Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Trophy Guide & Roadmap

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Act 1

The first act ends when we are heading to Kivuli. Before going there we can already collect 13/32 Echoes, 4/11 Trinkets (You'll get the second trinket automatically when you use the first workbench), 2/6 Reflections, 1/3 Spirit Rituals (Important: Finish all 3 trials in order to get all trophies related to the ritual)

Hear my Plea
Begin Zau's journey with Kalunga
After using the key you obtained during Act I to unlock the gate while exploring the Wanderer's Pass region, you will receive this trophy automatically.
Evening the Odds
Equip a Trinket
In some parts of the regions, platforming challenges can earn you collectible buffs called Trinkets. You will discover a pot that you can open to receive a Trinket after finishing a challenge. You must go to a Workbench—designated by a hammer icon on the map—in order to equip a Trinket. To get this trophy, just go to a Workbench and equip any Trinket.
Quick Draw
Perfect Recharge 10 times
Begin by purchasing the Perfect Recharge skill, which costs 1 Skill Point. Next, equip the Moon mask and fire Light Charges until the counter reaches 0. Once depleted, a recharge bar will appear above Zau's head. Pay attention to the bar, a small section is marked. Press when the recharge progress reaches this spot to instantly replenish Zau's Light Charges. Repeat this process nine more times to earn the trophy.
I am the Moon
Defeat 4 enemies with a single Lunar Blast
Lunar Blast is the Moon's most powerful ability, capable of causing massive destruction. To unlock this trophy, we must defeat at least four different enemies with a single Lunar Blast. To activate it, we need at least two fully charged Spirit Segments. It's an effective method to position yourself near the light barriers at either end of an enemy encounter and release your Lunar Blast. As it activates, use the left stick to guide the blast around the area, aiming to eliminate as many enemies as possible. If you don't unlock the trophy naturally until the end of the game, you can replay any trial from the Spirit Rituals to do it there. For an easier experience, consider setting the game to Relaxed difficulty to ensure enemies are defeated more quickly.
A Once Black Sky
Complete Act 1
We'll get this trophy through natural story progression after defeating Impundulu and completing Act I.

Act 2

The second act ends when we enter the Deadlands. Until then we can find up to 22/32 Echoes, 7/11 Trinkets, 4/6 Reflections and 2/3 Spirit Rituals in total.

Run, Shaman, Run...
Survive the Kikiyaon chase
Unlocks through natural story progression after running away from Kikiyaon. It's about halfway through the story during the hallucination sequence.
A Fear Within
Complete Act 2
We'll get this trophy through natural story progression after defeating Kikiyaon and completing Act II.

Act 3

After the third chapter we have all abilities to get every collectible of the game. So make sure you pick all of them up before finishing the game. If you would like to finish the game first and come back afterwards to collect them, it's fine too.

Know Thyself
Complete all Reflections
There are 6 Reflections scattered throughout the game, two tied to each act and none of them are missable. You should be able to find them on your own by exploring every corner of the map. If you need any visual reference, please take a look at the videos.
Honour the Ancestors
Unlock all Abilities
This trophy is story-related, you'll unlock it during Act III.
I am the Sun
Defeat 4 enemies with a single Supernova
Supernova is the Sun's most powerful ability, capable of dealing devastating damage. Activating a Supernova requires at least two fully charged Spirit Segments. An effective strategy is to position yourself in the middle of an enemy encounter before releasing the Supernova. As it activates, enemies will rush toward you, and their health will gradually deplete. Alternatively, you can position yourself between four enemies and activate the Supernova to ensure they are caught in its blast. If you don't unlock the trophy naturally until the end of the game, you can replay any trial from the Spirit Rituals to do it there. For an easier experience, consider setting the game to Relaxed difficulty to ensure enemies are defeated more quickly.
Perk Up
Unlock all Trinket Slots
Unlocks automatically while going for A Warrior's Way
Soulful
Unlock all Spirit Segments
Unlocks automatically while going for A Warrior's Way
A Warrior's Way
Complete all Spirit Rituals
There is one Spirit Ritual per act. They are basically combat challenges consisting of three increasingly difficult challenges. You should be able to find them on your own by exploring every corner of the map. If you need any visual reference, please take a look at the videos.
The Art of Trinketry
Collect all Trinkets
There are 11 trinkets scattered throughout the game, they offer various buffs for combat and health and none of them are missable. We can find 4 in Act 1, 3 in Act 2 and 4 in Act 3. You should be able to find them on your own by exploring every corner of the map. If you need any visual reference, please take a look at the videos.
Shaman of All Trades
Upgrade all Skills
Each of the two skill trees enhances one of our Shaman Masks (Moon or Sun). We must acquire enough Skill Points to unlock every skill in both trees. Skill Points are obtained by defeating enemies, breaking purple orbs and collecting various items. Aiming for 100% game completion will provide more than enough Skill Points to unlock all the skills needed.
Listen and Learn
Collect all Echoes
There are 32 Echoes scattered throughout the game and none of them are missable. We can find 13 in Act 1, 9 in Act 2 and the remaining 10 in Act 3. You should be able to find them on your own by exploring every corner of the map. If you need any visual reference, please take a look at the videos.
A Father and a Son
Complete Act 3
We'll get this trophy through natural story progression after continuing the book to finish Act III.

Act 4

The last act is very short and essentially only consists of the final battle.

Lore of the Land
Unlock all Codex entries
The Codex is divided into several sections: Characters, Creatures, Locations, Hadithi (Abilities), Echoes and Tutorials. While most entries unlock automatically as you progress through the story, some Character entries and all Echoes require exploration off the main path to trigger or collect them. Achieving 100% game completion by collecting all available items, will automatically fill out the Codex.
The End of Another
Complete Act 4
We'll get this trophy through natural story progression after finishing the final mission.
Whole Again
Collect All Trophies