enthusiast requires 15 weapon enhancements.
- Armor Enthusiast requires 15 armor enhancements.
- Accessory Artisan requires 15 accessory enhancements.
- Quartz Artisan requires 15 Quartz enhancements.
- Quartz Collector requires every Quartz type.
- Orbment Master requires all 12 party members’ Orbment slots at maximum level.
- Ultimate Artificer requires crafting at least three Zemurian Ore weapons.
- Millionaire requires earning 1,000,000 mira in total, not holding it all at once.
For endgame, prepare a dedicated Nightmare save if you are not playing on that difficulty from the beginning. Hell’s Crown requires completing the game on Nightmare. The major boss trophies come from defeating Loewe, the Bladelord, and Level 175 Angel Weissmann in final form; both deserve strong builds, healing supplies, and a plan for Rage Boost phases.
FAQ
Is the trails in the sky 2nd chapter remake trophy guide difficult to complete in one run?
Yes, but it is manageable with a checklist. A-Rank Bracer is the main pressure point because it requires 450 of 452 possible BP. Track quests, bonus dialogue answers, and chapter objectives from the Prologue onward.
What is the most missable trophy?
A-Rank Bracer is the easiest to lose permanently because three missed BP make the requirement impossible. Treasure Hunter, Battle Master, Book Master, and Quest Master are also risky if you leave areas without checking their records.
Do all 566 treasure chests count toward Treasure Hunter?
Yes. Open every chest, including monster chests and chests in temporary dungeons. Keep a chapter-by-chapter chest checklist before progressing through story-only locations.
Can battle trophies be farmed naturally?
Most can, provided you use the combat systems consistently. Trigger Brave attacks, Chains, Bursts, Arts, S-Crafts, Overdrive, and Brave Rushes throughout the game instead of relying only on basic attacks.
What should I save before?
Make separate saves before major chapter transitions, important dialogue decisions, difficult bosses, and the final chapter. A Nightmare-ready save is also useful if you plan to earn Hell’s Crown separately.