Crack the Case: Your Ultimate Guide to Riddler Trophies Across the Arkhamverse
Gotham’s most annoying villain, The Riddler, loves puzzles. He enjoys brain-teasers and leaves green question marks everywhere. If you have played Arkham games, you know Edward Nigma loves riddles. They are all over Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Gotham City in Arkham Knight. They serve as clues in a cryptic game. But don’t worry, detective. This guide helps you understand the Riddler and find those trophies.
Hostages, Trophies, and the Riddler’s Twisted Game
In Arkham City, the Riddler raises the stakes by taking hostages. These are not random citizens. They are typically GCPD officers or individuals that catch the Riddler’s warped attention. How do you rescue them? You must collect trophies.
- Trophy Threshold: Collect 80 Riddler Trophies to unlock one hostage. It’s a twisted reward system. You save lives by indulging in his games while collecting trophies.
- Enigma Device Prompt: After 80 trophies, the game gives you a prompt for the Enigma Device. This device leads to another hostage and more complex puzzles. Watch for those green question marks. Lives depend on it.
Confronting the Riddler: Trophy Count Showdowns
Facing the Riddler is part of the fun. It allows you to wipe that smug grin from his face. But in the Arkham games, you earn this showdown. You earn it by playing his game and collecting trophies.
- Arkham City’s Trophy Gauntlet: If you’re in Arkham City and want to show the Riddler who’s boss, prepare for a huge collection task. You need 400 Riddler Trophies to trigger the final Enigma Conundrum mission and face him. It’s a test of your dedication.
- Arkham Knight’s Collect-a-thon: In Arkham Knight, if you want to confront the Prince of Puzzles, get ready for a massive scavenger hunt. You must find every collectible he hid across Gotham. It’s like an Easter egg hunt, but with green question marks.
The Knightfall Protocol and the True Ending: Trophy Tying Twists
The Riddler Trophies offer more than bragging rights. In Arkham City, they connect to the true ending, known as the Knightfall Protocol.
- True Ending Trigger: To see Batman’s true ending in Arkham City, collect all Riddler Trophies and defeat him. It unlocks the Knightfall ending, the ultimate reward for your obsession.
- Apprehending the Riddler: Collecting is vital for justice. To catch the Riddler and lock him up, find all his trophies and collectibles. It is like gathering evidence for a case against Gotham’s most verbose criminal.
Trophy Counts Across the Arkhamverse: A Numerical Nightmare (or Dream?)
Each Arkham game has different Riddler Trophy counts tailored to their worlds. Let’s break down the totals for those keeping track.
- Arkham City’s Trophy Bonanza: Arkham City is known for its many Riddler Trophies. Get ready to find 282 of them. It’s a playground or nightmare, depending on your patience.
- Arkham Knight’s Substantial Stash: Arkham Knight has a larger Gotham to explore but has fewer trophies than City. You will search for 243 Riddler puzzles and trophies. Still a lot, but not 282. A silver lining.
- Arkham Asylum’s Humble Beginnings: Arkham Asylum started it all with fewer Riddler challenges. You clear areas of challenges to progress through its side quest and reveal the Riddler’s location. It offers a more linear approach than later open-world hunts.
Skipping the Grind? Mods and “Missable” Mayhem
Riddler Trophy hunting can consume your time. If you prefer focus over collecting, there are options, though unofficial.
- The Modding Shortcut: For PC players of Arkham Knight, modding can help. A mod by SpideySansGoku allows skipping Riddler Trophy grinding and going straight to the boss fight. Great for combat lovers.
- Missable… Not Really: For trophy hunters on PlayStation, there are no missable trophies. You will not miss 100% completion due to a trophy. You can relax.
- Keep an Eye Out (Figuratively): There are some situation-based trophies, but they do not relate to Riddler Trophies specifically. So collect without worry about missing Riddler achievements.
Riddler Challenges: More Than Just Trophies
The Riddler does not hide trophies only; he challenges Batman’s intellect too. This shows in Riddler Challenges tied to trophy collection and puzzle-solving.
- Arkham City’s Enigma Conundrum: Arkham City’s side mission focuses on Riddler’s challenges. Finishing it requires collecting 400 trophies and overcoming his riddles throughout the city.
- Arkham Knight’s Riddler’s Revenge: In Arkham Knight, the “Riddler’s Revenge” side quest is vital if engaging with Riddler’s content. Solving his trophies and collectibles completes this quest.
The Riddler’s Final Exam: Gear Up for the Showdown (Arkham Knight)
After collecting trophies and solving riddles, you’re set to face the Riddler in Arkham Knight. But, bring essential gear for this “final exam.”
- Essential Gadget: For facing the Riddler in Arkham Knight, you need the Remote Electrical Charge Gun. It is crucial for his puzzles during your final challenge. Don’t forget it!
- Gadget Grab Location: If you missed getting this gun during the main story, don’t panic. Visit GCPD’s Evidence Locker anytime. Smash the glass case and claim your Remote Electrical Charge Gun. It’s your aid for final exams.
There you have it, detective. Your guide to tackling the Riddler’s trophy obsession across Arkham games. Now go, solve riddles, collect trophies, and maybe Gotham will be free of green question marks… until the next game.
