Achievement Overview
Of Ash and Steel features 30 achievements to unlock, including 5 hidden achievements that are revealed when you trigger their specific requirements. This guide provides detailed instructions for obtaining every achievement in the game.
Progress through the game to unlock various achievements
Video Achievement Guide
🏆 Achievement Categories
- • Story Progression: 6 achievements for completing chapters
- • Character Development: 3 achievements for reaching level milestones
- • Crafting & Skills: 2 achievements for mastering creation
- • Faction & Story: 8 achievements for questlines and choices
- • Combat & Exploration: 6 achievements for specific challenges
- • Miscellaneous: 5 achievements for various activities
Story Progression Achievements
These achievements unlock automatically as you progress through the main storyline.
Chapter Milestones
| Achievement | Requirement | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Greyshaft | Begin Chapter 1 | ⭐ Easy |
| Evil Omens | Begin Chapter 2 | ⭐ Easy |
| Mud and Stone | Begin Chapter 3 | ⭐ Easy |
| Cold Captivity | Begin Chapter 4 | ⭐ Easy |
| Ash and Steel | Begin Chapter 5 | ⭐ Easy |
| The Grand Finale | Finish the storyline and the game | ⭐ Easy |
Tips: These are unmissable if you complete the main story. Simply progress through each chapter to unlock them automatically.
Character Development Achievements
Level-Based Achievements
| Achievement | Requirement | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Legs | Reach Level 10 | Complete main quests and some side quests |
| Strong Arms | Reach Level 20 | Focus on combat encounters and quest completion |
| Indomitable Spirit | Reach Level 30 | Complete most side quests and optional content |
Leveling Strategy:
- Main quests provide the most XP
- Side quests offer substantial experience bonuses
- Combat encounters give XP, but killing blows are crucial
- Avoid letting companions get killing blows as this reduces your XP gain
Crafting & Skills Achievements
Creation Mastery
| Achievement | Requirement | How to Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Arms from the Shoulders | Craft any item | Cook at a campfire (easiest method) |
| Master Blacksmith | Create a Legendary-quality item | Requires high-level materials and skills |
Crafting Tips:
- Cooking counts as crafting - make simple food at any campfire
- Legendary items require rare materials and advanced crafting skills
- Find crafting trainers to learn advanced techniques
- Gather materials throughout your journey for later use
Faction & Story Achievements
Faction Choices
| Achievement | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In the Name of the One! | Join the Order of the Seven | Faction choice achievement |
| For the Free People! | Join the Free Hunters | Alternative faction choice |
Important: These are mutually exclusive - you can only join one faction per playthrough.
Questline Completions
| Achievement | Requirement | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Neck-deep in Intrigue | Complete the Smuggler’s storyline | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Knee-deep in Mud | Complete the Gravedigger’s storyline | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Elbow-deep in Blood | Complete the Bounty Hunter’s storyline | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard |
Questline Tips:
- Multiple playthroughs may be needed for all faction-specific quests
- Save before major story decisions to explore different outcomes
- Talk to all NPCs to discover questline starting points
Combat & Exploration Achievements
Combat Challenges
Some achievements require defeating challenging enemies
| Achievement | Requirement | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| The Hunt of a Lifetime | Kill the Ravager | Endgame boss - requires high level and good equipment |
| Dirty Money | Kill the Smuggler’s Pig | Find pigs carrying baskets around the map |
Combat Achievement Tips:
- The Ravager is extremely difficult - attempt only after reaching high levels
- Smuggler’s Pigs are fast but weak - any pig with a basket counts
- Upgrade your gear before attempting difficult combat achievements
Exploration & Discovery
| Achievement | Requirement | Location/Method |
|---|---|---|
| …but at what cost | Study the Stone of the Dead | Late game exploration task |
| Long Live the New King! | Meet the Bark Beetle King | Complete forest-related quest routes |
| Guardian | Unlock all Ancient knowledge | Find all ancient knowledge sources |
Story Choice Achievements
Narrative Decisions
| Achievement | Requirement | How to Achieve |
|---|---|---|
| A Fish Rots from the Head | Don’t let the curse engulf the fishing village | Make correct choices to save villagers |
| There’s a Place to Live | Help Radim build his house | Complete Radim’s questline |
| Axe and Wood Chips | Save Lumberjacks from bandits | Help workers during forest crisis events |
| Love | Reconcile Alfred and Omecca | Complete their relationship questline |
Skill & Mastery Achievements
Special Skills
| Achievement | Requirement | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rantmaster | Become a master of Ranta | Complete Ranta minigames and challenges |
Ranta Mastery Tips:
- Engage in all Ranta minigames you encounter
- Practice regularly to improve your skills
- Complete challenges to progress toward mastery
Miscellaneous Achievements
Fun & Unique Tasks
| Achievement | Requirement | How to Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Deposit money in the bank at interest | Find a bank and make a deposit |
| Greyshaft’s Latest Fashionista | Get a new haircut | Visit a barber/stylist |
| Home Sweet Home | Buy a plot of land and an estate | Save money for property purchase |
| Trouble: Fall in a Puddle | Trip while sprinting | Run into puddles, sticks, or ground obstacles |
Hidden Achievements
5 hidden achievements are not visible until unlocked. Based on the achievement list, these likely include:
- Story-related surprises that would spoil plot points
- Secret area discoveries
- Special combat encounters
- Unique interaction sequences
- Easter egg content
Discovery Tips:
- Explore thoroughly in each area
- Experiment with different actions and interactions
- Complete optional content that seems unusual
- Pay attention to environmental storytelling
Achievement Hunting Strategy
Efficient Completion Route
First Playthrough:
- Focus on story progression for chapter achievements
- Complete all side quests for XP and story achievements
- Choose one faction and complete their questline
- Gather crafting materials throughout the journey
- Attempt combat achievements when appropriately leveled
Second Playthrough (if needed):
- Choose the opposite faction for faction achievements
- Focus on missed questlines and story choices
- Complete any remaining exploration achievements
- Attempt endgame challenges with better preparation
Missable Achievements Warning
Potentially Missable:
- Faction choice achievements (mutually exclusive)
- Story choice achievements (specific decisions required)
- Questline achievements (NPCs may become unavailable)
Safety Tips:
- Save before major decisions
- Complete side content before advancing main story
- Talk to all NPCs regularly for new quests
Troubleshooting Achievement Issues
Common Problems
Achievements Not Unlocking:
- Restart the game if achievements seem stuck
- Check requirements carefully - some have specific conditions
- Complete prerequisites for story-locked achievements
Progress Tracking:
- No in-game tracker - keep manual notes if needed
- Some achievements may unlock with a delay
- Story achievements should unlock immediately upon meeting requirements
Completion Rewards
100% Achievement Completion provides:
- Personal satisfaction and bragging rights
- Complete game experience through all content paths
- Mastery of game mechanics through diverse challenges
- Full story understanding via multiple questlines
Need help with specific quests for achievements? Check our Complete Walkthrough or Beginner’s Guide for detailed assistance.
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