You’ve cleared the story. The claws are still warm. Now you need every suit, every adaptation, every collectible, and that platinum trophy. Here’s the efficient path \u2014 no wasted runs, no unnecessary grind.<\/p>\n
Start with your end goal: 42 trophies, zero missables, one playthrough plus a New Game+ cleanup if you want the extra adaptation strands. The game tracks everything by mission, so you can replay individual chapters from the cabin bed without finishing the whole level.<\/p>\n
Two collectible types matter for progression: material crates<\/strong> (68 total) and whiskey bottles<\/strong> (20 total). Each whiskey bottle grants two adaptation points. Each crate yields crafting materials for suits. Every four suits crafted gives a permanent health boost.<\/p>\n Don’t<\/strong> replay a full mission for one missed item. Pause during replay, grab the collectible, then quit to cabin \u2014 the game saves the find immediately. Check the pause menu during any mission to see the exact count left in that chapter.<\/p>\n Don’t<\/strong> equip the crate finder or whiskey finder adaptations during combat. Slot them only when you’re cleaning up missions; they eat precious strand slots that should be feeding your rage\/crit engine.<\/p>\n These are the blue glowing crates (later red lanterns) that change appearance by region. Each gives 35 XP. Smash every one you see \u2014 they’re the difference between hitting level 36 naturally and having to grind. The “Cash Crusher” trophy requires smashing 100; you’ll get it around level 14 if you’re thorough.<\/p>\n Fourteen nightmare doors are scattered across chapters. Each contains either a traversal or combat trial. You only need bronze on most, but one adamantium rank is required for a trophy. The real<\/a> value is in the adaptation points \u2014 each trial completion gives one strand, and the higher ranks give more.<\/p>\n Key strategy for the gauntlet trials<\/strong> (combat horde modes): Ignore secondary enemies and focus only on the primary objective. For “Hunting the Hunter,” kill only the Reaver snipers. Every second spent on adds costs you adamantium.<\/p>\n Complete all 14 to unlock the hidden final gauntlet “The Savage Showdown.” Finishing that at adamantium nets you two exclusive suits: Halvarine<\/strong> and Future Fugitive Attire<\/strong> \u2014 also the “Charged Bone Claws” and “Non-Organic Claws.”<\/p>\n You get 10 strand slots in a first playthrough, 20 in New Game+. Total adaptations: 25 base, 29 with NG+. The efficient build for a 100% run prioritizes three layers:<\/p>\n This loops: parry heals you, combo finishers build rage, rage triggers crits, crits heal more, rage stays up longer. Once you have this core, swap in Bullet Sponge for nightmare gauntlets with heavy ranged pressure.<\/p>\n Don’t<\/strong> waste points on stealth adaptations unless you’re going for the “I’m the Best There Is” challenge \u2014 and even then, the stealth tree adds minimal value to a combat-focused completion.<\/p>\n Twenty suits exist. Each requires specific material quantities from crates. Unlocking them all gives you a 200% health cap \u2014 the difference between surviving boss rushes and needing last stand every 30 seconds.<\/p>\n Craft every suit the moment you have the materials, even if you never wear it. Health bonuses are retroactive. The “Maximum Potential” trophy requires 20 suits.<\/p>\n Claw sets are separate from suits \u2014 20 claw types, each tied to a specific suit’s default. You can mix and match via the equipment screen. To equip a full set (suit + default claws) at once, highlight the suit and press square instead of cross.<\/p>\n NG+ carries over everything: techniques, adaptations, suits, upgrades. The level cap increases, and you gain 10 additional strand slots plus four new reckless adaptations. These are glass-cannon perks \u2014 triple damage or triple rage gain at the cost of double damage taken or disabled last stand.<\/p>\n If you’re aiming for the 100% save file, do NG+ on the hardest difficulty. The game doesn’t lock any trophy behind it, but the adaptation slots let you experiment with the reckless tree for faster clear times.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Before starting NG+, make a manual save at the cabin with all collectibles at 100%. NG+ can reset mission progress tracking for certain collectibles if you jump in too early.<\/p>\n Three combat trophies require dedicated farming if you didn’t get them naturally:<\/p>\nXP Caches<\/h3>\n
Nightmare Doors: Prioritize for Strands<\/h2>\n
Adaptation Strand Optimization<\/h2>\n
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Suit Crafting and Health Scaling<\/h2>\n
New Game+ Considerations<\/h2>\n
Combat Trophy Farming<\/h2>\n
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Hidden Memory Completion<\/h2>\n