Echoes of Aincrad features 52 achievements that cover nearly every aspect of the game, including story progression, exploration, weapon mastery, crafting, collectibles, combat milestones, and partner unlocks.
Most achievements unlock naturally as you progress through the story, while others require significant grinding, collecting every weapon type, mastering Sword Skills, or defeating large numbers of bosses.
This guide explains every achievement, how to unlock it, and the fastest ways to complete them.
Echoes of Aincrad Achievement Guide – How to Complete
These achievements unlock naturally by progressing through the main story.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Welcome to Sword Art Online | Visit the Town of Beginnings for the first time. |
| Beyond the Plains (Hidden) | Visit Horunka. |
| Town on the Lake (Hidden) | Visit Tolbana. |
| City of the 2nd (Hidden) | Visit Urbus. |
| Info Hunt (Hidden) | Visit Marome. |
| Seeking Sanctuary (Hidden) | Visit Taran. |
| The Order of the Cherry Blossom (Hidden) | Complete the main story. |
These cannot be permanently missed.
Partner Achievements
Several achievements unlock after recruiting important companions throughout the story.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| The Black Swordsman | Recruit Kirito. |
| Together With Lightning | Recruit Asuna. |
| Partner in Business | Recruit Agil. |
| Never Alone | Recruit Silica. |
| Mace to Meet You! | Recruit Lisbeth. |
| Ever Dependable | Recruit Klein. |
Simply continue progressing through the campaign until each character becomes available.
Weapon Collection Achievements
Each weapon category has its own collection achievement.
You only need to obtain a variety of weapons—not necessarily every weapon in the game.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A Broad Collection | Collect various Swords. |
| Rapier Repertoire | Collect various Rapiers. |
| Stash of Daggers | Collect various Daggers. |
| A Mace to the Finish | Collect various Maces. |
| Claymore Collector | Collect various Two-Handed Swords. |
| Axe and You Shall Receive | Collect various Two-Handed Axes. |
Fastest Method
- Open treasure chests.
- Defeat bosses.
- Complete side quests.
- Craft weapons.
- Purchase equipment from merchants.
Avoid selling every duplicate immediately, as some crafted weapons count toward your database.
Armor Collection Achievements
These achievements require collecting multiple armor pieces.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Top-Heavy | Collect various Tops. |
| Glove Actually | Collect various Gloves. |
| Too Big for Your Breeches | Collect various Bottoms. |
| Suitable for All Aegis | Collect various Shields. |
Crafting equipment is usually the quickest method.
Crafting Achievements
The Smithy’s Favorite Customer
Craft your first piece of equipment using a Crafting Manual.
Simply visit any blacksmith once you’ve collected enough materials.
The Item Seller’s Favorite Customer
Craft your first consumable.
Visit an Item Seller and create any potion or usable item.
True Colors
Use the Costume Color Change feature for the first time.
Simply recolor any outfit.
Upgrade Achievements
Artisan’s Pride
Upgrade any weapon to its maximum tier.
Choose a weapon you’ll use throughout the game instead of spreading upgrade materials across several weapons.
Battle Master
Max out one Sword Skill.
Focus on one primary attack instead of upgrading several skills evenly.
Sword Skill Mastery Achievements
To unlock these, you must learn every Sword Skill for each weapon class.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Edge Lord | Learn every Sword Sword Skill. |
| Grand Duelist | Learn every Rapier Sword Skill. |
| Swift Blade | Learn every Dagger Sword Skill. |
| Blunt Truth | Learn every Mace Sword Skill. |
| Famed Flamberge | Learn every Two-Handed Sword Skill. |
| Lead Headsman | Learn every Two-Handed Axe Sword Skill. |
If you’re aiming for 100% completion, expect to use every weapon class eventually.
Exploration Achievements
1st Floor Trailblazer
Unlock numerous maps on Floor 1.
2nd Floor Pioneer
Unlock numerous maps on Floor 2.
Safe Areas automatically reveal nearby regions, making exploration much easier.
Treasure Hunter
Open numerous treasure chests throughout Aincrad.
Treasure chests contain:
- Weapons
- Crafting materials
- Col
- Equipment
- Upgrade resources
Always detour to nearby chests when exploring.
Database Achievements
Your Database records nearly everything you encounter.
These achievements unlock by expanding its entries.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Association Archivist | Collect 10 World Database entries. |
| Aincrad Professor | Collect many World Database entries. |
| Pack Rat | Collect many Item Database entries. |
| Walking Armory | Collect many Equipment Database entries. |
| Monstrous Knowledge | Collect many Monster Database entries. |
| Walking Directory | Collect many Character Database entries. |
Tips
Interact with everything.
Fight every enemy at least once.
Open every chest.
Talk to NPCs.
Craft equipment instead of skipping recipes.
Combat Achievements
Boss Killer
Defeat 100 bosses.
This counts every boss defeated across your save file.
Optional bosses also count.
Seal Breaker
Defeat multiple Ark bosses.
Ark bosses are hidden optional encounters located throughout the world.
They often unlock shortcuts and additional exploration routes.
Those Who Transcend Death (Hidden)
Defeat the Tezca Death Wielder.
This is one of the game’s major hidden boss encounters.
Player Progression Achievements
Proficient Player
Reach Level 100.
The maximum player level requires substantial grinding.
Complete:
- Main quests
- Side quests
- Boss farming
- Ark encounters
Incorrigible Wealth
Acquire 1,000,000 Col.
You’ll naturally reach this amount through:
- Selling materials
- Opening treasure chests
- Boss farming
- Completing quests
Avoid spending every coin immediately if you’re specifically targeting this achievement.
A Strong Lifeline
Reach the maximum Healing Crystal capacity.
Simply continue collecting Healing Crystals throughout your adventure.
Special Achievement
Prismatic Powerhouse
Collect every Key Stone.
These are major progression collectibles obtained throughout the game.
Be sure to thoroughly explore optional areas so none are missed.
Platinum Achievement
Nameless Hero
Unlock every other achievement in Echoes of Aincrad.
This is awarded after earning all remaining achievements.