A Plague Tale Requiem: Mercy Trophy Guide

The Mercy Trophy can be obtain by sparing the soldier after the turn of events

The Mercy Trophy presents itself during the main storyline gameplay. It appears fairly early in the game (in Chapter 4 to be exact). You will get a shot at the trophy when Amicia and Lucas are trying to reach Joseph’s ship so that everyone can leave the town. During their short trip, they will form an unexpected alliance with a guard. To tackle that, we have curated a guide that lists down all the steps you need to do in order to get the Mercy Trophy in A Plague Tale Requiem.

Key Takeaways
  • The Mercy Trophy is a hidden achievement that the players can obtain during the 4th Chapter of the game.
  • If the player does not pay close attention, they could end up missing the Mercy Trophy in A Plague Tale Requiem.
  • During Protector’s Duty, Amicia and Lucas will form an alliance with a soldier. The situation will get out of hand after the trio completes the dock puzzle.
  • The soldier will eventually realize who Amicia and Lucas are and will try capturing them.
  • If you spare the soldier you will obtain the Mercy Trophy.

How To Get The Mercy Trophy

To obtain the Mercy Trophy in A Plague Tale: Requiem, you need to spare the guard’s life during the “Protector’s Duty” chapter. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieving this hidden trophy:

  1. Collect the Souvenir:

    • As you progress through the game and leave the Tar Workshop after discovering the Tar recipe, you will come across a broken bridge with a torchlight in front of Amicia. Instead of proceeding to the left to progress the story, turn your attention to the right.
    • You will notice a chain holding up a makeshift plank. Use Amicia’s slingshot to break the chain, opening a new pathway.
    • Follow this path to the end and interact by pressing the appropriate button (Y, Triangle, or E) to initiate a dialogue. Completing this dialogue will earn you the “A Grain of Sand” Souvenir.
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      Souvenir in Chapter 4 [Image Credit: eXputer]
  2. Locating Joseph’s Boat:

    • After collecting the Souvenir, return to the path blocked by a beam. Go up the stairs and interact with the door on your right.
    • Amicia will enter a dock-like room with Resin Pools and a Diluent Barrel. You’ll notice Joseph’s boat in the distance.
    • The guard will emerge from a room next to the bridge and offer to help you cross the area.
    • Break the chain on the right to lower the bridge for the guard to help you.
    • The guard will assist you in moving obstacles and using cranks to create Tar to progress.
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      Spotting Joseph’s Ship [Image Credit: eXputer]
  3. Pouring Diluent into the Pools:

    • Use Amicia’s Ignifer to light up the Tar pools created by the Diluent Barrel. This will clear your path through the hall.
    • Progress to the second and third Resin Pools using the same method, ensuring that you work together with the guard and Lucas to overcome obstacles and create Tar.
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      First Resin Pool [Image Credit: eXputer]
  4. Making a Path for Lucas:

    • After lighting up the third Tar pool, you need to create a safe path for Lucas.
    • Equip Tar and amplify the fire in the Tar pools to provide a bright path for Lucas.
    • Assist Lucas in crossing the Tar pools safely.
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      Second Pool [Image Credit: eXputer]
  5. Lowering the Bridge:

    • Once Lucas is safely across, head to the boat crank you had on your side and turn it to lift the boat blocking the guard’s path.
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      Lowering the bridge [Image Credit: eXputer]
    • Let go of the crank when the boat is in the correct position.
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      Third Pool [Image Credit: eXputer]
  6. Spare the Guard:

    • As the guard insists on accompanying Amicia and Lucas back to their homes due to the city’s emergency situation, they will deny his request.
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      Lighting the path for Lucas [Image Credit: eXputer]
    • Lucas warns the guard that he’ll regret his decision if he doesn’t let them pass.
    • To earn the Mercy Trophy, spare the guard’s life by choosing not to kill him.
    • Flee the area with the guard alive to complete the chapter and obtain the hidden Mercy Trophy.
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      Soldier Approaching [Image Credit: eXputer]

By sparing the guard’s life during this chapter, you will successfully unlock the Mercy Trophy in A Plague Tale: Requiem.

 
 

How To Spare The Soldier In A Plague Tale Requiem

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Sparing the Soldier’s life [Image Credit: eXputer]
So, How can Amicia save the soldier in A Plague Tale Requiem? There is a high chance that if you don’t think the situation through and the soldier continues to step toward you, you may end up killing him. 

Yet, if you’re planning to get the Mercy Trophy, it is important that you understand how to tackle the situation. The best way to go about it is to equip your sling with an Ignifer and shoot it at the soldier. Follow that up with a quick shot or throw of tar; doing so will distract the soldier without killing him and also light up the area, creating a clear rat-less path for Amicia and Lucas.

If you’re short on resources, then you could also opt to throw a tar at the Soldier’s torch. That will end up blinding him and allow Amicia and Lucas to run to the next area. Using these methods will keep the soldier alive and earn you the Hidden Trophy in A Plague Tale Requiem.

Wrap Up

A Plague Tale Requiem has a low-difficulty level when it comes to acquiring Trophies. However, the game has many different hidden achievements that the player might miss if they don’t pay close attention.

With that, we reach the end of our guide on how to get the Mercy Trophy in A Plague Tale Requiem. If you’re someone who likes to ace the Platinum Trophy in every game, then it will be essential for you not to miss out on this trophy. A Plague Tale Requiem is a fairly easy game when it comes to trophies. You just need to pay close attention so that you don’t miss out on anything.

A Plague Tale Requiem is the second installment that follows the gripping story of siblings Amicia and Hugo De Rune. The game is developed by Asobo Studio and takes place in Provence during the breakout of the rat plague. During the storyline, you follow the steps of Amicia, Hugo, and Lucas as they try to find answers regarding the Macula infection in Hugo.

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