Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles isn’t just a tactical RPG masterpiece—it’s also a game that rewards players with a deep and challenging trophy system. With 50 total achievements (including the coveted Platinum), the game pushes you to master every corner of its mechanics, from story completion to advanced job abilities and hidden lore events.

Trophy Overview
- Total Trophies: 50
- Platinum: 1
- Gold: 3
- Silver: 6
- Bronze: 40
- Hidden Trophies: 17
- Mode Restriction: Trophies are only available in Enhanced Mode, not in Classic Mode.
Platinum Trophy
- The Brave, the Forgotten – Unlock every other trophy in the game. This is your final reward for a full 100% completion run.
Story Achievements (Automatic Progression)
These unlock naturally as you complete the campaign.
- In Pursuit of the Truth – Finish the Prologue.
- The Meager – Complete Chapter 1.
- The Manipulative & the Subservient – Complete Chapter 2.
- The Valiant – Complete Chapter 3.
- In the Name of Love – Complete Chapter 4.
Early Gameplay & Core Mechanics
These trophies introduce you to FFT’s basic systems.
- A New Path – Change the job of any party member.
- Foundational Learning – Learn an ability with a character.
- Practical Application – Use any learned ability in battle.
- Great Expectations – Recruit a unit from the Warriors’ Guild.
- Inn Demand Worker – Take on an errand at a tavern.
- Welcome, Poacher – Use a poachers’ den.
- Finders Keepers – Dig up an item during battle.
- Succession of Power – Absorb an ability from a crystal.
- My Feathered Friend – Ride a chocobo.
- Pleased to Meet You – Hatch a creature egg.
Combat & Ability-Specific Trophies
These require mastering FFT’s tactical combat systems.
- Fighting Back – Knock an enemy back with Counter Tackle.
- Emergency Treatment – Heal or cure allies 5 times with Throw Items.
- Fragilities Exposed – Break enemy gear 5 times with Arts of War.
- Guaranteed Hit – Land 5 attacks using Aim.
- Earth Rent Asunder – Hit 2+ enemies at once with Shockwave (5 times).
- Corrupted Souls – Defeat 5 enemies with Holy.
- As Anticipated – Hit enemies 5 times with Black Magick targeted on tiles.
- Now You See Me – Use Teleport successfully 5 times.
- Mystical Beings – Summon 5 different Espers.
- The Poacher’s Way – Successfully Poach 5 times.
- I Want You – Charm enemies 5 times with Entice.
- No Shadow Without Light – Inflict status ailments with Mystic Arts (5 times).
- The Lay of the Land – Deal damage with 5 different Geomancy abilities.
- Dizzying Ups, Terrifying Downs – Hit enemies with Jump 5 times.
- Soul of the Sword – Draw out the hidden power of 5 Katanas with Iaido.
- Throwing Weapons – Damage enemies 5 times with Throw.
- A Calculated Attack – Hit 3+ enemies at once with Arithmeticks without harming allies.
- Allow Me a Song – Use 5 different Bard songs.
- When Demons Dance – Inflict status on 3+ enemies with Forbidden Dance (5 times).
- Direct Imitation – Use Mimic 5 times.
Character Growth & Job Mastery
These require dedication and leveling across your party.
- Dependable Fighters – Reach level 30 with 5 different units.
- Proven Veterans – Reach level 40 with 5 different units.
- Seasoned Warrior – Reach level 50 with Ramza.
- Expert in One Field – Fully master one job with a character.
- Master of All Trades – Master every job and ability with a single unit (Gold Trophy).
Chronicle & Lore Trophies
These achievements tie into FFT’s story depth and optional lore.
- Amateur Historian – Read about 5 different people in the Chronicle’s Encyclopedia.
- The Scriptures of Germonique – Finish reading the Germonique Scriptures.
- A Thickening of the Plot – Watch “Seekers of the Stone.”
- Secrets Beneath Goug – Watch “The Metallic Sphere.”
- The Brave, the Forgotten – Uncover every truth (part of Akademy curriculum completion).
Collection & Errand Trophies
- Inn Demand Worker – Complete an errand.
- Knight Errand of Ivalice – Complete every errand with “great success.” (Requires correct job combinations, levels, bravery, and faith.)
- Master Adventurer – Collect all artefacts.
- Master Treasure Hunter – Find every hidden treasure with Treasure Hunter.
- Rare Wares – Obtain 10 unique poacher items unavailable in shops (e.g., Artemis Bow, Ribbon, Dragon Rod, Whale Whisker).
Post-Game Challenge
- Ruler of the Abyss – Conquer all 10 levels of Midlight’s Deep, the ultimate endgame dungeon.
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Quick Tips for Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles trophies
- Plan Your Jobs Early: Some combat trophies require advanced jobs (Arithmetician, Bard, Mime). Unlock them progressively instead of waiting until the end.
- Keep a Balanced Core Team: Level 5–6 characters evenly to hit level milestones (30/40/50) without grinding too late.
- Track Errands & Poaching: These require consistent attention across the playthrough. Don’t leave them until after Chapter 4.
- Chronicle Reading: Complete lore-based achievements between story arcs to avoid missing details.
- Expect 60–80 Hours: A Platinum run demands both story completion and extensive post-game grinding.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles doesn’t just reward you for finishing battles—it celebrates your mastery of its systems, your willingness to explore lore, and your ability to push characters to their limits. The Platinum Trophy, “The Brave, the Forgotten”, is a badge of tactical perseverance. If you’re aiming for 100%, prepare for a challenging but deeply rewarding journey through Ivalice. Play Now!