- What to know
- Quick overview of Ruckus in the Sanctuary trophy
- Mission context: Black Feather Sanctuary in Heian
- The three crow requirements explained
- Boss requirement: defeating Otoroshi
- Replay option if missed
- Best strategy to ensure the trophy unlocks
- Trophy placement within overall achievement design
- Unlocking “Ruckus in the Sanctuary” successfully
What to know
- Bronze Trophy/Achievement tied to a main story mission.
- Earned during Black Feather Sanctuary in the Heian region.
- You must drive away all three crows before defeating Otoroshi.
- The mission can be replayed via Shrines → Battle Scrolls → Heian.
In Nioh 3, many trophies are tied to specific story missions, but some require subtle conditions beyond simply clearing the objective. “Ruckus in the Sanctuary” is one such Bronze achievement. While it occurs during a mandatory main story mission, the trophy can be missed if you overlook a specific environmental interaction involving hostile crows.
Quick overview of Ruckus in the Sanctuary trophy
| Trophy Name | Ruckus in the Sanctuary |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Bronze |
| Mission | Black Feather Sanctuary |
| Region | Heian (Main Region 2) |
| Requirement | Drive out 3 crows and defeat Otoroshi |
| Missable | Yes, but replayable |
The trophy triggers only if all three crows encountered during the mission are driven away before completing the boss encounter.
Mission context: Black Feather Sanctuary in Heian
The Black Feather Sanctuary mission takes place in the Heian region, characterized by temple architecture, torii gates, and icy environmental segments. It forms part of the main storyline and cannot be skipped, ensuring every player will encounter the trophy opportunity at least once.
However, progression alone does not unlock the achievement. The mission includes three perched crows positioned at key intervals along the path. These crows function as environmental threats rather than traditional combat enemies.
The three crow requirements explained
The trophy condition requires you to drive away all three crows encountered during the mission. These crows perch on torii gates and elevated structures. They attack from range but cannot be defeated in a conventional sense.
Driving them away requires using a ranged weapon such as a bow or firearm. Once hit, the crow will fly off and count toward the requirement. Killing them is not necessary. Simply forcing them to retreat fulfills the objective.
The crow placement sequence aligns with shrine progression.
| Crow Number | Approximate Location |
|---|---|
| First Crow | Shortly after the first shrine |
| Second Crow | After exiting the ice cave near the second shrine |
| Third Crow | Upon entering the larger temple area after the third shrine |
Because these crows are spaced between shrine checkpoints, players who rush through the mission may ignore them unintentionally.
Boss requirement: defeating Otoroshi
After driving away all three crows, you must complete the mission normally by defeating Otoroshi, the mission’s boss encounter. The trophy only unlocks after both conditions are satisfied.
The boss fight itself does not change based on crow interaction. However, the game checks internally whether all three crows were successfully driven off before the mission concludes.
If you defeat Otoroshi without having triggered all three crow retreats, the trophy will not unlock.
Replay option if missed
If you fail to drive away all three crows during your first run, the mission can be replayed at any time. Navigate through Shrines → Battle Scrolls → Heian → Black Feather Sanctuary to reattempt the objective.
Replay functionality ensures the trophy is not permanently missable, even though it can be overlooked during initial progression.
The replay structure is summarized below.
| Access Path | Function |
|---|---|
| Shrines | Open mission replay |
| Battle Scrolls | Select region |
| Heian | Choose Black Feather Sanctuary |
This flexibility allows you to complete the crow objective independently of overall story progression.
Best strategy to ensure the trophy unlocks
Ranged weapons simplify the process significantly. Equipping a bow or firearm allows you to safely hit each crow before they reposition or distract you during combat.
Because the crows are perched and stationary at first encounter, pausing briefly to scan elevated torii gates ensures you do not miss them. Clearing surrounding enemies first can help avoid interruption while aiming.
There is no need for special ammunition or upgraded gear. Any standard ranged hit is sufficient to trigger their retreat.
The consistency comparison below highlights efficiency.
| Approach | Risk of Missing Crow |
|---|---|
| Pure melee rush | High |
| Ranged scan before progressing | Low |
A methodical approach guarantees completion in one run.
Trophy placement within overall achievement design
“Ruckus in the Sanctuary” follows the design philosophy of environmental awareness trophies found throughout Nioh 3. These achievements reward observation and interaction rather than pure combat mastery.
It sits among other mission-based bronze trophies that require optional actions within story chapters. While not mechanically difficult, it reinforces exploration and attentiveness during progression.
Because the mission itself cannot be skipped, the trophy serves as a subtle skill check for players who thoroughly engage with their surroundings.
Unlocking “Ruckus in the Sanctuary” successfully
To unlock “Ruckus in the Sanctuary” in Nioh 3, you must drive away all three perched crows during the Black Feather Sanctuary mission in the Heian region and then defeat Otoroshi at the end. The crows are positioned near each major shrine checkpoint and can be driven off with any ranged weapon. If missed, the mission can be replayed through the Shrine menu. With careful observation and consistent ranged engagement, this Bronze trophy is straightforward to secure without additional farming or build adjustments.
