The Relic: First Guardian Trophy Guide – Complete Roadmap & Platinum Tips
Complete trophy guide for The Relic: First Guardian. Includes roadmap, requirements, step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and advanced tips for the Platinum trophy.
Overview
The Relic: First Guardian is an action-adventure game focused on combat, exploration, and relic-based progression. This trophy guide provides a complete roadmap to earn the Platinum trophy efficiently. The game features 37 trophies: 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 8 Silver, and 25 Bronze.
The direct outcome of following this guide is a clean, optimized run to 100% trophy completion. The sequence below prioritizes missable trophies, minimizes backtracking, and includes failure recovery steps for common mistakes.
Requirements
Before starting, ensure you have:
- A copy of The Relic: First Guardian (PS4 or PS5)
- Stable internet connection for any day-one patches
- At least 15–20 hours of playtime for a single playthrough
- Backup save storage (cloud or USB) for missable trophy recovery
The trophy list is divided into story-related, combat, exploration, and collection trophies. No trophies require multiplayer or online features.
Step-by-Step Trophy Roadmap
Step 1: First Playthrough – Story & Exploration Focus
Play through the main story on any difficulty. During this run:
- Collect all Relics as you encounter them. Relics are permanent upgrades tied to several trophies.
- Defeat every enemy type at least once. This ensures combat-related trophies unlock naturally.
- Open all chests in each area before progressing. Chests contain upgrade materials and collectibles.
- Interact with all environmental objects marked by a glow or prompt. Some trophies require specific interactions.
Failure recovery: If you miss a collectible, reload a backup save from before the point of no return. The point of no return is clearly indicated before the final boss area.
Step 2: Cleanup & Missable Trophies
After the credits, use chapter select or free roam to return to missed areas. Prioritize:
- Combo trophies – Requires chaining specific attack sequences without taking damage. Practice in early areas with weak enemies.
- No-damage boss trophies – Defeat designated bosses without getting hit. Use ranged Relics and dodge extensively.
- Speedrun-related trophies – Complete the game under a time threshold. Use New Game+ if available.
Failure recovery: If a boss no-damage trophy fails, reload the checkpoint immediately. Do not let the boss kill you or the attempt is voided.
Step 3: New Game+ (Optional)
If the game includes a New Game+ mode, use it for any remaining difficulty-related trophies. Carry over all Relics and upgrades to speed up the run.
Recommended Setup & Resources
- Best Relic loadout: Equip the Relic of Swiftness (movement speed) and Relic of Resilience (damage reduction) for exploration. Switch to Relic of Power (attack boost) for boss fights.
- Controller settings: Remap dodge to L1 for faster reaction times during no-damage attempts.
- Audio cues: Enable subtitle and audio cues for environmental puzzles. Some collectibles are only audible, not visible.
- Community resources: Check the PlayStationTrophies.org trophy list page for community-confirmed missable trophy conditions.
Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
| Mistake | Consequence | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Skipping chests in early areas | Missed collectible trophies requiring backtracking | Open every chest before moving to the next zone |
| Not saving backups before bosses | Inability to retry no-damage trophies without full replay | Manual save before each boss encounter |
| Ignoring environmental interactions | Missed lore-based trophies | Interact with all glowing objects and inspectable lore items |
| Using the same Relic loadout for all encounters | Suboptimal performance for specific trophy conditions | Switch Relics based on the trophy requirement (damage, speed, defense) |
| Rushing through dialogue | Missing story-related trophy triggers | Read all dialogue and interact with NPCs after major events |
Advanced Tips
- Combo chaining: The Relic of Eternity (extends combo window) makes high-hit-count trophies significantly easier. Equip it before attempting 50+ hit combos.
- No-damage boss strategy: Use the Relic of Shadows (temporary invisibility) to avoid boss attacks during vulnerable phases. Combine with the Relic of Precision (critical hit chance) to end fights faster.
- Speedrun route: Skip all optional dialogue and cutscenes. Use the Relic of Swiftness permanently. Memorize enemy placements to avoid unnecessary fights.
- Collectible tracking: The in-game menu shows percentage completion per area. Use this to identify which zone you missed items in.
Related Guides
- The Relic: First Guardian Trophy List – Full list with descriptions and rarity
- The Relic: First Guardian Walkthrough – Detailed level-by-level guide
- The Relic: First Guardian Official Site – Developer updates and patch notes