Darkest Dungeon II trades the first game's dungeon-crawling for a white-knuckle roguelike road trip, driving a stagecoach of four fraying heroes toward the Mountain. Its platinum is a genuine endurance test: clear every Confession, unlock the sprawling Altar of Hope, and tick off dozens of one-off combat feats that live and die by the dice. The full trophy list runs to 107 trophies — 96 bronze, 8 silver, 2 gold and the Darkest Dungeon II Platinum — and this guide walks you through exactly how to earn every one.
Below you'll find a difficulty and time breakdown, a visual trophy chart, the smartest way to approach the run, a full step-by-step roadmap, the trickiest trophies, common mistakes to avoid, faster-platinum tips and an FAQ.
Darkest Dungeon II Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 9 / 10 — brutal |
| Time to platinum | 100-150 hours |
| Trophies | 107 total (96 bronze, 8 silver, 2 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | Dozens of runs |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 107 trophies in Darkest Dungeon II split across the four tiers:
The 107-trophy list is 1 platinum, 2 gold, 8 silver, and a towering 96 bronze. The golds and silvers cover the big milestones - completing individual Confessions and the full set, defeating the region Lair bosses, and major meta-progression. The huge bronze tier is where the marathon lives: unlocking heroes and their paths, reaching Altar-of-Hope thresholds, hitting relationship and combat conditions, and a long tail of situational, RNG-gated feats. Nothing is online, but the sheer volume of grind and the difficulty of the runs make this a long haul.
How Hard Is the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. Platinum?
This is one of the hardest platinums on PlayStation, and the difficulty is twofold: mechanical mastery and relentless grind. You must complete all five Confessions - Denial, Resentment, Obsession, Ambition, and Cowardice - each a full multi-region run ending in a brutal boss, with the Focused Fault (Obsession) widely considered the toughest fight in the game. Runs are long, punishing, and can collapse to bad RNG, a stress spiral, or a single misjudged fight.
On top of the skill wall sits an enormous meta-grind. You must unlock the entire Altar of Hope by farming Candles of Hope across dozens of runs, unlock every hero and their alternate paths, and pop a long list of bronze trophies for specific, luck-dependent combat moments that may take hundreds of encounters to line up. Expect 100-150+ hours, deep system knowledge, and a lot of restarting. There is no difficulty slider to lower - the game is balanced hard by design.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. platinum sits at 9/10 (brutal) and takes roughly 100-150 hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. That makes it one of the more demanding platinums in this cluster — a clear step up from Remnant 2 — so go in with patience and a plan.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkest Dungeon II (this guide) | 9/10 (brutal) | 100-150 hrs | 107 |
| Remnant 2 | 6/10 (challenging) | 60-90 hrs | 51 |
| Diablo III | 3/10 (very achievable) | 40-60 hours hrs | 54 |
| Cat Quest III | 3/10 (very achievable) | 8-15 hrs | 31 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
Learn the systems before chasing trophies. Understand the token economy (block, dodge, strength, weakness), the Affinity relationship system, and each hero's best paths and party synergies. For Candle grinding, the community favours the Ambition or Resentment Confessions - both offer the efficient Sluice region path and comparatively manageable bosses - to farm the Altar of Hope upgrades that make every subsequent run easier.
Front-load the Altar of Hope. Permanent upgrades to hero survivability, inn items, and stagecoach durability dramatically raise your win rate, so grind Candles early rather than throwing under-powered parties at the Confession bosses. Keep the RNG-based bronze trophies in mind during every run - many can be knocked out opportunistically (specific kill conditions, status effects, relationship states) so you're not left farming them in isolation after the hard content is done. Save the Focused Fault for when your roster and Altar are strong.
Darkest Dungeon II Trophy Roadmap
Learn the fundamentals first: play several runs purely to understand tokens, stress, Affinity, hero paths, and party composition. Don't chase trophies until you can consistently reach the Mountain.
Grind Candles of Hope and pour them into the Altar of Hope. Prioritise survivability and stagecoach upgrades - a well-developed Altar is the single biggest factor in beating the harder Confessions.
Work through the five Confessions as your roster and Altar mature, saving the Focused Fault (Obsession) for when you're strong. Use efficient farming Confessions (Ambition or Resentment) between attempts to keep building Candles.
Unlock every hero and their alternate paths, and keep an eye on the RNG-based bronze trophies each run - grab situational combat and relationship trophies opportunistically instead of farming them cold later.
Mop up the remaining grind: any unfinished Altar thresholds, Lair-boss kills, and stubborn luck-dependent bronzes. Expect this cleanup phase alone to span many additional runs before the platinum lands.
Trickiest Trophies in A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies.
Complete all five Confessions — Denial, Resentment, Obsession, Ambition, and Cowardice each need a full winning run; the Focused Fault in Obsession is the game's toughest boss - tackle it with a maxed roster.
Fully unlock the Altar of Hope — A massive Candle-of-Hope grind spanning dozens of runs; farm via the efficient Ambition/Resentment Confessions and their Sluice path.
Unlock all heroes and paths — Every hero plus their alternate paths must be earned through progression - plan runs to cover heroes you haven't developed yet.
RNG combat feats (the bronze tail) — Numerous one-off trophies depend on specific kill conditions, statuses, or relationship states aligning - grab them opportunistically over many runs.
Region Lair bosses — Each region's mini-boss must be defeated at least once; route your runs to encounter and clear ones you still need rather than avoiding them.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Under-investing in the Altar of Hope. Throwing weak parties at Confession bosses before you've farmed enough Candles wastes hours - build the meta-progression first.
Ignoring the RNG bronzes until the end. Many situational combat trophies are far less painful when grabbed opportunistically during normal runs than farmed in isolation afterward.
Neglecting the Affinity system. Poor hero relationships trigger meltdowns that tank otherwise-winning runs and block relationship-based trophies.
Burning out. This is a 100-150+ hour grind with heavy RNG - pacing yourself matters more here than in almost any other platinum, since frustration leads to careless run-ending mistakes.
Tips to Platinum A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. Faster
Watch a systems primer before grinding - understanding tokens, Affinity, and hero paths is worth more than any single trophy tip in this game.
Farm Candles with Ambition or Resentment runs; their Sluice path and easier bosses make them the community-standard grind route.
Develop the Altar of Hope aggressively early - survivability upgrades snowball your win rate and shorten the whole platinum.
Keep a running list of the situational bronze trophies and grab them whenever the opportunity arises mid-run, not in dedicated farming sessions.
Manage hero relationships actively; a single unchecked negative Affinity spiral can end an hours-long run and block relationship trophies.
Darkest Dungeon II Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Darkest Dungeon II?
Most players need around 100-150 hours to platinum Darkest Dungeon II on PS4/PS5. Plan for dozens of runs — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. platinum hard?
It rates about 9/10 (brutal). The main hurdle is complete all five Confessions — Denial, Resentment, Obsession, Ambition, and Cowardice each need a full winning run; the Focused Fault in Obsession is the game's toughest boss - tackle it with a maxed roster.
Do you need to play online for the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Darkest Dungeon II shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Darkest Dungeon II have?
107 in total — 96 bronze, 8 silver, 2 gold and the Darkest Dungeon II Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. platinum?
Follow a step-by-step roadmap and tackle objectives in the right order so you never backtrack. The biggest time-savers are preparing your build and gear before the hardest fights, and clearing missable or collectible trophies as you go rather than saving them all for the end.
Is it worth buying a A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. trophy service?
A badge-of-honour platinum for roguelike diehards - enormously satisfying if you love the systems, and a soul-crushing slog if you don't. If you'd rather skip the grind, our A punishing roguelike marathon: conquer all five Confessions, max out the Altar of Hope, and survive a mountain of RNG-heavy grind trophies. Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 107 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
Can I lower the difficulty to make the platinum easier?
No. Darkest Dungeon II has no difficulty slider - the game is balanced to be hard, so mastery of its systems and heavy Altar-of-Hope investment are the only ways to make runs manageable.
How long does the platinum really take?
Realistically 100-150+ hours for most players, driven less by the five Confessions themselves and more by the Candle grind, hero unlocks, and the long tail of RNG-based bronze trophies.
Is any of it online?
No. Everything is single-player. The difficulty comes entirely from the game's roguelike systems, RNG, and grind, not from multiplayer or servers.
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Remnant 2 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS5) — challenging (6/10)
Diablo III Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Cat Quest III Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Final Thoughts
A brutal, systems-heavy platinum that ranks among PlayStation's most demanding - hugely rewarding for roguelike obsessives willing to invest 100-150+ hours, and best avoided by anyone hoping for a quick or gentle plat. A badge-of-honour platinum for roguelike diehards - enormously satisfying if you love the systems, and a soul-crushing slog if you don't.