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Your adventures as an Earth Dancer inRune Factory: Guardians of Azumanot only follow a mystically epic story, they make way for all sorts of fun activities around the village and beyond. The more you explore and participate in said activities, the more opportunities your Earth Dancer has to maximize their potential in all aspects, be it combat or even romance.
Another reason to pursue as much content as possible inRune Factory: Guardians of Azumais its impressively thorough list of achievements. They cover just about every aspect of gameplay, so make sure to hit as many as you’re able to during your journey.
How to Unlock All Achievements in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
There are a total of81 achievementsto earn inRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and about half of them are hidden achievements related tothe game’s main storyor otherwise requiring special objectives to be completed. Below is a full list of all achievements in the game, along with what is required to complete each of them.
Drum Dance
Dance the Drum Dance for the first time.
You can first do this in Spring Village after the dark dragon attacks the area. Equip the Sacred Drum on your Sacred Treasure Ring and then hit the appropriate button to perform the Drum Dance.
Purification
Purify Blight for the first time.
You first can unlock this in Spring Village after the dark dragon attacks. Use the drum on a tree inflicted with Blight.
Sword Dance
Dance the Sword Dance for the first time.
This ability unlocks during the ‘Dream Directions’ quest in Summer Village, and allows you to burn away purple Blights where applicable. Equip the Sacred Sword via your Sacred Treasure Ring and then hit the appropriate button to perform the Sword Dance ability.
Fan Dance
Dance the Fan Dance for the first time.
Becomes available during the ‘Mikoshi Hunt’ quest in Autumn Village, and allows you to extinguish green Blights where applicable. Equip the Sacred Fan via your Sacred Treasure Ring and then hit the appropriate button to perform the Fan Dance ability.
Parasol Dance
Dance the Parasol Dance for the first time.
Becomes available during the ‘Wolves and Winter Gods’ quest in Winter Village and allows you to extinguish red Blights where applicable. Equip the Sacred Parasol via your Sacred Treasure Ring and then hit the appropriate button to perform the Parasol Dance ability.
Mask Dance
Dance the Mask Dance for the first time.
Becomes available during the ‘Open the Demon Gate!’ quest. Equip the Sacred Mask and perform the Mask Dance ability.
Staff Dance
Dance the Staff Dance for the first time.
Becomes available during ‘The God of the Heavens in Hiding’ quest. Equip the Sacred Staff and perform the Staff Dance ability.
A New Power
Learn to use Kamungai.
First, you must complete the ‘A New Power’ quest, which involves defeating a gauntlet of four bosses at Rakshasa Gorge. After you defeat Matsuri and Murasame together as the final boss, you’ll unlock the new ultimate ability Kamungai for your character. It costs 2 spirit bars to use.
A Prayer for the Future
Receive a special fan from Iroha.
After picking up the ‘A Prayer for the Future’ quest, talk to Iroha in Spring Village at the Spring Dragon Shrine to receive this special item.
A Village Reborn
Expand the Spring Village and raise its level.
After becoming chief of Spring Village, you have the ability to increase the village’s level, which allows you to expand and construct more buildings, decorations, and more. Once the village reaches Level 2, this achievement will unlock.
Ulalaka’s Return
Revive Ulalaka.
Automatically unlocks after the central tree in Spring Village revives during the game’s prologue, and a cutscene has Ulalaka make her debut and become a permanent fixture of the village.
A Prosperous Village
Have a village turn a profit for the first time.
You first can unlock this after turning in Turnip crops to the shipping shed for the first time in Spring Village.
Cooking 101
Make an onigiri.
Iroha will give you this recipe on your way to the Abandoned Shrine from Spring Village. Make it via the given tutorial and the achievement will unlock.
The Village Problem Solver
Turn in your first ema plaque request.
Ema plaque requests become available after rescuing Takumi at the Abandoned Shrine. Visit the Request Board in Spring Village and pick up any available requests from the locals. Complete a request’s objectives and then turn it in to the Request Board to unlock the achievement.
The Village Counselor
Complete your first personal request.
You can first unlock this by completing ‘Ulalaka’s Woes request’ to expand your field in Spring Village at the beginning of the game.
It’s Better With Friends
Form your first party.
Once you’ve unlocked the Party feature in your menu and added characters such as Murasame and Iroha to your party, this achievement will unlock.
The Hidden Power of Equipment
Upgrade your equipment for the first time.
Equipment upgrades are done via a Blacksmith with requested resources and varying amounts of money. They tend to be pricey so make usre you have a decent amount set aside. You can build and employ a Blacksmith building in any or all of the four seasonal villages.
Getting Away From It All
Take your first bath.
For this achievement, you can use one of the hidden Hot Springs in the area outside Summer Village or the Summer Bathhouse (Bath Ticket needed) in Summer Village to take a bath.
I’m Not Scared! Nope! Not Me!
Befriend a monster.
This first becomes available during the ‘Monster Bonding’ main story, where you need to befriend a Buffamoo in the Autumn Fields. Weaken the monster, use the Plum Branch to perform a Bond Dance, then gift it something it loves or likes (similar to human NPC gifts). Once done, the monster will be befriended and sent to the nearest Barn.
Time to Fish
Catch your first fish.
You’ll get your fishing pole from Watarase after meeting him for the first time in the Winter Village, which will unlock the fishing ability for you.
Cooking Together
Cook with someone for the first time.
Go to either a teahouse or izakaya where you have the option to cook and select it. Then, when prepping a meal, choose to cook with someone.
The Power of Magatama
Equip a magatama for the first time.
Complete the ‘Winter Village Revived 1’ quest. Pilika and Watarase will bestow your character with a magatama during its objectives.
Aiming High
Reach Lv. 50
To unlock this achievement, your character must reach Level 50. You can earn EXP by completing quests, fulfilling requests at the request board, defeating enemies in open areas, etc.
Racing Across the Land
Ride a monster for the first time.
Afterbefriending a monster, first add it to your party. Make sure you’re not in the village, then press the appropriate button to mount and ride it.
This Oughta Brighten Things Up
Have over 1,000,000G at once.
To unlock this achievement, you need to accrue and hold at least one million gold at once. You can earn gold by completing quests, fulfilling requests at the request board, and shipping items such as grown crops.
Blushing Beauty
Go on your first date.
Completeyour romantic interest’s bonding quests, then the option to go on a date with them will become available.
Bonds Everlasting
Marry your childhood friend.
For this achievement, you need to maximize your bond with either Subaru or Kaguya, and then marry either of them.
My Marriage to Murasame
Marry Murasame.
To marry Murasame, you must first complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Mauro
Marry Mauro.
To marry Mauro, you must first complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Kai
Marry Kai.
To marry Kai, you must first complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you may take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Fubuki
Marry Fubuki.
To marry Fubuki, you must first revive him at Winter Village, complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Kurama
Marry Kurama.
To marry Kurama, you must first revive him at Autumn Village, complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Ikaruga
Marry Ikaruga.
To marry Ikaruga, you must first complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Ulalaka
Marry Ulalaka.
To marry Ulalaka, you must first revive her in Spring Village, complete all of her bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Iroha
Marry Iroha.
To marry Iroha, you must first complete all of her bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Matsuri
Marry Matsuri.
To marry Matsuri, you must first revive her in Summer Village, complete all of her bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you may take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Kanata
Marry Kanata.
To marry Kanata, you must first complete all of his bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Hina
Marry Hina.
To marry Hina, you must first complete all of her bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you may take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
My Marriage to Clarice
Marry Clarice.
To marry Clarice, you must first complete all of her bonding quests, go on a date, and reach Bond Level 10. At that point, you’ll talk to Woolby and then receive the recipe for Divine Spirits and a Red Plum Tree Sapling to plant behind one of the seasonal shrines. Craft Divine Spirits and wait for the Red Plum Tree to grow until you can take a branch from it. Go to the Fateweaver Shrine and complete the marriage ceremony.
The Fruit of Our Love
Have a child.
Can be done a few days after marrying your chosen partner. They will approach you with the idea, and if you choose to accept, you’ll return to the Fateweaver Shrine. A few days later, your child will be born, and you’ll be able to choose their gender and name. They also have their own Bond Level for you to progress.
Quick Meal Contest
Win the Quick Meal Contest.
While at Summer Village, schedule aQuick Meal Contestat the Summer God Shrine for a date of your choosing and win first place.
Harvest Contest
Win a Harvest Contest.
While at Spring Village, schedule a Harvest Contest at the Spring God Shrine for a date of your choosing and win first place.
Freshwater Fishing Frenzy
Win the Freshwater Fishing Frenzy.
While at Winter Village, schedule a Freshwater Fishing Frenzy Contest at the Winter God Shrine for a date of your choosing and win first place.
Saltwater Fish Contest
Win the Saltwater Fish Contest.
While at Summer Village, schedule a Saltwater Fish Contest at the Summer God Shrine for a date of your choosing and win first place.
Aiming Even Higher
Reach Lv. 100
To unlock this achievement, your character must reach Level 100. you may earn EXP by completing quests, fulfilling requests at the request board, defeating enemies in open areas, etc.
Cooking Contest
Win the Cooking Contest
Schedule a Cooking Contest at a God Shrine (Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter) for a date of your choosing and then win first place.
Curry Contest
Win the Curry Contest
At Spring Village, schedule aCurry Contestat the Spring God Shrine for a date of your choosing and then win first place.
Pond Smelt Catch Contest
Win the Pond Smelt Catch Contest.
At Winter Village, schedule a Pond Smelt Contest at the Winter God Shrine for a date of your choosing and then win first place.
Squid Catch Contest
Win the Squid Catch Contest.
At Autumn Village, schedule a Squid Catch Contest at the Autumn God Shrine for a date of your choosing and then win first place.
The Four Seasons
Experience a full calendar year.
Experience all four seasons in full for the first time to unlock this achievement.
Clash of Dragons
Confront the black dragon and embrace the dazzling light.
Automatically unlocks after the first cutscene during the story’s prologue. No other objectives are required.
Defeating Mezuki
Defeat Mezuki.
Mezuki is the first boss you encounter as part of the main story. He’s found at the Abandoned Shrine in Spring Highlands. The achievement will unlock after Sakaki gives you a Practice Bow as a reward.
Defeating the Cursed Tree
Defeat the Cursed Tree.
Defeat the Cursed Tree boss during the ‘Guardian’s Grove Lumber Hunt’ quest deep in the Spring Highlands. Focus the bullseye target above its face with your bow weapon.
The White Dragon’s Transformation
Return Woolby to his true form.
Complete the ‘Repair the Dragon Shrine’ quest in Spring Village with Takumi’s help.
Matsuri’s Entrance
Revive Matsuri.
Complete the ‘Restoring the Sacred Sword’ quest and then return to the Summer God Shrine between 6PM and 9PM in Summer Village.
Kurama the Great Storm Tengu
Revive Kurama.
Complete the ‘God of Autumn and Escape Artistry’ quest by defeating the Great Storm Tengu boss in the far west area of Autumn Shores. In the following cutscene, Kurama will revive.
Winter Wolf Fubuki
Revive Fubuki.
Complete the ‘White Wolf’s Madness’ quest and defeat the White Wolf in order to revive Fubuki and begin restoring the Winter Village.
A Fated Reunion
Drive back the black dragon and her rider.
Complete the ‘To the Outside World’ quest and defeat the Black Dragon after dancing at all 4 seasonal gates in the Skies of Azuma.
The First Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the first meeting of the gods.
Complete ‘The First Meeting of the Gods’ quest, where you meet with Ulalaka, Matsuri, Kurama, and Fubuki at Iroha’s Teahouse in Spring Village to discuss matters with the black dragon and more.
The Astral Shrine 1
Visit the Astral Shrine with Murasame to regain your memories.
Complete the ‘Astral Shrine 1’ main quest by traveling to the Forgotten Grove on Dawnbreak Island (southeast of Island Fortress) and defeat the Corpse Tree boss blocking the way to the shrine.
The Astral Shrine 2
Visit the Astral Shrine with Mauro to regain your memories.
Complete the ‘Astral Shrine 2’ main quest by traveling to the Gale Pass on Graveyard Island and defeat the Grudge Knight boss blocking the way to the shrine.
The Astral Shrine 3
Visit the Astral Shrine with Hina to regain your memories.
Complete the ‘Astral Shrine 3’ quest by traveling to the Twilight Gaol on Prisoner Island and defeat the waves of enemies blocking the way to the shrine.
The Astral Shrine 4
Visit the Astral Shrine with Pilika to regain your memories.
Complete the ‘Astral Shrine 4’ quest by traveling to the Frostfang Cavern on Glacial Island and defeat the waves of enemies blocking the way to the shrine.
The Second Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the second meeting of the gods.
Complete ‘The Second Meeting of the Gods’ quest by meeting with all four seasonal gods at the izakaya in Autumn Village (5PM-11PM).
The Oni God Restored
Infuse Kai with Runes.
During ‘The Valiant Herald of Rebellion’ quest, perform the Dance of Bonds on Kai with the Plum Tree Branch. Continue the dance until his meter fills completely, then a cutscene will play, displaying his power. The achievement will unlock afterward.
The Third Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the third meeting of the gods.
Complete ‘The God of the Heavens in Hiding’ quest, return to rest at a Dragon Shrine after, and participate in the third meeting during your dream. Kanata will be present for this one.
A Moonlit Party
Coax out Kunata.
Complete the ‘A Heavenly Party’ quest to coerce Kanata to visit Summer Village and join the coalition with the other gods as part of the main story. To do this you need to:
Once all that is done, return to the god’s shrine for fireworks and a sequence of cutscenes where Kanata makes her appearance. The achievement will unlock afterward.
Divine Severence and the Rite of Sacrifice
Use the Amulet of Sacrifice to decide the fate of the black dragon’s rider.
During ‘The Black Dragon and Her Rider’ quest, this will unlock after choosing whether to save Subaru/Kaguya. There are different options to choose, but it doesn’t affect whether you unlock the achievement or not.
Hostilities with the Hound
Defeat the Hound.
Complete the ‘Hostilities with the Hound’ quest and defeat The Hound.
Infiltrating the Tagesanbruch
Discover Clarice’s plans.
Complete the ‘What We Lost’ quest by infiltrating the Tagesanbruch base in the Autumn Fields area outside Autumn Village. Sneak over to Clarice on the right side of the base to trigger a cutscene and complete the quest.
The Fifth Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the Fifth Meeting of the Gods.
Complete the ‘Fifth Meeting of the Gods’ quest by completing the meeting at the shrine in Winter Village.
A Castle in the Sky
Watch the Dragon’s Tomb take to the sky.
Complete the ‘Why We Fight’ quest, where you need to defeat Veyron in the Underworld. Once done, a cutscene will play where the Dragon’s Tomb rises up to the sky. The achievement will unlock after.
Dance of the Sovereign
Return Mihoshi Habaki’s heart to the heavens.
Complete the ‘Earth Dancer’ quest, which is the final quest and boss battle of the initial main story. Face off against the heart of Mihoshi Habaki with Clarice’s help and use the powered-up sacred treasures to overcome Habaki’s heart and use the Dance of the Sovereign to return it to the heavens.
The Sixth Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the Sixth Meeting of the Gods.
Meet with the gods during the ‘A Heart Fragmented’ quest. This requires you to complete the main story questline, marry a character of your choosing, and have a child with them. Three days after your child is born, they’ll bring you a Heart Fragment item. This will then trigger the questline where you need to bring that Heart Fragment and others back to Mihoshi Habaki.
The Seventh Meeting of the Gods
Participate in the Seventh Meeting of the Gods.
Once you’ve obtained all of the Heart Fragments as part of the aforementioned questline, the quest ‘Reporting In’ will start. Return to the Spring Dragon Shrine in Spring Village and join the gods for the final meeting.
Divine Glory Forevermore
Answer Mihoshi Habaki’s Request.
Complete the ‘Guardians of Azuma’ quest as part of the aforementioned questline where you need to return the Heart Fragments to Mihoshi Habaki. Travel from the Old Village to the Forest of Endings, where you need to overcome a gauntlet of boss fights to reach the elevator that leads to Mihoshi Habaki. Once you get there, answer the required three questions and then accept the offer to become a god. The achievement will unlock once this is done.
Earth Dancer
Earn all Seals of Approval.
Your Seals of Approval menu can be viewed via the Adventure Log. In it, there are six different categories of seals to complete. Once you complete an objective for a seal, it’ll be filled with traditional calligraphy, and the date you earned it will be noted beneath it. Once you complete every single seal in the Adventure Log, the achievement will unlock.
The Spring God’s Dream Visit
Have a strange dream.
Automatically unlocks after sleeping for the first time in Spring Village and reuniting with Woolby. The protagonist will receive the Sacred Drum item as well.
The Summer God’s Dream Visit
Automatically unlocks after sleeping for the first time in Summer Village and receiving the Summer God’s Sacred Sword during the dream sequence.
The Autumn God’s Dream Visit
Automatically unlocks after sleeping for the first time in Autumn Village during the respective ‘Time to Rest’ quest. The protagonist will receive the Sacred Fan item afterward.
The Winter God’s Dream Visit
Automatically unlocks after sleeping for the first time in Winter Village during the respective ‘Time to Rest’ quest. The protagonist will receive the Sacred Parasol item afterward.
