South Of Midnight: Complete Trophy and Achievement Guide

The extremely captivating action-adventure platformer South of Midnight draws heavily from Southern folklore, weaving a narrative rich in charm and emotional depth. Developed by the acclaimed Compulsion Games, this title brings a fresh perspective to modern animation within the realm of Xbox Studios.

With its mythical and gothic undertones, South of Midnight presents an engaging universe ripe for exploration. Achievement hunters will find plenty of challenges to tackle, ensuring that every corner of the game is examined. If you find yourself grappling with the often cryptic achievement descriptions, this comprehensive guide is here to aid you on your journey to unlock every accomplishment!

Story Achievements

As you navigate through the enchanting world of Prospero, you’ll naturally accumulate several trophies by completing the main story chapters. These achievements are designed to be unmissable, allowing you to enjoy your gameplay without concern.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Description
Night of the Flood	Complete Chapter 1
Other Voices, Other Looms	Complete Chapter 2
A Big Fish	Complete Chapter 3
Wicked Temper	Complete Chapter 4
Everything That Rises	Complete Chapter 5
Hush, Hush, Sweet Cherie	Complete Chapter 6
A Barman is Hard to Find	Complete Chapter 7
Their Eyes Were Watching	Complete Chapter 8
Of Webs and Woman	Complete Chapter 9
Light in the Darkness	Complete Chapter 10
Muddy Waters	Complete Chapter 11
The Crossroads	Complete Chapter 12
The Past Isn’t Past	Complete Chapter 13
Midnight	Complete South of Midnight

Combat Achievements

South Of Midnight Combat Weaving and Unraveling

Engaging in battles against enemies infused with stigma, like the Haints, you’ll encounter a series of combat-oriented trophies. From challenging boss fights such as Two-Toed Tom to mastering Hazel’s diverse skill set, the following trophies await your achievement.

Be mindful of the specific conditions for each trophy; fulfilling all requirements is essential for completion.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Description	Requirements
Unraveller	Unravel and Infection	Defeat then Unravel a Haint by interacting with its corpse.
Taking the High Road	Interrupt Haint attacks with the Aerial Rend	Interrupt 10 Haint attacks using the Aerial Rend skill.
Cicada Tempest	Unravel Haints after defeating them by throwing Larva Haints into them	Utilize Larva Haints with Strand Pull and throw them with Strand Push, followed by Unraveling the defeated Haint.
Going the Distance	Unravel Haints after defeating them with the Amplified Rend skill	Successfully defeat 20 Haints using Amplified Rend, then unravel them post-defeat.
Took ’em Down a Peg	Defeat multiple Haints with the Cleansing Rend skill	Achieve a total of 10 combined defeats by using Cleansing Rend on multiple foes.
Clean Hands	Unravel Haints after defeating them without using attacks	Defeat 20 Haints solely by reflecting Hurler projectiles with Strand Push.
In the Nick of Time	Use Perfect Dodges while having low health	Execute 5 Perfect Dodges while Hazel’s health is critically low.
Learning the Ropes	Unlock a skill	Invest your first Floofs in the Rending Step skill to unlock it.
Mastering the Ropes	Fully upgrade General	Acquire all 8 skills in the General skill tree.
A Living Room	Fully upgrade Weave	Purchase all 3 skills in the Weave skill tree.
Just a Nudge	Fully upgrade Strand Push	Buy all 3 skills in the Strand Push skill tree.
Get Over Here	Fully upgrade Strand Pull	Purchase all 3 skills in the Strand Pull skill tree.
Crouton of Joy	Fully upgrade Crouton	Acquire all 3 skills in the Crouton skill tree.
Gator Tamer	Defeat Two-Toed Tom	Overcome the boss battle at the end of Chapter 5.
Gator Master	Defeat Two-Toed Tom without taking damage	Complete the Chapter 5 boss fight without receiving any hits.
Owl Do You Do	Defeat the Rougarou	Finish the boss battle at the close of Chapter 7.
An Owl for an Owl	Defeat the Rougarou without taking damage	Win the boss battle at the end of Chapter 7 without any health loss.
Arachnophobia	Defeat Huggin’ Molly	Complete the final battle in Chapter 9.
Arachnophilia	Defeat Huggin’ Molly without taking damage	Finish the Chapter 9 boss fight without sustaining any damage.

For the “Took ’em Down a Peg”achievement, it’s advisable to target weaker enemies in earlier chapters where automatic checkpoints are present, as successfully utilizing the skill can become perilous when faced with tougher foes later.

Collectibles Achievements

South Of Midnight Combat Collectibles Trophies and Achievements

Stay vigilant and utilize the collectibles tracker within your menu, as the following trophies can be obtained by collecting various items scattered throughout the game.

These achievements are typically the most time-consuming, so be diligent in gathering every collectible on your adventure. Remember, you can replay any chapter by choosing “Load Game”in the Main Menu and accessing “Chapter Replay.”This feature simplifies the process of obtaining certain trophies, although it may require playing through extensive segments if you’re backtracking for collectibles.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Description	Requirements
A Little Goes a Long Way	Collect a Health Filament	The first Health Filament appears on the main path in Chapter 3, though any Health Filament will satisfy this requirement.
Fit as a Fiddle	Fully upgrade Hazel’s health	Gather all 9 Health Filaments found throughout the game to maximize Hazel’s health.
Floof Seeker	Find all Floofs	Collect every Floof available, which can be tracked in your menu for completion.
Lore Master	Find all Readables	Obtain every Readable item, which can also be tracked in your menu system.
Finder’s Keepers	Perform a tin flip	Use the Strand Push skill to flip a rectangular sheet of metal found on the ground.
A Great Southern Tradition	Find all tin flips	Execute the Strand Push skill to flip each tin sheet located throughout the game.