Sekiro has no difficulty slider, no summons and no co-op — this is the purest skill platinum in the catalog. The full trophy list runs to 34 trophies — 18 bronze, 11 silver, 4 gold and the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 8 / 10 — brutal |
| Time to platinum | 60–90 hours |
| Trophies | 34 total (18 bronze, 11 silver, 4 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | 2+ (all four endings) |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 34 trophies in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice split across the four tiers:
Sekiro's trophies are dominated by boss defeats, the four endings, and full skill, prosthetic and upgrade collection. Almost nothing is a passive grind — it's a skill-and-completion list from start to finish.
How Hard Is the Sekiro Platinum?
Every trophy comes down to your own play. You need all four endings (Shura, Purification, Immortal Severance and Return), which forces two or more playthroughs with specific choices, plus every Skill, every Prosthetic Tool and maxed Prayer Beads and Gourd Seeds. Bosses like Isshin, the Sword Saint and the Demon of Hatred are hard walls with no way around them but getting better.
The difficulty is entirely mechanical. There's no leveling your way past a wall — every boss is a test of deflect timing, and the platinum forces you to beat the hardest of them at least once. Players who bounce off Sekiro usually haven't internalised the Mikiri Counter or the posture system yet; once those click, fights that felt impossible start to feel fair.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the Sekiro platinum sits at 8/10 (brutal) and takes roughly 60–90 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 Bloodborne — so go in with patience and a plan.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (this guide) | 8/10 (brutal) | 60–90 hrs | 34 |
| Bloodborne | 7/10 (tough) | 60–80 hrs | 34 |
| Nioh 2 | 8/10 (brutal) | 150–200+ hrs | 56 |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 6/10 (challenging) | 30–45 (multiple runs) hrs | 40 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
Plan your endings before you start. The Shura ending locks you out of the others on that file, so either do a dedicated short Shura run or back up your save at the decision point. Use NG+ to collect the remaining endings and any skills or beads you missed, rather than starting a fresh save every time.
Route your collectibles so nothing forces an extra playthrough. Grab every Prosthetic Tool and as many Prayer Beads and Gourd Seeds as possible on your first proper run, then use New Game Plus — where you keep your skills and upgrades — to breeze back through for the endings you still need. Farming Skill XP on a late-game mini-boss gauntlet is far faster than grinding trash mobs for the final skill nodes.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Trophy Roadmap
On your first playthrough, learn the systems and beat the game. If you want the quickest path to the Shura ending — which locks out the others — you can pursue it here on its own file, or back up a save at the key decision so you don't burn a whole run.
Do a full 'good ending' run collecting every Prosthetic Tool and unlocking as many skills as you can. Pick up Prayer Beads (health) and Gourd Seeds (healing) as you explore, since maxing both is required for the platinum.
Grind Skill Points to unlock every node on every skill tree. Late-game enemy gauntlets and the mini-bosses around Mibu Village give strong XP, so a focused farming session clears the last nodes quickly.
Use New Game Plus and save backups to mop up the remaining endings. Because you keep your skills and gear, these runs are far faster than starting fresh — you're just steering the story choices.
Clean up any missed Prosthetic Tools, combat arts or upgrade materials, then beat the final boss for your chosen ending to finish the list.
Trickiest Trophies in Sekiro
Sculptor's Karma — unlock every skill — a large Skill Point grind across all trees.
The four endings — one wrong choice sends you into another full run; plan them with save backups.
Isshin, the Sword Saint — the final skill check — pure deflect timing and Mikiri counters.
Demon of Hatred — an optional boss with a completely different, aggressive moveset that catches many players out.
Immortal Severance — the 'default' ending still requires beating Isshin, so it's far from a freebie.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Picking the Shura ending on your main file without a backup — it locks you out of the other three endings on that save.
Missing a Prosthetic Tool or a permanent upgrade material, forcing an avoidable extra playthrough.
Ignoring the posture system and trying to out-damage bosses instead of deflecting — it makes every fight harder.
Spending skill points inefficiently instead of farming a late-game gauntlet for the final nodes.
Tips to Platinum Sekiro Faster
Back up your save before any ending-defining choice so a mistake doesn't cost a playthrough.
Farm Skill XP on the mini-boss gauntlets in the late game for fast skill unlocks.
Master the Mikiri Counter early — it's mandatory for the hardest fights.
Use the Malcontent whistle and Suppress Presence to make the Demon of Hatred manageable.
Do a dedicated Skill Point farm run before NG+ so the last skill nodes fall quickly.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice?
Most players need around 60–90 hours to platinum Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on PS4/PS5. Plan for 2+ (all four endings) — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the Sekiro platinum hard?
It rates about 8/10 (brutal). The main hurdle is sculptor's Karma — unlock every skill — a large Skill Point grind across all trees.
Do you need to play online for the Sekiro platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the Sekiro platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice have?
34 in total — 18 bronze, 11 silver, 4 gold and the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the Sekiro 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 Sekiro trophy service?
If you want a platinum that genuinely proves you beat one of the hardest action games ever made, Sekiro is it. If you'd rather skip the grind, our Sekiro Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 34 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
How many playthroughs do you need to platinum Sekiro?
Usually two to three. You need all four endings, and because some choices are mutually exclusive on one save, most players do one main run plus NG+ runs (with save backups) to gather the rest.
What's the hardest part of the Sekiro platinum?
The pure combat. Beating Isshin, the Sword Saint for the story endings and the optional Demon of Hatred demands mastery of deflection and the Mikiri Counter — there's no difficulty slider or summon to lean on.
Does Sekiro have missable trophies?
Endings and a few permanent upgrades can effectively become 'missable' within a single save, but nothing is lost forever thanks to New Game Plus — you can always clean up on another run.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Bloodborne Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — tough (7/10)
Nioh 2 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — brutal (8/10)
Resident Evil 4 Remake Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — challenging (6/10)
Final Thoughts
The most demanding platinum on this list. There are no shortcuts — only getting good. If you want a platinum that genuinely proves you beat one of the hardest action games ever made, Sekiro is it.