Sword of the Sea Achievements & Trophy Guide
If you're trying to unlock every Sword of the Sea trophy we’ve got the guide for you. The hardest part is Untouchable, but everything else is flexible thanks to Chapter Select and New Game Plus. Knowing where each collectible is and how to plan your run makes this an easy platinum with the right steps.
Below is a full list of every Sword of the Sea trophy along with exact instructions for unlocking each one.
Archelon Rider
Ride an archelon in Lost Grotto after activating the main water point on top of the building that opens the exit door.
Awesome Combo!
Land a 20x combo by chaining tricks in the air. Jump between jellyfish or grind and wallride to keep the combo alive.
Blue Whale Rider
Ride a blue whale in Sacred River. It appears after activating the last sphere water point on the tower near the exit bridge.
Boiling Cavern Shell Collector
Find all 5 secret shells in Boiling Cavern. This is the seventh level.
Bullfrog
Find the bullfrog in Lost Grotto. It’s behind the shark statue on a rooftop near the exit.
Cleanse the Forbidden Valley
Return all water to the Forbidden Valley. This is the third level.
Cleanse the Frozen Drifts
Return all water to the Frozen Drifts. This is the fifth level.
Cleanse the Lost Grotto
Return all water to the Lost Grotto. This is the second level.
Cleanse the Sacred River
Return all water to the Sacred River. This is the sixth level.
Cleanse the Shadow Tundra
Return all water to the Shadow Tundra. This is the fourth level.
Cleanse the Veiled Sea
Return all water to the Veiled Sea. This is the first level.
Cool Combo!
Land a 10x combo. Use different tricks while bouncing between jellyfish or riding walls.
Desert Rain Frog
Find the desert rain frog in Veiled Sea. It’s above the right-side waterfall on a hidden cliff path.
Drop
Unlock the Drop ability by trading 1000 Astra to the vendor. Press L2 in the air to dive downward.
Elasmosaur Rider
Ride an Elasmosaur in Frozen Tundra. Activate the optional water point in the cave up the left hill after the statue.
Forbidden Valley Shell Collector
Find the single secret shell in Forbidden Valley.
Frog Skeleton
Find the frog skeleton in Boiling Cavern. It’s on a lantern above the boat near the large door with the water ball.
Frozen Drifts Shell Collector
Find the single secret shell in Frozen Drifts.
Great Score
Earn 1,000,000 points across the whole game. Use jellyfish combos and finish a NG+ speedrun for the 2x bonus.
Horned Frog
Find the horned frog in Frozen Tundra. It’s on the tallest platform in the first big open area after the gold bell.
Humpback Rider
Ride a humpback whale in Frozen Tundra. It spawns after using the statue’s water point.
Lost Grotto Shell Collector
Find all 11 secret shells in Lost Grotto.
Long Distance Jumper
Travel a huge distance without touching the ground. Use the boost wisps in Frozen Tundra or NG+ trick boosts.
Loyal Customer
Buy all 5 rewards from the vendor by trading 8550 Astra total. You unlock the last one after finding every secret shell.
New Game Plus Completed
Finish the full game in New Game Plus mode and watch the credits. Chapter Select doesn't count.
New High Score
Beat your old total score at the end of a playthrough. Happens naturally in NG+ with the 2x bonus.
Nice Combo!
Land a 5x combo. Just string together five tricks without touching the ground.
Orca Rider
Ride an orca in Veiled Sea. It spawns after activating the left-side chain’s water point.
Poison Dart Frog
Find the poison dart frog in Sacred River. It’s on the cliff near the boat after the chain grind section.
Pro Surfer
Earn all other trophies to unlock this Platinum.
Sacred River Shell Collector
Find all 11 secret shells in Sacred River.
Shadow Tundra Shell Collector
Find all 10 secret shells in Shadow Tundra.
Speed Surfer
Complete the full game in under 2 hours. Only real playtime counts, not cutscenes or menus.
Spin Tricks
Unlock spin tricks by trading 500 Astra (550 total). Hold L1, press one trick button, then a second to spin.
Sperm Whale Rider
Ride a sperm whale in Sacred River. It shows up after the first water point in the circular room.
Super Jump
Unlock Super Jump by trading 2000 Astra (3550 total). Hold X longer to reach higher ledges.
Sword of the Sea
Complete the game and finish the credits.
Tile Finder
Find any 10 glowing blue fish tiles. They're scattered across every level and give Astra.
Treasure Tracker
Open 10 treasure chests. These reset in Chapter Select and NG+, so they’re easy to farm.
Tricky
Perform all 8 spin tricks. Do each one in all 4 directions while holding L1 and using two different buttons.
Trick Attack Expert
Beat the target score in all 4 trick attack areas. Use jellyfish combos or long wallrides.
Trick Attack Seeker
Find all 4 trick attack zones. Activate each one by touching its pillar to spawn the timer.
Untouchable
Defeat Tornamun in the final level without taking any damage. Use Chapter Select to retry.
Veiled Sea Shell Collector
Find all 10 secret shells in Veiled Sea.
Water Rider
Ride 4 water rails in a row without touching the ground. Use a jellyfish bounce to reset momentum.
Water Whisperer
Find all 50 secret shells and trade for the final reward.
Whale Shark Rider
Ride a whale shark in Sacred River after activating the ship's water point.
Wisdom of the Ancients
Read all 23 stele messages. They reset in Chapter Select and NG+, so track them yourself.
Final Blurb
This platinum is simple if you break it down by collectibles, upgrades, and clean boss execution. Get all the Astra, unlock every vendor reward, and use Chapter Select to clean up anything.
The speedrun and score trophies come easy once you're powered up in New Game Plus.
FAQ
How many playthroughs are needed for Sword of the Sea platinum?
Two. One for collectibles, one NG+ speedrun with upgrades.
Can I miss any trophies?
No. Everything can be done via Chapter Select or New Game Plus.
What’s the hardest trophy in the game?
Untouchable. Beating the final boss without damage takes practice and timing.
Are secret shells required for platinum?
Yes. You need all 50 to unlock the final vendor reward.
Is there a way to check progress on spin tricks or stele?
No. You have to remember which ones you’ve done or follow a full guide.
Can I do the speedrun on first playthrough?
Yes, but it's easier and faster with all upgrades in NG+.
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