Hyperdimension Neptunia Trophy Guide & Road Map

Hyperdimension Neptunia
Hyperdimension Neptunia Trophy Guide

Estimated Platinum Difficulty: 4/10
Offline Trophies: 46 (34 Bronze Trophy , 8 Silver Trophy , 3 Gold Trophy , 1 Platinum Trophy )
Online Trophies: 0
Approximate Time to Platinum: 50-80 hours
Minimum Playthroughs Needed: 1
Missable Trophies: 1 (Histoire Enthusiast)
Glitched Trophies: 0
Difficulty Affects Trophies: No
Cheats Disable Trophies: No cheats

Introduction:

(From the manual) Four goddesses preside over a parallel world called Gamindustri. Aside from the warring goddesses of Celestia, the human world below brims with monsters released by the evil powers of Arfoire. One girl, Neptune, falls to the human world during a scuffle between the goddesses. Once there, Neptune hears a cry from the tome Histoire, who has been sealed and kept away from the goddesses by Afoire.

This is a fairly easy platinum. It is a bit of a grind, but it can be done in one playthrough. Caution must be taken, because there are some monsters that only appear in story based dungeons that you cannot return to, making them missable.

"WARNING: Try not to let Neptune die. When she dies, the shares for all the lands decline, and the "Other" shares increases. You can permanently lose shares this way! See Histoire Enthusiast for more details."

Step 1: Complete the game. Do NOT recruit the goddesses

Complete the game as normal. Most of the trophies are either story based or easily gotten. Be sure to recruit Nisa and Gust for their events and the trophies Modest-Breasted Heroine and Business-Savvy Alchemist. Do be aware that some monsters only appear in story based dungeons and can be missed, so try to defeat every monster possible. If you do miss one, there is New Game+ which carries over your stats (See Step 3). Do NOT recruit the goddesses because the final boss is different on the normal ending and the true ending, and both forms are listed in the bestiary (needed for the trophy Histoire Enthusiast). After defeating the final boss, save the game and you'll be back at the World Menu and you can challenge the final boss as many times you like. Post-game opens up new events and side dungeons.

Step 2: Recruit the goddesses and defeat the final boss again

After defeating the final boss for the first time, recruit all three goddesses. In order to recruit a goddess, you must increase the goddess' landmass shares high enough to get events where you eventually will fight them one on one. After recruiting a goddess, continue to increase shares until you get the event "Unfortunate Black/White/Green Heart" before you start to recruit any other goddesses. Once you recruited all three, defeat the final boss in the true form. These steps will give you the trophies Green Heart, Black Heart, White Heart, and The Real Arfoire Stands Up.

Step 3: Cleanup and New Game+ (If needed)

Once you have the true ending, it is time to clean up. Make sure to visit every dungeon and get an S Rank on all side dungeons (DLC not included) for the trophies Multi-Platform and Speedy Hunter. See all the events, complete all the dungeons and complete the bestiary to earn Histoire Enthusiast. If you missed some enemies, you can use New Game+, which is accessed by loading up your save and in the World Menu, choose restart. This will start the game over, but you keep your weapons, items, and levels. It resets each land's shares and you have to recruit the goddesses, Nisa, and Gust again.

[PS3T Would Like to Thank stgermain for this Roadmap]

Neptune: Engage!

Started your journey in Gamindustri.
Simply start a new game. Can't get any easier than this.
Virtually Fighting

Created an original Combo.
(1)
Edit the last three parts of a combo. For example, in combo , edit the last three . The first part of a combo cannot be edited. You should be able to do this after you finish the first non-tutorial dungeon.
Item Making

You used your synthesized item during battle.
This trophy will unlock once you used an item in battle. Items are the only means of healing during a battle. Item usage is automatic and it depends on how "Item Skill" is set up. An "Item Skill" at 50% will only activate 50% of the time when the conditions are met and there are enough items. An "Item Skill" at 100% will always activate with the right conditions and enough items. Remember that "Item Skill" can be changed at any time, even during battle.
Cracking the Wallet

Purchased something at the Shop.
In the World Menu, choose Shop and buy something.
Actively Literate

Used Explore to advance the story.
The trophy description is a bit misleading. After the first non-tutorial dungeon, while in the World Menu, use the Explore option and choose Landmass Info. There should be a list of available quests to choose from. When chosen, they will have a brief description and a recommended level. From the World Menu, choose the Search option and select a side mission (these are marked as "Quest") and complete it with any ranking. The first possible quest is called "Speedy Blue Shadow."
Medieval Fantasy

Arrived at Leanbox.
From the World Menu, use the Explore option and choose "Nearby Lands". Next, choose Leanbox. Choose "Yes" to wait for approach. Back at the World Menu, use Explore then "Search," and there should be a dungeon marked "Road to Leanbox". Choose it and go through the short dungeon to arrive at Leanbox.
Steam Punk

Arrived at Lastation.
Follow the same instructions for Medieval Fantasy, this time choose "Lastation" and go through the dungeon "Road to Lastation" to arrive.
Fairytale

Arrived at Lowee.
Follow the same instruction for Medieval Fantasy, this time choose "Lowee" and go through the dungeon "Road to Lowee" to arrive.
Phuturistic Phantasy

Returned to Planeptune.
Planeptune is the land you start in. You must have arrived at any of the other three lands before you can unlock this. Use the same instructions that you would for the other three lands and choose "Planeptune". After the short dungeon, you will arrive.
Trendy

Changed your accessory.
Press to go to the Menu and choose a character. Go to "Equipment" and choose "Accessory". The accessory should have a red bow before its name. Simply change it. Accessories can be bought at the shop.
Overclocked

Changed your processor unit.
Go to the Menu and choose any goddess (Neptune early in the game). Go to "Processor" and simply change it.
Teamwork

Changed your formation.
Go to the Menu and go to "Formation" and change the formation. Can be done with just three characters. Place a party member in the back row behind another party member to unlock this trophy.
Console Battle

Fought in battle as a CPU.
Create a combo for a goddess (Neptune early in the game). Edit the last part of a combo so that it has the End Bonus "Transform." Use the combo during a battle, and there will a be a timed prompt to press to transform. Do so, and the trophy should unlock.
Modest-Breasted Heroine

Nisa joined the party.
You must do all the events related to Nisa. These can be done after you have spoken with White Heart, and can be done anytime since. You must watch the follow events in order: "Justice Keeper of Gamindustri!" on Lastation, "That's What a Heroine Is!" on Planeptune, "That's What You Call a Father!" on Lowee, and "This is My Calling" on Leanbox where she joins. She is only a "guest" (does not fight unless you buy the DLC), but she has the important passive skill to see land shares.
Business-Savvy Alchemist

Gust joined the party.
You must do all the events related to Gust. These can be done after you have spoken with White Heart, and can be done anytime since.You must watch the follow events in order: "Item Selling Girl" on Lowee, "Reunion" on Lastation, "For Our Friend" on Leanbox, and "Her Dream" on Planeptune where she joins. She is only a "guest" (does not fight unless you buy the DLC), but she has the passive skill to give a 30% shop discount.
Nepgagaga Complete!

Cleared the main scenario.
This is story based and cannot be missed. Beat the final boss of the game.

Arfoire will transform into a dragon during her last form. Defeat it and enjoy the ending and credits!
Multi-Platform

Been everywhere in Gamindustri.
(1)
You must visit every dungeon, which includes story-based dungeons and side dungeons, in the game. DLC dungeons are not required.
Speedy Hunter

Obtained S Rank in all Time Challenges.
(4)
You must obtain an S Rank in all of the side dungeons (excluding DLC). The ranking is based on time. The time required is very lenient and should not pose much problems, but if you are having trouble, here are a few tips:

This is based on time. Being over-leveled has no penalty.

Use to skip animations as these animations add to the time. You cannot hold it. It must be pressed after every attack.

To avoid random encounters, walk some steps and save the game. Reload and walk some more steps and save. Reload and continue the process to reach the boss.

Setting the game to hard will increase the amount of damage to enemies, thus saving time. Take caution, as you also take more damage and bosses may wipe you out.
Histoire Enthusiast

Obtained all content.
(11)
WARNING! Do not let Neptune die. When Neptune dies, the shares for all the lands decline, and the "Other" share increases. It is possible to permanently lose shares and lock you out of certain events required for 100% event completion.

You must obtain 100% on bestiary completion, dungeon completion (no DLC), and event completion. Some enemies in the bestiary are only available in story dungeons and are missable. DLC is not required for completion in the North American version, but in the Japanese version, DLC dungeons are required to complete the bestiary.

For a list of all the monsters, see the Monster List located here.

For a list of dungeons and the monsters contained within, credit to CorpusDelecti, see Monsters/Dungeon List

For a list of all the events, credit to Peperoguy from GameFAQs, see https://pastebin.com/JcKX4LP8

For an easy way to transfer shares to view the required events, see the Share Guide located here.

The Master System

You've been diagnosed with Neptunia.
Chain Combo

Connected Combos using Combo Link.
(1)
Edit the last part of a combo and give it the End Bonus "Combo Link". Use this combo in a battle and when the timed prompt appears, press and continue the combo.You must chain five combos in a row.
Nep-Nep Rocket

Destroyed an obstacle.
In the tutorial dungeon, you will find an obstacle blocking your path. Switch to Neptune by holding and either press or (unless you are already using her), and approach the obstacle. Press to use "Hammer Crash" to destroy the obstacle.
Monster Huntress

Lured out a monster.
In the tutorial dungeon, you will find a large glowing black spot. Switch to Compa by holding and either press or (unless you are already using her), and press to use "Monster Call" while you are over the large spot. This will initiate a battle.
Chest Stalker

Found a hidden treasure.
Switch to IF to use her "Treasure Search" skill to find a hidden treasure. When you use it (press ), a yellow line will point in the direction of the treasure. Keep using this skill to pinpoint the exact location of the treasure and use the skill in the exact location and a treasure chest should appear. Open it.
The Quest is Underway

Had your first battle on your new journey.
You will unlock this after you enter your first battle outside of the tutorial.
The 8-bit Experience

Cleared the tutorial dungeon.
This is story based and cannot be missed. Just finish the tutorial dungeon.
Blind Ambush

Encountered IF.
This is story based and cannot be missed. In the first dungeon after the tutorial, about halfway through, you will have an event with IF. She joins the party after the event.
Neptune and the Seven Herbs

Neptune returns to the party.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

On Leanbox, there will be an event where Neptune leaves the party. There will be a dungeon where you must find all the treasures with Compa and IF. After this dungeon and a few other events, Neptune will return.
Leanbox Three-Six-Key

Obtained the Key Fragment in Leanbox.
This is story based and cannot be missed. This should unlock after obtaining Leanbox's Key Fragment.
It's Just a Tech Demo.

But it was the best demo ever.
(1)
This is story based and cannot be missed.

On Lastation, there will be an event about a tech demo at the Expo. You will fight CPU Breaker and after the fight and events, this should unlock.
Lastation Key

Obtained the Key Fragment in Lastation.
This is story based and cannot be missed. This should unlock after obtaining Lastation's Key Fragment.
Super Nep-Nep Galaxy

Defeated the monster in town.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

On Lowee, there will be events about a monster in town. You will fight a Giant Bull, and after you defeat it, this should unlock after the events.
Lowee Key

Obtained the Key Fragment in Lowee.
This is story based and cannot be missed. This should unlock after obtaining Lowee's Key Fragment.
Data Recovery

Released Histoire's seal.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

After obtaining all three Key Fragments, there will be events relating to Histoire. Histoire will appear in fairy form.
Gamindustri's Greatest Threat

The truth about Arfoire is revealed.
After Histoire's seal has been released, there will be events about Neptune's past. This trophy should unlock shortly.
Trinity Blade

Assembled the legendary weapon, Trinity Blade.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

This trophy should unlock after obtaining all the parts of the Trinity Blade on Planeptune. The weapon cannot be equipped.
Wisdom Bow

Assembled the legendary weapon, Wisdom Bow.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

This trophy should unlock after obtaining all the parts of the Wisdom Bow on Leanbox. The weapon cannot be equipped.
Dual Revolver

Assembled the legendary weapon, Dual Revolver.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

This trophy should unlock after obtaining all the parts of the Dual Revolver on Lastation. The weapon cannot be equipped.
Trust Spear

Assembled the legendary weapon, Trust Spear.
This is story based and cannot be missed.

This trophy should unlock after obtaining all the parts of the Trust Spear on Lowee. The weapon cannot be equipped.
Eternal Combo Champion

Reached 100 HIT with your original Combo.
(13)
You need to get a combo with at least 100 hits in battle. I managed to do this with a character with a large amount of AP and a boss used "Lo-Tension" on her, a status that makes your attacks do less damage, but they cost less AP.
Nurse

Helped a wounded ally during battle 20 times.
This trophy name is deceiving. You must use revive on an ally 20 times. Reviving two allies at once only counts as one revive. This does not have to be done all in one battle.
Switch

Switched with back-row members in battle 50 times.
(1)
Edit the last part of a combo so that it has an End Bonus of "Switch" and have a character in the back row. Use this combo in battle and when prompted to switch, press to switch to the character in the back row. Do this 50 times. This does not have to be done all in one battle.
Green Heart

CPU Green Heart joins the party.
I recommend that you beat the game before attempting this, but this can be done as soon as the final dungeon opens up. Increase Leanbox's shares to about 30%. There will be events, and you will be able to challenge Green Heart one on one. Defeat her and she joins and you unlock this trophy. Continue to increase Leanbox's shares to about 50% for more events. The final event is called "Unfortunate Green Heart" which is an event need for Histoire Enthusiast. See Histoire Enthusiast on how to increase shares.
Black Heart

CPU Black Heart joins the party.
I recommend that you beat the game before attempting this, but this can be done as soon as the final dungeon opens up. Increase Lastation's shares to about 30%. There will be events, and you will be able to challenge Black Heart one on one. Defeat her and she joins and you unlock this trophy. Continue to increase Lastations's shares to about 50% for more events. The final event is called "Unfortunate Black Heart" which is an event need for Histoire Enthusiast. See Histoire Enthusiast on how to increase shares.
White Heart

CPU White Heart joins the party.
(1)
I recommend that you beat the game before attempting this, but this can be done as soon as the final dungeon opens up. Increase Lowee's shares to about 30%. There will be events, and you will be able to challenge White Heart one on one. Defeat her and she joins and you unlock this trophy. Continue to increase Lowee's shares to about 50% for more events. The final event is called "Unfortunate White Heart" which is an event need for Histoire Enthusiast. See Histoire Enthusiast on how to increase shares.
The Real Arfoire Stands Up

Defeated Arfoire with the power of all CPUs combined.
After recruiting all three goddesses, defeat the final boss.

The final dragon form will be called "True Arfoire".