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God of War (2005)
100% completion on the chosen PS3 HD remaster route, spoiler-free · 22 areas · 104 tracked items
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Route and Save Setup
You are here when: The PS3 collection menu, difficulty selector, manual-save slots, and Treasures menu.
Chosen route: PS3 HD remaster through original hardware or RPCS3; no secondary platform-exclusive content.
Use the PS3 HD Remaster
Platform Route
HintConfirm the version before creating the completion file.
WherePlay the first game through God of War Collection or God of War Saga on PS3 or RPCS3.
Full detailLaunch the PS3 HD remaster and select the first game from the collection menu. Keep it separate from the 2018 title with the same name; no PS2- or Vita-exclusive gameplay branch is required.
Keep Rotating Manual Saves
Save Safety
HintThis campaign has no chapter-select cleanup.
WhereMaintain several manual slots and preserve one save before leaving the rotating temple.
Full detailRotate through at least three slots, retain an early city save, and keep a permanent file in the rotating-ring hub before using the upward exit. A missed chest can require a new campaign once later replacement opportunities are exhausted.
Complete a First Campaign
Campaign
HintA full clear opens the post-game completion menus.
WhereFinish one campaign on any available difficulty and retain its clear data.
Full detailComplete the campaign through its final results, accept the clear-data save, and return to the main menu. Confirm that the hardest difficulty, the ten-part challenge set, and the first group of Treasures entries are now available.
Complete Spartan Difficulty
Difficulty
HintOne bonus entry has its own difficulty condition.
WhereStart a clean Spartan-difficulty campaign and finish it.
Full detailChoose Spartan when beginning a new file, keep that setting unchanged, and complete the full campaign. Return to Treasures afterward and confirm the dedicated Spartan-clear entry has opened.
Complete God Difficulty
Difficulty
HintThe hardest setting appears only after a first clear.
WhereFinish a second full campaign on the unlocked God difficulty.
Full detailAfter creating clear data, start God difficulty without selecting a costume, because costumes are disabled there. Finish the campaign and save again; this opens the final difficulty-gated Treasure entries.
Understand Dynamic Upgrade Chests
Completion Ledger
HintA missed upgrade may reappear later rather than vanish immediately.
WhereTrack the first 18 eyes, 18 feathers, and both keys while also recording each area's chest total.
Full detailUnlit chests can substitute a missed eye, feather, or key at later opportunities. Once a category is complete, later substitutes yield red orbs instead; after every weapon and power is maximized, red chests can change to magic recovery. Use the numbered rare-item route in this pack for a stable ledger.
Open All 330 Chests
Completion Ledger
HintTreat every branch, breakable wall, and camera-hidden ledge as part of the route.
WhereUse the per-area chest-sweep records until their totals add to 330.
Full detailRecord each area's total immediately before crossing its one-way exit. The full ledger is 46 health, 26 magic, 70 colour-changing, 151 red-orb, 18 eye, 17 feather, and two key chests; the eighteenth feather comes from an optional underwater interaction on the earliest route.
Aegean Sea
You are here when: Three damaged ships joined by beams, nets, and ropes.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 14 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 14 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 14 chests in Aegean Sea.
Full detailCount 5 health, 1 magic, 0 colour-changing, 6 red-orb, and 2 eye chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 14.
Health Upgrade Collectible #1 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereOn the ship reached by the first long rope, check the cracked panels beside the central opening.
Full detailBefore breaking through the middle panel, destroy both cracked side panels. Open the unlit chest in the revealed side recess; the other recess contains red orbs. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #2 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAfter the major ship encounter, inspect the platform used to reach the departing rope.
Full detailMove onto the small departure platform after the arena is clear. Open the unlit chest beside the health chest before grabbing the rope and leaving the ships. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Acquire the First Magic Power
Power
HintThe opening ship route introduces one mandatory area attack.
WhereReceive the magic power at the altar between the ship encounters.
Full detailFollow the ship route until the altar interaction becomes available, accept the power, and complete its short combat tutorial. Open the inventory afterward and confirm the new power occupies its slot.
Complete the Ship-Cabin Minigame (missable)
Secret Interaction
HintAn optional interaction remains in the cabin before the harbour exit.
WhereReturn to the cabin bed on the docked ship and interact when the prompt appears.
Full detailBefore climbing the harbour exit ladder, enter the ship cabin, jump onto the bed, and press the displayed interaction. Complete the full button sequence until the scene ends and the red-orb reward is released.
The Gates of Athens
You are here when: The harbour lift, city gate courtyards, column rooms, and ballista chamber.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 27 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 27 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 27 chests in The Gates of Athens.
Full detailCount 9 health, 3 magic, 2 colour-changing, 9 red-orb, 2 eye, and 2 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 27.
Health Upgrade Collectible #3 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereIn the room of tall square columns, look above the lowered wooden crates.
Full detailBreak the wooden boxes around the two columns, climb onto the taller column on the right, and jump to the upper ledge revealed by the camera. Open the unlit chest there. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #4 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereBeyond the ballista-broken doorway, descend the left ladder and check beside the gate.
Full detailUse the ballista to open the forward door, turn left, and climb down. Open the unlit chest beside the closed gate, then raise that gate before returning to the ballista room. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #1 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereNear the harbour lift switch, investigate the opening in the wall to the right.
Full detailBefore riding the lift, jump through the right-hand wall opening and drop into the water. Climb onto the landing ahead, follow the short corridor, and open the unlit chest. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #2 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereIn the ballista room, see what the machine can break when turned toward the left wall.
Full detailPull the ballista's turning control twice so it faces left, fire once into the weak wall, and enter the opening. Open the unlit chest before rotating the machine toward the route door. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Acquire the Petrification Power
Power
HintA mandatory city-gate tutorial introduces a control tool.
WhereComplete the petrification tutorial in the column-room route.
Full detailProceed through the gate courtyards until the tutorial arena locks. Acquire the new power, use it exactly as prompted to freeze and shatter the required targets, and check that it remains selectable afterward.
The Road to Athens
You are here when: A straight residential road lined with enterable two-storey houses.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 19 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 19 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 19 chests in The Road to Athens.
Full detailCount 1 health, 1 magic, 0 colour-changing, 13 red-orb, 2 eye, and 2 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 19.
Health Upgrade Collectible #5 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAlong the residential road, search the upper floor of the fourth house on the right.
Full detailCount houses from the road entrance. Break into right-side house four, climb to its second storey, and open the unlit chest before continuing toward the square. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #6 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAlong the same road, inspect the double-door room in the ninth house on the left.
Full detailCount along the left row to house nine. Break through either entrance to its shared room and open both unlit chests; one contains this eye and the other holds a feather. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #3 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereOn the residential road, search the ground floor of the fourth house on the left.
Full detailCount from the road entrance to left-side house four, break its lower door, and open the unlit chest on the first floor before checking the upper houses. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #4 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereThe ninth house on the left has a shared room reached through two doors.
Full detailEnter left-side house nine through either of its doors and open both unlit chests in the common room. One provides this feather and the other contains an eye. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Athens Town Square
You are here when: The fountain plaza and the polished interior rooms above its locked hatch.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 10 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 10 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 10 chests in Athens Town Square.
Full detailCount 1 health, 0 magic, 3 colour-changing, 3 red-orb, 2 eye, and 1 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 10.
Health Upgrade Collectible #7 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereIn the polished-floor room above the town square, inspect the damaged wall carving ahead.
Full detailEnter the interior route from the square, cross into the room with polished flooring, and break the visibly fractured carving directly ahead. Open the unlit chest behind it. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #8 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAt the balcony gap during the upper-square route, investigate the ledge to the left.
Full detailDouble-jump toward the left edge instead of landing straight ahead, catch the wall, and shimmy around its corner. Leap backward to the opposite balcony, break its door, and open the chest. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #5 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereFrom the upper save balcony above the town square, check the level immediately below.
Full detailApproach the save light on the high balcony, step over the nearby railing, and land on the narrow lower balcony. Open its unlit chest before returning to the main path. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Rooftops of Athens
You are here when: Burning bridges, ladders, vines, and connected roofs above the city.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 35 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 35 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 35 chests in Rooftops of Athens.
Full detailCount 4 health, 4 magic, 6 colour-changing, 11 red-orb, 6 eye, and 4 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 35.
Health Upgrade Collectible #9 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereIn the first enclosed rooftop battle room, test the wooden door on the right.
Full detailClear enough space to work safely, smash the wooden door to the right of the room's visible chest, and open the unlit chest in the small recess beyond. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #10 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAfter receiving the rooftop ranged power, search the newly accessible room for a cracked wall.
Full detailUse the new ranged attack to clear the distant obstruction, enter the room that opens, and break its deeply cracked wall. The hidden group contains this eye and a feather. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #11 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereFrom the rooftop save room, climb the nearby ladders and inspect the upper ledge.
Full detailTake the ladder from the save room to the roof, turn right to the second ladder, and climb again. Open the unlit chest on the ledge at its top. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #12 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereBefore crossing from the third rooftop to the vines, inspect the broken upper-left edge.
Full detailStand at the upper-left corner while facing the vine wall. Break the edge if needed, step off carefully, and steer onto the concealed balcony below to reach the chest. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #13 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereImmediately after crossing the raised bridge, check both sides of the next doorway.
Full detailEnter the room beyond the raised bridge and open the two unlit chests flanking the forward doorway. This eye and a feather occupy the pair; collect both before leaving. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #14 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAt the save point beyond the broken bridge, look for a lower opening to the right.
Full detailFace away from the save light, jump outward, then curl back toward the ledge to catch it. Shimmy toward the building and reverse-jump into the lower alcove; open all three chests. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #6 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereOn the rooftop with the large ground enemies, inspect the far-right break in the northern wall.
Full detailStay on the roof after the fight, walk to the northern edge, then move right along it into the concealed recess. Open both chests in the alcove before using the forward stairs. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #7 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereThe cracked chamber opened after obtaining the ranged power hides more than one upgrade.
Full detailEnter the newly accessible rooftop room, shatter the cracked inner wall, and open every chest behind it. The group contains this feather together with an eye and magic recovery. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #8 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereBeyond the raised bridge, open both unlit chests beside the next doorway.
Full detailCross the raised bridge and inspect the pair flanking the exit inside the next room. Collect both before passing through; the other chest contains an eye. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #9 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereThe lower alcove beside the broken-bridge save point contains a three-chest group.
Full detailJump outward from the save ledge, curve back to catch it, shimmy toward the wall opening, and leap backward inside. Open all three chests to secure the feather and eye together. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Acquire the Ranged Magic Power
Power
HintA large rooftop statue grants the tool needed for distant switches.
WhereInteract with the large statue beside the broken burning bridge.
Full detailReach the statue platform, complete the interaction, and equip the new ranged power. Use it on the distant rooftop target to open the route, then check the power menu before leaving the neighbourhood.
Temple of the Oracle
You are here when: A broad stairway, columned entrance, rafter hall, and timed outdoor courtyard.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 22 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 22 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 22 chests in Temple of the Oracle.
Full detailCount 2 health, 1 magic, 3 colour-changing, 8 red-orb, 4 eye, and 4 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 22.
Health Upgrade Collectible #15 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereAt the columned temple entrance, open the unlit chest on the right side.
Full detailClimb the broad exterior stairs but do not enter yet. Pass behind the right-hand pillars and open the unlit chest beside the doorway; the matching left chest holds a feather. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #16 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereInside the main temple hall, hug the back-left wall until the camera reveals an upper ledge.
Full detailFrom the entrance, move left while staying against the rear wall. When the view exposes the raised shelf, jump onto it and open the unlit chest before moving the statues. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #17 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereWhile crossing the temple's second-floor rafters, inspect the large pale window on the left.
Full detailBalance along the upper beams until level with the large stained window. Double-jump to the narrow sill beneath it, break the glass, and open the unlit chest inside. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Health Upgrade Collectible #18 (missable)
Health Upgrade
HintCheck unlit chests just off the main traversal line.
WhereIn the lower timed courtyard, descend along the right wall and inspect the cracked alcove.
Full detailAfter completing the timed route, return to the courtyard floor and follow the right boundary downward. Break the wall inside the first small alcove and open the final eye chest. Confirm the health-piece counter advances before leaving the area.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #10 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereAt the temple entrance, open the unlit chest behind the pillars on the left.
Full detailClimb the exterior stairs and remain outside. Search behind the left-hand pillar group for the unlit chest, then collect the matching eye on the opposite side. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #11 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereAfter completing the timed courtyard route, retrace it and inspect the first beam-supported platform.
Full detailReturn through the climbing and wheel obstacles to the far beam section. At the first platform, walk right along its supporting beam to the wall ledge and open the chest. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #12 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereBefore stepping onto the sword-shaped walkway, climb the monument stairs on the left.
Full detailAt the save light before the sewer approach, take the stairs away from the sword walkway. At the monument, jump onto the ledge to the right of the statue and open the chest. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #13 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereAt the bottom of the spiral stairway, pull away from the sewer entrance and inspect beneath the steps.
Full detailDo not enter the sewer immediately. Walk backward from its doorway until the camera exposes the space under the spiral stairs, then open the unlit chest hidden there. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Sewers of Athens
You are here when: The sloped underground waterway reached beneath the spiral staircase.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 16 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 16 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 16 chests in Sewers of Athens.
Full detailCount 0 health, 0 magic, 9 colour-changing, and 7 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 16.
Desert of Lost Souls
You are here when: Open sand, three distant structures, and the exit conveyor passage.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 13 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 13 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 13 chests in Desert of Lost Souls.
Full detailCount 0 health, 0 magic, 6 colour-changing, and 7 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 13.
Pandora's Temple
You are here when: The cliff approach and large doorway at the mountain structure.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 7 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 7 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 7 chests in Pandora's Temple.
Full detailCount 1 health, 0 magic, 4 colour-changing, 1 red-orb, and 1 feather chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 7.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #14 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereAt the top of the mountain-temple approach, search the far-right cliff edge.
Full detailAfter climbing the final exterior stairs, remain outside the main doorway and walk to the rightmost cliff boundary. Open the unlit chest standing near the edge. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Rings of Pandora
You are here when: Concentric rotating corridors surrounding the central mechanism.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 2 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 2 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 2 chests in Rings of Pandora.
Full detailCount 0 health, 0 magic, 1 colour-changing, and 1 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 2.
The Challenge of Atlas
You are here when: Saw floors, balance beams, a split-floor tower, and a giant stone figure.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 29 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 29 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 29 chests in The Challenge of Atlas.
Full detailCount 2 health, 4 magic, 7 colour-changing, 13 red-orb, 2 feather, and 1 key chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 29.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #15 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereOn the bridge after the saw floor, investigate the broken section halfway across.
Full detailAt the bridge's damaged middle edge, face outward and double-jump across to the separated ledge. Take the right branch for the feather; the left branch holds red-orb chests. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #16 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereOn the giant statue's second level, follow the left ledge back toward the figure.
Full detailAfter reaching the chamber's upper floor, turn left instead of advancing. Walk along the ledge toward the statue until the camera reveals the unlit chest. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Optional Key #1 (missable)
Optional Key
HintA hidden unlit chest sits close to a major mechanism.
WhereOpen the hidden chest directly behind the giant stone figure.
Full detailAfter completing the nearby mechanism, walk around the base of the giant figure instead of taking the exit. Open the unlit chest behind it and verify the inventory shows one Muse Key.
Acquire the Heavy Blade
Weapon
HintThe first internal challenge grants a slower secondary weapon.
WhereAccept the weapon at the opening of the mechanical statue route.
Full detailProceed from the rotating-ring hub into the mechanical route and complete the mandatory acquisition interaction. Switch between the chained blades and the new heavy weapon once, then verify both remain available.
The Challenge of Poseidon
You are here when: Rotating gates, sacrifice chamber, flooded rooms, and underwater tunnels.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 34 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 34 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 34 chests in The Challenge of Poseidon.
Full detailCount 4 health, 2 magic, 10 colour-changing, 16 red-orb, 2 feather, and 1 key chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 34.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #17 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereIn the room containing the underwater relic, enter the water on the left.
Full detailBefore taking the rear exit, dive into the left pool, surface beside the ladder, and climb to the raised shelf. Open the unlit chest there, then collect the relic if still pending. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Magic Upgrade Collectible #18 (missable)
Magic Upgrade
HintLook above, below, or behind the route before moving onward.
WhereDuring the underwater route, break the cracked carving facing the large wall relief.
Full detailSwim to the damaged carving, use the underwater charge to break it, and interact with the hidden figure inside. If seventeen feathers were collected earlier, this interaction grants the final one. Confirm the magic-piece counter advances before continuing.
Optional Key #2 (missable)
Optional Key
HintA hidden unlit chest sits close to a major mechanism.
WhereAt the fourth exterior climbing ledge, travel right instead of taking the left exit.
Full detailClimb the four exterior ledges, turn right on the highest one, and follow it to the far alcove. Open the unlit chest, confirm two Muse Keys are held, then return left to resume the route.
Acquire the Underwater Relic
Traversal Relic
HintA pedestal in the flooded central room changes underwater traversal.
WhereTake the relic from the central pedestal in the room with two pools.
Full detailEnter the flooded chamber, collect both raised-ledge chests first, then interact with the central pedestal. Dive and hold the charge input to confirm unlimited breathing and the underwater dash are active.
Hidden Underwater Interaction #1
Hidden Interaction
HintOne optional figure is visible near the beginning of the flooded route.
WhereInteract with the visible figure near the first underwater section.
Full detailAt the flooded route's opening, approach the visible figure and press the grab interaction. It supplies a missing health collectible only if that category is incomplete; otherwise it gives no item.
Hidden Underwater Interaction #2
Hidden Interaction
HintA damaged carving conceals an optional recovery interaction.
WhereBreak the cracked underwater carving and interact with the figure behind it.
Full detailCharge the underwater dash into the cracked carving, enter the recess, and press the interaction. With seventeen feathers collected, this gives the eighteenth and completes the magic upgrades.
Hidden Underwater Interaction #3
Hidden Interaction
HintListen and inspect the cracked wall left of the underwater save point.
WhereBreak the cracked underwater wall to the left of the save light.
Full detailFrom the underwater save point, swim left, charge through the fractured wall, and interact with the concealed figure. It replaces a missing health collectible if one remains.
Hidden Underwater Interaction #4
Hidden Interaction
HintThe final optional figure is hidden near the large underwater statue.
WhereBreak the cracked wall to the right of the large statue.
Full detailSearch the statue's right side, use a charged underwater dash to open the fractured wall, and interact inside. It replaces a missing magic collectible if the feather set is still incomplete.
Muse Key Room
You are here when: The black locked doorway revealed by rotating the outer ring.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 2 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 2 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 2 chests in Muse Key Room.
Full detailCount 0 health, 0 magic, 0 colour-changing, and 2 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 2.
Claim the Optional Key-Room Reward (missable)
Permanent Upgrade
HintSpend both optional keys before taking the upward temple exit.
WhereRotate the outer ring until the black two-key door aligns with the corridor.
Full detailReturn to the rotating hub after the flooded route, turn the outer ring until the black door is accessible, and spend both Muse Keys. Step on both upgrade circles, then open the two red-orb chests; verify health and magic each gained their fourth increase.
The Challenge of Hades
You are here when: A dark statue hall, rising platforms, boulder corridor, and blade beams.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 33 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 33 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 33 chests in The Challenge of Hades.
Full detailCount 9 health, 3 magic, 4 colour-changing, and 17 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 33.
Acquire the Summoning Power
Power
HintA mandatory interaction inside the dark route grants the final magic slot.
WhereReceive the power at the large statue interaction in the dark temple.
Full detailAdvance through the dark route until the statue interaction becomes available, accept the final magic power, and use it during the required encounter. Confirm all four magic slots are filled before continuing.
The Cliffs of Madness
You are here when: Forking cliff paths, rope lines, caves, and two necklace mechanisms.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 30 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 30 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 30 chests in The Cliffs of Madness.
Full detailCount 4 health, 3 magic, 6 colour-changing, and 17 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 30.
The Architect's Tomb
You are here when: An exposed courtyard with moving floors and a sealed stone entrance.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 7 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 7 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 7 chests in The Architect's Tomb.
Full detailCount 0 health, 0 magic, 2 colour-changing, and 5 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 7.
The Path of Hades
You are here when: Floating platforms, rotating blades, vertical columns, and narrow jumps.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 23 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 23 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 23 chests in The Path of Hades.
Full detailCount 2 health, 2 magic, 6 colour-changing, and 13 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 23.
Temple of the Oracle Destroyed
You are here when: The damaged temple stairways and upper crossing on the return route.
SAVE-BACKUP: record 7 local chests before the final traversal. No chapter select is available.
Open All 7 Chests (missable)
Chest Sweep
HintSweep every side path before using the area's final exit.
WhereOpen all 7 chests in Temple of the Oracle Destroyed.
Full detailCount 2 health, 2 magic, 1 colour-changing, and 2 red-orb chests before leaving this physical section. Break damaged walls and doors, test ledges that change the camera, and revisit short side branches before the final traversal; mark the area only when the local total reaches 7.
Unlock the Second Secret Message (missable)
Easter Egg
HintTwo unusually durable statues in the final interior hide a menu secret.
WhereBefore using the throne interaction, destroy both large statues in the room.
Full detailEnter the final throne room but do not activate the central seat. Repeatedly strike each of the two large statues with the fully upgraded ground-wave attack until both collapse; wait for the scrambled message to register, then save the clear data.
Arsenal and Upgrades
You are here when: The pause-menu power-up screen and any safe room with enough accumulated red orbs.
All six upgradable combat tools must reach their displayed maximum tier on a completed save.
Maximize Starting Chained Blades
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Starting Chained Blades to level 5.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 1,500 + 2,250 + 3,750 + 9,000 red orbs, for 16,500 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 5 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize Area Magic Power
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Area Magic Power to level 3.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 1,650 + 4,500 red orbs, for 6,150 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 3 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize Petrification Power
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Petrification Power to level 3.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 3,000 + 7,500 red orbs, for 10,500 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 3 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize Ranged Magic Power
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Ranged Magic Power to level 3.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 750 + 3,500 red orbs, for 4,250 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 3 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize Heavy Blade
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Heavy Blade to level 3.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 3,750 + 10,000 red orbs, for 13,750 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 3 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize Summoning Power
Maximum Upgrade
HintSpend red orbs deliberately instead of spreading them across unfinished powers.
WhereRaise Summoning Power to level 3.
Full detailOpen the power-up menu and purchase every remaining tier in order: 4,500 + 10,000 red orbs, for 14,500 total. Do not mark this complete until the menu shows level 3 with no further purchase prompt.
Maximize the Entire Arsenal
Maximum Upgrade
HintThe full upgrade ledger needs substantially more than a normal rushed route.
WhereSpend 65,650 red orbs across both weapons and all four magic powers.
Full detailComplete the six individual maximum-upgrade records in this area. If normal chest and combat rewards leave a deficit, preserve a safe save and farm the repeating enemy or magic-chest opportunities before their puzzles are closed; confirm every red chest changes behaviour only after the full arsenal is maxed.
Unlock the Final Rage Property
Combat Upgrade
HintThe starting weapon's last tier changes the full-meter state.
WherePurchase level 5 of the starting chained blades.
Full detailBuy all four chained-blade upgrades for 16,500 red orbs total. Fill the Rage meter, activate it with both stick-click inputs, and confirm the final tier allows magic use without draining the magic bar during that state.
Challenge of the Gods
You are here when: The post-clear Treasures menu and its isolated combat-trial arenas.
The ten trials run consecutively with no between-trial save; finishing all ten unlocks the costume set.
Unlock the Ten-Part Challenge
Challenge Mode
HintThe post-clear menu contains a continuous trial sequence.
WhereFinish one campaign, then open Challenge of the Gods from Treasures.
Full detailCreate clear data after any campaign finish, return to the main menu, enter Treasures, and start the challenge set. The ten trials must be completed in one continuous session because progress cannot be saved between them.
Challenge of the Gods #1
Challenge
HintPush enemies outward without defeating them directly.
WhereKnock eight enemies from the platform within 55 seconds without killing one first.
Full detailStay near the centre and use grabs, launches, or the ground-wave attack to send each target over an edge. Avoid long damage combos; a direct kill fails the trial, as does being pushed off.
Challenge of the Gods #2
Challenge
HintSeparate required ground targets from the endless airborne distractions.
WhereEliminate every soldier and archer before 115 seconds expire.
Full detailIgnore the flying enemies because they do not advance the objective. Clear archers first with ranged magic, then use the area spell and fast blade combos on the remaining soldiers until the trial ends.
Challenge of the Gods #3
Challenge
HintUse broad attacks and keep moving around the perimeter.
WhereBreak every pot within 21 seconds.
Full detailBegin with a sweeping ground attack, circle the arena while using wide chained-blade strikes, and finish isolated pots with quick single hits. Restart immediately if the camera shows a missed pot behind you.
Challenge of the Gods #4
Challenge
HintTarget only the four large enemies.
WhereDefeat four large targets without killing any accompanying soldier.
Full detailAvoid area magic and wide combos. Draw one large target away, petrify or damage it with focused attacks, finish it, and repeat; restart if a soldier is caught in the final blow.
Challenge of the Gods #5
Challenge
HintWait for a clean firing lane before releasing the fixed weapon.
WhereUse the ballista to hit every distant soldier while sparing all civilians.
Full detailTrack the moving figures on the far platform and fire only when a soldier stands clear of every civilian. There is no timer, so let unsafe alignments pass instead of risking an automatic failure.
Challenge of the Gods #6
Challenge
HintMomentum matters more than fighting the archers.
WhereReach the centre of the final platform within 35 seconds.
Full detailRoll through incoming arrows, jump each gap from its near edge, and do not stop to attack. Correct the camera before every leap and land in the marked centre of the last platform before time expires.
Challenge of the Gods #7
Challenge
HintDistance and airborne attacks reduce the chance of taking a hit.
WhereDefeat every enemy within 90 seconds without being struck.
Full detailOpen with ranged attacks on exposed targets, then repeatedly jump and use the airborne ground-wave move from outside melee range. Reset the instant any attack connects; one hit fails the trial.
Challenge of the Gods #8
Challenge
HintFight from the air and roll whenever a gaze begins.
WhereDefeat every enemy without magic; there is no time limit.
Full detailUse airborne ground-wave attacks to control the crowd, land away from large targets, and roll continuously whenever the petrification beam starts. Resume attacking only after the beam ends.
Challenge of the Gods #9
Challenge
HintIgnore the smaller attackers and burst down the four required targets.
WhereDefeat four cyclopes within 150 seconds.
Full detailKeep the camera on a required target, use the heavy three-hit chained-blade combo, and evade smaller enemies rather than chasing them. Repeat on each new cyclops until the fourth falls.
Challenge of the Gods #10
Challenge
HintFight near the middle so the rising platform cannot shed you.
WhereRaise the combat platform to the upper ledge while enemies keep spawning.
Full detailStay near centre and use rising or airborne knockback attacks to throw smaller enemies outward. Successful attacks raise the platform, while hanging from its rim lowers it; recover inward after every jump until you can step onto the top ledge.
Costumes and Treasures
You are here when: The post-clear Treasures menu, New Game difficulty prompt, and costume selector.
Open every bonus-menu entry and test all five challenge costumes on a non-God save.
Unlock the First-Clear Treasure Set
Bonus Menu
HintMost bonus-menu entries open together after the initial campaign.
WhereAfter the first clear, inspect every newly available entry in Treasures.
Full detailSave the clear data, return to Treasures, and open all eight first-clear entries at least once: the behind-the-scenes videos, galleries, credits, removed material, and in-game movie viewer. Leave the menu only after none of those eight remains newly marked.
Unlock the Spartan-Clear Treasure
Bonus Menu
HintOne bonus entry is tied to the hard preset.
WhereComplete Spartan difficulty and inspect its newly opened Treasures entry.
Full detailFinish a full Spartan campaign without lowering the difficulty, save the clear data, and return to Treasures. Open the single new Spartan-gated entry once so its unseen marker clears.
Unlock the God-Clear Treasure Set
Bonus Menu
HintThe last two menu rewards require the unlocked hardest preset.
WhereComplete God difficulty and inspect both newly opened Treasures entries.
Full detailFinish the full God-difficulty campaign, save its clear data, and return to Treasures. Open both newly available entries—the final video and first secret-message record—without revealing their narrative contents in this guide.
Register the Second Secret Message
Bonus Menu
HintA physical Easter egg adds the remaining secret entry.
WhereDestroy both durable statues in the final throne room before ending the campaign.
Full detailUse a fully upgraded ground-wave attack on each statue until both break, wait for the scrambled message, and finish the campaign normally. Reload the clear data and verify the second secret record is retained.
Chef of War
Costume
HintThe complete challenge set unlocks costumes with mechanical modifiers.
WhereFinish all ten challenges, start a new non-God campaign, and select Chef of War.
Full detailComplete the challenge sequence, choose New Game on Mortal, Hero, or Spartan difficulty, and select Chef of War after the difficulty prompt. Reach the first controllable scene and confirm that it increases the magic restored by blue orbs; costumes cannot be used on God difficulty.
Bubbles
Costume
HintThe complete challenge set unlocks costumes with mechanical modifiers.
WhereFinish all ten challenges, start a new non-God campaign, and select Bubbles.
Full detailComplete the challenge sequence, choose New Game on Mortal, Hero, or Spartan difficulty, and select Bubbles after the difficulty prompt. Reach the first controllable scene and confirm that it increases the health restored by green orbs; costumes cannot be used on God difficulty.
Tycoonius
Costume
HintThe complete challenge set unlocks costumes with mechanical modifiers.
WhereFinish all ten challenges, start a new non-God campaign, and select Tycoonius.
Full detailComplete the challenge sequence, choose New Game on Mortal, Hero, or Spartan difficulty, and select Tycoonius after the difficulty prompt. Reach the first controllable scene and confirm that it increases the experience supplied by red orbs; costumes cannot be used on God difficulty.
Dairy Bastard
Costume
HintThe complete challenge set unlocks costumes with mechanical modifiers.
WhereFinish all ten challenges, start a new non-God campaign, and select Dairy Bastard.
Full detailComplete the challenge sequence, choose New Game on Mortal, Hero, or Spartan difficulty, and select Dairy Bastard after the difficulty prompt. Reach the first controllable scene and confirm that it provides unlimited magic; costumes cannot be used on God difficulty.
Ares Armor
Costume
HintThe complete challenge set unlocks costumes with mechanical modifiers.
WhereFinish all ten challenges, start a new non-God campaign, and select Ares Armor.
Full detailComplete the challenge sequence, choose New Game on Mortal, Hero, or Spartan difficulty, and select Ares Armor after the difficulty prompt. Reach the first controllable scene and confirm that it raises attack and defence while reducing orb gains; costumes cannot be used on God difficulty.
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