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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION achievement guide

How to unlock every achievement, which ones you can miss, and the best order to get them all. Tick them off as you go.

100-140 hours

Time to 100%

5/10

Difficulty

Playthroughs

Missable achievements

6 collectible23 cumulative5 difficulty1 online

Points of no return

None: In FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, there is no permanent point of no return for achievements because completing the story creates a Chapter 15 save, and Umbra's time-travel ability permits full return to all open-world areas, side quests, and post-game dungeons.

Recommended order

Step 1

Begin the journey in Hammerhead and Leide, mastering combat mechanics, cooking, survival steps, photography, and vehicle upgrades with Cid and Cindy.
Step 2

Advance through Galdin Quay to progress the storyline, taking time to practice angling and fishing spot milestones.
Step 3

Clear Keycatrich Ruins and Balouve Mines to secure early Royal Arms and conquer key dungeon objectives.
Step 4

Travel across the Duscae Region, stopping at Wiz Chocobo Post to unlock chocobo riding, chocobo customization, and regional hunts.
Step 5

Undertake essential story investigations and trade requests in Lestallum, visiting Greyshire Glacial Grotto and Fociaugh Hollow for additional Royal Arms.
Step 6

Journey north to Steyliff Grove and the Vesperpool to collect more Royal Arms, tackle elite marks, and max out Noctis's fishing skill.
Step 7

Embark across the sea to Altissia, engaging in arena minigames, exploring the waterways, and confronting Leviathan.
Step 8

Traverse the linear story corridors through Tenebrae, Gralea, and Zegnautus Keep, completing the main narrative path to the climax.
Step 9

Reach Insomnia (World of Ruin) to finish the main campaign, defeat the final bosses, and unlock the Chapter 15 clear save.
Step 10

Reload the clear save in Chapter 15, invoke Umbra at any rest haven to revisit past Lucis, and unlock the Regalia Type-F.
Step 11Clear the remaining optional surface dungeons

Daurell Caverns, Malmalam Thicket, Myrlwood, Crestholm Channels, Rock of Ravatogh, Costlemark Tower, and the platforming trials of Pitioss Ruins.
Step 12

Collect the Sealbreaker's Key from Ezma at Meldacio Hunter HQ and conquer all Menace Dungeons sealed behind the vault doors.
Step 13

Defeat Adamantoise in Leide, finish maxing out all four party skills (Cooking, Survival, Photography, Fishing), and conclude any remaining DLC episode modes and side content.

All achievements 0/97

Altissian Ambassador Missable Collectible 1.6% of players Collected all documents. Find all 15 collectible documents scattered across Altissia during Chapter 1 of Episode Ignis before boarding the boat. If you travel across the waters to pursue the main objective without finding them all, you cannot backtrack to collect the rest on that playthrough. Where: Altissia

Insomnia's Waking Nightmare 91.9% of players Hidden achievementCompleted the Prologue. Automatically unlocks after finishing the prologue tutorial sequence at the beginning of the game. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Just Hangin' Around 81.9% of players Performed first point-warp suspension. Target an elevated perch during battle and execute a point-warp to suspend Noctis above the battlefield.

Brother-in-Arms 81.3% of players Issued first ally command. Open the combat technique menu with a full tech bar and command Gladiolus, Ignis, or Prompto to execute an ally skill.

New Power 79.5% of players Learned first ability. Spend Ability Points (AP) to unlock your very first skill node in the Ascension tree. Where: Hammerhead

Quadruple Threat 76.1% of players Equipped four weapon slots. Equip a weapon or spell into all four of Noctis's active gear slots in the equipment menu. Where: Hammerhead

Learner's Permit 75.4% of players Drove the Regalia. Unlocks the first time you take manual control and drive the Regalia. Where: Hammerhead

Noct You Like a Hurricane 75.3% of players Initiated first link-strike after parrying an attack. Block an incoming enemy attack when the parry prompt appears and successfully counterattack near a companion to trigger a link-strike.

Photo Rookie 74.7% of players Improved photography level for the first time. Advance Prompto's Photography skill to rank 2 by letting him snap photos as you explore, then reviewing them when resting.

Survival Rookie 69.6% of players Improved survival level for the first time. Level Gladiolus's Survival skill up to rank 2 by running on foot across the map and then resting at a haven or lodging.

My First Hunt 69.4% of players Completed first hunt. Accept a mobhunt bounty at any diner and defeat the designated target monsters.

Spinning a Yarn I 69.1% of players Completed first sidequest. Complete any single sidequest found in the world outside of the main storyline.

Departure 65.5% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 1. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 1 of the main story. Where: Galdin Quay

Black Mage 62% of players Used magic for the first time. Equip any crafted spell into one of Noctis's active weapon slots and cast it during battle.

Magical Worker 60.1% of players Crafted a spell for the first time. Open the Elemancy tab and craft any spell using gathered elemental energy and an optional catalyst.

No Turning Back 58.7% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 2. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 2 of the main story. Where: Keycatrich Ruins

Spinning a Yarn II Cumulative 54.1% of players Completed 5 sidequests. Complete a total of 5 sidequests for NPCs throughout Lucis.

Cooking Rookie 53.3% of players Improved cooking level for the first time. Advance Ignis's Cooking skill to rank 2 by cooking any meal when resting at a haven.

Self-Improved Cumulative 50.8% of players Activated 20 ability nodes. Spend AP to activate any 20 ability nodes within the Ascension tree.

Chocobo Jockey 47.9% of players Rode a Chocobo. Complete the "Friends of a Feather" questline at Wiz Chocobo Post to rent and ride a chocobo for the first time. Where: Wiz Chocobo Post

Spinning a Yarn III Cumulative 45.9% of players Completed 10 sidequests. Complete a total of 10 sidequests for NPCs throughout Lucis.

The Open World 45% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 3. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 3 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

The Power of Kings 44.3% of players Called forth the Armiger for the first time. Fill the Armiger bar after acquiring Royal Arms and trigger the Armiger mode during combat.

Living Legend 44% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 4. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 4 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

Angling Rookie 42.3% of players Improved fishing level for the first time. Catch enough fish to level up Noctis's fishing skill to Level 2 for the first time while resting. Where: Galdin Quay

Dark Clouds 40.1% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 5. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 5 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

A Way Forward 37% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 6. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 6 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

Spinning a Yarn IV Cumulative 36.2% of players Completed 20 sidequests. Complete a total of 20 sidequests for NPCs throughout Lucis.

Party of Three 36.1% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 7. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 7 of the main story. Where: Steyliff Grove

High Five for Justice! 35% of players Played JUSTICE MONSTERS FIVE for the first time. Interact with and play a round of the Justice Monsters Five pinball minigame at any diner or outpost.

Immortal Photobomb 34.7% of players Hidden achievementCaught an image of Gentiana in a photo. Starting in Chapter 5, rest at an inn or camp until Gentiana randomly appears in the background of one of Prompto's photos.

Seaworthy 33.7% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 8. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 8 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

Callings 31.9% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 9. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 9 of the main story. Where: Altissia

The Heart of a King 30.6% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 10. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 10 of the main story. Where: Duscae Region

In the Dark 30.5% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 11. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 11 of the main story. Where: Tenebrae

Divine Intervention 30.5% of players Summoned one of the Six for the first time. Hold the summon prompt when an Astral condition is met in combat to call forth a deity for the first time.

End of Days 30.1% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 12. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 12 of the main story. Where: Gralea

Self-Mastered Cumulative 29.3% of players Activated 50 ability nodes. Spend AP to activate any 50 ability nodes within the Ascension tree.

Redemption 29.2% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 13. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 13 of the main story. Where: Zegnautus Keep

Tri-Headed Triumph 26.6% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Cerberus. Defeat the three-headed daemon Cerberus guarding the imperial palace gates during Chapter 14 in the expanded Insomnia ruins. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Homecoming 25.8% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Chapter 14. Automatically unlocks upon completing Chapter 14 of the main story. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Spinning a Yarn V Cumulative 24.8% of players Completed 40 sidequests. Complete a total of 40 sidequests for NPCs throughout Lucis.

Chosen King Difficulty 22.3% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Ifrit on Normal difficulty. Defeat Ifrit during the final chapter while the game difficulty is set to Normal. If you played on Easy, simply change the combat difficulty to Normal in the options menu before the fight. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Photo Expert Cumulative 14.8% of players Reached maximum photography level. Maximize Prompto's Photography skill to level 10 by taking photos naturally or using his Snapshot technique in combat.

Weaving a Tapestry Cumulative 14.2% of players Completed 80 sidequests. Complete a total of 80 sidequests across your journey.

Faithful Heir Collectible 12.6% of players Hidden achievementCollected thirteen royal arms. Collect all 13 Royal Arms hidden across royal tombs and story boss encounters throughout Lucis.

Maiden Voyage 12% of players Hidden achievementCaptained the royal vessel. Acquire the Royal Vessel by completing the questline at Cape Caem or board it at the harbor docks, then take manual control of the helm for the first time. Where: Galdin Quay

Regalia Pilot 11.3% of players Hidden achievementFlew the Regalia Type-F. Collect the three imperial car parts, have Cindy upgrade the car to the Regalia Type-F in the post-game, and take flight. Where: Hammerhead

Hidden Power Cumulative 11.3% of players Took down 10 enemies using the spelldaggers. Defeat 10 imperial enemies using Ignis's elemental spelldaggers during Episode Ignis. Where: Altissia

Shield of the Chosen King Difficulty 10.6% of players Completed the trials on Normal. Complete the story trials in Episode Gladiolus on Normal difficulty.

Seize the Moment Cumulative 9.9% of players Performed 10 full-hit cross chains. Stagger tough enemies, trigger a warp-strike cross chain, and successfully hit all QTE prompts to complete 10 full 10-hit chains.

Master and Pupil Cumulative 9.2% of players Performed 5 link-strikes with Cor. Attack enemies from behind while Cor is close by to trigger 5 blindside link-strikes during Episode Gladiolus.

A Noble Sacrifice Difficulty 8.8% of players Hidden achievementCompleted EPISODE IGNIS on Normal. Finish the main storyline of the Episode Ignis add-on with the game difficulty set to Normal. The achievement unlocks once the credits conclude after defeating the final boss. Where: Altissia

Tortoise Toppler 8.6% of players Hidden achievementDefeated the adamantoise. Awaken the massive Adamantoise via Cindy's quest and defeat it during the level 99 hunt "Lonely Rumblings in Longwythe". Where: Leide

Unbreakable Bonds Difficulty 8.6% of players Completed EPISODE PROMPTO on Normal. Complete the main story storyline of Episode Prompto on Normal difficulty.

Unseen Assassin Cumulative 8.4% of players Stealth-killed 3 enemies. Sneak up behind unaware imperial troopers and perform 3 stealth kills during Episode Prompto.

Love Turned Tragic 8.2% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Melusine. Accept the quest "O Partner, My Partner" at Meldacio Hunter HQ and defeat the daemon Melusine at night in the Vesperpool region. Where: Vesperpool

Narwhal Watching 7.9% of players Hidden achievementEncountered Bismarck. Steer the Royal Vessel out to sea toward the open waters near Altissia and look for a flock of seagulls circling a disturbance in the water. Approach the designated spot to trigger the cutscene where the giant royal narwhal Bismarck surfaces. Where: Altissia

Beacon of Hope 7.3% of players Powered up all facilities in Lestallum. Accumulate kilowatt energy in the Comrades expansion to restore electrical power to every facility in Lestallum. Where: Lestallum

The Power Within 6.9% of players Hidden achievementAwakened to the True Power of Kings. Collect all 13 Royal Arms across the main game, then obtain the Founder King's Sigil accessory from the statue outside Keycatrich Trench. Equip this accessory on Noctis and trigger Armiger Unleashed during battle. Where: Keycatrich Ruins

The Pyreburner's Keeper Cumulative 6.5% of players Hidden achievementUsed Ifrit's techniques 10 times. Summon and activate Ifrit’s devastating battle techniques a cumulative total of 10 times while playing Episode Ardyn. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Another Path 6.3% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Ardyn in Chapter 3, Verse 2. Complete Episode Ignis once to unlock the alternate story branch Chapter 3, Verse 2. Select this verse, choose to fight back against Ardyn at the altar, and defeat him in the ensuing boss encounter. Where: Altissia

Survival Expert Cumulative 6.2% of players Reached maximum survival level. Maximize Gladiolus's Survival skill to level 10 by walking and running extensive distances on foot.

Kingly Blessing 6.2% of players Received a Royal Sigil. Unlock your first Royal Sigil by expanding electrical lines to reach and complete a tomb trial in Comrades.

Cooking Expert Cumulative 5.9% of players Reached maximum cooking level. Maximize Ignis's Cooking skill to level 10 by acquiring recipes and preparing meals while camping.

Fallen Savior Cumulative 5.8% of players Hidden achievementUnleashed a spectral assault 10 times. Control Ardyn in Episode Ardyn and execute his Spectral Assault ability 10 times in combat against imperial or Lucian forces. Build up the required combo chain and command gauge to trigger the strike. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

The Nightmare Ends Difficulty 5.7% of players Hidden achievementCompleted EPISODE ARDYN on Normal. Complete all main chapters of Episode Ardyn on Normal difficulty mode. The achievement will pop following the climactic showdown against Regis and the ending sequence. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Angling Expert Cumulative 5.5% of players Reached maximum fishing level. Maximize Noctis's Fishing skill to level 10 by catching various fish at fishing spots across the world.

One with Your Blade 5.3% of players Crafted a weapon of Level 30 or higher. Upgrade any eligible weapon to Level 30 or higher using Cid's remodeling station in Lestallum during Comrades. Where: Lestallum

Insomnia Insurgence 5% of players Hidden achievementOvertook all sectors of Insomnia. While rampaging through the city of Insomnia in Episode Ardyn, conquer and destroy all amplifier towers guarding every imperial sector to liberate the entire city map. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Speed Daemon 4.7% of players Posted excellent times in all cross-country test drives. Complete Cindy's quests to modify your vehicle into the Regalia Type-D monster truck. Then, enter and achieve an excellent completion time in all three cross-country off-road courses across Lucis. Where: Hammerhead

Through the Dimensional Rift 4.1% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Omega. Locate and destroy the super-boss Omega roaming the western sector of ruined Insomnia during Chapter 14. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Swift Retaliation Cumulative 3.4% of players Took down 10 enemies with counterstrikes. Successfully dodge an incoming melee attack and hit the counter prompt to finish off 10 enemies with counterstrikes in Episode Ignis. Where: Altissia

King of the Daemons Cumulative 3.4% of players Hidden achievementDaemonified 100 enemies. As Ardyn in Episode Ardyn, reduce enemy soldiers to a vulnerable state with a 5-hit combo or finisher and press the prompt to daemonify them, repeating this for 100 total foes. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Mastering the Darkness 3.4% of players Hidden achievementUnlocked all of Ardyn's abilities. Open Ardyn's Descension ascension grid in Episode Ardyn and purchase every single available skill node and stat boost using accumulated AP. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

Come Back, Kenny! 2.9% of players Met the owner of the Crow's Nest Diner. Complete any mission in Comrades until Kenny Crow randomly appears as the camp chef to prepare a meal.

Transcendence 2.7% of players Hidden achievementDefeated Cor. Defeat Cor in the Final Trial duel unlocked from the Episode Gladiolus main menu after finishing the DLC.

The Dragoonslayer 2.5% of players Hidden achievementCompleted Aranea's intensive training. Defeat Aranea Highwind in the Intensive Training battle accessed from the Episode Prompto main menu.

No Pain, No Gain 2.4% of players Scored 500,000 or more points in Score Attack. Earn a final score of at least 500,000 points in Episode Gladiolus's Score Attack mode.

Royal Retinue Rumble 2.4% of players Hidden achievementBested the Chosen King's companions. Defeat Gladiolus, Prompto, and Ignis in separate 1-on-1 sparring matches when they visit near the power station in Lestallum during Comrades. Where: Lestallum

Sharp Shooting Cumulative 2.3% of players Took down 30 enemies with crackshots. Stagger enemies and eliminate 30 of them using crackshots in Episode Prompto.

Cleaving a Path 2.3% of players Hidden achievementWitnessed the awakening of King Noctis. Power the electrical route to Galdin Quay in Comrades, defeat the final story boss, and watch Noctis awaken. Where: Galdin Quay

Field Photographer Cumulative 2% of players Took 10 photos mid-battle using Selfie Shot. Use Prompto's technique Selfie Shot a total of 10 times in combat during Episode Prompto.

An Emperor Deposed 2% of players Defeated the kaiser behemoth. Defeat the level 99 Kaiser Behemoth side quest boss found in the open snowfield of Episode Prompto.

Column Colossus Collectible 1.9% of players Uprooted all columns. Interact with and uproot all 19 combat columns found across the trial stages in Episode Gladiolus.

A New Protagonist 1.8% of players Hidden achievementEarned the top ranking in the Friendly Match. Defeat Noctis with an A+ or S ranking in the Friendly Match battle mode, accessible from the Episode Ignis main menu after beating the DLC story. Keep up offensive pressure, parry his Royal Arms strikes, and finish the duel swiftly while taking minimal damage. Where: Altissia

Let There Be Light Cumulative 1.6% of players Hidden achievementAmassed an output of 999,999 kW. Farm power missions and deposits in Comrades until you have generated a cumulative total of 999,999 kW of electricity.

Pursuit of Knowledge Collectible 1.6% of players Filled 80% of the Datalog. Collect and register at least 80% (76 out of 94) of all Datalog entries across Eos into your Archive. These include Almanacs, Cosmogony books, letters, and Monolith inscriptions found throughout the world and Menace Dungeons.

Blessed by All Collectible Online 1.6% of players Collected all the Royal Sigils. Expand the electrical power grid throughout the Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades campaign to track down and claim all 13 Royal Sigils. Twelve are acquired through grid nodes and chocobo paths, while the final sigil is granted after beating Ifrit. Where: Lestallum

Picker-Upper Collectible 1.5% of players Picked up all items. Find and pick up all 48 item drops scattered throughout the trial dungeon during a single run of Episode Gladiolus.

A New Blademaster 1.5% of players Scored 1,000,000 or more points in Score Attack. Reach a final score of 1,000,000 points or more in Episode Gladiolus's Score Attack mode by chaining high-multiplier combat.

Chocobreeder 1.5% of players Raised a chocobo to Level 99. Unlock the chocobo stables at Cape Caem/hidden post in Comrades and raise any wild bird through successful stat training to reach Level 99 without prematurely maxing out its injury meter. Where: Wiz Chocobo Post

Beacons of Hope 1.5% of players Completed the Comrades quest with all four characters. In Comrades, play and successfully finish the special Departure storyline quest once with each of the four main characters: Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto. Where: Lestallum

Dogged Rider 1.4% of players Earned the top ranking on all three Time Trial courses. Achieve a top three-star ranking on all three snowmobile Time Trial courses in Episode Prompto.

Master of the Elements Cumulative 1.4% of players Took down 100 enemies using Total Clarity. Control Ignis in Episode Ignis and defeat a total of 100 enemies using his Total Clarity attack. Charge your Clarity gauge by landing standard attacks, then unleash the technique against groups of imperial soldiers. Where: Altissia

Return of the Founder King 1.1% of players Hidden achievementEarned the top ranking. Finish Episode Ardyn and achieve the top overall ranking of "Rank Undefeated" on the post-game evaluation score sheet. Achieve high marks by taking little damage, scoring a high battle combo, earning ample score, and daemonifying many enemies. Where: Insomnia (World of Ruin)

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