Trophy Guide for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (Complete Achievements)
Strategies, platinum route, Exophase-style achievements table, missable missions, and FAQ. Original content for players seeking 100%.
Introduction
Welcome to the trophy guide for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Here you will find a clear structure ready for your achievement hunting:
a table like “Exophase” (original content), build recommendations, warnings about missable content, endings, and an optimized route to obtain the platinum
with the fewest playthroughs possible and the maximum risk control.
Important: the names of achievements and their descriptions presented here are indicative and unofficial. Use them as a template and tactical support
to organize your progress without severe spoilers.
to organize your progress without severe spoilers.
Achievements Table (Exophase-style template)
Mentally filter by type (story, missable, combat, collectibles, miscellaneous). This table helps you plan.
| Achievement / Trophy | Type | Difficulty | Description (indicative) | How to Obtain (tip) | Missable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awakening in the Masquerade | Story | Very low | Complete the prologue and your first hours as a neonate. | Advance in the story; familiarize yourself with the Hunger system and the Masquerade Violation. | No |
| First Sip | Miscellaneous | Low | Feed without breaking the Masquerade in a public area. | Look for alleys or isolated victims. Avoid cameras and civilians. | Yes (situational) |
| Clan Ally | Miscellaneous | Medium | Complete a chain of favors for your chosen clan. | Prioritize missions from your clan; they are usually unlocked by reputation. | Yes (by decisions) |
| The Art of Stealth | Combat | Medium | Infiltrate a facility without triggering alarms. | Increase stealth, use distractions, and alternative routes at heights. | Yes |
| Well-Sharpened Fangs | Combat | Medium | Defeat an elite enemy without using bullets. | Enhance offensive disciplines; use control and melee finishers. | No |
| Guardian of the Masquerade | Miscellaneous | Medium | Complete 10 missions without any Masquerade violations. | Watch for cameras, visible blood, and witnesses. Save often. | Yes |
| Nocturnal Cartographer | Collectibles | Medium | Discover all main areas of the map. | Explore the edges of the map, rooftops, and sewers. | No |
| Secrets Among Shadows | Collectibles | High | Collect all key documents from an area. | Use Auspex/Perception to highlight clues and hidden accesses. | Yes |
| Midnight Diplomacy | Miscellaneous | Medium | Resolve a conflict without violence. | Increase Persuasion/Charisma or dominate with Presence. | Yes |
| Controlled Hunger | Miscellaneous | Low | Keep Hunger low for 3 consecutive missions. | Plan your feeding between objectives and carry blood bags. | No |
| Hunter’s Wrath | Combat | Medium | Defeat a squad of Hunters without dying. | Crowd control + mobility; eliminate ranged enemies first. | No |
| Shadows of the Past | Story | Very low | Complete the first major narrative arc. | Natural progress. | No |
| Crossed Loyalties | Miscellaneous | High | Choose a side in a key dispute. | Save before decisions; affects missions and endings. | Yes |
| Blood Arts | Miscellaneous | Medium | Unlock level 3 in a discipline. | Manage XP and prioritize a consistent build. | No |
| Hermetic | Collectibles | Medium | Open 20 locks without triggering alerts. | Increase lockpicking/hacking; use sound distractions. | Yes |
| Personal Chronicle | Collectibles | Medium | Find your secondary hideout. | Explore secondary contact tasks; check boards. | No |
| Sepulchral Silence | Combat | High | Defeat a boss without using firearms. | Melee build + healing; learn patterns and windows. | Yes |
| Hematic Sommelier | Miscellaneous | Medium | Try all types of blood “resonance”. | Feed in different districts and NPC profiles. | Yes |
| Night Watcher | Miscellaneous | Medium | Resolve a dynamic event without being seen. | Recognize patrol routes; use invisibility if your clan has it. | Yes |
| The Eternal Dilemma | Story | Very low | Complete the second major narrative arc. | Natural progress. | No |
| Master Puppeteer | Miscellaneous | High | Complete a key mission using only social options. | Enhance Persuasion/Intimidation; carry dialogue items. | Yes |
| Inventory of Reliquaries | Collectibles | High | Gather all artifacts from a district. | Explore on rainy nights; Auspex highlights nearby relics. | Yes |
| The Hidden Side | Miscellaneous | Medium | Access a club or secret hideout. | Talk to informants and complete bouncer tasks. | No |
| Let the Blood Flow | Combat | Medium | Perform 20 finishers with disciplines. | Alternate powers; finish when the enemy is stunned. | No |
| Immaculate Conscience | Miscellaneous | High | Complete three missions with “altruistic” choices. | Choose options that avoid collateral damage and maintain the Masquerade. | Yes |
| Breaking the Silence | Miscellaneous | Medium | Trigger a Masquerade violation and escape unharmed. | If it happens, escape through rooftops or undergrounds; change districts. | No |
| Full Circle | Story | Low | Reach the climax of the main story. | Natural progress. | No |
| Archon in Shadows | Miscellaneous | High | Gain maximum favor with one faction. | Complete their contracts; avoid betraying them in decisions. | Yes |
| The Collector | Collectibles | High | Obtain all collectibles in the game. | Leave this for postgame; use checklist by district. | Yes |
| Blood Chronicles | Miscellaneous | High | Unlock all major endings. | Requires multiple playthroughs or branched saves before decisions. | Yes |
Suggestion: use the table as a “mental framework”. Mark missables (YES) to prioritize in the first playthrough. Leave endings and global collectibles for
a second run with an optimized route.
General Tips for 100%
- Save often (rotating 5–7 files). Before and after each mission decision.
- Manage Hunger: plan feeding between objectives; avoid witnesses and cameras.
- Consistent Build: focus your XP on 1–2 key disciplines and one support (stealth or social).
- Explore vertically: rooftops, walkways, and sewers open routes without combat.
- Checklist by district: note documents, relics, and pending master doors.
- Avoid broken Masquerade: if it happens, flee and “cool” the area; do not chain public combats.
- Talk to everyone: the best accesses come from contacts and favors.
Suggested Platinum Trophy Route
Playthrough 1: “Clean” Story + Faction Base
- Objective: complete the story without breaking the Masquerade and without strong spoilers.
- Prioritize: Story, Midnight Diplomacy, Guardian of the Masquerade.
- Avoid definitive decisions until saving at multiple key points (pre-final).
- Recommended build: social + stealth; minimum essential combat.
Playthrough 2: Collectibles + Alternative Endings
- Objective: clear The Collector and force branching for Blood Chronicles.
- Prioritize: Secrets Among Shadows, Inventory of Reliquaries, Archon in Shadows.
- Recommended build: mobility + perception; take advantage of internal guides and checklists.
Playthrough 3 (quick, if needed): Combat Challenges
- Objective: boss trophies and no-fire challenges (Sepulchral Silence, Well-Sharpened Fangs).
- Recommended build: melee + control; main offensive discipline at high level.
Key Tip: if your edition allows, create a “hinge” save before the climax. From there you can get 2–3 endings without repeating everything.
Comparative Routes Table
“Safe” Approach (3 Playthroughs)
| Playthrough | Goal | Risk | Estimated Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean story + base | Low | 15–20 |
| 2 | Collectibles + endings | Medium | 12–16 |
| 3 | Combat challenges | Medium | 6–10 |
For those who prefer zero stress with missables.
“Optimized” Approach (2 Playthroughs)
| Playthrough | Goal | Risk | Estimated Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Story + most collectibles | Medium | 18–24 |
| 2 | Endings + remaining combat challenges | Medium/High | 10–14 |
Requires planning and “hinge” saves.
Questions and Answers (QA)
Are there missable trophies?
Yes: faction decisions, missions with social outcomes, and some collectibles by district if you close the story without cleaning them. Use multiple saves.
Do I need multiple playthroughs for platinum?
Recommended: 2–3 playthroughs. One “clean” of story, another for collectibles + alternative endings, and a quick third for specific challenges if anything remains.
What is the best build for trophies?
For the first playthrough: social + stealth. For the second/third: mobility + melee or strong offensive discipline.
How do I avoid breaking the Masquerade?
Avoid powers in front of civilians/cameras, clean scenes quickly, or lure victims to areas without witnesses; use high or underground routes.
Can I get all endings with a single save?
Depends on your edition and decision structure. Create a “hinge” save before the climax to chain 2–3 endings from there.
In Summary
- Plan 2–3 playthroughs to cover endings and missables without stress.
- Use the “Exophase-like” table as a tactical checklist (unofficial).
- Save before decisions and keep the Masquerade intact in the first run.
- Leave global collectibles for postgame or the second playthrough.
- For combat challenges: melee + control build and pattern recognition.
With patience, a good rotation of saves, and a well-thought-out route, the platinum will be yours.