Far Cry® 4
Set in the fictional Himalayan country of Kyrat, Far Cry 4 drops players into an open-world first-person shooter at the heart of a bloody civil war against the self-appointed despot Pagan Min. The gameplay leans heavily into the franchise's proven sandbox formula, revolving around liberating hostile outposts, hunting wildlife to craft gear upgrades, and navigating vertical terrain using wingsuits and gyrocopters. For trophy hunters, the Platinum run is accessible and straightforward, requiring standard campaign progression, light open-world cleanup, and a brief set of co-op and multiplayer objectives.
Overview of the platinum guide
2 missable trophies · 6 online trophies
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
Accessible open-world shooter with moderate collection effort, slowed down by required MP and co-op.
- Mechanics & Peak: 3/10 – Standard FPS mechanics requiring basic precision shots and special takedowns.
- Guide Reliance: 2/10 – Hardly missable, outposts can be reset, collectible maps purchasable.
- Grind & Collectibles: 4/10 – Reach Arena Level 5, unlock all skills, collect numerous items.
- RNG & Luck: 2/10 – Random event spawns like convoys exist, but rarely hinder progress.
- Punishment Severity: 2/10 – Very fair checkpoints and selectable difficulty level.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 5/10 – PVP matches and co-op required; lobbies can be quiet today.
Trophies
Main game
Master Of Kyrat
Obtain all the Trophies.
Obtain all other trophies in the game to unlock the Platinum trophy.
Welcome To Kyrat
Join the Golden Path (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
One Down
Decide De Pleur's fate (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Overdose
Discover Shangri-La (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Two Down
Decide Noore's fate (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Hat-Trick
Decide Yuma's fate (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
The King Is Dead
Decide Pagan Min's fate (Campaign only).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Deliver Us From Evil
Liberate 12 Outposts (Campaign only).
Liberate 12 of the 24 outposts on the map during your playthrough.
All Clear
Liberate all Outposts (Campaign only).
Liberate all 24 Outposts. This can also be done after completing the story.
Tread Lightly
Liberate any Outpost without triggering an alarm in any mode (Campaign only).
Scout the outpost from high ground and disable all alarm posts using a silenced sniper rifle. As long as no alarm is physically triggered, you can be detected without voiding the trophy.
End Transmission
Liberate 8 Bell Towers (Campaign only).
You can skip the platforming puzzles entirely by flying a Buzzer (gyrocopter) directly onto the upper platform of the tower and destroying the broadcast equipment.
Display Of Fortitude
Conquer 2 Fortresses (Campaign only).
Eliminating the fortress's ruler through campaign progression weakens its defenses permanently, disabling reinforcements and drastically lowering enemy density.
Well-Rounded
Complete any 6 Hunting quests (Supplies, Control, Survival) (Campaign only).
Complete 6 Hunting quests offered on activity boards at liberated Outposts.
Trigger-Man
Complete 3 Assassination or Eye for an Eye quests (Campaign only).
Pay close attention to Eye for an Eye requirements, as targets must be executed with a specific weapon type (such as a combat knife or shotgun) to complete the quest.
No One Left Behind
Rescue 15 hostages in Hostage Rescue quests (Campaign only).
Maintain stealth using silenced weapons, bows, or takedowns. If enemies detect your presence, they will immediately begin executing hostages.
Gearhead
Complete 3 Kyrati Films: Racing or Kyrati Films: Survival activities (Campaign only).
Complete 3 Kyrat Racing or Survival activities.
Defender
Repel 3 Outpost Retaliation Parties (Campaign only).
Retaliation attacks trigger randomly while lingering near recently liberated outposts. Fast-traveling immediately after capturing an outpost can prevent them from triggering.
Robin Hood
Hijack 3 Royal Cargo Trucks and return them to a liberated Outpost (Campaign only).
Shoot the driver through the windshield or side window using an assault rifle or sidearm. Avoid explosives or shooting the engine block, as destroyed trucks cannot be delivered.
Hand Of Justice
Eliminate 3 Pagan's Wrath convoys (Campaign only).
Convoys consist of three heavily armed vehicles marked by red skull icons. Use the one-handed M-79 grenade launcher sidearm to wipe them out while driving without leaving your vehicle.
Brother In Arms [Online trophy]
Liberate 1 Outpost playing as Hurk (Campaign Co-op only).
Online. You must join another player's campaign session as the guest to spawn as Hurk. Liberating an outpost as the host (playing as Ajay) will not unlock the trophy.
Defuser
Complete 3 Bomb Defusal quests (Campaign only).
Complete 3 Bomb Defusal quests available at liberated outposts.
Changing Lanes [Online trophy]
Perform a Vehicle Takedown from the passenger seat of a vehicle (Campaign Co-op only).
Online. Unlock the 'Vehicle Takedown' skill first. Have your co-op partner drive up alongside an enemy vehicle, then press the R3 prompt from the passenger seat.
Fixer-Upper
Purchase 3 items for the Ghale Homestead (Campaign only).
Speak to Yogi & Reggie outside the Ghale Homestead after completing their introductory mission, then buy the cheapest upgrades (such as the interior decor or water pump) from the ledger.
Exorcist
Remove or destroy 15 Masks of Yalung (Campaign only).
Purchase item maps from any Trading Post to mark all mask locations directly on your world map. Masks can be collected by interacting with them or shot with firearms from a distance.
Rewriting History
Remove 30 Propaganda Posters (Campaign only).
Purchase item maps at Trading Posts to reveal poster locations on your map. Posters placed too high to interact with can be destroyed using Molotovs, fire arrows, or explosive sidearms.
Caretaker Of Memory
Find 10 Lost Letters (Campaign only).
Purchase item maps from Trading Posts to mark letter locations on the map. Most letters are tucked inside cave systems or submerged ruins.
Right Tributes
Spin 10 Mani Wheels (Campaign only).
Purchase item maps from any Trading Post to display the locations of Mani Wheels across Kyrat.
The Rarest Game
Complete 3 Kyrat Fashion Week quests (Campaign only).
Unlocked via Mr. Chiffon's questline. Always use the specified weapon given at the quest start to avoid ruining the pelt required for final equipment crafting.
Well Read
Read 10 notes (Campaign only).
Read 10 notes or letters scattered on tables and crates throughout the game world.
Quick Learner
Learn 10 skills (Campaign only).
Unlock 10 skills in the Skills menu using your accumulated skill points.
Fully Loaded
Learn all skills (Campaign only).
Several late-tier skills remain locked until completing specific prerequisites, such as reaching Arena Rank 10, completing Shangri-La missions, and buying Ghale Homestead upgrades.
Tricked Out
Craft 5 upgrades for your equipment (Campaign only).
Craft 5 capacity upgrades for your gear in the Crafting menu.
Dr. Feelgood
Craft 15 syringes (Campaign only).
Craft a total of 15 healing or boost syringes from the quick menu using collected plants.
Make It Rain
Spend 500,000 rupees total at Trading Posts (Campaign only).
Spend a total of 500,000 Rupees buying weapons, ammo, or maps at Trading Posts.
Custom-Fitted [Online trophy]
Buy all attachments and paint schemes for a single weapon (Campaign only).
Pick an early-game handgun like the 1911 or Mark IV; they feature very few attachments and paint schemes, costing only a fraction of the rupees required for rifles.
Tusker
Kill 30 enemies with an elephant (Campaign only).
Unlock the 'Elephant Rider' skill in the Elephant tree. Ride elephants into enemy outposts and use melee attacks or charging to trample guards.
Quad Kill
Kill 4 enemies simultaneously with a single explosion (Campaign only).
Wait for a reinforcement truck to arrive during an outpost assault, then fire an RPG or M-79 round directly into the truck bed before the four soldiers dismount.
Misdirection
Distract 15 enemies with rocks (Campaign only).
Toss a stone near an unaware guard and wait for them to walk over, inspect the area, and return to their post before repeating. The distraction only registers once the investigation animation begins.
Shutterbug
Tag 25 enemies using the camera (Campaign only).
Equip your camera and aim at 25 enemies to tag them.
Reign Of Death
Kill 30 enemies with Mortar rounds (Campaign only).
The easiest location is the Baghadur fortress or the Rochan Brick Co. Storage outpost. Trigger the alarms deliberately, man the stationary mortar, and shell incoming reinforcement waves.
From A Distance
Kill a target from 60m or more with an arrow or bolt (Campaign only).
Tag an enemy with your camera first to display the exact distance readout. Equip the Recurve Bow with a Marksman Sight, aim slightly above the target's head from 65+ meters, and release.
Two Birds
Using a sniper rifle, kill 2 targets with a single shot (Campaign only).
Use a heavy sniper rifle like the Z93 or SA-50. Look for two stationary guards standing in conversation at an outpost gate or roadblock, line up their heads, and fire.
The Sky Is Falling
Perform a takedown from a Buzzer (Campaign only).
Requires the 'Vehicle Takedown' skill. Pilot a Buzzer directly behind and slightly above an enemy patrol vehicle, match its speed, and press R3 when the takedown prompt appears.
Flame On!
Kill 50 enemies with fire (Campaign only).
Kill 50 enemies using fire (flamethrower, Molotovs, or flare guns).
Drive-By
Kill 25 enemies while shooting and driving (Campaign only).
Equip the sidearm M-79 grenade launcher. While driving, you can freely aim and shoot explosive rounds at passing enemy patrol vehicles and convoys.
The Good Fight [Online trophy]
Reach Karma Level 2, and purchase any Guns For Hire upgrade (Campaign only).
Earn Karma through events in the open world, then buy a Guns for Hire upgrade at a trading post.
Like A Bird
Fly 5000m total in the Wingsuit (Campaign only).
Fly a Buzzer to maximum ceiling altitude, jump out, deploy the wingsuit, and glide horizontally toward low ground. Repeat three to four times to accumulate 5,000 meters quickly.
Roadkill
Run over 25 people (Campaign only).
Run over 25 enemies or civilians using any vehicle.
The People's Champ
Reach Arena Rank 5 (Campaign Arena only).
Play the 'Endless' or 'Weapon Challenge' modes in the Shanath Arena. Focus on takedowns and crowd-pleasing headshots, as they grant significantly more Arena XP per wave.
Renaissance Man [Online trophy]
Finish a public match of each game type in the Battles of Kyrat game mode (Battles of Kyrat only).
Online. You must complete a full match from start to finish in all three Battles of Kyrat game types: Outpost, Propaganda, and Demon Mask. Winning is not required.
Community Surprise [Online trophy]
Play a Top Rated map in the Map Browser (Map Browser only).
Online. Open the Map Browser from the main menu, apply the 'Top Rated' filter, download any community-created map, and play it through to the victory screen.
Far Cry® 4 - Tal der Yeti
Home Sweet Home
Occupy The Relay Station (Valley Of The Yetis).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Night Survivor
Defend The Relay Station And Survive The First Night (Valley Of The Yetis).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Builder [Missable]
Complete One Relay Station Upgrade Quest (Valley Of The Yetis, Single Player Only).
Missable! Upgrade quests appear across the map during the daytime between night attacks. Complete any single upgrade mission in solo play to unlock defensive fortifications like minefields or mounted guns.
Master Builder [Missable]
Complete All Relay Station Upgrade Quests (Valley Of The Yetis, Single Player Only).
Missable! Complete all nine station upgrade quests before initiating the defense for Night 5. Finishing the final night concludes the campaign and locks you out of free roam, requiring a fresh save file if any upgrades were skipped.
Awakened!
Complete The Valley Of The Yetis Campaign (Valley Of The Yetis).
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Spiritual Hunter
Kill A Yeti (Valley Of The Yetis, Single Player Only).
Damage the Yeti with heavy explosives or sustained headshots until it staggers and drops to its knees. Once staggered, quickly sprint behind it and press the melee prompt to execute a takedown finish.
Master of the Awakened
Kill 5 Yetis (Valley Of The Yetis, Single Player Only).
Yetis spawn frequently during late-game night defenses and inside high-altitude caves across the valley. High-tier weaponry like the Buzzsaw LMG or grenade launcher staggers them quickly, allowing easy takedowns.
Walkthrough
Changing Lanes
Trophy Guides
From A Distance
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Quad Kill
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Secret Alternate Ending - Easter Egg
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The Sky is Falling
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Tread Lightly
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Tusker
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Two Birds
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