Aragami Achievement Guide

“Aragami” is a third-person stealth action game developed by Lince Works. The game features a protagonist who can control shadows and bend darkness to their will. Released in 2016, Aragami quickly gained a following for its art style, unique gameplay mechanics, and reliance on stealth over combat. For achievement hunters, Aragami offers a rich variety of challenges, from completing levels without being seen to fully upgrading all abilities. This guide aims to provide detailed explanations and strategies for obtaining all the achievements in Aragami.

1. Story-Related Achievements

These achievements are earned simply by progressing through the main story of Aragami. Since they are unmissable, we’ll go over them briefly.

Aragami (Complete Chapter 1)

• Description: Complete the first chapter of the game.
• Strategy: This is the introductory chapter, and you’ll be familiarizing yourself with the basic controls, mechanics, and the importance of shadows. Play through the chapter, sticking to shadows and avoiding detection.

Yurei (Complete Chapter 2)

• Description: Complete Chapter 2.
• Strategy: This chapter introduces new areas and enemies. Use the shadow leap to traverse obstacles and avoid guards. Stay patient and learn the patrol patterns of enemies.

Kaiken (Complete Chapter 3)

• Description: Complete Chapter 3.
• Strategy: By this chapter, you should be comfortable with your shadow powers. Use your abilities strategically to eliminate threats or bypass enemies.

Onibi (Complete Chapter 4)

• Description: Complete Chapter 4.
• Strategy: Progress further into the story, and utilize newly unlocked abilities to complete objectives.

Saikyo (Complete Chapter 5)

• Description: Complete Chapter 5.
• Strategy: More complex areas require more thoughtful planning. Shadow powers should be used creatively to take advantage of the environment.

Chuza (Complete Chapter 6)

• Description: Complete Chapter 6.
• Strategy: By this point, you should be mastering your stealth skills. Stay hidden, and use distractions and takedowns when necessary.

Kurotsuba (Complete Chapter 7)

• Description: Complete Chapter 7.
• Strategy: The difficulty ramps up here, and you’ll face more guards. Learn to prioritize stealth over combat, and use shadow abilities efficiently.

Arashi (Complete Chapter 8)

• Description: Complete Chapter 8.
• Strategy: Similar to previous chapters, use the environment to your advantage. Hide in shadows and avoid direct confrontations.

Aragami, No More (Complete Chapter 9)

• Description: Complete the final chapter of the game.
• Strategy: Finish the story and overcome the last challenges posed by enemies and level design. Use every ability you have learned to navigate the final obstacles.

2. Completion Achievements

These achievements require you to complete specific objectives or reach milestones throughout the game.

Yurei – Complete a level without being detected

• Description: This can be challenging but is essential to mastering the game’s stealth mechanics.
• Strategy: Play slowly and use your shadow leap to avoid enemy patrols. Don’t rush. Take note of enemy patterns and avoid direct confrontations. A good strategy is to restart the level if you’re detected.

Kami – Get “S” rank in all levels

• Description: The “S” rank is given to players who achieve a perfect stealth playthrough with no detections and no kills.
• Strategy: This requires precision. You must complete the level without being detected and without killing any enemies. Use shadow abilities like “Shadow Vanish” and “Decoy” to distract guards without engaging them directly.

Shinigami – Kill every enemy in a level

• Description: This is the opposite of the stealth achievements.
• Strategy: Use your stealth abilities for offense rather than defense. Wait for enemies to be alone, then use stealth kills. Be cautious, as getting caught might make this more difficult.

God Eater – Consume 100 enemies using “Shadow Kill”

• Description: “Shadow Kill” is a special ability that allows you to eliminate enemies using shadows.
• Strategy: Focus on upgrading your abilities as soon as possible. Once you unlock “Shadow Kill,” use it to kill enemies in stealth. This achievement will come naturally if you use the ability frequently.

Pacifist – Complete a level without killing any enemies

• Description: You need to avoid combat entirely.
• Strategy: Use distraction techniques, decoys, and your shadow leap ability to sneak past enemies. Avoid engaging guards at all costs. Patience is key, and you should prioritize movement through shadows.

Alchemist – Collect all scrolls

• Description: Scrolls are hidden throughout the levels and are required for unlocking all abilities.
• Strategy: Explore every nook and cranny of each level. Some scrolls are hidden in hard-to-reach areas, so use shadow leap effectively. Listen for audio cues, as scrolls emit a distinct sound when nearby.

3. Ability-Related Achievements

These achievements are tied to the various abilities you unlock throughout the game.

Master of Shadows – Unlock all skills

• Description: You’ll need to fully upgrade Aragami’s abilities by collecting all scrolls.
• Strategy: Focus on finding every scroll throughout the game. Some are hidden well, so be thorough in your exploration. Prioritize skills that fit your playstyle, whether you prefer stealth or more aggressive approaches.

Fade to Black – Use “Shadow Vanish” on 50 enemies

• Description: “Shadow Vanish” is an ability that allows you to eliminate enemies and make their bodies disappear.
• Strategy: Use this ability whenever you can. The more enemies you kill using “Shadow Vanish,” the easier this achievement will become.

Wraith – Use “Vanish” to escape detection 20 times

• Description: “Vanish” lets you disappear into the shadows, even when spotted by enemies.
• Strategy: Purposefully get detected by enemies, then use Vanish to disappear before they can attack. You can farm this achievement by repeatedly allowing enemies to see you, then using Vanish.

Oblivion – Use “Decoy” 50 times

• Description: “Decoy” is an ability that creates a fake noise to distract enemies.
• Strategy: Use this ability often to lure enemies away from their patrols. Decoy can be incredibly useful for achieving the stealthier, non-lethal achievements, so it’s worth using frequently.

Silence – Use “Daku” on 50 enemies

• Description: “Daku” is an ability that lets you silence enemies by killing them from behind.
• Strategy: Use Daku on unsuspecting enemies as often as possible. Daku is a great tool for stealth kills.

4. Miscellaneous Achievements

These are achievements that don’t necessarily fit into any other category, but are still integral to 100% completion of the game.

Ninja – Complete a level in under 10 minutes

• Description: This requires both speed and precision.
• Strategy: Select a level that you’re familiar with, ideally an early level that you can complete quickly. Learn the layout, enemy patterns, and shortest routes. Prioritize shadow leaping to cover ground faster.

Sukiru – Complete the game without purchasing any upgrades

• Description: This is one of the more challenging achievements, as you won’t be able to use any abilities other than the ones you start with.
• Strategy: You’ll need to rely heavily on basic stealth mechanics, like shadow leaping and staying out of sight. Take your time, avoid confrontations, and plan your moves carefully.

Sakkaku – Defeat 25 enemies using “Kage”

• Description: “Kage” is a shadow-based ability that lets you manipulate enemies.
• Strategy: Use Kage to manipulate enemies into walking into traps or exposing themselves to stealth kills. This ability is particularly useful for more strategic play.

Karasu – Summon a raven 25 times

• Description: This ability summons a raven to scout the area.
• Strategy: Use it often to familiarize yourself with enemy positions. This ability is great for planning your approach to difficult areas, and using it frequently will help you achieve this.

Wrath of the Shadow – Eliminate 10 enemies at once using “Kurosuna”

• Description: “Kurosuna” is an ability that allows you to eliminate multiple enemies at once.
• Strategy: Use Kurosuna in areas where enemies are grouped together. Timing is crucial for this achievement, as you’ll need to get multiple enemies within range of the ability.

5. Co-op Mode Achievements

Aragami also features a co-op mode, where two players can team up to tackle missions together. These achievements are specifically tied to co-op play.

The Path of Shadows – Complete all levels in co-op mode

• Description: Completing every level in co-op mode will unlock this achievement.
• Strategy: Communication with your partner is essential. Coordinate your moves, and use your abilities in tandem to avoid detection. Make sure you’re familiar with the levels, as playing with a partner can sometimes create additional challenges.

Deadly Alliance – Kill 50 enemies in co-op mode

• Description: Work with your partner to eliminate enemies.
• Strategy: Coordinate attacks so that you and your partner take down enemies at the same time. This reduces the risk of detection and makes it easier to complete the level.

Doppelganger – Get detected at the same time as your partner

• Description: This achievement is earned by both players getting spotted at the same time.
• Strategy: To unlock this achievement, you and your co-op partner need to be in the line of sight of enemies simultaneously. You can plan this by intentionally moving into an enemy’s field of vision at the same time as your partner. Choose an open area where both players can get noticed easily, then trigger detection together to unlock the achievement. However, make sure to reset afterward or use an ability like “Vanish” to escape.

Teamwork – Perform a double assassination

• Description: This achievement requires you and your co-op partner to simultaneously assassinate two enemies.
• Strategy: To pull this off, you and your partner should coordinate your movement and approach two enemies that are near each other. Communicate to ensure that you both attack at the exact same moment. It’s easier to achieve this when enemies are distracted or have slow patrol patterns. Use abilities like “Shadow Vanish” to ensure the bodies disappear, avoiding detection afterward.

Spirit Brothers – Revive your partner 10 times

• Description: In co-op mode, players can revive each other after being incapacitated by enemies. This achievement unlocks after reviving your partner ten times.
• Strategy: You can farm this achievement by intentionally allowing your partner to get incapacitated, then reviving them. Repeat this process until the achievement unlocks. Since reviving doesn’t affect your rank or progression, you can prioritize this achievement without fear of ruining your run.

6. Speedrun Achievements

For players looking to complete the game in record time, these achievements test your ability to complete levels quickly.

Blitz – Complete a level in under 5 minutes

• Description: This is one of the hardest speedrun achievements as it requires completing an entire level in under 5 minutes.
• Strategy: Choose the shortest and simplest level, which is often one of the earlier chapters. You’ll need to be extremely familiar with the layout of the level, enemy positions, and the fastest routes through each area. Use your shadow leap ability frequently to cover large distances quickly, and avoid wasting time on unnecessary distractions or confrontations. Speed is of the essence, but you should still avoid detection, as getting caught will slow you down. With practice, you can refine your route until you can complete it within the time limit.

Swift Death – Get an “S” rank in under 15 minutes

• Description: This achievement is unlocked when you get an “S” rank while finishing a level in under 15 minutes.
• Strategy: This requires a balance between speed and stealth. You’ll need to avoid detection and kills, as both of these factors are crucial for achieving an “S” rank. Focus on mastering a single level and finding the most efficient way through it. You might need to retry several times to perfect your run, but once you’ve memorized the enemy patterns and optimal routes, it becomes much more manageable.

Lightning Shadow – Complete the game in under 3 hours

• Description: To unlock this achievement, you’ll need to complete the entire game in less than 3 hours.
• Strategy: This is a significant challenge that requires a combination of skill, patience, and practice. You should already be familiar with each level, including enemy placements, scroll locations, and the quickest paths through each environment. Use shadow leap to move quickly and prioritize stealth over combat, as fighting enemies will slow you down. Focus on minimizing mistakes, and if you’re detected, restart the level to save time. With enough preparation, you can streamline your playthrough to fit within the 3-hour time limit.

7. DLC Achievements (Aragami: Nightfall)

The Nightfall DLC expands upon the main game by introducing new characters, levels, and abilities. It also comes with its own set of achievements.

Revenge – Complete the Nightfall campaign

• Description: This achievement is earned by completing the entire Nightfall campaign.
• Strategy: Simply play through the Nightfall story. The difficulty is similar to the base game, so use the same stealth and shadow manipulation tactics you’ve already mastered. The campaign consists of several new levels, so take your time to learn the layout and enemy patterns.

Assassin’s Honor – Complete a level without using abilities

• Description: To unlock this achievement, you’ll need to complete an entire level without using any abilities from your skill tree.
• Strategy: This means no shadow leaps, distractions, or offensive powers. You’ll need to rely purely on basic movement, staying hidden, and using the environment to your advantage. Play slowly and carefully to avoid detection, and stick to shadows to bypass enemies. Choose an early level to make this achievement more manageable.

Executioner – Kill 30 enemies using “Shadow Kill”

• Description: Similar to achievements in the base game, this achievement requires you to use the “Shadow Kill” ability in the DLC levels.
• Strategy: Once you unlock the ability, use it frequently on enemies throughout the Nightfall campaign. Like in the base game, this ability makes enemies vanish, so it’s an effective way to remove guards without leaving behind bodies. Focus on levels with a higher number of enemies to reach the kill count faster.

Out of Sight – Complete a level without being seen

• Description: This achievement requires you to finish a Nightfall level without being detected by any enemies.
• Strategy: As with the “Yurei” achievement in the base game, play cautiously and take your time. Observe enemy patrols and use shadow leap to move from one hiding spot to another without drawing attention. Avoid unnecessary risks and wait for the perfect moment to make your move.

8. Challenges and Mastery

Some achievements require true mastery of the game’s mechanics, particularly those related to playing on higher difficulty settings or achieving perfect runs.

Master Ninja – Complete the game on the hardest difficulty

• Description: This achievement is unlocked by completing the entire game on the highest difficulty setting.
• Strategy: The hardest difficulty increases the number of enemies and their awareness levels, making it much harder to remain undetected. You’ll also take more damage if you’re spotted, so stealth is even more critical. Use every tool at your disposal, including shadow powers and distractions, and be patient. Memorizing enemy patrol patterns is essential on this difficulty, as getting detected even once can result in failure.

No Mercy – Kill every enemy in the game

• Description: For this achievement, you must eliminate every enemy across all levels.
• Strategy: Unlike the stealth-focused achievements, you’ll need to focus on offensive gameplay. Use your shadow abilities for lethal strikes, and don’t leave any enemies standing. Upgrade your abilities to maximize your killing potential, and systematically clear each area of guards before moving on.

Ghost – Complete the game without killing any enemies

• Description: The opposite of the “No Mercy” achievement, this requires you to finish the game without killing a single enemy.
• Strategy: This is one of the most difficult achievements, as it forces you to rely entirely on stealth and avoidance. Use distractions, decoys, and shadow leaps to bypass guards, and never engage in combat. Patience and precision are crucial here, as you’ll need to carefully navigate through each level without eliminating any threats.

9. General Tips for Achievement Hunters

• Save Often: Use the game’s manual save feature to your advantage. Save before every major encounter or difficult section so that you can quickly reload if things go wrong.
• Take Your Time: Rushing will often lead to mistakes, especially when going for stealth-related achievements. Move slowly, observe enemy patterns, and plan your moves carefully.
• Upgrade Wisely: Prioritize abilities that complement your playstyle. If you prefer a non-lethal approach, focus on upgrades that help with distraction and avoidance. If you’re going for combat-related achievements, invest in offensive abilities like “Shadow Kill” and “Daku.”
• Replay Levels: If you’re struggling with an achievement, replay the level on an easier difficulty to familiarize yourself with the layout and enemy positions. Once you’ve mastered it, you can attempt the harder challenges.
• Experiment: Aragami’s shadow mechanics offer a lot of flexibility in how you approach each level. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different abilities and tactics to see what works best for you.

Conclusion

“Aragami” offers a deep and rewarding experience for both casual players and achievement hunters alike. With a range of achievements that test your stealth skills, mastery of shadow manipulation, and strategic thinking, the game provides hours of challenge and fun. Whether you’re aiming for a perfect “S” rank or trying to complete the game without any upgrades, this guide will help you navigate the intricate world of Aragami and claim every achievement.

Mastering the game’s mechanics and completing every challenge may take time, but with patience and persistence, you’ll be able to unlock all achievements and fully experience everything Aragami has to offer. Good luck, and may the shadows be your ally!