Ninja Gaiden 4 Achievements & Trophy Guide
If you’re chasing 100% completion in Ninja Gaiden 4, you’ve got 45 achievements to clear for a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Most focus on weapon mastery, Bloodraven Form combat, and clearing specific missions without mistakes. A few are skill-based challenges meant for true Master Ninjas.
Full Achievement & Trophies List Overview
You can earn every achievement across both Yakumo and Ryu’s storylines. Some unlock automatically through story progress, while others require some… More advanced methods.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| True Ninja | Acquire all achievements |
| The Art of Obliteration | Perform an Obliteration |
| Bloodraven Form | Enter Bloodraven Form |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Kill | Perform a Bloodbath Kill |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Slaughter | Perform a Bloodbath Slaughter |
| Raven Gear: Caddis Wire | Use the Caddis Wire |
| Raven Gear: Dragonfly Glider | Use the Dragonfly Glider |
| Raven Gear: Pond Strider | Use the Pond Strider |
| Oh, Foxy Lady | Defeat the Kitsune Courtesan and break the first seal |
| It’s a Dog! It’s a Plane! It’s... | Defeat Kurobo and break the second seal |
| Smile, You Son of a... | Defeat Cetus and break the third seal |
| Priestess of the Dark Dragon | Revive the Dark Dragon in exchange for Seori's life |
| Return of the Super Ninja | Start Ryu Hayabusa's story |
| The Priestess’s Wish | Head to the final battle carrying the wishes of Seori and Kureha |
| Bloodsoaked Fate | Hold your own against Ryu Hayabusa |
| A New Master Ninja | Purify the Dark Dragon and save the world |
| Way of the Master Ninja | Complete the game on MASTER NINJA difficulty |
| Ninja Fortitude | Reach maximum health with Yakumo and Ryu |
| Master of the Blade | Use Takeminakata to attack 5 or more enemies at once |
| Master of the Drill | Use Yatousen to inflict massive damage in a short time |
| Master of the Hammer | Use Magatsuhi to Bloodbath Kill 5 or more enemies in a short time |
| Master of the Toolbox | Use Kage-Hiruko to defeat an enemy launched in the air |
| Wielder of Darkness | Recover the lost Dark Dragon Blade |
| Consumed by Corruption | Defeat Oniwaka in his final encounter |
| Ninja Business | Complete 20 Missions |
| NinjaCoin Miner | Obtain 100,000 NinjaCoin |
| Need, Not Greed | Obtain 30 items |
| Way of the Dragon | Defeat 3 enemies in a row with an Ultimate Technique |
| Combo Master | Achieve a 2000-point combo |
| The Grind Never Stops | Clear Chapter 02 without falling (Auto Movement OFF) |
| Free as a Bird | Clear Chapter 06 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement OFF) |
| Surf Ninja | Clear Chapter 10 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement OFF) |
| Laser’s Edge | Clear Chapter 12 without being hit by a laser (Auto Movement OFF) |
| Master of Takeminakata | Learn all Takeminakata Weapon Skills |
| Master of Yatousen | Learn all Yatousen Weapon Skills |
| Master of Magatsuhi | Learn all Magatsuhi Weapon Skills |
| Master of Kage-Hiruko | Learn all Kage-Hiruko Weapon Skills |
| Master of the Dark Dragon Blade | Learn all Dark Dragon Blade Weapon Skills |
| Master of Combat | Learn all Combat Skills |
| The One Who Obliterates | Obliterate every enemy |
| Critter Collector | Collect every Gourdy |
| Work Horse | Complete all Missions |
| Annihilator | Complete all Purgatory Trials |
| Shadow Incarnate | Complete any chapter without dying (excluding Chapters 00 and 14) |
| Challenger of Challenges | Complete all Challenges |
How To Prioritize Achievement Unlocks
Focus first on mission clears and boss-related achievements since those unlock naturally through story progression. Once you’ve completed the campaign, return for the challenge-specific ones that disable Auto Movement or demand perfect runs. The weapon mastery and NinjaCoin achievements can be farmed through replayable missions and Purgatory Trials.
Best Skills To Focus For Completion
The Combat Skill tree offers the biggest advantage for farming kills and combos. Unlock Fatal Flash, Bloodraven Form upgrades, and Ultimate Techniques early to progress faster toward high-score and multi-kill achievements.
Final Blurb
Getting every achievement in Ninja Gaiden 4 will take time, but it’s a satisfying grind for anyone aiming to master both Ryu and Yakumo. The mix of skill-based challenges and collectible tasks makes the full 1,000 Gamerscore doable with patience and sharp reflexes.
FAQ
How many achievements are in Ninja Gaiden 4
There are 45 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore total.
Does Ninja Gaiden 4 have difficulty-based achievements
Yes, you’ll need to finish the story on Master Ninja difficulty to unlock one of the final achievements.
Can you earn all achievements in one playthrough
Almost. Some require replays or post-story farming, especially for weapon mastery and no-hit chapters.
Is Ninja Gaiden 4 on Game Pass
Yes, Ninja Gaiden 4 is available on PC Game Pass.
When was Ninja Gaiden 4 released
It launched on October 21, 2025.
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