Exploring Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima introduces Jin Sakai to a complex web of local factions, including fierce raiders who mistrust samurai authority. Earning the Friend to All Raiders achievement requires completing a series of specific side tales across the island to aid these local inhabitants. By understanding the prerequisite questlines and location triggers, players can efficiently earn this trophy while unlocking valuable combat gear and cosmetics.
Unlocking the Raider Questlines on Iki Island
To begin working toward the Friend to All Raiders achievement, players must progress through the main story campaign of the Iki Island expansion. Access to the island becomes available once Act 2 of the main game is reached, allowing Jin to investigate a mysterious Mongol presence. As you establish trust with Fune and her raider faction, various unwritten tales and side quests will populate across the map.
Navigating the island requires careful attention to rumor chatter in raider encampments. Speaking with NPCs marked with speech bubbles often reveals the exact locations of citizens in distress or raider outposts under attack. Completing these side encounters gradually builds Jin's reputation from an intrusive samurai to a trusted ally of the local people.
Key Tales and Objectives for Completion
The achievement hinges on completing specific Tales of Iki that focus directly on assisting the raiders. Notable quests include Troubled Waters, Blood on the Grass, and The Impact of Loss, each presenting unique combat challenges and moral decisions. Players must ensure that all secondary objectives within these tales are fully resolved to guarantee quest completion credit.
In addition to standard tale markers, several unwritten side quests contribute to the overall narrative of aiding the islanders. These hidden encounters often involve defending small farmsteads, rescuing captured raiders from Mongol patrols, or solving environmental puzzles. Thoroughly clearing Mongol territories on Iki Island frequently reveals these hidden quest starters.
Rewards for Earning Raider Trust
Completing the raider storyline grants substantial gameplay rewards alongside the digital trophy achievement. Players receive unique sword kits, specialized armor dyes, and powerful charms that enhance Jin's stealth and parry mechanics. These cosmetic and functional upgrades allow for greater customization during endgame challenges and New Game Plus runs.
Beyond equipment, finishing these quests provides a significant boost to Jin's legend rank, yielding extra technique points. Building full affinity with Fune's raiders also unlocks additional dialogue options and story closure regarding Jin's family history on the island. This makes completing the questline essential for players looking to experience the narrative depth of the expansion.
