Achievements and trophies The Banner Saga Guide

Last update: 12 August 2016

The following list consists of all the achievements available in the game. You can unlock them in the PC version (Steam achievements), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita (trophies). Apart from the names of achievements, and means to unlock them, you will also find tips on how to do that in the easiest and fastest way.

Backbiter

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a backbiter character.

Comment: Onef is an example of a backbiter and can join the team in chapter four. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Beat the Odds

How to unlock: Egil cannot die during the second chapter.

Comment: Egil can die due to inappropriate decisions made in chapters two and four. Read more about the walkthrough to learn about decisions and their consequences.

Bowmaster

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a bowmaster character.

Comment: Nid is an example of a bowmaster and can join the team in chapter six. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Challenge

How to unlock: Complete the game on high difficulty level and don't lose a single battle.

Comment: you should attempt only battles that are obligatory and use your favorite characters. You may also use a trick that means exiting the game when you know that you are going to lose the fight. Remember - Don't stop the battle from the main menu, as this will count as a lost fight! You must close the game instantly (e.g. via combination ALT+F4, or from the dashboard).

Diplomat

How to unlock: While in Einartoft, they must allow you to destroy the varls' bridge

Comment: Continue to fight on the bridge. This will allow you to destroy the bridge without having to go against the varls. Read the walkthrough to learn more.

Eagle Eye

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with an eagle eye character.

Comment: Alette is an example of an Eagle Eye and will join the team automatically in chapter two. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Forced March

How to unlock: Reach Boersgard in less than 120 days.

Comment: The easiest way to unlock this achievement is not to stop in any cities, villages and camps on your way. Don't focus on low morale and play on lower difficulty level.

Godstone Bjorulf

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Bjorulf.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the sixth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Denglr

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Denglr.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the third chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Dundr

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Dundr.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the sixth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Hadrborg

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Hadrborg.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the fourth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Hridvaldyr

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Hridvaldyr.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the second chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Ingrid

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Ingrid.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the sixth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Marek

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Marek.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the fourth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Radormyr

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Radormyr.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the fourth chapter. You need to investigate it.

Godstone Stravhs

How to unlock: You need to stop by Godstone Stravhs.

Comment: You can come across the Godstone in the seventh chapter, at the end of the campaign.

Grudgewielder

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a grudgewielder character.

Comment: Ekkill is an example of a grudgewielder and can join the team in chapter four or six. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Hard Difficulty

How to unlock: Finish the game on high (Hard) difficulty level.

Comment: It's best to unlock this achievement when playing the game for the second time. You will know the basics of combat and threats that will await you on your way. Remember - Don't change the difficulty level during the gameplay, as it will block the achievement.

High Spirits

How to unlock: Finish the game without having the caravan morale dropped to low.

Comment: It's best to play the entire campaign just to unlock this achievement. Select low difficulty level, pay attention to supplies, and give your caravan time to rest. Remember - If morale reached low level and the auto save has not been completed, quit the game. When you restart it, you will be taken to the last checkpoint and knowing what's ahead of you, you may take a different approach.

Hunter

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a hunter character.

Comment: Rook is an example of a hunter and will join the team automatically in chapter two. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Innocent

How to unlock: Alette cannot harm anyone through the entire gameplay.

Comment: This means men and varls that she cannot attack. It's best not to take her into the battlefield at all.

Master Tactician

How to unlock: While playing on high difficulty level (Hard), you need to win fights in the training tent (Training), using a team on the fifth level of experience.

Comment: you will need a team that consists of six characters, and each of them needs to reach level five. If you have more high level characters, pick those that enjoy the most.

Mender

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a mender character.

Comment: Eyvind is an example of a mender and will join the team automatically in chapter five. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Normal Difficulty

How to unlock: Finish the game on normal (Normal) difficulty level.

Comment: Don't change the difficulty level during the gameplay, as it will block the achievement. If you finish the game on higher difficulty level right away, this achievement will also be unlocked.

Provoker

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a provoker character.

Comment: Fasolt is an example of a mender and will join the team automatically in chapter three. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Quartermaster

How to unlock: Complete the game and do not run out of supplies (and thus let somebody die of starvation).

Comment: Purchase supplies in cities and villages when possible and choose dialogue options that grant additional rations. If you lose some supplies due to a wrong decision, think about closing the game, and make a different decision next time. It's also best to play on low difficulty level.

Raidmaster

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a Raidmaster character.

Comment: Valgard and Egil are examples of a raidmaster. The former is available from the very beginning and the latter will join the team automatically in chapter two. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Shieldmaster

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a Shieldmaster character.

Comment: Mogr is an example of a shieldmaster and will be available from the very beginning. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Siege Archer

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a siege archer character.

Comment: Yrsa is an example of a siege archer and will join the team in chapter three. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Skystriker

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a Skystriker character.

Comment: Oddleif is an example of a skystriker and will join the team in chapter two. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Spearmaster

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a Spearmaster character.

Comment: Ludlin is an example of a spearmaster and will be available from the very beginning. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Strongarm

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a Strongarm character.

Comment: Iver and Griss are both example of strongarms. The former will join the team in chapter two, and the latter in chapter three. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Thrasher

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a thrasher character.

Comment: Hogun and Mogun are examples of thrashers and you need to recruit them during chapter two. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Treasure Hunter

How to unlock: Obtain 5 fifth level artefacts.

Comment: you will eventually come across few artefacts (usually at Godstones), and you will have to purchase the rest of them. There are 12 such artefacts in the entire game.

Warden

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a warden character.

Comment: Eirik is an example of a warden and will be available from the very beginning. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Warhawk

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a warhawk character.

Comment: There are several warhawks in the game but Gunnulf is the one that is available from the very beginning, which makes him the best choice. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Warleader

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a warleader character.

Comment: Krumr is an example of a warleader and will join the team in chapter four. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Warmaster

How to unlock: You need to kill at least one enemy with a warmaster character

Comment: Hakon is an example of a warmaster and will be available from the very beginning. The list of all available characters and their types is presented in chapter Lists.

Warmonger

How to unlock: Complete 40 battles.

Comment: All the fight need to take place through a single gameplay. You will need to engage in every possible battle on your way, even those optional. Apart from that, take part in additional battles which are associated to warfare. It's also best to play on low difficulty level, to win all the battles.