Earning 100% completion in Dying Light: The Beast is a rewarding challenge that mixes story progression, combat trials, exploration, and collectible hunting. This guide walks you through every achievement and trophy in the game, offering strategies and notes on what’s missable, what comes naturally, and what requires extra effort.
Key Facts Before You Start
- Total Trophies: 31 (1 Platinum, 6 Gold, 9 Silver, 15 Bronze)
- Platinum Name: The Beast Unleashed – awarded for unlocking all other trophies
- Time to 100%: 45–60 hours
- Difficulty Settings: Don’t matter – trophies can be unlocked on any difficulty
- Missables: Yes, particularly story-triggered and collectible-related ones
- Multiplayer: Not required – all achievements can be earned solo
Story-Related Achievements (Unmissable)
These unlock automatically as you progress through the main campaign.
- Free at Last – Escape from the Baron’s bunker.
- Experiment on the Loose – Defeat your first Chimera.
- New Friends – Save the survivors at the Town Hall.
- Craftsman’s Apprentice – Install your first weapon mod.
- Largo Embargo – Discover the Baron’s sabotage.
- Less Obedient – Get a mountain dropped on your head.
- Enhanced Telepathy – Survive the test field experiment.
- There You Are! – Capture “The Beast.”
- Glimpse Into the Future – Complete the main story.
Tip: Even if you miss side content, you can roam freely after the story ends to clean up.
Combat Achievements
These test your skill and creativity in battle.
- Iconic – Kill an enemy with a Dropkick. Unlocks once the Dropkick skill is available after defeating a Chimera.
- Apex Predator – Kill a Volatile. Best strategy: lure it toward a safe zone, heal when needed, and unleash Beast Mode.
- I Still Don’t Approve of Mindless Fun – Kill 500 zombies with your vehicle. Easier once you’ve upgraded the car with durability and fuel perks.
- Gunslinger – Perform 6 revolver headshots within 20 seconds. A legendary Sunray revolver or a shop-bought pistol works best; stockpile ammo first.
- Blacksmith – Repair weapons 50 times. Since each weapon has limited repair counts, cycle through many to finish this naturally.
- Firefighter – Kill 112 enemies using the flamethrower. Fuel can be looted at Taurus Gas Stations – check every vehicle and canister.
- Hexakosioihexekontahexa – Kill 666 enemies using Beast powers. Use powers often, especially against hordes.
Exploration & Progression
Encourages movement across the map and survival skill mastery.
- Sunday Morning Run – Run at least 10,000 meters (done naturally if you balance driving and running).
- We’re Safe Here! – Activate all safe zones. Missed any? Return post-story to unlock.
- And Then There Was Light – Activate all transformer stations (nine total, marked with tower icons).
- Crane on a Monument – Climb the memorial on Hill of Heroes for a unique view.
- Kylin McCrane – Win gold in all of Travis’s races. Access via the “Fast and Fortunate” side quest.
- Ultimate Survivor – Unlock every perk across the three Survivor skill trees.
- Ultimate Beast – Fully unlock the Beast skill tree.
Collectible Achievements
Set aside exploration time to complete these, as many are hidden.
- Cabinet of Curiosities – Collect everything: tapes, papers, statues, and more.
- Know What ‘Castor’ Means? – Find all 11 Castor Woods Beaver statues (locations include Monastery, Library, Auto Repair Shop, and more).
- And Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands – Gather all “Hidden Truths with Spark” podcast recordings (look for green tapes across safe zones, apartments, and abandoned houses).
- What Happened at the Asylum – Collect all secrets tied to the St. Valentine Asylum (subjects’ notes, family photos).
- Family Picture – Find the two Fischer family clippings in St. Valentine’s Asylum and Town Hall.
Pro Tip: Use Survivor Sense often to highlight nearby collectibles.
Side Quest & Completionist Goals
- Good Samaritan – Finish all side quests (available even after the main story).
- Craftsman – Upgrade all Blueprints to maximum using Manual Pages from Dark Zones and quests.
Trophy Difficulty Breakdown
- Platinum (1) – The Beast Unleashed
- Gold (6) – Glimpse into the Future, Good Samaritan, Ultimate Survivor, Ultimate Beast, Craftsman, Cabinet of Curiosities
- Silver (9) – We’re Safe Here!, And Then There Was Light, Gunslinger, Kylin McCrane, Know What ‘Castor’ Means?, And Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands, Crane on a Monument, What Happened at the Asylum, Family Picture
- Bronze (15) – All story unlocks plus combat and progression challenges like Dropkick, Flamethrower kills, 10,000 meters run, etc.
See also: How to Unlock Kyle Legacy Outfit and Apex Car Skin in Dying Light The Beast
Quick Tips for 100% Completion
- Start Collecting Early: Many achievements are tied to hidden items; don’t wait until the end.
- Balance Driving & Running: Too much reliance on your vehicle can delay progress on “Sunday Morning Run.”
- Use Safe Zones Strategically: They’re not just checkpoints – they’re your best ally when fighting tougher enemies.
- Check Skill Trees Often: Invest in both survival and beast powers evenly to unlock skills at a steady pace.
Completing Dying Light: The Beast to 100% is a mix of patience, exploration, and tactical combat. While the main story trophies come easily, the true challenge lies in the collectibles and special combat feats. With this guide, you’ll have a clear roadmap to Platinum and the satisfaction of mastering both the man and the monster within Kyle Crane. Play Now!
