Towerfall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension is a fast-paced 2D archery platformer centered on lethal one-hit combat, agile dodge-rolling, and limited ammunition. Players navigate compact arena towers in fierce local multiplayer battles or team up in dedicated cooperative quest modes against waves of monsters. The Dark World expansion challenges archers to conquer grueling multi-stage gauntlets culminating in multi-phase boss showdowns.
Overview of the platinum guide
No missable trophies · Fully obtainable offline
Trophies
Main game
Serpent Hymns
Discover Sunken City
Unlocks after completing at least 10 rounds on the 'Sacred Ground' arena in Versus mode.
Omens
Discover Moonstone
Unlocks after completing at least 10 rounds on the 'Tower Lookout' arena in Versus mode.
Creation Myth
Discover TowerForge
Unlocks after completing at least 10 rounds on 'The Glade' arena in Versus mode.
Ascension
Discover Ascension
Unlocks after completing at least 10 rounds on the 'King's Court' arena in Versus mode.
Exuluna
Unlock the White Archer
Start a Versus match on Moonstone. A glowing crystal appears near the bottom of the arena; hit it with arrows until it breaks to unlock the character.
Fabled Recluse
Unlock the Yellow Archer
Secret yellow triangles are hidden within select Trials stages. Collect all hidden triangles and clear their stages to unlock the character.
Demented Thespian
Unlock the Cyan Archer
Complete the unlocked secret tower 'Sunken City' in Quest mode on any difficulty and defeat the boss archer.
Demon Queen
Unlock the Purple Archer
Start a Versus match on Twilight Spire playing as the Blue and Orange archers. Survive the invading monster wave until the Purple Archer spawns, then defeat her.
Battle Stenography
Earn 90% of the Versus Awards
Versus awards are given post-match for specific feats. Connect multiple controllers and customize match variants to easily trigger obscure badges.
Tall Tales
Play 1,000 rounds of Versus mode
Turn on the 'Start with Bomb Arrows' variant in Versus options and suicide instantly against a wall to clear rounds within seconds.
Massive Mythology
Play 5,000 rounds of Versus mode
Boost quickly with two controllers: set match variants to start with Bomb Arrows and immediately shoot adjacent walls to end each round in seconds.
Thief's Badge
Beat 10 diamond times in Trials mode
Diamond times require instant clears without losing momentum. Focus on the earliest tiers of the simplest towers (such as Sacred Ground I–III), as their target routes are the shortest and easiest to master.
Reaper’s Crown
Earn a gold skull on King's Court in Quest mode
Requires completing King's Court on Hardcore difficulty without losing a single life. Memorize every wave's spawn positions and prioritize grabbing shields and specialized arrows immediately.
Way of the Order
Complete the first 3 towers of Quest mode
Complete Sacred Ground, Tower Lookout, and The Glade in Quest mode on any difficulty. Playing in local co-op significantly eases crowd control.
Rapture
Complete Ascension in Quest mode
The Ascension tower unlocks after clearing all previous quests. Catch incoming arrows using precision dashes to constantly replenish ammo and burn down boss phases quickly.
Crimson Shield
Earn 8 red skulls in Quest mode
Red skulls are earned by beating towers on Hardcore difficulty. Clear 8 unique arenas; remember that co-op players share the life pool, demanding careful positioning.
Golden Goddess
Earn 14 red skulls in Quest mode
Clear all 14 Quests on Hardcore difficulty. Eliminate teleporting and aerial enemies right as they spawn, and actively use screen-wrap boundaries for escape routes.
Towerfall Ascension Trophies - Dark World
Wretched Seer
Complete The Amaranth in Dark World mode
Can be completed on Normal difficulty either solo or in local co-op. During the boss fight, keep moving across platforms and rely on dash-catches to restock arrows immediately when empty.
Lady Abigail
Complete Dreadwood in Dark World mode
Lady Abigail teleports frequently and utilizes bramble arrows. Watch for the visual shimmer indicating where she will reappear so you can loose an arrow before she finishes winding up.
The Blind Lich
Complete Darkfang in Dark World mode
The Blind Lich continuously summons minions and homing projectiles. Clear standard enemies immediately to prevent the tight layout from becoming overwhelmed while chipping away at the boss.
Cataclysm
Complete Cataclysm in Dark World mode
Unlocked after completing the first three Dark World stages. The multi-phase encounter requires hitting exposed weak points; use dodge-roll invincibility frames to pass through bullet-hell patterns safely.
Dream Team
Complete the four main stages of Dark World mode on Hardcore difficulty
Hardcore difficulty significantly accelerates enemy movement and spawns tougher variants. Tackling this in local co-op with 2 to 4 players allows you to quickly revive downed teammates and share screen coverage.
Dark World Conquerors
Complete the four main stages of Dark World mode on Legendary difficulty
Unlocked after clearing Hardcore mode. Memorize the exact spawn positions for each wave, eliminate ranged snipers the instant they appear, and assign clear screen zones to each player in co-op.