Remnants & Reflections of Strength

Navigate the challenges of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice with our guide to Remnants & Reflections of Strength. Learn strategies and tips to overcome obstacles and achieve victory.

Hey there! So you're diving into Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and looking to get a handle on the 'Remnants & Reflections of Strength' section? This part of the game can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry, I'm here to help you through it. Think of this guide as your trusty companion, pointing out the tricky bits and making sure you don't miss out on anything important.

We'll break down everything you need to know, from understanding the different types of achievements to planning your playthroughs. The goal here is to get you to that sweet 100% completion without making you pull your hair out. We'll cover the story-related achievements, character-specific ones, collectibles, combat challenges, and those miscellaneous tasks that often slip through the cracks.

To really nail 100% completion, you're looking at about 2.5 playthroughs. This might sound like a lot, but there's a smart way to handle the multiple endings. Instead of playing the whole game four times, we can use a save file backup trick to snag three of the endings – Immortal Severance, Purification, and Return – all from one core playthrough. The Shura ending is a bit different and will need its own run, specifically in New Game Plus (NG+). Oh, and one more thing: you'll need to start a New Game Plus Plus (NG++) run at least once because there just isn't enough Lapis Lazuli in a single playthrough to fully upgrade all ten Prosthetic Tools. It's a bit of a grind, but totally doable!