Achievement/Trophy Guide

Welcome, Hunter, to the ultimate guide for unlocking every achievement and trophy in Children of the Sun. This section will provide detailed, actionable strategies and walkthroughs to ensure you don't miss a single one. Prepare to master every shot, uncover every secret, and truly become the ultimate predator.

The Silent Predator

Achievement Description: Complete a mission without being detected by any enemy. (Excludes tutorial missions).

Strategy: This achievement demands precision and patience. We recommend attempting this on Mission 3: The Crossroads.
Walkthrough:
1. Initial Setup: Start by eliminating the lone guard patrolling the central path. Aim for a headshot from the initial vantage point.
2. Left Flank Clear: Immediately after, redirect your bullet to the left, through the gap in the fence, to take out the guard near the generator. This will disable the nearby spotlight.
3. Right Flank Opportunity: With the spotlight off, a patrolling guard on the right side will momentarily be in a vulnerable position. Use a ricochet off the large metal container to hit them.
4. Final Target: The last guard is often stationary near the objective. Utilize the environment for cover and line up a clean shot. If they are moving, wait for them to pause or turn their back.
5. Key Item: Consider using the "Ghost Bullet" upgrade if available, which reduces the sound of your shot, making detection less likely even if you miss a headshot.
Tips: Always prioritize headshots. Utilize environmental hazards like exploding barrels or falling objects to create "accidents" without direct detection. Remember, if an enemy's detection meter fills, you've failed. Restart the mission if necessary.

Bullet Ballet

Achievement Description: Eliminate 5 enemies with a single bullet. (Excludes tutorial missions).

Strategy: This achievement requires careful planning and often a bit of luck. The best mission for this is Mission 7: The Gauntlet, specifically the opening area.
Walkthrough:
1. Initial Vantage Point: From your starting position, observe the patrol patterns of the first group of enemies. There are usually 3-4 guards clustered around a vehicle and another 2-3 patrolling nearby.
2. Line Up the Shot: Wait for the moment when at least 5 enemies are in a relatively straight line or can be hit by a single, well-placed ricochet. The key is to find an angle that allows the bullet to pierce through multiple targets.
3. Ricochet Mastery: Look for opportunities to ricochet your bullet off the large concrete barriers or the side of the armored vehicle. A good ricochet can extend the bullet's path and allow it to hit more targets.
4. Explosive Chain: If available, aim for an explosive barrel or gas tank when multiple enemies are nearby. The explosion itself counts as an elimination from your bullet's impact. There's a cluster of barrels near the central checkpoint in this mission.
5. Key Item: The "Penetrator Rounds" upgrade is invaluable here, increasing the bullet's ability to pass through multiple enemies without losing momentum.
Tips: Don't be afraid to restart the mission multiple times to get the perfect alignment. Experiment with different angles and ricochet points. Sometimes, waiting for enemies to react to a previous shot (and thus move into a new formation) can create the ideal opportunity.

The Collector

Achievement Description: Find all hidden collectibles across all missions.

Strategy: This achievement is a long-term endeavor, requiring thorough exploration of every mission. Collectibles are often small, well-hidden items like "Cultist Manifestos" or "Scrap Blueprints".
General Locations & Tips:
- Behind Obstacles: Always check behind large objects, crates, and vehicles.
- High Vantage Points: Some collectibles are placed on ledges or rooftops, requiring a specific bullet trajectory to reach or reveal.
- Off-Path Areas: Don't just follow the direct route to the objective. Explore every corner of the map.
- Environmental Interaction: Certain collectibles might only appear after destroying a specific environmental element (e.g., shooting a weak wall).
- Audio Cues: Listen carefully! Some collectibles emit a faint, high-pitched hum when you are nearby.
Specific Mission Examples:
- Mission 2: The Outskirts: Look for a Cultist Manifesto hidden beneath the overturned truck near the starting area. Another Scrap Blueprint is on a small ledge accessible by ricocheting a bullet off the water tower.
- Mission 5: The Refinery: There's a Cultist Manifesto tucked away in a small alcove behind the main processing unit. You'll need to disable the security cameras first to safely explore.
- Mission 9: The Inner Sanctum: A particularly tricky Scrap Blueprint is located behind a destructible wall in the final chamber. You'll need to use an explosive barrel to break through.
Key Item: The "Scanner Module" upgrade, once unlocked, will highlight nearby collectibles on your HUD, making this achievement significantly easier. Prioritize unlocking this as soon as possible.

One-Shot Wonder

Achievement Description: Complete any mission using only one bullet. (Excludes tutorial missions).

Strategy: This is arguably one of the most challenging achievements. It requires perfect bullet control, precise ricochets, and often, exploiting enemy placements. Mission 1: The First Contact is the ideal candidate due to its smaller enemy count and more predictable patterns.
Walkthrough (Mission 1: The First Contact):
1. Initial Setup: From your starting position, observe the three guards. One patrols left, one patrols right, and one is stationary near the objective.
2. The Perfect Angle: Wait for the patrolling left guard to move towards the center, aligning with the stationary guard. The right patrolling guard will often be moving away, but you need to catch them on their return path.
3. The Ricochet: Aim for a ricochet off the small concrete barrier to the left of the central path. The goal is to hit the left patrolling guard, then ricochet to the stationary guard, and finally, ricochet again off the far wall or another object to hit the right patrolling guard as they come back into alignment.
4. Precision is Key: This shot requires pixel-perfect aiming and timing. If you miss, restart immediately.
5. Key Item: While no specific item is required, having the "Bullet Time" ability fully upgraded can give you those precious extra milliseconds to fine-tune your trajectory.
Tips: Practice, practice, practice. Watch speedruns or community guides for visual examples of this specific shot. Sometimes, a slight delay in firing can make all the difference in enemy alignment.