Welcome to the ultimate guide for unlocking all of Nine Sols achievements in the highly action-packed RPG set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world. As I attempt to hold this guide as spoiler-free as possible, it is greatly recommended that you at least complete one playthrough before diving into this guide. However, if you want to experience it all, you can look at the missable achievements first, as some of them can only be unlocked within a specific time frame in the story.
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Missable Nine Sols Achievement Guide
These can only be seen at certain times or moments in the game or can only occur through special actions. Missing these may take another playthrough to get.
Repurposed
To attain this reward, you must take all map data chips from the Shanhai 9000 robots without forcing it. Provide each robot 400 jin for the chip, but do not give that to the one located in the Transmutation Zone (which must be fought anyway), nor to the robot in the Tiandao Research Center being destroyed. Once you have collected all of the chips, return to your base and return all of your chips to your robot, then move a couple of times to commit to this act.
You Bastard
Capture map data from Shanhai 9000 by force.
You will need to grab a map data chip from one of the robots to get this achievement. Since Repurposed and You Bastard. are mutually exclusive achievements, you will either need multiple playthroughs or be smart with your saves.
Early Game Nine Sols Achievements
Achievements can be unlocked, starting from playing through the story. Most of the achievements are relatively easy and are a good starting point to get familiar with the game mechanics.
Master of the Blade / Spear / Axe / Bow / Staff / Fist
100 kills with each weapon type.
These weapon-specific achievements will naturally fall into place as you play through using the various weapons within the game. Take some time to learn each weapon’s mechanic and feel free to switch between them frequently.
Exploration Achievements
Exploration is a large aspect of Nine Sols. Below are some achievements in discovering the game’s world.
Adventurer
Find 50 locations in the world.
Treasure Hunter
Locate 50 hidden treasures.
Collector
Collect every unique item within the game.
To get all of these, you need to patiently walk through the whole map, finish all the side quests, and talk with NPCs.
Gimme Gimme
Befriend Shuanshuan until deep.
Throw all the artifacts you get on your way to Shuanshuan to him. One time he will cry and unlock this achievement.
Do Re Mi So La
Unlock the music sheet of the Daybreak Tower mystery.
This achievement can be gained by completing a puzzle to ring the bells of Lake Yaochi Ruins, which starts with receiving Ancient Sheet Music from a Solarian. This can be obtained by speaking to NPC Shuanshuan and through a string of events.
Combat Achievements
Surviving Nine Sols is purely based on mastering combat, so these achievements mean you will have to prove yourself to carry out flawless maneuvers and maneuver through tough enemies.
Perfect Parry
Successfully parry 50 enemy attacks.
Chain Combo Master
Perform a 50-hit combo without interruption.
Boss Slayer
Complete the game with all bosses defeated.
Achievements that demand an intimate knowledge of enemy attack patterns and a familiarity with the parry system will be sharpened through thorough practice, especially for the tougher achievements, such as Boss Slayer.
Fight Dirty
Use Gene Eradicator to battle Jiequan.
Never leave an opportunity to perform the Gene Eradicator in the Factory sequence. To skip it is to wait for the next time it unfolds when you play.
Side Quests and Hidden Achievements
Nine Sols can boast of side quests with secrets that offer better rewards and a greater notion of the world. The achievements in these are often hidden, meaning you have to look very deep and have lots of perseverance.
Quest Master
Complete 50 side quests.
Secret Hunter
Discover 20 hidden secrets.
Mini-Game Master
Complete all the mini-games in the game.
These achievements will be rewarded for completing the side missions and discovering secrets, while the mini-games provide a fun intermission and challenge in the game itself.
Magical Bean
Unlock agriculture to its full potential for Shuanshuan.
Once you get the Unknown Seed, you can give it to Shuanshuan and fill two gm fertilizers into this seed. By doing that, you will unlock the Magical Bean achievement.
Endgame and Advanced Achievements
Once you complete playing the main game, there is more to play if you are trying to achieve 100% completion.
New Game Plus
Complete the game on New Game Plus.
Ultimate Challenge
Complete the game at the Ultimate Difficulty setting.
More challenging, even for a seasoned gamer, is completing the game on higher difficulties and trying different New Game Plus modes.
The Warrior Within
Master all skills in the skill tree.
One Man Army
Defeat every optional miniboss.
Kill every single optional miniboss to unlock all the skills in the tree and beat each one. This will take your combat skills up to extreme limits while fully fleshing out your characters.
Final Tips and Strategies
- Upgrade Regularly: Make sure to upgrade your weaponry, armor, and skills as you make your way through the game.
- Explore Thoroughly: Be thorough about exploration—go back through areas to find concealed paths and items you could have otherwise missed.
- Use Online Guides: If there’s one puzzle or boss fight that leaves you stumped, look up video guides online for just that little extra help.
Follow the following guide and you shall have conquered every nook and corner of Nine Sols, as well as unlock all of this game’s achievements. Have a great time and good hunting.
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