- God of War Sons of Sparta trophy guide: the platinum takes roughly 40-60 hours total
- Best route: finish the story first, sweep collectibles in free roam, grind The Pit last
- Hardest trophies: Master of the Pit and Flawless Spartan are the two major blockers
- Hidden trophies: Brothers in Arms and The Fall and the Rise require specific triggers
- Collectible count: 42 relics must be found for Collector of Relics
Trophy Overview and Platinum Roadmap
This God of War Sons of Sparta trophy guide breaks the full list into an efficient route with minimal backtracking. The campaign runs about 20 hours; the remaining time goes to completionist cleanup — side quests, collectibles, and the post-game roguelite arena. Follow the phase structure below and you will unlock the platinum, Sons of Sparta, without replaying chapters unnecessarily.
| Phase | Focus | Estimated Time | Key Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Story campaign on any difficulty | ~20 hours | The Fall and the Rise |
| 2 | Brother bond side quests | ~8 hours | Brothers in Arms |
| 3 | Collectible sweep in free roam | ~10 hours | Collector of Relics |
| 4 | Combat milestones | ~5 hours | Flawless Spartan |
| 5 | The Pit challenge tiers | ~10+ hours | Master of the Pit |
Story Trophies
- Awarded naturally during campaign
- Cannot be missed on any difficulty
- Finish before any cleanup work
Side Content
- Brother bond quests trigger after Chapter 5
- Return to Spartan camp, speak with Deimos
- Relics tracked per region
Challenge Trophies
- The Pit tiers unlock post-game
- Final round disables Rage
- Bring upgraded shield and heal charms
Do not attempt The Pit trophies before finishing the campaign and upgrading your gear. The final tier disables Spartan Rage, so raw stats and heal-charge charms carry the run.
Full Trophy List and Unlock Conditions
Below is the core trophy list with unlock conditions and rarity. Hidden trophies are flagged so you can plan around them.
| Trophy | Type | Hidden | Rarity | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sons of Sparta | Platinum | No | Ultra Rare | Unlock all other trophies |
| The Fall and the Rise | Gold | Yes | Rare | Complete the final story chapter, any difficulty |
| Master of the Pit | Gold | No | Ultra Rare | Clear all Pit challenge tiers including the Champion of the Pit |
| Flawless Spartan | Gold | No | Ultra Rare | Defeat any boss without taking damage |
| Brothers in Arms | Silver | Yes | Rare | Complete every brother bond side questline |
| Collector of Relics | Silver | No | Rare | Find all 42 relics across regions |
Ultra Rare ratings reflect the difficulty of Master of the Pit and Flawless Spartan — these two trophies account for most abandoned platinum attempts. Prepare properly before attempting them.
Hardest Trophies: Step-by-Step Strategies
The two gold combat blockers reward preparation over raw skill. Work through these steps in order.
Pick the Right Flawless Target
For Flawless Spartan, fight the Chapter 2 Arena Warden on Give Me Story difficulty. His attack pattern is simple, telegraphed heavily, and heal chests are close by for practice resets.
Learn Parry Windows
Yellow-ringed attacks can be parried; red-ringed attacks must be dodged. Watch ring color, not animation wind-up — late-game enemies mix red feints into yellow chains.
Upgrade Before the Pit
Fully upgrade the Blades of Chaos for crowd control and Rage generation. Equip heal-charge charms; the final Pit round disables Rage entirely.
Grind Pit Tiers Methodically
Clear each Pit tier in sequence to bank perks that carry into future runs. Do not rush the Champion of the Pit until your shield is maxed.
Players frequently attempt Flawless Spartan on the final boss. The Chapter 2 Arena Warden is a far easier target — there is no requirement to use a late-game boss.
Relics and Hidden Trophy Locations
Collector of Relics demands all 42 relics hidden across the regions. Each region's shrine has raven hints that narrow down nearby locations.
| Source | What It Reveals | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Raven hints near shrines | Approximate relic locations per region | ★★★★ |
| Destructible walls (faint cracks) | Hidden rooms with lore items and chests | ★★★★ |
| Side ledges and vertical paths | Cliffside collectibles, timing-based jumps | ★★★ |
| Arena edges and market alcoves | Health chests and orb caches | ★★★ |
Collectible Sweep Checklist:
- Check raven hints at every region shrine
- Break all destructible walls marked by faint cracks
- Sweep vertical paths and side ledges for timed jumps
- Clear optional arena rounds between chapters
- Confirm 42/42 relics before starting The Pit grind
Sweeping relics after the story unlocks fast travel between regions, cutting travel time significantly compared to collecting during the campaign.
FAQ
Q: How long does the platinum in this God of War Sons of Sparta trophy guide take?
Expect 40-60 hours total. The story is roughly 20 hours; the rest is side quests, 42 relics, combat milestones, and The Pit challenge tiers.
Q: Can any trophies be missed?
The Fall and the Rise cannot be missed. Brothers in Arms requires returning to the Spartan camp after Chapter 5 and speaking with Deimos by the training grounds — finish every brother bond questline before endgame cleanup.
Q: What is the easiest way to get Flawless Spartan?
Fight the Chapter 2 Arena Warden on Give Me Story difficulty. Its telegraphed attacks make a no-damage run very achievable with basic parry and dodge fundamentals.
Q: Why is Master of the Pit so hard?
The final round against the Champion of the Pit disables Spartan Rage. Bring a fully upgraded shield and heal-charge charms, and grind earlier tiers first to unlock carry-over perks.