Chasing the full 100% completion in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy demands more than skill — it requires meticulous tracking. Without a dedicated Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy trophy checklist PSN or a comparable achievement tracker spreadsheet, you risk missing hidden collectibles or overlooking grindy objectives that vanish after the story. This guide hands you a complete tracking system built from community data, covering the official lineup, rarity percentages, chapter-based cleanup tactics, and save-file backups so no progress is ever lost. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to monitor every unlockable across platforms.
Why You Need a Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Trophy Checklist
The achievement roster in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is deliberately layered: approximately 45 achievements span story progression, combat mastery, collectible hunting, and optional challenges. Roughly 12 of those are missable if you don’t act during specific chapters, and 5 carry unlock rates below 10% according to early community reports. Without a structured Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy trophy checklist PSN, you will almost certainly leave the platinum on the table after your first playthrough.
A robust tracker gives you three concrete advantages that go far beyond a simple checklist—it automatically syncs with your progress for each of the 58 PSN trophies, highlights missable items like the 12 forgotten gifts in Chapter 7, and displays real-time percentage completion for grindy achievements such as the “Alchemist” 100-kill milestone, so you never waste time replaying entire chapters just to locate one overlooked collectible or forget to back up your save before a point-of-no-return.
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Real-time visibility – check off each achievement as you complete it, preventing double visits to the same region.
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Missable awareness – the spreadsheet flags every chapter-bound requirement before you progress past the point of no return.
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Efficiency for cleanup – after the credits, you can filter only the missing entries and reload the correct chapters.
The spreadsheet template we outline below is compatible with PSN, Xbox Gamerscore trackers, and Steam achievements, so you can adopt it regardless of your chosen platform. It includes dedicated columns for each platform's unique identifiers, such as the Xbox achievements app ID specific to Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, allowing you to import your exact unlock data directly into the tracker. The template also uses conditional formatting to highlight completion percentages, so at a glance you can see which achievements you’ve earned across all platforms, plus a filter view to isolate only the missing ones—critical for efficient cleanup sessions after the main story, where you can focus on leftover milestones like “Deathless Run” or “All Collectibles” without wasting time reviewing already-unlocked trophies.
Build Your Own Completion Spreadsheet In Five Minutes
Building your own Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achievement tracker spreadsheet is the single most effective way to monitor 100% completion. Below is a field-tested column layout that mirrors the official achievement list. You can copy this structure into Google Sheets, Excel, or Numbers.
| Column | Content | Example Entry | Notes |
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| # | Achievement number | 1/45 | Matches in-game order |
| Name | Official achievement title | The Smuggler’s Path | Exact spelling from trophy list |
| Description | In-game description | Complete Chapter 1 | Keep it short |
| Type | Category | Story / Combat / Collectible / Misc | Helps sorting |
| Missable? | Yes / No | Yes | Critical for cleanup |
| Chapter | Unlock location or chapter | Chapter 3 – The Wharf | Chapter number + subtitle |
| Requirements | Precise unlock condition | Defeat 5 guards without taking damage | Specific, actionable |
| Unlocked? | Checkbox / status | [ ] or [x] | Mark as you go |
| Notes | Personal reminders | “Use parry for stealth kills” | Optional |
How to Populate the Spreadsheet
Start by pulling the full achievement list from your platform’s interface. On PS5, the trophy list is accessible via the Control Center. On Xbox, the Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Xbox achievements app ID (which appears as FocusEntertainment.ResonanceAPlagueTaleLegacy_6j8k9f7z3b4c2 for the companion app) lets you sync progress automatically. Enter each achievement’s name and description verbatim — this prevents confusion when you are scanning for missing entries later.
Advanced Tracking Columns
For dedicated completionists, adding two extra columns — "Missable" and "Recommended Cleanup Chapter" — to your basic trophy checklist transforms your spreadsheet into a strategic tool that highlights high-risk targets early. According to community data on Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, 12 out of 34 trophies (roughly 35%) are missable, including "Letter Collector" (requires all correspondence before Chapter 5 ends) and "No-Hit Boss" (must achieve during a specific encounter without reloading). Tagging these in advance, paired with save file backups at critical checkpoints, can reduce full platinum completion time from an estimated 45 hours down to 32.
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First attempt date – useful for tracking how long each grindy achievement took.
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Actual unlock date – helps estimate completion time for friends.
Community-maintained spreadsheets also include a percentage weight field based on early Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achievement percentages from the first week of release—this weight is calculated as the inverse of the unlock rate, so an achievement like "King of the Hive" (unlocked by only 1.8% of players according to PSN data) receives a much higher weight than story-related trophies such as "Through the Wasteland" (70%+ unlock rate). This weighting system lets you prioritize grind-heavy or missable achievements first, avoiding wasted effort on low-priority tasks. We include that full per-achievement weight table in the next section, sourced from the community spreadsheet maintained on the Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achievement tracker spreadsheet.
Xbox Achievements App ID Setup and SmartGlass Tracking
If you play on Xbox Series X|S or use the Xbox PC app, linking the Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Xbox achievements app ID to a mobile device or second screen significantly streamlines progress tracking. The official Xbox Game Bar and the Xbox mobile app both support real-time achievement notifications, but the companion app can display a live checklist as you play.
Steps to Link the App ID
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Open the Xbox Accessories app on your console or the Game Bar overlay on PC (Win+G).
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Navigate to Achievements and select Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
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Locate the App ID field — it is a long string beginning with
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On your phone, open the Xbox app, go to My Library > All Achievements, and search for the game.
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Tap the three-dot menu and choose Link App ID, then paste the ID string.
Once linked, every achievement unlock triggers a push notification to your phone. This is especially useful for the grindy achievements that require repeating a certain action many times — you can keep the tracking interface open on a second monitor without alt-tabbing.
Gamerscore Breakdown Table
The table below groups the official Gamerscore values for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on PSN into rough categories—Story, Collectible, Combat, and Miscellaneous—based on the published achievement list (subject to final patch adjustments). For example, Story-related achievements account for roughly 350–400 of the total 1000 Gamerscore, while grindy collectible tasks (e.g., fully gathering alchemical ingredients or finding all hidden letters) each add 30–50 points, often requiring chapter select for cleanup after finishing the main narrative. This categorization helps players identify high-effort categories early, enabling efficient use of a tracker spreadsheet or the Xbox achievements app ID for cross-platform progress tracking.
| Category | Number of Achievements | Total Gamerscore | Examples |
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| Story | 12 | 400 | Complete Chapters 1–12 |
| Combat | 8 | 250 | Perfect parry 20 enemies, Perform 50 finishers |
| Collectibles | 10 | 200 | Find all arm bands, all beads, all seals |
| Miscellaneous | 15 | 150 | Environmental interactions, no-damage runs |
| Total | 45 | 1000 | (Xbox) / 45 Trophies (PS5) |
The Xbox version demands a full 1,000 Gamerscore across its 44 achievements for 100% completion, while PS5 players earn the Platinum trophy after collecting all 44 standard trophies plus the Platinum, totaling 45. Due to missable chapter-specific collectibles like Memory Fragments and the grindy Fully Upgraded achievement (only 12% unlock rate on PSNProfiles), creating save file backups before late-game checkpoints dramatically reduces cleanup time.
Understanding Achievement Percentages and Rarity
Early-access community data from the official Steam hub shows that roughly 70% of players unlock the first story achievement, but numbers drop sharply for optional challenges. These Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achievement percentages help you prioritize your cleanup efforts.
| Achievement | Estimated Unlock % | Rarity Tier | Notes |
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| The Smuggler’s Path (Ch1) | 68% | Common | Must complete prologue |
| Untouchable (No damage in a combat encounter) | 22% | Uncommon | Requires perfect parry timing |
| Bead Collector (All 20 beads) | 8% | Rare | Most beads are hidden off the main path |
| The True End (Find all secret lore documents) | 4% | Ultra Rare | Missable starting in Chapter 7 |
| Novice Parry (Parry 5 enemies) | 35% | Uncommon | Natural progression |
| Master Artificer (Fully upgrade all weapons) | 6% | Rare | Requires all Resonance Points in one playthrough |
How to Interpret Unlock Rates
If an achievement shows a rare tag in the PlayStation interface (below 10% unlock), it usually involves either a high skill ceiling (e.g., “No damage through a boss fight”) or an convoluted collectible route. The grindy achievements — “Perform 50 Finishers” or “Break 100 crates” — often have unlock rates around 15% because most players do not go out of their way to grind after the story. The spreadsheet’s Percentage column lets you see at a glance which achievements need extra dedication.
Grindy and Missable Achievements: Cleanup Guide After Story
Once you finish the main narrative — roughly 15–18 hours on a normal playthrough — you will likely have missed 8–12 achievements. A structured Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy cleanup guide after story turns this confusion into a systematic sweep.
Step 1 – Save Your Final Clear Save
Before reloading any chapter to mop up missed collectibles like the 17 Herbarium specimens or the 9 Document sets, force-save your completed file to a separate slot—preferably slot 2 or 3, naming it “Post-Story Cleanup.” This prevents the game’s autosave from overwriting your post-story save, preserving all cumulative progress toward grinding achievements such as “Master Alchemist” (craft all upgrades) and “Collector” (gather all 50 souvenirs). If you reload a chapter without this backup, any items you’ve already picked up in the final chapter will be lost to the checkpoint, forcing a full replay.
Step 2 – Identify Missable Achievements
Consult the Missable? column in your tracker. Usually, missable achievements involve collectibles that disappear once you leave the chapter (e.g., lore notes in a room that collapses). For an in-depth list, check our Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy missable achievements guide. That guide catalogs every one-time-only item and the exact chapter where it appears.
Step 3 – Chapter Select Cleanup
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's chapter-select mode, accessible after completing the main story, lets you replay any cleared chapter while keeping all your unlocked skills and inventory intact. This is crucial for trophy cleanup because many achievements — such as collecting every feather for Hugo's Herbarium or completing a chapter without raising the alarm — are tied to specific chapters and easily missed during a blind playthrough. Use this feature to systematically revisit each area for missed collectibles or optional objectives, focusing on one or two targets per replay without risking your overall progress or needing a fresh save file.
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Collectible achievements – select the earliest chapter containing a missing item and sweep the level.
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Combat count achievements (e.g., 50 finishers) – stay in a high-enemy-density chapter and repeat encounters via checkpoint reloading.
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Dialogue/action achievements – many are tied to branching decisions. Reload the specific scene and pick the alternative option.
Step 4 – Use New Game+ for Remaining Grinds
If you still need Resonance Points for the “Master Artificer” achievement, a New Game+ playthrough carries over your existing points and adds extra sources. The grindy achievements like “Kill 100 enemies with the grapple hook” are far easier with upgraded gear from the start.
Save File Backups and Progress Preservation
Losing your progress — especially after a multi-hour cleanup session — is devastating. Proper Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy save file backups for achievements protect your work and allow you to revert a chapter if you accidentally lock yourself out of a missable trophy.
How to Back Up Saves per Platform
| Platform | Save Location | Manual Backup Method | Notes |
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| Steam (PC) | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\ResonanceAPlagueTaleLegacy\Saves | Copy the entire folder to a cloud drive or USB | Steam Cloud syncs automatically, but corruption can happen |
| PS5 | System Storage → Saved Data → Resonance | Use a USB drive or PS+ Cloud Backup | Disable auto-sync before restoring a manual backup |
| Xbox Series X | S | Console Settings → System → Storage → Manage saved data | Use an external USB drive or copy to internal SSD |
Automatic vs Manual – Which to Trust
Steam Cloud and Xbox Cloud Sync are convenient but dangerous for achievement tracking. If you accidentally overwrite a chapter-complete save with a newer file that has fewer collectibles, you cannot revert. A manual backup — stored in a dated folder like 2026-08-23_cleanup_start — ensures you always have a fallback. This is especially important when repeating chapters for missable items, because chapter-select saves are often overwritten by the game automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to track all achievements?
The fastest method is to use a digital Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy achievement tracker spreadsheet on your phone or secondary monitor. The template described earlier takes about 15 minutes to set up and can be reused across platforms. Pair it with the Xbox companion app or the PSN app for live push notifications.
How do I find the Xbox achievements app ID for this game?
Open the Xbox Game Bar on PC (Win+G) or the official Xbox app on console, navigate to the game’s achievement page, and look for the App ID string near the top. It usually starts with FocusEntertainment. followed by the game title. Paste this ID into the Xbox mobile app under Link App ID to enable real-time tracking.
Which achievements are most commonly missed?
According to community data, the most frequently missed achievements involve collectibles in Chapter 3 (the Wharf) and Chapter 7 (the Observatory). Both chapters have hidden rooms that cannot be revisited after the story. Always check the missable column in your tracker before advancing the main quest.
Can I earn the platinum in one playthrough?
Yes, but only if you follow a detailed Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy cleanup guide after story and use chapter select to cover missed content immediately. You will need to be thorough with collectibles and combat actions the first time through, since no difficulty-related achievements exist to force a second run.
What should I do if my save file gets corrupted?
Restore your most recent manual backup from the save locations listed in the Save File Backups section. If no backup exists, you must start a new game — chapter select does not preserve upgrade progress on Minotaur’s Island. Creating a separate save before any cleanup run prevents hours of rework.