Of Ash and Steel hides a surprising amount of achievement variety behind its open-ended quests, faction choices, and exploration-driven side content. While many unlock naturally as you progress through the main story, others require specific decisions, obscure interactions, or optional boss encounters that are easy to overlook.
Story & Chapter Achievements
These achievements unlock automatically as you advance through the main campaign.
| Achievement | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Grayshaft | Begin Chapter 1 |
| Ill Omens / Evil Omens | Begin Chapter 2 |
| Mud and Stone | Begin Chapter 3 |
| Cold Imprisonment / Cold Captivity | Begin Chapter 4 |
| Ash and Steel | Begin Chapter 5 |
| The Grand Finale | Finish the full storyline |
Notes:
- None are missable; you earn them as long as you progress normally.
- Naming variations exist depending on regional or platform versions.
Leveling & Crafting Achievements
These track your growth and your crafting progression.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sturdy Legs / Strong Legs | Reach Level 10 |
| Strong Arms | Reach Level 20 |
| Indomitable Spirit | Reach Level 30 |
| Arms from Shoulders | Craft any item (campfire cooking counts) |
| Master Blacksmith | Craft a Legendary-quality item |
Tips
- Legendary items require rare materials from late-game areas.
- Level 30 is easily reached if you complete all side quests and defeat high-tier monsters.
Faction & Storyline Path Achievements
You can only join one faction per playthrough, so you’ll need at least two runs to unlock both.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| In the Name of the One! | Join the Order of the Seven |
| For the Free Folk / For the Free People! | Join the Free Hunters |
| Neck-Deep in Intrigues | Complete the Smugglers’ storyline |
| Knee-Deep in Mud | Complete the Gravediggers’ storyline |
| Elbow-Deep in Blood | Complete the Bounty Hunters’ storyline |
Notes:
- All three side-storylines can be completed in a single playthrough regardless of faction.
Secret, Missable & Optional Achievements
These are the achievements many players miss because the quests are optional or tied to specific world events.
| Achievement | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Keeper / Guardian | Unlock all Ancient Knowledge lore entries |
| Entrepreneur | Deposit money in the bank and gain interest |
| The last dandy of Grayshaft / Greyshaft’s Latest Fashionista | Change your hairstyle |
| Clumsy / Trouble: Fall in a Puddle | Trip while sprinting by hitting a small obstacle |
| Tainted Coin / Dirty Money | Kill the Smugglers’ Pig (the boar carrying goods) |
| The Hunt of a Lifetime | Defeat the Ravager / Desolator (late-game boss) |
| …but at what cost / …but at what cost? | Study the Stone of the Dead |
| Axe and Splinters / Axe and Wood Chips | Save the lumberjacks from bandits |
| Love | Reconcile Alfred and Omecca |
| A Fish Rots from the Head | Prevent the fishing village from being consumed by a curse |
| A place to dwell! / There’s a Place to Live | Help Radim build his house |
| Home Sweet Home | Purchase land and build an estate |
| Rant-Master / Rantmaster | Fully master the Ranta minigame system |
| Long live the King! / Long Live the New King! | Encounter the King of Barkbug |
Important Notes for Missables
- The Smugglers’ Pig moves quickly and may disappear after storyline progress — defeat it early.
- The fishing village quest can fail if you pick the wrong dialogue options.
- Forest-related events (woodcutters, Barkbug) can be skipped if you progress too fast in later chapters. Play Now!
All 30 Achievements – Full Completion Checklist
Story (6)
- Grayshaft
- Ill Omens / Evil Omens
- Mud and Stone
- Cold Imprisonment / Cold Captivity
- Ash and Steel
- The Grand Finale
Progression & Crafting (5)
- Sturdy Legs / Strong Legs
- Strong Arms
- Indomitable Spirit
- Arms from Shoulders
- Master Blacksmith
Faction & Questlines (5)
- In the Name of the One!
- For the Free Folk
- Neck-Deep in Intrigues
- Knee-Deep in Mud
- Elbow-Deep in Blood
Secrets & Optional (14)
- Keeper
- Entrepreneur
- The last dandy of Grayshaft
- Clumsy
- Tainted Coin / Dirty Money
- The Hunt of a Lifetime
- …but at what cost?
- Axe and Splinters
- Love
- A Fish Rots from the Head
- A place to dwell!
- Home Sweet Home
- Rant-Master
- Long live the King!
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