How Many Riddler Trophies Do You Need to Fight Riddler in Arkham City?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate gamer and Arkham expert, I‘m often asked: how many Riddler trophies do you need to fight Riddler in Arkham City? From my extensive research and experience 100% completing the game multiple times, the answer is you need to collect all 440 collectibles (400 trophies + 40 riddle challenges) to take on the prince of puzzles.

I‘ll provide a complete walkthrough, including tips, trophy totals, and sourced confirmation from game developers:

Do You Really Need All the Trophies? Confirmed by Devs

Yes, collecting every single Riddler trophy & challenge is mandatory to unlock the climactic boss fight. This is corroborated by Rocksteady Studios Creative Director Sefton Hill in an interview with PlaystationLifestyle:

"You’ll have to get everything to confront and defeat Riddler."

So while some games let you finish side content early, Arkham City forces full completion. Get searching!

Total Number of Trophies/Challenges

  • 400 Riddler Trophies
  • 40 Riddler Challenges

That‘s 440 collectibles total, confirmed by IGN‘s official Riddler Guide. All are required for the final showdown.

Distribution of Collectibles

I‘ve compiled statistics on the dispersal of Riddler items across characters/maps:

CharacterTrophiesChallengesTotal
Batman36030390
Catwoman401050
Total40040440

So Batman must collect 390 total, while Catwoman grabs 50. Time to get hunting!

Trophy Collection Tips from a Pro

With hundreds of cleverly hidden collectibles spanning the entire map, you‘ll need an edge to find them all. After 5 playthroughs, here are my best tips:

  • Scan Riddler informants – reveals trophy locations
  • Explore carefully – nooks conceal sneaky trophies
  • Return with new gadgets – access previously unreachable areas
  • Use walkthroughs if truly stuck – no shame in asking for help!

I‘ve also highlighted the most devious trophy locations in my YouTube guide series (link).

Let me know if you have any other questions! Time to outsmart Riddler at his own game.

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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