Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai Trophy Guide & Road Map

Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai Trophy Guide

ROADMAP

Overview:

Estimated trophy difficulty: 10/10 (personal opinion; Platinum Difficulty Rating)
Offline trophies: 42 (32, 8, 2)
Online trophies: 6 (3, 2, 1)
Approximate amount of time to 100%: 200+ hours (dependent on skill; Estimated Time to Platinum)
Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 14 playthroughs of Arcade Mode, plus 100 ranked matches and 100 player matches.
Number of missable trophies: 0
Glitched trophies: None
Does difficulty affect trophies?: Yes
Do trophies stack?: Yes. The International and Japanese versions of the game, have their own lists, though do note the JP list is shared between the PS and PS4 releases.
Do cheat codes disable trophies: No
Additional peripherals required?: A second controller is recommended

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai (RRR), the third fighting game from Koihime†Muso series developed by BaseSon/UNKNOWN GAMES and published by Degica. This is a niche anime fighter with an all-female cast set in ancient China during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period. RRR is an updated version of Koihime†Enbu which includes a comprehensive rebalance (based on the latest arcade revision) and officially introduces the To faction by adding Choryo and her strategist Kaku to the roster. This is also the first fighting game in the series that received a western localization for Playstation consoles.

Koihime†Enbu RRR follows the same gameplay as its predecessors, retaining all characters from previous games but it changes the way of how strategists work. Every strategist (assist) is now available for selection and can be associated with any character despite their faction differences. Core fighting mechanic revolves around the Hougeki Combo System - a special state in which opponent can be put after being hit by counter attack with Hougeki attribute. Hougeki unlocks several options of how your combo might be extended depending on your strategist's ability, Tactics bar and opponent's position.

Trophy-wise, Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai has three extremely difficult trophies which you must consider as deciding factors when planning to 100% this game. Due to Hougeki Combo System you need to perform long and intricate combos for more damage, and this is exactly what you must do to obtain Divine combo trophy. The second hard trophy is Bacho Master which is all about combo execution as you need to perform a complex 75 hits combo using the said character. The number of solutions to both trophies is limited and some require 1.00 version of the game to work. Even then, these methods are not easy to pull off even for experienced fighting games enthusiasts. The third hardest item in RRR trophy department would be Go through a hardship which is for clearing all challenges for all characters. Some of the trials are truly hard and there's no way around it.

PS4 Controller Button Configuration:

In this guide, buttons from the actual game will be used such as A, B, C, D. You can use the example above to see which input each button is mapped to (default layout). If this image is ever broken, refer to the button legend below:

: A (Light Attack)

: B (Middle Attack)

: C (Hard Attack)

: D (Special Attack, Throw)

: L1 (A+B, EX Special Attack)

: R1 (B+C, Hiougi)

: L2 (Taunt)

Character moves will be described using the standard numpad notation, i.e. numbers are used in place of directions, according to their position on a keyboard's numpad (with 5 being a neutral position):

7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3

All directions are written assuming the character is facing right (1P side). For example, input 214D reads as + ; and input 623B means + .

For more details on game's mechanics, please refer to Koihime†Enbu section of the Mizuumi Wiki site.

WALKTHROUGH

As usual in fighting games, you are free to start with any mode you like and approach any trophy in your preferred method. The following steps are just my recommendation.

STEP 1: ARCADE MODE

Arcade Mode in Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai consists of 9 stages and it has no unique final boss. You are required to clear Arcade Mode with 14 characters for corresponding trophies on any difficulty and is a good opportunity to perform each character's taunt and Hiougi while you're at it. Also, make sure to clear Arcade Mode on Difficult at least once.

You can get the following trophies in Arcade Mode:

Ebullience!
Beautiful bearded man!
Lingling is the best!
Master of Ry?ga
Silver Princess
The ground of Overlord
Sword of Gi
One shot one kill
The Most Determined
The Oath of Sonken
Altruism
A Queen of the Night
Master Kitty!
Mighty warrior
Smooth sailing
Cut the Gordian knot
Brooding over
Impregnability
Fight like cat and dog
Golden opportunity
Alive bright with all sorts of flowers
Try and stop me!

STEP 2: VERSUS MODE

Versus Mode doesn't have any specific trophies but it's the perfect place to unlock miscellaneous character-related and in-battle trophies. You'll get some of these naturally while playing Arcade Mode but some conditions are too specific to pull them off against CPU.

The usual recommendation would be to have a second controller in Versus Mode so that you have full control over both characters, without CPU attacks annoying you. Here is a list of the trophies that can easily be unlocked in Versus Mode which would normally be troublesome to do against active opponents (these trophies cannot be done in Training Mode):

Welcome to Koihime-Enbu (Ver.2)
A series of disasters
King of Hougeki Combo
Whole in mind and body
The battle continues
I shut you down!
Divine power
Collector of ice sculptures
Warm welcome
Anti-air magician
That's guardable?!

STEP 3: ONLINE MODE

Online trophies in RRR are pretty much straightforward: you only have to play 100 ranked matches and 100 player matches (win or lose). Online is mostly dead for this game so boosting is highly recommended.

Depending on approach, you can get the following trophies in the beginning of your trophy quest or near its end:

New age
The first win!
Veteran
The first step!
Unrecognized genius

STEP 4: TRAINING MODE

Training Mode in Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai is a combination of Practice and Challenges. This is the hardest part of the game where you are going to spend most of your playtime. You are required to spend 10 hours in Training Mode for the trophy, and due to mode's difficulty there is a good chance that you'll clock these hours naturally while working on challenges and combo damage. These are the hardest trophies in the game (and, arguably, among the hardest in the genre).

Unfortunately, it's impossible to tweak Training Mode's settings to your advantage, because the most vital parameter - Tactics bar - must be set to Normal (or 4) in order for combo trophies to unlock. Thankfully, there's a glitch that can be used with 1.00 version of the game which helps to unlock two hard trophies in a single combo but its activation is on par with the hardest challenges even when you know how to invoke it.

You can get the following trophies in Training Mode:

Exquisite skill!
Monstrous combo
Divine combo
I want this one!
Go through a hardship
Practice more!
Book lover
Combo still needs practice
Bach? Master
Prime Minister of Enbu

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Prime Minister of Enbu

Earn all trophies.
Unlock all the other trophies, to get this one.
Ebullience!

Watched the tutorial movie and won against CPU.
You won't find the tutorial movie anywhere in menus, simply because there's no such option. In order to view the tutorial, just stay idle in the title screen for several minutes. You should see an opening followed by various gameplay cutscenes and rankings rotating via the title screen. Keep idling until tutorial video is played instead of these scenes, and watch it. Go to Arcade Mode (or Versus Mode) afterwards, and win a single battle against CPU with any settings. The trophy will pop once the fight is over.
Beautiful bearded man

Cleared the arcade mode of Kan'u Unchō.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Lingling is the best!

Cleared the arcade mode of Chōhi Yokutoku.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Master of Ryūga

Cleared the arcade mode of Chō'un Shiryū.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Silver Princess

Cleared the arcade mode of Bachō Mōki.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
The ground of Overlord

Cleared the arcade mode of Sōsō Mōtoku.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Sword of Gi

Cleared the arcade mode of Kakōton Genjō.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
One shot one kill

Cleared the arcade mode of Kakōen Myōsai.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
The Most Determined

Cleared the arcade mode of Gakushin Bunken.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
The Oath of Sonken

Cleared the arcade mode of Sonken Chūbō.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Altruism

Cleared the arcade mode of Kannei Kōha.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
A Queen of the Night

Cleared the arcade mode of Sonshōkō.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Master Kitty!

Cleared the arcade mode of Shūtai Yōhei.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Mighty warrior

Cleared the arcade mode of Ryofu Hōsen.
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Smooth sailing

Cleared the arcade mode of Chōryō Bun'en
Self-explanatory. See Cut the Gordian knot for more information.
Cut the Gordian knot

Cleared the arcade mode with all characters.
Arcade Mode for each heroine includes 9 battles against various characters from the roster. Difficulty, number of rounds and timer are set prior to Character Select. You can ease your arcade runs with options set to Easy, 1 round and 30 seconds timer as CPU won't pose much of a threat this way. Once you've cleared this mode with all 14 characters, this trophy will unlock. Number of continues is irrelevant.
Brooding over

Cleared arcade mode at the highest difficulty.
There are 3 difficulty levels in Arcade Mode: Easy, Normal and Difficult. For this trophy to unlock you have to clear Arcade Mode with any character on Difficult. The best strategy for this difficulty is to play 1 round matches with 30 seconds timer. Fight from defense, damage CPU opponents to get enough life lead and then avoid being hit while waiting for the timer to run out. A lot of moves in this game are unsafe on block so try to block everything you can and punish the CPU right after. Number of continues is irrelevant.

Naturally, you should use a character you are most comfortable with. If you don't have any preferences, Soso Motoku with her special move Senrinten (214C) can be quite effective in keeping CPU busy most of the times.
Impregnability

Continued 10 times in one play.
This trophy will unlock after your tenth continue in the row on any difficulty. You might get it naturally while working towards Brooding over.
Welcome to Koihime-Enbu (Ver.2)

Took Hougeki Combo during throw rejection motion.
This trophy description is a bit misleading, because throw rejection is not required. All you need to do is to hit an opponent who's in the middle of throwing animation with Hougeki attack. You'll probably get it naturally while playing through Arcade Mode. If not, this can easily be done in Versus Mode with two controllers: keep pressing D on second controller and hit throwing character with universal Hougeki starter (6B, 3B, 6C or 3C). Trophy should unlock for the attacking side, assuming the game has been started under the same account.
New age

Played a Ranked Match.
See Veteran for more information.
The first win!

Won a Ranked Match.
See Veteran for more information.
Veteran

100 Ranked Match victories.
This trophy description is a bit misleading, because victories are not necessary. For this trophy to unlock you just need to play 100 ranked matches (win or lose) but you'll need at least one win for The first win! trophy. The online population for this game is essentially non-existent these days (which is usual for these types of games) so boosting might be your only option to grind online matches. Luckily, ranked matches are easily boosted.
The first step!

Won a player match.
See Unrecognized genius for more information.
Unrecognized genius

100 player match victories.
(1)
This trophy description is a bit misleading, because victories are not necessary. For this trophy to unlock you just need to play 100 player matches (win or lose) but you'll need at least one win for The first step! trophy. Similarly to ranked, the fastest way to grind player matches would be boosting in online player room.
Exquisite skill!

Achieved over 6000 combo damage.
See Divine combo for more information.
Monstrous combo

Achieved over 10000 combo damage.
See Divine combo for more information.
Divine combo

Achieved over 12100 combo damage.
This is one of the hardest trophies in the game, which will become a major obstacle towards the Platinum for many players. This trophy was (and still is) somewhat infamous due to lack of easy solutions mostly resulted by game's core mechanics.

IMPORTANT! At the moment of this writing, there are only two known working methods of dealing over 12100 combo damage in order to unlock this trophy and both of them require v1.00 of the game. It is possible to revert back to v1.00 even if you purchased digital game but this will require some PC interactions in order to download a base version without updates. You can find more information about how to downgrade PSN games here: LINK. Even then, you must realize that these solutions vary between hard and the hardest.

Combo trophies can be unlocked in Training Mode (the only mode with infinite timer available) but Tactics bar setting other than Normal (or 4) will prevent any trophy from popping up even when conditions are met. Every change made in training options automatically resets characters positions.

Method 1: Bacho Freeze Glitch

This method with Bacho and Shokatsuryo (assist) provides more advantages trophy-wise as it unlocks 3 additional combo trophies along the way, including the second hardest trophy in the game which is Bacho Master. Confirmed to only work with v1.00.

Solution (credit to chuchuexile, PeachXHime/Laxus-0 and ThanatosNinja2): 6B > C (air) > 2C > 214C > C (air) > B (close) > 623C > B (close) > 214C > A (air) > B (close) > 214C > A (air) > 6C > 2C > 214C (hold) > A (air) > 236D > 214C (hold) > A (air) > 6B > 214C (hold) > A (air) > 623C (air) > 3B > 214C (hold) > A (air) > 623C (air) > 2363214D > 236D

For the last input (236D) it is imperative to make sure that you hold 6 (forward) a bit longer to move Bach? a step forward, otherwise, the glitch won't trigger. Remember, that notation above doesn't consider character changing sides and it only serves to describe moves from 1P perspective (facing right).

For a visual reference, use the following video:

This combo needs to be 90 hits minimum in order to trigger freeze glitch. With 89 hits or less (even if every move connects) the glitch will not trigger. If you can't figure out how to do a certain part, make sure to refer to timings in video references and arena's background for the correct placements (additional videos for reference from chuchuexile and ThanatosNinja2).

Note: This is a confirmed working method to unlock the trophy but it may seem inconsistent sometimes, by not connecting moves when it should. This is due to very strict timings, emphasized by precise dummy positions.

Method 2: Kakoton Supercombo

This is an intricate combo sequence to dish out over 12100 combo damage with Kakoton and Kaku (assist). However, it is uncertain if this combo is still a working solution with the latest updates, considering that it's originally dated by 2018 (prior to patches).

Solution (credit to chuchuexile and PeachXHime): C (max charge) > jC > 2C > 623C > B (2 hits) > 623C > B (2 hits) > 623B (D-cancel) > 236D > jB > 214B (air) > B (1 hit) > 214B > 2C > 623A (D-cancel) > 236D > jB > jA > 214C (air) > B (1 hit) > 214C > 6C > B (2 hits) > 214B > 2C > 623A (D-cancel) > B (2 hits) > 214C > 3B > jB > 214C (air) > 236B+C

For a visual reference, use chuchuexile's video.
I want this one!

Cleared challenger mode using a single character.
See Go through a hardship for more information.
Go through a hardship

Cleared challenger mode using all characters.
Challenges in Koihime†Enbu RRR are available via Training Mode. When in Training Mode press and navigate to Challenge tab using and . This tab ignores all training options set by player but you are still allowed to select a character with assist, switch between challenges and enable/disable input data.

This is probably the hardest trophy in the game. Each of 14 characters has 15 challenges to clear so you must complete 210 challenges in total to unlock this trophy. Challenges 1-10 are just basic combos. Challenges 11-15 are complex combos on another execution level which difficulty varies depending on the character. Thankfully, you can view demonstrations so you'll know what result is expected. Still, you're required to perform each combo with virtually no margin for error.

Check out Challenge Mode Help Thread for more information about challenges and tips on how to complete them.
Practice more!

Practiced training mode for one hour.
See Book lover for more information.
Book lover

Practice training mode for 10 hours.
This trophy is cumulative so you don't have to spend 10 hours in Training Mode in one session. It should unlock naturally whilst you're working on the challenge and combo damage trophies.
A series of disasters

Perform 100 throw rejections.
Throw rejection is done by pressing D a moment after your opponent has used a throw on you. When done properly, characters will be repelled from each other with no throw being performed. There's no on-screen notification for throw rejections, so you can only track them visually. Throw rejections can be easily farmed in Versus Mode with two controllers: Use a second controller to initiate the throw by pressing D and your main controller to reject it. When you find a rhythm, it won't take long for the trophy to pop.
King of Hougeki Combo

Start a Hougeki combo 100 times.
Hougeki is basically a Fatal Counter which (if landed successfully) trigger a 'crumpled' state for the opponent. Hougeki is indicated via on-screen notification and the gong sound. When it happens, Hougeki combo has officially started, meaning that you now can extend your combo with moves which cannot be linked outside Hougeki combo. This makes Hougeki combos the strongest combos in the game.

All characters have some attacks and special moves with the Hougeki attribute but there are also universal Hougeki starters applicable to all: 6B, 3B, 6C and 3C. When you land one of these on attacking opponent you'll start Hougeki combo. There's no need to add more hits after you hear the gong, because Hougeki starters should count towards the trophy.

If you didn't get this trophy naturally while playing outside Training Mode, you can farm Hougeki combos in Versus Mode either against CPU or with two controllers. Just make sure you are hitting an attacking opponent so that your Hougeki starter is registered as counter hit.
Fight like cat and dog

Use a taunt as every character.
You can see character's taunt by pressing but it only works against the CPU for some reason. It is recommended to combine your efforts on this trophy with Cut the Gordian knot.
Golden opportunity

Earn 300 million points.
This trophy description is a bit misleading, because the real requirement here is to score 3 million points in Arcade Mode during a single run. This goal is easily achievable on Easy difficulty with 5 rounds and 99 seconds timer. Your score is mostly affected by perfect rounds, remaining time and using super attacks so you need to finish your opponents fast without any damage and use your character's Ougi (2363214D) whenever you have 3 Tactics bars available.

Naturally, you should use a character you are most comfortable with. If you don't have any preferences, Soso Motoku with her special move Senrinten (214C) can be quite effective in keeping CPU busy most of the times. I was able to score 3 million points after Stage 4 doing all perfect rounds and two Ougis per match. This trophy will unlock once you have 3 million points on results screen for the match.
Whole in mind and body

Perform a KO using Hiougi.
Self-explanatory. See Alive bright with all sorts of flowers for more information.
Alive bright with all sorts of flowers

Witness every Hiougi in a real battle.
Hiougi (236B+C) is a unique flashy super attack which uses 4 Tactics bars and only available during Hougeki combo. You must build up your Tactics bar by attacking, blocking or taking damage, and then trigger Hougeki combo by landing one of the universal Hougeki starters (6B, 3B, 6C or 3C) on your opponent as counter hit. When done properly, you will hear the gong sound and your opponent will start to crumple. This is the earliest when you can perform Hiougi.

It is recommended to combine your efforts on this trophy with Cut the Gordian knot. Alternatively, you can unlock the trophy in Versus Mode with two controllers, doing two Hiougis in the same match for two different characters. Landing first attack in every round rewards you with 1 Tactics bar.

Combo still needs practice

During a Hougeki Combo with Kakōton, pull off a Dohatsu Shōten in the wrong direction.
This trophy is tricky due to its specifics but luckily, one of Kak?ton's challenges allows you to execute Hougeki combo to a certain point where you can deliberately input Dohatsu Sh?ten in the wrong direction, unlocking the trophy.

Solution (Kak?ton's Challenge #13): 6B > 2C (max charge) > jC (max charge) > (right side) 2C > 623C

In this combo you must position Kakoton on the right side (facing left) while dummy is still in the air after jC and she needs to be borderline close to the falling dummy, then you hit 2C and cancel it into Dohatsu Sh?ten (623C). As a result, 2C will connect but Dohatsu Sh?ten will miss, thus, conforming to the requirement.

For a visual reference check Wooser TYPE-III's Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai Playlist.
The battle continues

Achieve a perfect win using Chōhi.
Win a perfect round with Chohi in any mode on any difficulty for this trophy to unlock.
I shut you down!

Achieve a perfect win using Chōryō.
Win a perfect round with Ch?ry? in any mode on any difficulty for this trophy to unlock.
Divine power

Dodge Ryofu's EX Dynamic Mind with backstep outside of training mode.
Ryofu's EX Dynamic Mind is actually EX Goho Rairaku (623A+B). To obtain this trophy you must avoid being hit by EX Goho Rairaku using invulnerability frames during the backdash. It's recommended to attempt this in Versus Mode with two controllers because even in controlled environment you might need several tries to adjust a proper timing for this kind of evade. Remember, that EX-attacks require 1 Tactics bar.

For a visual reference check Wooser TYPE-III's Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai Playlist.
Collector of ice sculptures

Perform a KO using Guihua's Pillar of Ice.
Pillar of Ice is strategist Kaku's ability and it consumes 1 Tactics bar. Just select Kaku as your assist and fight a single round leaving your opponent 5% of health bar. Perform Pillar of Ice (236D) point blank to finish the round, and this should unlock the trophy.
Warm welcome

Thwart an opponents diagonal down-forward + B using Sonken's EX Kohōkō outside of training mode.
Kohoko is Sonken's special move that repels incoming attacks. You need to execute EX Kohoko (22A+B) a moment later after your opponent attacks you with 3B. It's recommended to attempt this in Versus Mode with two controllers because even in controlled environment you might need several tries to adjust a proper timing. I found it easier to unlock this trophy with Sonken jumping in and executing EX Kohoko in the air before landing. Remember, that EX-attacks require 1 Tactics bar.

For a visual reference check Wooser TYPE-III's Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai Playlist.
Try and stop me!

Successfully use Chōryō's Hiougi outside of training mode.
This trophy will come naturally when you're working towards Alive bright with all sorts of flowers.
Anti-air magician

Successfully summon Kaku 10 times in a single battle outside of training mode.
All strategists are summoned by pressing 236D to activate their unique abilities, and each summon consumes 1 Tactics bar. Therefore, you'll need to build up 10 Tactics bars in a single match in order to successfully perform Kaku's Pillar of Ice 10 times (it must connect to count for the trophy). It is recommended to attempt this in Versus Mode with 5 rounds and 99 seconds timer. Always land first attack in each round to get 1 Tactics bar instantly and you should have no problems building up the rest.
Bachō Master

Land a combo with more than 75 hits as Bachō.
This is the last of the hard trophies in the game. See Bach? Freeze Glitch method in Divine Combo for a working solution.

Alternative solution (credit to Tacio Vinicius): Counter 6B > 2C (3 hits) > 623A+B > (side switch) 5B (1 hit) > 214C (3 hits) > jC > (run) > 5B (1 hit) > 214C (3 hits) > jC > (run) > 5B (1 hit) > 214C (3 hits) > jC > (now in corner) 236C (3 hits) > jA (3 hits) > 236D (3 hits) > 214C (3 hits) > jC > 236D (3 hits) > 214A (3 hits) > jC > 6B > 214C (hold, 4 hits) > jC > j623A (3 hits) > 3B > 214C (3 hits) > jC > 2363214D (18 hits), 2C (3 hits)

This combo solution is dated to 2019, hence it should work with the latest patch. The combo trophies can be unlocked in Training Mode (the only mode with infinite timer available) but Tactics bar setting other than Normal (or 4) will prevent any trophy from popping up even when conditions are met. Every change made in training options automatically resets characters positions.

For a visual reference use Tacio Vinicius' video and be sure to check its description for combo's detailed explanation.
That's guardable?!

Guard Ryofu's Hiougi outside of training mode.
In order to meet the conditions for this trophy, you must recover during the Hougeki combo and go into block faster than Ryofu lands Hiougi on you. It's recommended to attempt this in Versus Mode with two controllers and you are going to control Ryofu via the second gamepad.

Solution (credit to thatpsnuser): Make sure Ryofu has 4 Tactics bars available to her, then initiate the Hougeki combo by hitting with 6C while your main character is doing empty throws. Once you hear the gong, execute Ryofu's G?h? Rairaku (623C) on the second controller. This move's animation is long so in the meantime, ensure that your main controller is always blocking, then perform Ryofu's Hiougi (236B+C). When done properly, your main character will already be blocking by the time when Ryofu's Hiougi activates.

For a visual reference, see here: Wooser TYPE-III's Koihime†Enbu RyoRaiRai Playlist.