Shadow Tactics: Blades of The Shogun - Achievement Guide

A guide on how to obtain all of the achievements for Shadow Tactics: Blades of The Shogun, both hidden and non-hidden.

Introduction:

Hello everyone who reads this. I just wanted to say right away that this is not my guide. This belongs to Joafu. But, he wrote it in Spanish, and I don't speak Spanish. I wanted to use his guide, and I thought other English speakers might too, so I translated it as best I could. Please, if you like this, go to his guide and give it five stars. Honestly, this is really just here for me to fall back on and use, and if you would like to use it too, great. Please don't send any hate my way.

The original guide does NOT cover how to obtain the badges, so neither will this. Please scroll down to the section that reads: ATTENTION!

Actual Guide Introduction:

The game is split into 13 missions that you can replay any time you like, at your leisure. You do not have to get all of the achievements in one play-through of the game, nor of the map. Take your time, and enjoy!

There are a total of 44 achievements, with an estimated difficulty rating of 6/10. It may take you up to 60 hours to get all of these. So again, don't rush. Just have fun.

There is an achievement that runs throughout the game in which you have to kill the developers, called Mimimi. This guide is ordered by chapter/mission and the order in which all of the achievements can be obtained, and the Mimimi achievement unlocked. There are also other guides here on Steam that can help you with this achievement.

Miscellaneous Information:

It is advisable to always play on the higher difficulty level, as you are able to save and try as many times as you want and at any time. It is also highly advisable to look at the list of badges for each mission, choose which ones you think you can attempt all the way through. This is to get as many as you can and thus save extra passes/tries in the game/each level. You also will need to play on a higher difficulty level (normal) in order to get the time trials, badges, and achievements to unlock.

Perhaps you have finished the game and unlocked all the achievements, but you still need to kill more Samurai, or hide more bodies, well the game records everything you do, even on failed runs and new saves. So if you are missing something, save right before (like dumping a body into a bush), complete the action, then reload the save and do it over again. This will eventually unlock everything, like 500 kills, etc.

ATTENTION!

There is another guide by 7daime, located on here in the Steam Guides section in English in video form, where he runs through all of the different missions and their badges. Go to his video for information on how to get all of the badges. I will list the badges here like in Joafu's guide, but he does not explain how to get them. Go to 7daime's guide if you need help with the badges!

Achievements According To Level:

The following are all of the levels, in order, and all of the achievements you can obtain during them. It also lists the Developers for the Mimimi achievement, and the badges for the level. However, it will not tell you how to get the badges. Please look at the ATTENTION! section of this guide for that.

Mission #01: Osaka Castle

Mission #01 - Achievements:

No Gimmicks: Use Hayato's stone to rescue Mugen in Osaka Castle.
Mugen is the orange Samurai who is attacking the front gate. You will know the moment when you get there. All you need to do is throw a stone behind the three soldiers, they will turn around, and Mugan will eliminate them.

It's Raining Men: Knock a guard down by throwing another guard at him.
Right after the previous moment happens in the above achievement, grab a corpse and hide to the side. Have Mugen throw out his bottle of sake to lure the guard. When the guard is in range, throw the body at him (with default A, or look at your hotbar), and there you go!

Too Soon: Get shot while carrying an explosive barrel.
When you arrive at the two explosive barrels, grab one of them in full view of the guards. They will shoot you, with obviously fatal consequences.

The Old Man: Visit Takuma in the tower he has claimed in the castle.
Takuma is the old sniper on the roof, coloured green. Just use Hayato's grappling hook to scale the building to talk with him.

Perfect Plans: Kill three enemies with the planks of wood hanging from a nearby tower.
A guard will move back and forth, right under Takuma and the explosive barrels. When he moves to stand by his two friends at the map, have Takuma shoot the large bundle of lumber, and it will fall down killing them all.

Mission #01 - Badges:

Do not kill anyone (except those required by mission objectives).
Don't sound the alarm
Don't touch any bushes.
Throw stones with Hayato to distract 3 enemies at once.
Don't shoot anyone with Takuma.
Kill 3 enemies with an explosive barrel.
Kill 3 enemies with Mugen's Wind Sword.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 11:00 minutes.

Mission #01 - Developers/Mimimi:

Ayakawa Ohara (1/16): Shortly after the section with the explosive barrels, you will see him attending to some injured people.

Mission #02: Nakasendo Road

Mission #02 - Achievements:

The Cave: Find the smiling creatures in a small cave on the Nakasendo Road.
After you meet with Yuki, turn your camera so that you face the rocks/cliff. You will see a cave in the stone. Go and stand by it/inside for a few seconds and this will unlock.

Deadly Ox: Kill a guard with an ox.
Just up ahead after meeting Yuki, you will see a man chopping wood. A little above him you will see an ox, and a guard. Simply throw the stone at the ox, to have it kick the guard to death.

Happy Little Accidents: Cause three accidents on the Nakasendo Road.
The first will be with the ox, as described up above. In the bottom left corner of the map will be a rock on a ledge that Yuki will remark upon. Simply push it onto a guard as he walks by. The last is across the river; a cart full of cannons. Make sure that the man with the flag is standing there and looking in the other direction, then remove the wooden blocks that are stopping the cart from rolling down the hill.

Mission #02 – Badges:

Don't go into the water.
Do not save during the mission.
Kill all the officers.
Kill 2 people with a large rock.
Kill 2 people with a cart.
Don't kill any civilians.
Have an ox kill 3 people.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 05:30 minutes.

Mission #02 – Developers/Mimimi:

Aumakushimirian (2/16): He is lying in a secluded area with several other guards, resting. This is just next to the area where you can cause the cart to roll into the guard.

Mission #03: Imai Town

Mission #03 - Achievements:

Rollin': Hide in the red cart in the town of Imai.
Not much explanation is needed. Once you find Mugen you can hide in the cart so long as it remains stationary.

Ice Ice Yuki: Kill a Samurai with an icicle.
It can only be done in one place. The guard who is carrying the key will stand under an icicle during his patrol. Cause the icicle to fall on him, and this achievement will unlock.

The Beginning of The Thief: Pickpocket someone with Yuki.
This is basically a part of the main mission. You can steal the key from the guard, or pick it up from their dead body.

Mission #03 - Badges:

Kill all the Samurai.
Do not destroy the wooden towers.
Do not kill anyone inside the compound.
Have an enemy follow your footsteps for 50 meters.
Unlock the north door first.
Hide inside the red car.
Unlock the south door first.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 15:00 minutes.

Mission #03 - Developers/Mimimi:

Maniwa Namakemono (3/16): If you look at the red cart, it stops on the way to be checked by two guards. One of the guards is who you are looking for, in front of the house with the blue flags

Mission #04: Mount Tsuru

Mission #04 - Achievements:

Disguise: Put on Aiko's costume.
This will happen as soon as you put on one of the two costumes in the level, you can't miss it.

Flying Rocks: Kill a guard by throwing a rock at them with Mugen.
There are several rocks in the level where this can be done. Distract a guard with aiko, and then bop him on the head from behind with the rock.

Release The Kraken: Raise the secret idol of Mount Tsuru
You have to pick up three rocks with Mugen and leave them in specific places. Clear the map of all enemies first. It is hard to explain where these locations are, and thankfully Joafu made a video showing them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymizKin8-c

Rescue Takuma: Help Takuma to flee from Mount Tsuru
You cannot miss this, it is a part of the game.

Mission #04 - Badges:

Don't ring the bell.
Do not kill anyone with Mugen (except mission objectives).
Don't wear a costume.
Kill only with the disguise on.
Use 3 tunnel shortcuts.
Put Mugen in the temple in front of Aiko.
Get both costumes.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 20:00 minutes.

Mission #04 - Developers/Mimimi:

Domzo Abe (4/16): On the suspension bridge, patrolling near the maid.
Ryota Jojotoro (5/16): Near the maid, guarding the stairs.

Mission #05: Lord Yabu's Estate

Mission #05 - Achievements:

Yabu: Kill Lord Yabu in his estate.
This is a part of the game and you can't miss it.

Mission #05 - Badges:

Don't go into the water.
Poison the tea and leave the mansion before Lord Yabu drinks it.
Kill Lord Yabu without using Takuma's rifle or poison.
Reach the highest point of Lord Yabu's mansion.
Use Takuma's rifle to kill Lord Yabu.
Kill all the enemies in the mansion.
Use poison to kill Lord Yabu.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 15:00 minutes.

Mission #05 - Developers/Mimimi:

Intafesuno Jonzumasuta (6/16): In the hot springs pool, making the rounds.

Mission #06: Hida Village

Mission #06 - Achievements:

Winner Winner: Kill a chicken.
Use Yuki's trap to kill a chicken.

Chicken Dinner: Kill 11 chickens in the level.
Kill all of the chickens on the map using Yuki's trap.

Temporal Paradox: Kill General Okkoto early in Hida village.
You must approach the general as a mandatory part of the mission. Kill him, but before you do, save the game. When you kill him you will fail the mission.

Mission #06 – Badges:

Don't wear a costume.
Don't go into the water.
Don't kill anyone or sound the alarm.
Put out all of the torches, including those of enemies.
Eavesdrop on the tavern patrol.
Eavesdrop on the stable patrol.
Help the battered villagers.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 15:00 minutes.

Mission #06 – Developers/Mimimi:

Fridoluso Ferikkusu (7/16): Sitting outside a house that is at the top of the map. He sometimes goes through a door but always goes back to his resting place.

Mission #07: Suganuma Village

Mission #07 - Achievements:

Mugen Unchained: Free Mugen in Suganuma village.
This is a part of the game and cannot be missed.

Mission #07 – Badges:

Kill 3 enemies by throwing rocks at them.
Kill 4 enemies with a single grenade.
Do not step on conspicuous surfaces.
Kill all enemies.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 20:00 minutes.

Mission #07 – Developers/Mimimi:

Lu-Kumawakamaru (8/16): Located just two height levels above where you start the mission.

Mission #08: Kanazawa City

Mission #08 - Achievements:

War Zone: Shoot an enemy inside of a war zone or a shooting range.
This will occur as soon as you shoot someone, even Hayato's gun will do.

Pisoners: Free the prisoners in the castle of Kanazawa.
There are two cages with prisoners inside of the castle, open the door for them and let them out.

The Old Ways: Kill General Okkoto with an explosive barrel.
Before gathering the group in the bush, place the barrels in front of the generals tent.

Okkoto: Put an end to the rebellion.
This is a part of the main story and will occur at the end of the mission.

Mission #08 – Badges:

Kill guards only with Hayato.
Don't shoot anyone with Takuma.
Do not kill any rebel officers.
Free the caged Shogunate men from Kanazawa Castle.
Kill all the rebel officers.
Kill General Okkoto in less than 10 seconds after he leaves.
Kill 4 enemies with an explosive barrel.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 21:00 minutes.

Mission #08 – Developers/Mimimi:

Firippo Pekotsu (9/16): Inside the castle, in the watchtower in the courtyard.

Mission #09: Kage-Sama's Camp

Mission #09 - Achievements:

Five Shadows: Execute a plan with actions for each of the five characters.
This one is easy, just assigne each character a target to kill with the Shift key, and then hit enter. It doesn't even have to go well for you.

It's Over: Shoot Kage-Sama with Takuma in Kage-Sama's lair.
Just move Takuma a little bit to the left of where he starts during the mission, and you should have a clear shot and be in range.

Mission #09 – Badges:

Don't select Mugen.
Don't sound the alarm.
Kill all enemies.
Kill 3 enemies with a single grenade.
Do not step on conspicuous surfaces.
Hide all the bodies in bushes, wells, doors, etc.
Take down Kage-sama instead of killing him.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 10:00 minutes.

Mission #09 – Developers/Mimimi:

Firippu Raiumori (10/16): A little above where Kage-sama is, he is sitting under some trees.

Mission #10: Return To Mount Tsuru

Mission #10 - Achievements:

Stones: Use the stone to lure a guard to Hayato's cell.
Hide in the bush and throw stones at the guard next to the cell. Throw them over him, and then also inside of the cell. Eventually you will get him to open the door and enter.

Gear Up: Recover all of your equipment on your second visit to Mount Tsuru.
There are six in this area. Two pieces of equipment have guards watching over them, and the other four are guns that are all in the same location. After meeting with Mugen you will go to a second area where there are another three pieces of equipment that the guards have. You will have to call Kuma to give Takuma ammunition. The costume doesn't count.

Mission #10 – Badges:

Kill all the enemies after meeting with Mugen.
Do not claim any piece of your equipment.
Don't shoot anyone with Takuma.
Don't call Kuma.
Don't wear a costume.
Run away with Hayato first.
Run away with Yuki first.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 25:00 minutes.

Mission #10 – Developers/Mimimi:

Denisu Hasusake (11/16): In the second area that opens after meeting with Mugen.

Mission #11: Matsuyama City

Mission #11 - Achievements:

There are no achievements connected to this level.

Mission #11 – Badges:

Kill 5 enemies with falling objects.
Do not put out any lights, including the torches of the enemies.
Overheat the bath water.
Eliminate the masseur.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete mission in less than 09:00 minutes.

Mission #11 – Developers/Mimimi:

Shirohana-Hime (12/16): There are 2 costumes to steal, one is lying down and one is being worn by a girl. He is a civilian who is in the backyard with the girl.
Hattori Hambo (13/16): In the second zone that is unlocked by advancing the mission. He is swimming in the pond.

Mission #12: A Fateful Meeting

Mission #12 - Achievements:

Honour The Shogun: Light the bonfire at Myogi Pass
From where the mission starts, turn the camera towards the mountain. You will see two vines together that you can climb. Very close to the second one, and behind the red tent you will see some kind of scratches on the ground. Right there you must hit the mountain with your sword, and you will open up a secret area with a bonfire. Light it.

We Keep Going: Hide in the cart on the way to Myogi Pass.
The cart goes back and forth on the road. Enter it while it is stationary.

Rising Towards The Moon: Go up to the top of the pagoda of the small temple in the pass.
Everyone except for Takuma can use the hook to get up to the top.

Mission #12 – Badges:

Do not kill anyone (except mission objectives).
Never let go of Masaru.
Don't hide in any carts.
Reach the highest point of the Myogi Pass.
Kill all the enemies that carry torches.
Use the carts to get to the shogun's tent.
Use the sleeping concoction to reach the shogun's tent.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 25:00 minutes.

Mission #12 – Developers/Mimimi:

Oda Cemunaga (14/16): He is a Samurai who is sitting right at the entrance gate of the Shogun's camp.

Mission #13: The Death of Lord Noboru

Mission #13 - Achievements:

Godless Ox: Make the ox kick the statue in Sunpu Castle.
Next to one of the wells is an ox. Throw a rock at the ox with Hayato. Done.

Perfection: You technique is impressive.
You must do this before entering the well, because at that point you enter into a different area of the map. Go up to the roof that is near to where the snipers are practising. Lord Noboru is supervising them. Blind them with Aiko's ability and then shoot Lord Noboru. Save before you do this as it ends the mission.

An Honour Not Deserved: Let Lord Noboru commit seppuku.
When you arrive at this point in the mission, a video will play. When it is finished, wait a few seconds and Lord Noboru will commit suicide. Save before this happens, as it ends the mission.

Noboru: Take revenge on Lord Noboru.
When you get to Noboru the aforementioned video will play. Kill him before he commits suicide.

Mission #13 – Badges:

Do not kill anyone (except mission objectives).
Finish the last mission.
Don't use Aiko's abilities.
Don't kill anyone in the garden.
Drown Lord Noboru.
Enter the shaft on the west wall.
Enter the shaft on the north wall.
Complete the mission on Hard difficulty.
Complete the mission in less than 30:00 minutes.

Mission #13 – Developers/Mimimi:

Sesshu Floyo (15/16): Next to a rock.
Itto Mogami Waguna (16/16): He is one of the snipers who are practicing.

Achievements Not Specific To Any Single Level:

Total Mastery: Earn all of the mission badges.
There are nine badges in each mission. The first time you play the mission they will be hidden; but you can still obtain them the first time around. If there are two that are incompatible with each other, such as: open the North door, and: open the South door; just save the game, perform the action, and load the game to perform the other action. Once you get a badge, the game saves it for you.

If you have doubts on whether or not you have done something wrong during the mission, look at the badge in the journal/log (default B key). If it appears in red, that means you can no longer get it. If this is the case, load a previous save where it is still grey. If this does not work, you will have to start the mission again.

During the game you can press the Escape key. Doing so will show you a timer in the upper left that tells you how much time has passed since you started playing. This is useful information to have when trying to complete the speed running badges.

Once again, go to 7daime's guide if you want a fantastic videos that you can use to obtain all of the badges for each mission.

Mimimi Achievement: Kill all of the Developers.
The developers are named characters that you can find on all maps. There is a developer in every mission except four, eleven and thirteen; which instead have two developers each. Once you kill your target, the game records it, so nothing bad happens if you die or load the game after killing them.

Cumulative Achievements:

Genin: Kill 500 guards.

Chunin: Kill 1000 guards.

Jonin: Kill 50 Samurai.

Thorough: Hide 250 bodies.

Meticulous: Hide 750 bodies.

Pious: Knock out/take down 250 guards or Samurai.

The Time of The Tanuki: Run 500 meters with Kuma.

[wizzim]

Excellent guide ! Small error: in mission 9, the achievement is called "The end" instead of "It's over". The description is a bit different too.

[[SAP]CommanderA]

@Ezplorer - No problem, glad you liked it!

[Ezplorer]

Thank you, this is the best guide I found so far