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Treasure Hunter Achievement/Trophy

The Treasure Hunter Achievement/Trophy is one of the most notoriously difficult to obtain, not just in Final Fantasy XIII, but across the entire Final Fantasy Series, and this is for two reasons. The first is that it involves collecting every item in the game and several of the required items are missable, so if you didn’t see a specific Treasure Sphere, you might be completely out of luck.

Completing the Treasure Hunter achievement in Final Fantasy XIII

The second reason has to do with the challenge and cost associated with upgrading all the items. This can be an expensive and, therefore, time-consuming process as the amount of gil you have to farm can be considered too excessive for many gamers. With a strategy guide, like this one, this process can be made much easier, but the fact that you almost need to have a guide to get this Achievement/Trophy has been a frustration for many players.

Bhakti in Oerba

The actual Achievement/Trophy is earned by examining Bhakti in the Dilapidated Dwelling of Oerba. Bhakti will offer you “Bonus Bytes” when you speak to it and will let you know if you haven’t yet obtained all the available treasure by stating “… But somewhere out there, long-forgotten equipment still waits to be found” meaning there’s something you haven’t obtained yet.

Upgrading Equipment

Obtaining this Achievement/Trophy will require you to upgrade your equipment and use catalyst components to transmute that equipment into its next level. For example, Lightning’s weapon Gunblade Weapon IconBlazefire Saber requires 24,600 experience in order for it to reach its maximum () level, at which point you can use a Catalyst Item IconPerovskite catalyst on it to transmute it into a Gunblade Weapon IconFlamberge. After another 449,310 experience, it can be transmuted one more time using a Catalyst Item IconTrapezohedron into Lightning’s Ultimate Weapon, Gunblade Weapon IconOmega Weapon. In order to obtain the Treasure Hunter trophy, you will have to have had all three weapons.

For more information on equipment upgrading, check out the Tips and Tricks section:

The Steps

The guide for obtaining each piece of equipment will outline what components need to be used in order to obtain each item’s upgraded form. Start by using the organic components, such as Organic Component Item IconSturdy Bone, Organic Component Item IconBarbed Tail or Organic Component Item IconVibrant Ooze (all them cost the same and have the same effect), then use the required mechanical components, such as Electronic Component Item IconSuperconductors, Electronic Component Item IconParticle Accelerators and Electronic Component Item IconUltracompact Reactors. Using the correct number of components is critical in making sure that you don’t overspend your gil and have to farm any more than necessary.

Requirements

To get an idea of how much farming you will have to do, you will need the following catalysts:

The Trapezohedrons and Dark Matter have methods you can use to farm them in battle though so don’t let the price tag on those components panic you just yet!

Checklist

You can use the checklist compiled at the following Google sheets URL to track which items you have obtained:

Upgrade List

The list below includes all the weapons and accessories that you need to obtain and how to upgrade them. Note that this web page includes checkboxes but you may lose your progress if you navigate away from this page. Consider using the Google Sheets option above to make tracking easier. You can also select the weapon or accessory for more information on where it can be found or purchased:

Number Item Type
001 Gunblade Weapon IconBlazefire Saber Weapon
002 Gunblade Weapon IconFlamberge Weapon
003 Gunblade Weapon IconAxis Blade Weapon
004 Gunblade Weapon IconEnkindler Weapon
005 Gunblade Weapon IconEdged Carbine Weapon
006 Gunblade Weapon IconRazor Carbine Weapon
007 Gunblade Weapon IconLifesaber Weapon
008 Gunblade Weapon IconPeacemaker Weapon
009 Gunblade Weapon IconGladius Weapon
010 Gunblade Weapon IconHelter-skelter Weapon
011 Gunblade Weapon IconOrganyx Weapon
012 Gunblade Weapon IconApocalypse Weapon
013 Gunblade Weapon IconHauteclaire Weapon
014 Gunblade Weapon IconDurandal Weapon
015 Gunblade Weapon IconLionheart Weapon
016 Gunblade Weapon IconUltima Weapon Weapon
017 Gunblade Weapon IconOmega Weapon Weapon
018 Pistols Weapon IconVega 42s Weapon
019 Pistols Weapon IconAltairs Weapon
020 Pistols Weapon IconSpica Defenders Weapon
021 Pistols Weapon IconSirius Sidearms Weapon
022 Pistols Weapon IconDeneb Duellers Weapon
023 Pistols Weapon IconCanopus AMPs Weapon
024 Pistols Weapon IconRigels Weapon
025 Pistols Weapon IconPolaris Specials Weapon
026 Pistols Weapon IconAldebarans Weapon
027 Pistols Weapon IconSadalmeliks Weapon
028 Pistols Weapon IconPleiades Hi-Powers Weapon
029 Pistols Weapon IconHyades Magnums Weapon
030 Pistols Weapon IconAntares Deluxes Weapon
031 Pistols Weapon IconFomalhaut Elites Weapon
032 Pistols Weapon IconProcyons Weapon
033 Pistols Weapon IconBetelgeuse Customs Weapon
034 Pistols Weapon IconTotal Eclipses Weapon
035 Coat Emblem Weapon IconWild Bear Weapon
036 Coat Emblem Weapon IconFeral Pride Weapon
037 Coat Emblem Weapon IconPaladin Weapon
038 Coat Emblem Weapon IconWinged Saint Weapon
039 Coat Emblem Weapon IconRebel Heart Weapon
040 Coat Emblem Weapon IconWarrior’s Emblem Weapon
041 Coat Emblem Weapon IconPower Circle Weapon
042 Coat Emblem Weapon IconBattle Standard Weapon
043 Coat Emblem Weapon IconFeymark Weapon
044 Coat Emblem Weapon IconSoul Blazer Weapon
045 Coat Emblem Weapon IconSacrificial Circle Weapon
046 Coat Emblem Weapon IconIndomitus Weapon
047 Coat Emblem Weapon IconUnsetting Sun Weapon
048 Coat Emblem Weapon IconMidnight Sun Weapon
049 Coat Emblem Weapon IconUmbra Weapon
050 Coat Emblem Weapon IconSolaris Weapon
051 Coat Emblem Weapon IconSave the Queen Weapon
052 Boomerang Weapon IconAirwing Weapon
053 Boomerang Weapon IconSkycutter Weapon
054 Boomerang Weapon IconHawkeye Weapon
055 Boomerang Weapon IconEagletalon Weapon
056 Boomerang Weapon IconOtshirvani Weapon
057 Boomerang Weapon IconUrubutsin Weapon
058 Boomerang Weapon IconNinurta Weapon
059 Boomerang Weapon IconJatayu Weapon
060 Boomerang Weapon IconVidofnir Weapon
061 Boomerang Weapon IconHresvelgr Weapon
062 Boomerang Weapon IconSimurgh Weapon
063 Boomerang Weapon IconTezcatlipoca Weapon
064 Boomerang Weapon IconMalphas Weapon
065 Boomerang Weapon IconNaberius Weapon
066 Boomerang Weapon IconAlicanto Weapon
067 Boomerang Weapon IconCaladrius Weapon
068 Boomerang Weapon IconNue Weapon
069 Rod Weapon IconBinding Rod Weapon
070 Rod Weapon IconHunter’s Rod Weapon
071 Rod Weapon IconTigerclaw Weapon
072 Rod Weapon IconWyrmfang Weapon
073 Rod Weapon IconHealer’s Staff Weapon
074 Rod Weapon IconPhysician’s Staff Weapon
075 Rod Weapon IconPearlwing Staff Weapon
076 Rod Weapon IconBrightwing Staff Weapon
077 Rod Weapon IconRod of Thorns Weapon
078 Rod Weapon IconOrochi Rod Weapon
079 Rod Weapon IconMistilteinn Weapon
080 Rod Weapon IconErinye’s Cane Weapon
081 Rod Weapon IconBelladonna Wand Weapon
082 Rod Weapon IconMalboro Wand Weapon
083 Rod Weapon IconHeavenly Axis Weapon
084 Rod Weapon IconAbraxas Weapon
085 Rod Weapon IconNirvana Weapon
086 Spear Weapon IconBladed Lance Weapon
087 Spear Weapon IconGlaive Weapon
088 Spear Weapon IconDragoon Lance Weapon
089 Spear Weapon IconDragonhorn Weapon
090 Spear Weapon IconPartisan Weapon
091 Spear Weapon IconRhomphaia Weapon
092 Spear Weapon IconShamanic Spear Weapon
093 Spear Weapon IconHeretic’s Halberd Weapon
094 Spear Weapon IconPunisher Weapon
095 Spear Weapon IconBanescissor Spear Weapon
096 Spear Weapon IconPandoran Spear Weapon
097 Spear Weapon IconCalamity Spear Weapon
098 Spear Weapon IconTaming Pole Weapon
099 Spear Weapon IconVenus Gospel Weapon
100 Spear Weapon IconGae Bolg Weapon
101 Spear Weapon IconGungnir Weapon
102 Spear Weapon IconKain’s Lance Weapon
103 Bracer Accessory IconIron Bangle Accessory
104 Bracer Accessory IconSilver Bangle Accessory
105 Bracer Accessory IconTungsten Bangle Accessory
106 Bracer Accessory IconTitanium Bangle Accessory
107 Bracer Accessory IconGold Bangle Accessory
108 Bracer Accessory IconMythril Bangle Accessory
109 Bracer Accessory IconPlatinum Bangle Accessory
110 Bracer Accessory IconDiamond Bangle Accessory
111 Bracer Accessory IconAdamant Bangle Accessory
112 Bracer Accessory IconWurtzite Bangle Accessory
113 Bracer Accessory IconPower Wristband Accessory
114 Bracer Accessory IconBrawler’s Wristband Accessory
115 Bracer Accessory IconWarrior’s Wristband Accessory
116 Bracer Accessory IconPower Glove Accessory
117 Bracer Accessory IconKaiser Knuckles Accessory
118 Brooch Accessory IconMagician’s Mark Accessory
119 Brooch Accessory IconShaman’s Mark Accessory
120 Brooch Accessory IconSorcerer’s Mark Accessory
121 Brooch Accessory IconWeirding Glyph Accessory
122 Brooch Accessory IconMagistral Crest Accessory
123 Brooch Accessory IconBlack Belt Accessory
124 Brooch Accessory IconGeneral’s Belt Accessory
125 Brooch Accessory IconChampion’s Belt Accessory
126 Bracer Accessory IconRune Bracelet Accessory
127 Bracer Accessory IconWitch’s Bracelet Accessory
128 Bracer Accessory IconMagus’s Bracelet Accessory
129 Bracer Accessory IconRoyal Armlet Accessory
130 Bracer Accessory IconImperial Armlet Accessory
131 Ring Accessory IconEmber Ring Accessory
132 Ring Accessory IconBlaze Ring Accessory
133 Ring Accessory IconSalamandrine Ring Accessory
134 Ring Accessory IconFrost Ring Accessory
135 Ring Accessory IconIcicle Ring Accessory
136 Ring Accessory IconBoreal Ring Accessory
137 Ring Accessory IconSpark Ring Accessory
138 Ring Accessory IconFulmen Ring Accessory
139 Ring Accessory IconRaijin Ring Accessory
140 Ring Accessory IconAqua Ring Accessory
141 Ring Accessory IconRiptide Ring Accessory
142 Ring Accessory IconNereid Ring Accessory
143 Ring Accessory IconZephyr Ring Accessory
144 Ring Accessory IconGale Ring Accessory
145 Ring Accessory IconSylphid Ring Accessory
146 Ring Accessory IconClay Ring Accessory
147 Ring Accessory IconSiltstone Ring Accessory
148 Ring Accessory IconGaian Ring Accessory
149 Brooch Accessory IconGiant’s Glove Accessory
150 Brooch Accessory IconWarlord’s Glove Accessory
151 Brooch Accessory IconGlass Buckle Accessory
152 Brooch Accessory IconTektite Buckle Accessory
153 Brooch Accessory IconMetal Armband Accessory
154 Brooch Accessory IconCeramic Armband Accessory
155 Shield Accessory IconSerenity Sachet Accessory
156 Shield Accessory IconSafeguard Sachet Accessory
157 Brooch Accessory IconGlass Orb Accessory
158 Brooch Accessory IconDragonfly Orb Accessory
159 Amulet Accessory IconStar Pendant Accessory
160 Amulet Accessory IconStarfall Pendant Accessory
161 Amulet Accessory IconPearl Necklace Accessory
162 Amulet Accessory IconGemstone Necklace Accessory
163 Shield Accessory IconWarding Talisman Accessory
164 Shield Accessory IconHexbane Talisman Accessory
165 Brooch Accessory IconPain Dampener Accessory
166 Brooch Accessory IconPain Deflector Accessory
167 Brooch Accessory IconWhite Cape Accessory
168 Brooch Accessory IconEffulgent Cape Accessory
169 Brooch Accessory IconRainbow Anklet Accessory
170 Brooch Accessory IconMoonbow Anklet Accessory
171 Brooch Accessory IconCherub’s Crown Accessory
172 Brooch Accessory IconSeraph’s Crown Accessory
173 Shield Accessory IconGuardian Amulet Accessory
174 Shield Accessory IconShield Talisman Accessory
175 Shield Accessory IconAuric Amulet Accessory
176 Shield Accessory IconSoulfont Talisman Accessory
177 Shield Accessory IconWatchman’s Amulet Accessory
178 Shield Accessory IconShrouding Talisman Accessory
179 Shield Accessory IconHero’s Amulet Accessory
180 Shield Accessory IconMorale Talisman Accessory
181 Shield Accessory IconSaint’s Amulet Accessory
182 Shield Accessory IconBlessed Talisman Accessory
183 Shield Accessory IconZealot’s Amulet Accessory
184 Shield Accessory IconBattle Talisman Accessory
185 Earring Accessory IconFlamebane Brooch Accessory
186 Earring Accessory IconFlameshield Earring Accessory
187 Earring Accessory IconFrostbane Brooch Accessory
188 Earring Accessory IconFrostshield Earring Accessory
189 Earring Accessory IconSparkbane Brooch Accessory
190 Earring Accessory IconSparkshield Earring Accessory
191 Earring Accessory IconAquabane Brooch Accessory
192 Earring Accessory IconAquashield Earring Accessory
193 Brooch Accessory IconHermes Sandals Accessory
194 Brooch Accessory IconSprint Shoes Accessory
195 Brooch Accessory IconTetradic Crown Accessory
196 Brooch Accessory IconTetradic Tiara Accessory
197 Brooch Accessory IconWhistlewind Scarf Accessory
198 Brooch Accessory IconAurora Scarf Accessory
199 Brooch Accessory IconNimbletoe Boots Accessory
200 Brooch Accessory IconGold Watch Accessory
201 Brooch Accessory IconChampion’s Badge Accessory
202 Brooch Accessory IconSurvivalist Catalog Accessory
203 Brooch Accessory IconCollector Catalog Accessory
204 Brooch Accessory IconConnoisseur Catalog Accessory
205 Brooch Accessory IconHunter’s Friend Accessory
206 Brooch Accessory IconSpeed Sash Accessory
207 Brooch Accessory IconEnergy Sash Accessory
208 Brooch Accessory IconDoctor’s Code Accessory
209 Shield Accessory IconFire Charm Accessory
210 Shield Accessory IconIce Charm Accessory
211 Shield Accessory IconLightning Charm Accessory
212 Shield Accessory IconWater Charm Accessory
213 Shield Accessory IconWind Charm Accessory
214 Shield Accessory IconEarth Charm Accessory
215 Brooch Accessory IconTwenty-sided Die Accessory
216 Brooch Accessory IconGrowth Egg Accessory
217 Ring Accessory IconEntite Ring Accessory
218 Brooch Accessory IconGoddess’s Favor Accessory
219 Ribbon Accessory IconRibbon Accessory
220 Ribbon Accessory IconSuper Ribbon Accessory
221 Brooch Accessory IconGenji Glove Accessory