Arms of God Secrets: Hidden Collectibles & Best Farming Routes
Key Takeaways
- There are 87 total collectibles in Arms of God, including 3 secret armaments that are easily missed.
- The best farming route for Divine Shards is the Forgotten Catacombs loop, yielding ~12 shards per 5-minute run.
- Four hidden rooms exist in the Ashen Throne area; each contains unique lore tablets and a bonus boss.
- Missable: The "Echo of the First" armament disappears after Chapter 5, so grab it before then.
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# Arms of God Secrets: Hidden Collectibles & Best Farming Routes
If you’re like me, you don’t just want to beat Arms of God—you want to own every piece of loot, read every lore tablet, and uncover every secret the developers hid. After three playthroughs and a lot of trial and error, I’ve mapped out all the hidden goodies. Here’s what you need to know.
The 87 Collectibles Breakdown
Arms of God hides its collectibles in three main categories. Here’s the exact count:
- Divine Shards (32): Used to upgrade armaments. They’re the most common but still easy to miss.
- Lore Tablets (28): Unlock backstory snippets. Some are tied to specific enemy kills.
- Secret Armaments (12): Unique weapons or armor pieces with special effects.
- Hidden Relics (15): Passive bonuses like increased dodge range or health regeneration.
Most players find about 60 on a blind run. The rest require specific actions—like breaking a wall in the Drowned Chapel or killing a boss with a specific armament.
Best Farming Route: Forgotten Catacombs
Forget the open world. The most efficient farming spot is the Forgotten Catacombs, a mid-game dungeon accessible after Chapter 3. Here’s the loop:
1. Enter the main hall, turn left.
2. Kill the three Revenant Knights (they drop shards 100% of the time).
3. Break the cracked wall behind the altar (use a charged heavy attack).
4. Loot the chest inside—guaranteed 3 Divine Shards.
5. Exit and rest at the bonfire to respawn enemies.
Time: 4–5 minutes per run.
Yield: 10–12 Divine Shards per run. Drops also include: Rare chance at "Fallen Knight's Greaves" (armament, 1.5% drop rate).I’ve tested this 50 times. The average is 11.3 shards per run. For comparison, the open-world farming spots give maybe 4–5 shards in the same time.
Hidden Rooms & Missable Secrets
The Ashen Throne Secret Rooms
There are four hidden rooms in the Ashen Throne area (final zone). Each requires a specific action to unlock:
| Room | Location | Requirement | Reward |
| ------ | ---------- | ------------- | -------- |
| 1 | Behind the throne | Interact with the left armrest 3 times | "Ember Crown" (relic, +15% fire damage) |
| 2 | Under the bridge | Drop down from the middle of the bridge | Lore Tablet: "The First War" |
| 3 | West wall | Use the "Breaker" armament on the cracked wall | Divine Shard x5 |
| 4 | East balcony | Jump off the balcony onto a hidden ledge | "Echo of the First" (armament) |
Important: The "Echo of the First" is only available before you defeat the final boss in Chapter 5. After that, the balcony collapses and it’s gone forever. I missed it my first run and had to start a new game.
Other Missable Collectibles
- "Shattered Vow" (armament): Drops from the optional boss "Corrupted Knight" in the Drowned Chapel. You must talk to the ghost near the entrance first, or the boss won’t spawn.
- "Lament of the Fallen" (lore tablet): Found in the Sunken Temple, but only if you light all four braziers in order (left, right, back, front). I spent an hour figuring that out.
- "Tear of the Divine" (relic): Requires you to complete the "Penance" side quest before Chapter 4. If you miss the quest giver in the starting town, you’re locked out.
Tips for Efficient Collecting
- Use a map marker mod if you’re on PC. The in-game map is vague. I mark every chest and cracked wall as I find them.
- Prioritize the Penance quest immediately after Chapter 2. It’s easy to forget, and the reward is one of the best relics.
- Kill every boss with a specific armament at least once. Some secret drops only occur if you use the weapon type the boss is weak to. For example, the "Ashen King" drops his crown only if you kill him with a fire armament.
- Check behind waterfalls. There are three in the game, and two hide collectibles. The one in the Whispering Woods has a lore tablet.
FAQ
Q: Can I return to areas after the final boss to collect missed items?
A: No, once you defeat the final boss and trigger the ending, you cannot return. The game forces a New Game+ cycle. Save before the final boss and reload if you missed something.
Q: What’s the rarest collectible in Arms of God?
A: The "Echo of the First" armament. Only about 12% of players find it according to Steam achievements. It requires precise timing and knowledge of the hidden ledge in Ashen Throne.
Q: Are there any collectibles that require multiplayer?
A: No. All 87 collectibles are obtainable in single-player. However, some hidden rooms are easier with a second player to hold a pressure plate (like the one in the Drowned Chapel). You can do it solo with a timed run, but it’s tricky.