If you're aiming for 100% completion in Echoes of Aincrad, you have your work cut out for you. With 52 achievements to track down, ranging from simple story milestones to intense combat mastery, completionists will need to stay organized. While some tasks are straightforward, others require deep exploration and specific playstyles.
Achievement Checklist and Requirements
Here is how to knock out the requirements for the full achievement list. Note that some, like "True Colors," require specific menu access, while others are tied to long-term progression.
| Task | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Welcome to Sword Art Online | Complete the Prolog and visit the Town of Beginnings. |
| The Smithy’s Favorite Customer | Create any equipment for the first time using a Crafting manual. |
| The Item Seller’s Favor | Use a Crafting manual to create a consumable. |
| Association Archivist | Add any 10 entries to the Database, including enemies. |
| Beyond the Plains | Reach Horunka for the first time. |
| Town on the Lake | Reach Tolbana for the first time. |
| City of the 2nd | Reach Urbus for the first time. |
| Edge Lord | Master every Sword Skill for the Sword. |
| Swift Blade | Master every Sword Skill for the Dagger. |
| Grand Duelist | Master every Sword Skill for the Rapier. |
| Famed Flamberge | Master every Sword Skill for the Two-Handed Sword. |
| Lead Headsman | Master every Sword Skill for the Two-handed Axe. |
| Blunt Truth | Master every Sword Skill for the Mace. |
| Incorrigible Wealth | Accumulate a total of one million Col. |
| Proficient Player | Reach player level 100. |
| Boss Killer | Defeat 100 dungeon bosses. |
| Treasure Hunter | Open as many chests as possible throughout the world. |
| The Order of the Cherry Blossom | Complete the game to reach the ending. |
| Those Who Transcend Death | Complete the final boss fight. |
| Nameless Hero | Complete every other achievement in the game. |
Mastering Combat and Gear
A significant portion of your completion time will be spent on weapon mastery and collection. To hit Battle Master, pick a single Sword Skill and grind it until it reaches the maximum level for peak damage output. For the collection-based achievements like A Broad Collection, Stash of Daggers, Claymore Collector, and Suitable for all Aegis, you must actively track down and acquire various types of weapons and shields through looting, purchasing, and crafting.
Don't neglect your database. To earn Aincrad Professor, Pack Rat, Monstrous Knowledge, and Walking Directory, you need to be diligent about exploring every corner of the dungeons and towns you visit, ensuring you log every new enemy, item, and NPC you encounter.
Partner Unlocks
You'll need to recruit your allies to fill out your roster. The achievements for unlocking partners include:
- The Black Swordsman: Unlock Kirito.
- Together with Lightning: Unlock Asuna.
- Partner in Business: Unlock Agil.
- Never Alone: Unlock Silica.
- Mace to Meet You!: Unlock Lisbeth.
- Ever Dependable: Unlock Klein.
Keep pushing through the main story and side quests to ensure these partners become available for your party.