- Platinum trophy "Sons of Sparta" requires unlocking every other trophy in the game.
- Estimated time: 40-60 hours — roughly 20 hours of story plus completionist cleanup.
- Best route: Finish the campaign first, sweep collectibles in free roam, then grind The Pit last.
- Rare traps: Hidden side quests like "Brothers in Arms" must be triggered after Chapter 5.
- Difficulty tip: "Flawless Spartan" is easiest on Give Me Story against the Chapter 2 Arena Warden.
Platinum Overview: What You're Signing Up For
The God of War Sons of Sparta platinum is a classic completionist run: a manageable story campaign, a heavy collectible sweep, and a demanding endgame challenge in The Pit. The total journey lands around 40-60 hours depending on how thoroughly you explore during the campaign and how quickly you adapt to The Pit's roguelite waves.
Here's how the trophy distribution breaks down:
| Trophy | Type | Hidden | Rarity | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sons of Sparta | Platinum | No | Ultra Rare | Unlock all other trophies |
| The Fall and the Rise | Gold | Yes | Rare | Complete the final story chapter |
| Master of the Pit | Gold | No | Ultra Rare | Clear all Pit challenge tiers |
| Flawless Spartan | Gold | No | Ultra Rare | Beat any boss without taking damage |
| Brothers in Arms | Silver | Yes | Rare | Finish all brother bond side quests |
| Collector of Relics | Silver | No | Rare | Find all 42 hidden relics |
Trophies are not difficulty-gated in most cases. Starting on Give Me Story makes "Flawless Spartan" dramatically easier while still awarding every story trophy on completion.
Phase 1: Story Campaign Trophies
Your first 20 hours should focus purely on the campaign — from the Spartan Training Grounds through the Streets of Sparta, the Cliffside Path, and the climactic battle against the Trainer of Sparta. Do not grind collectibles yet; regions unlock progressively, and backtracking later is faster with upgraded movement and combat abilities.
Campaign priorities worth noting:
- The Fall and the Rise unlocks automatically at the final chapter — it cannot be missed.
- Keep a habit of breaking destructible walls marked by faint cracks; many relic hiding spots are in the background layer of each stage.
- Optional arena rounds between chapters keep you ahead of the level curve and pre-unlock Spartan Rage upgrades you will need in The Pit.
Story-First Approach
- ~20 hours to credits
- Unlocks all regions
- No missable story trophies
Side Quest Window
- Brothers in Arms trigger: return to Spartan camp after Chapter 5
- Speak with Deimos at the training grounds
- Complete every bond questline
Combat Prep
- Upgrade armor tiers before weapons
- Fundamentals: dodge-cancel, Shield Counter
- Save Rage extensions for endgame
The "Brothers in Arms" side questlines can be started only by returning to camp after Chapter 5. Check in with Deimos at the training grounds before advancing too far into the late game.
Phase 2: Collectibles and Combat Cleanup
After the credits roll, all regions open for free roam. This phase covers "Collector of Relics" and "Flawless Spartan," plus any remaining combat trophies.
Sweep All 42 Relics
Work region by region. Use the raven hints near each region's shrine to narrow down locations — the ravens effectively act as a built-in tracker for nearby undiscovered relics.
Check Destructible Walls
Many collectibles hide behind walls marked with faint cracks, especially in background layers of stages. Check every stage's backdrop before moving on.
Clear Flawless Spartan
Target the Chapter 2 Arena Warden on Give Me Story difficulty. Learn his parryable lunge pattern, stay patient, and punish recovery windows only.
Finish Remaining Combat Trophies
Use optional arenas to clean up any kill-count, grab, or finisher-based trophies with low-risk enemy waves.
Combining the relic sweep with combat trophies in one free-roam pass saves hours. Plan a region loop: shrine raven check, relic grab, then arena stop for combat trophies.
Phase 3: Master of the Pit
The final and hardest trophy on the list. "Master of the Pit" demands clearing every Pit challenge tier, ending with the Champion of the Pit — and the final round disables Spartan Rage entirely.
| Preparation | Recommendation | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Shield | Fully upgraded | Final round disables Rage; parries are your main damage |
| Charms | Heal-charge charms | Sustained healing across long rounds without Rage refill |
| Weapon | Blades of Chaos (max) | Best crowd control and wave clear |
| Armor | Armor of the Fallen King | +30% parry damage window set bonus |
| Co-op | Local two-player optional | Shared health pickups need coordination |
High-score and survival techniques for deep Pit runs:
- Mix grabs, heavy finishers, and environmental kills to keep score multipliers alive.
- Prioritize elite spawns — they carry the biggest payouts and the biggest threat.
- Adapt build order every run; random modifiers mean no fixed pattern survives.
The last round against the Champion of the Pit disables Spartan Rage. Do not rely on Rage-based sustain builds — invest in shield upgrades and heal-charge charms before attempting the final tier.
Platinum Roadmap Checklist
Platinum Milestones:
- Complete the main story on Give Me Story (unlocks The Fall and the Rise)
- Trigger Brothers in Arms after Chapter 5 and finish all bond quests
- Collect all 42 relics using shrine raven hints
- Earn Flawless Spartan on the Chapter 2 Arena Warden
- Clear every Pit tier and defeat the Champion of the Pit
Do not start The Pit until your gear is endgame-ready. Deep runs are the natural final step, and attempting them early wastes upgrade materials on runs that cannot reach the final tier.
FAQ
Q: How long does the God of War Sons of Sparta platinum take?
Expect 40-60 hours total. The story campaign runs roughly 20 hours, with the remainder spent on the 42-relic collectible sweep, combat trophies like Flawless Spartan, and grinding all Pit challenge tiers for Master of the Pit.
Q: Are any trophies missable?
Story trophies cannot be missed, but the Brothers in Arms side questlines have a trigger: return to the Spartan camp after Chapter 5 and speak with Deimos at the training grounds. Complete every brother bond questline before finishing everything else.
Q: What is the easiest way to get Flawless Spartan?
Fight the Chapter 2 Arena Warden on Give Me Story difficulty. His lunge is telegraphed and parryable, giving you a safe punish window on every recovery. Focus entirely on avoiding damage rather than clearing quickly.
Q: Can I earn the platinum solo, or do I need co-op?
The platinum is fully achievable solo. The Pit supports optional local two-player co-op, which can make deep runs easier, but every Pit tier including the Champion can be cleared alone with a fully upgraded shield and heal-charge charms.