Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition Achievement Guide & Road Map

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition Achievement Guide

Overview
- Estimated achievement difficulty: 3/10
- Offline: 30 [400]
- Online: 0
- Approximate amount of time to 400: 10+ Hours
- Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 3 [to defeat "X" boss last]
- Number of missable achievements: Numerous [they're listed below]
- Glitched/unobtainable achievements: None
- Do cheat codes disable achievements?: No Cheats
- Does difficulty affect achievements?: No
- Extra equipment needed: No

Introduction:
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition is a 2.5D video game developed by Armature Studio and released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was ported to console versions when it was originally on Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita. This game is based on the DC Comics vigilante Batman, it is a companion to the 2013 video game Batman: Arkham Origins, and is a part of the Batman: Arkham series. As Arkham veterans jumping into this side-scrolling Batgame, please remember -- this is not the full retail version. The combat system is completely different and clunky at times. This Deluxe Edition features 3D maps, difficulty levels, batsuits, and enhanced visuals from the original mobile versions.

The Fundamentals:
When starting out as Batman, these are the button layouts and the various actions they represent:

- Detective Mode; (hold) Analysis
- Grappling Gun
- Crypto Sequencer Interaction; (Hold) Run; Evade
- Cape Stun
- Punch
- Counter; Silent Takedown
- Aim Ready; (hold) Crouch
- Fire
- Line Launcher
- Gel Launcher
- Batclaw
- Batarang

Story Achievements:
This is not difficult but it can drag a bit. You MUST defeat a certain boss LAST for them to leave a certain crate that pertains to a Batsuit item that you're needing for a specific achievement (like when defeating the Penguin's endgame will give you the New 52 Belt). Just note the order of the bosses that you have defeated and you're good to go or else you'll have to replay the game through again. The game will note when you start a new game which boss you have defeated already with their unique icon in the select screen.

The game will take you to:

Gotham City at Nighttime
Industrial (Black Mask)
Cell Blocks (Penguin)
Administration (Joker)
The Lighthouse
Arkham Wing (underneath the Cell Blocks)

Here is a quick rundown on the missable Achievements in the game: "The Collector," "Breathless," "Grave Digger, "World's Snazziest Dresser," "Bad Case of the Mondays," "Party Pooper," "Circuit Breaker," "Flew the Coop" and any one achievement connected to finding clues ("World's Greatest Detective") and combat combos ("LEAGUE OF SHADOWS").

Please follow each individual achievement on how to obtain them on your first playthrough. Also, follow this thread as it shows all of the case clue locations.

Multiple Playthrough Last Boss Note:
To obtain the last Batsuit piece and well as the (different) last boss, you MUST defeat a different boss each time. For example, defeat The Joker, the Penguin then Black Mask. This order will give you the final One Million piece (belt) when you open the last crate left behind. Remember, the first 2 bosses makes no difference, just defeat a different one last each time.

Conclusion:
When going into this game, remember - this is not the console version of it. It's a side-scrolling game with very little wiggle room during the combat sections. With a bit of persistence, you will 100% this game in no time.

[XBA would like to thank Redemption Mode for this Roadmap]

The Collector

25
Find all detective cases and have all pickups and upgrades
(3)
This achievement is missable.

To obtain this Achievement, you must find every Armor ("Armored Edition"), RUSH ("2112"), Heavy Gauntlet ("Talk to the Hand") and Detective Cases ("World’s Greatest Detective") in the game. Please read those individual achievements on how and where to acquire them.
Last Laugh

10
Defeat Joker
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.

When you first start out, DO NOT run after the Joker; he’ll just run away from you. Instead, Line Launch towards him to score a hit. Have it equipped already and you can just for a quick-action launch.

After the kick to the chest, Joker will pull out a gun. He’ll fire at you three times - jump at the last second when his red reticle shrinks. When he starts to load (listen for the sound), Line Launch towards him again. This will happen twice.

As a backup plan, the Joker pulls out an electric baton. Equip your Shock Batarang (), aim and hit the baton; the Joker will run away. When he stops to recharge the baton, Line Launch towards him. This will happen a couple of times.

After the Joker gets knocked around some more, he’ll put on a gas mask and flood the room with Joker gas as this part is a timed section. The Joker will mix shooting and electric baton rush attacks all the while his thugs will drop grenades. Time your Line Launches perfectly as your health will start to deplete.

Note: If you don't move for a few seconds, the Joker Thugs will throw down grenades.

After defeating the Joker, your reward will be Crypto Key Gamma.
Cobblepot's Plot Was All For Naught

10
Defeat Penguin
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.

Strategy Note: Go to Administration first to obtain the Shock Batarang. They are a perfect defense for the flying drones.

First, you cannot take out Penguin head on as he will unload on you with his shotgun as well as his henchmen with the machine guns. The trick here is hitting the alarms with your Batarang to cause misdirection. Once the machine-gun thugs go to investigate, sneak up behind one of them to use your Batclaw () to take him down (I found it easier to go to the very top level and hit one of the fire extinguishers, and a thug will come check it out. to the center vantage point, then use your Batclaw to incapacitate him). Same for the other one. When you’re done with them, Glide towards Cobblepot for a ground beatdown.

On the second go-round, the Penguin will bring out three machine-gun thugs and a drone. Same as before with the thugs. Use the Shock Batarang on the drone (if you have it).

On the third go-round, Penguin will bring out more machine-gun thugs and now with two drones. Repeat as mentioned above. Here’s a tip: if the thugs are far away from Cobblepot, you can just Glide to him and it’s over, ignoring the thugs completely.
Face Off

10
Defeat Black Mask
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.

After the previous area with the electrified barriers, you’ll come to a chamber where Black Mask is waiting. The trick here is to stay in the darkness as Black Mask has two guns and can gun you down in seconds.

First, go into Detective Mode () to scan the area (floor grate, alarm, over-head lights). Once that’s done, hit the alarm at the far-right side of the room with your Batarang; Black Mask will go and investigate. Now, hit the over-head light closes to you with a Batarang and, as quickly as you can, get into the floor grate. Head towards the far-right floor grate. When Black Mask re-positions himself, jump out of the floor grate and hit the alarm on the far-left side of the room. As soon as you do this, jump right back into the floor grate and head to the middle floor grate to takedown Black Mask.

Note: While you're here, scan the clue right below Black Mask, The Bidding War case - Gold Coins.
Domestic Disturbance

10
Catch Catwoman in Gotham City
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.
CSI: Blackgate

10
Complete your first detective case

Please refer to this thread on where to find all of the case clues.
Now You're Getting It

10
Get a 12 hit combo
This will come naturally in the first area against the police when chasing Catwoman at the beginning of the game.
In the Flow

10
Get a 25 hit combo
This achievement is missable.

Please refer to "LEAGUE OF SHADOWS" for more info.
Unnecessary Roughness

15
Get a 50 hit combo
This achievement is missable.

Please refer to "LEAGUE OF SHADOWS" for more info.
LEAGUE OF SHADOWS

15
Get a 100 hit combo
This achievement is missable.

The perfect area will be at the bottom level of Administration when helping the Warden deactivate the bombs. You’ll jump a gas-filled gap when you’re surrounded by generic thugs and thugs with body armor. Try to cape stun everyone but be cautious with the ones is behind you. Use to counter if necessary. Here is a video on how to do it (special thanks to user Survivor Seven for the location).

Note: This is the only time a combo above 100 can be attempted. If you fail to reach 100, just restart the checkpoint.
Fresh Beats

10
Beatdown 10 thugs
Press to Cape Stun a thug and spam until they’re knocked out. Do this 9 more times for the achievement.
He's Sleeping

10
Perform 20 stealth takedowns
You can perform a silent takedown by sneaking up behind a thug and pressing . You can also perform silent takedowns from ledges and floor grates. Do this 20 times for the achievement.
Breathless

10
Die from inhaling gas
This achievement is missable.

In the Library area in Administration, where you release some hostages from the Joker’s thugs, the Joker will fill the area with his gas. Stay in the gas and let it kill you.
Grave Digger

10
Unlock the Zombie Suit
(1)
This achievement is missable.

The Blackest Night suit is the only suit you can obtain without multiple playthroughs. There are five pieces in all - Chest (Cell Blocks), Gloves (Industrial), Cowl & Boots (Administration) and the Belt (Arkham Wing). Follow the video for the locations.
World's Greatest Detective

25
Complete all detective cases
(1)
This achievement is missable.

There are a total of 14 cases with a total of 50 clues throughout Blackgate. To find a clue, go into Detective Mode, hold , and hover over it for analysis. Please follow the videos in this thread to find them all.

Note: Some clues require specific equipment to reach them.
Oral Hygiene

15
Find and destroy all Joker teeth

This achievement is missable.

There are 20 Joker Teeth around the Administration area. When you run into the first one, go into Detective Mode, hold and hover over it so that your database recognizes it (for you to aim at it). Use the Batarang to destroy them. Be careful not to be too close to them as they explode when destroyed. Follow this video for their locations.

Note: Some Joker Teeth require specific equipment to reach them.
Bird on a Wire

15
Find and destroy all Penguin bird cages

This achievement is missable.

There are 20 Penguin cages around the Cell Blocks area. When you find the first one, go into Detective Mode, hold and hover over it so that your database recognizes it (for you to aim at). Use the Batarang to destroy them. Be careful not to be too close to them when they fall when hit – they will damage you. Follow this video for their locations.

Note: Some Penguin Bird cages require specific equipment to reach them.
Unmasked

15
Find and destroy all of Black Mask's masks

This achievement is missable.

There are 20 Black Masks around the Industrial area. When you find the first one, go into Detective Mode, hold and hover over it so that your database recognizes it (for you to aim at). Use the Batarang to destroy them. Follow this video for their locations.

Note: Some Black Masks require specific equipment to reach them.
World's Snazziest Dresser

25
Obtain all Batsuits attainable through gameplay

This achievement is missable.

There are a total of 10 Batsuits in the game. Six of them do not pertain to this achievement. The only ones that require your attention are Blackest Night, Red Son, One Million and New 52. Three of them require you to beat a certain boss LAST (please refer to "Flew the Coop", "Party Pooper" and "Circuit Breaker" for more info). Defeating the Joker last will get you the final piece of the Red Son Batsuit; defeating the Penguin last nets you the final piece of the New 52 Batsuit; defeating Black Mask will get the final piece of the One Million Batsuit. Please view videos for exact location on all of the Batsuit pieces.
Armored Edition

10
Find all armor upgrades

This achievement is missable.

There are a total of 8 armor upgrades in the Administration, Industrial and Cell Blocks areas. Specific equipment will be required to reach certain areas. View video for exact locations.
2112

10
Find all RUSH upgrades
(3)
This achievement is missable.

There are a total of three RUSH (damage) upgrades in the Industrial and Cell Blocks areas. Specific equipment will be required to reach certain areas. View video for exact locations.
Talk to the Hand

10
Find all gauntlet upgrades

This achievement is missable.

There are a total of three gauntlet upgrades in the Administration, Industrial and Cell Blocks areas. Specific equipment will be required to reach certain areas. View video for exact locations.

Cage Match

10
Defeat Bronze Tiger
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.
Born on a Monday

10
Defeat Solomon Grundy
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.

Please refer to "Bad Case of the Mondays" for more info.
The Man Who Sometimes Misses

10
Defeat Deadshot
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.
Cat Scratch Fever

25
Defeat Catwoman
(3)
This achievement is story-related and unmissable.
Bad Case of the Mondays

10
Defeat Grundy using the Shock Batarang and water
(3)
This achievement is missable.

First things first, you must head to Administration to obtain the Shock Batarang. Second, head towards the sewer areas at Industrial. Once you fall through after exploding the bridge with explosive gel, scan the water and electrical box by the big door. After hacking the door with your Crypto Sequencer, it will jam and Solomon Grudy will make his grand entrance. Equip your Shock Batarang () and aim at the water. When Grundy is a step away from the water, fire Batarang then beatdown Grundy. Here’s a video on how to get it.
Party Pooper

15
Defuse all Joker presents
Given that you’ve defeated Joker LAST (Penguin then Black Mask then Joker)

**This will occur after the events at the Arkham Wing.**

There are a total of five presents around in Blackgate; two in Cell Blocks, two in Industrial and one in Administration. You will have to use your Crypto Sequencer to defuse the presents.

Note: Make sure that after you’ve disarmed the last present to open the container to obtain the Belt piece for the Red Son Batsuit.

Check out video for more info on the locations.
Flew the Coop

15
Rescue all Penguin hostages
Given that if you defeated the Penguin LAST (example: Black Mask then Joker then Penguin)

**This will occur after the events at the Arkham Wing.**

There are a total of five hostages around in Blackgate; one in Cell Block, two in Administration and two in Industrial. When you reach a location, be cautious – there’s a gun-totin’ thug. You must sneak up on him and Batclaw () his backpack to pull it off of him. Once incapacitated, free the hostage.

Note: Make sure that after you’ve rescued the last hostage, open the container to obtain the Belt piece for the New 52 Batsuit.

Check out video for more info and hostage locations.
Circuit Breaker

15
Disarm all Black Mask junction boxes
Given that if you defeated Black Mask LAST (example: Joker then Penguin then Black Mask)

**This will occur after the events at the Arkham Wing.**

There are a total of five container locations with three junction boxes that you must explode simultaneously with ++; two in Cell Block, two in Administration and one in Industrial.

Note: Make sure that after you’ve disabled the last circuit boxes to open the container to obtain the Belt piece for the One Million Batsuit.

Check out this video for more info.