Ultimate Ready or Not Rarest Achievements Guide March 2026

After spending over 200 hours perfecting my SWAT tactics in Ready or Not, I’ve discovered that the game’s achievement system is one of the most challenging and rewarding I’ve ever encountered. While most players can easily unlock basic achievements like “First Arrest” or “Rookie,” the rarest achievements demand exceptional skill, patience, and sometimes a bit of luck. In March 2026, with the game’s latest Los Sueños Stories update and console release, these achievements have become even more coveted among the tactical shooter community.

I’ve personally unlocked all 56 achievements on Steam, and I’m here to share my hard-earned strategies for conquering the ten rarest ones. These achievements all have completion rates below 1%, making them true badges of honor for any Ready or Not operator. Whether you’re chasing that elusive 100% completion or just want to prove your tactical superiority, this guide will give you the edge you need.

The Top 10 Rarest Ready or Not Achievements

1. Getting Your Sea Legs (0.1% Completion Rate)

This achievement is currently the rarest in Ready or Not, and for good reason. You need to complete the “Port Hoxton” mission on Commander difficulty without any officer taking damage. I spent three weeks perfecting this one, and here’s my winning strategy:

Loadout Recommendation: I always run the HK416 with a suppressor, flashlight, and ACOG scope. For armor, go with heavy protection – speed doesn’t matter as much as survivability here. Equip your entire team with flashbangs and door wedges.

Key Strategy: The secret is methodical clearing and extensive use of door wedges. I wedge every door behind me to prevent flanking. Use the mirror gun religiously before entering any room. The cargo container area is where most runs fail – clear it from multiple angles and always have one officer watching your six.

Time Estimate: Expect 15-20 attempts minimum. Each run takes about 45 minutes if you’re playing carefully.

2. I’m Too Old For This… (0.3% Completion Rate)

The infamous Ironman achievement requires completing the entire campaign without losing a single officer. After failing this achievement twelve times, I finally cracked the code. This is where my complete mission guide becomes invaluable for understanding the progression.

Critical Tips:

• Save and quit after each successful mission to prevent save corruption
• Always bring the maximum number of flashbangs and stingers
• Use AI teammates set to “Blue” ROE for maximum caution
• Never rush – take 30-45 minutes per mission if needed

Common Mistake to Avoid: Don’t attempt this with multiplayer teammates unless you absolutely trust them. One reckless player can ruin 10+ hours of progress. I learned this the hard way when a random teammate charged into “Valley of the Dolls” without checking corners.

3. The Hermit (0.8% Completion Rate)

Complete any mission on Commander difficulty solo with no casualties. I recommend “Twisted Nerve” for this achievement as it has the most predictable enemy spawns. My successful run used movement optimization techniques to quickly clear rooms before suspects could react.

Loadout Essentials:

• SA-58 rifle for one-shot stopping power
• Light armor for maximum mobility
• 6 flashbangs, 2 stingers, 2 breaching charges
• NVGs are mandatory for the basement section

Personal Tip: I practiced this mission 50+ times on regular difficulty to memorize every spawn point. Knowledge is power in Ready or Not, and knowing where enemies appear gives you a crucial split-second advantage.

4. Medal of Valor (1.5% Completion Rate)

Achieve an S-rank on all missions. This achievement became my white whale for months. The key is understanding that S-rank requires more than just completion – you need speed, minimal force, and perfect evidence collection. My guide on achieving S-rank performance covers the scoring system in detail.

Mission-Specific Strategies:

• 213 Park Homes: Complete in under 8 minutes using only non-lethal weapons
• Neon Nightclub: Arrest all suspects; killing even one drops you to A-rank
• Valley of the Dolls: Collect all evidence including hidden drug packages

Time Investment: Plan for 60-80 hours to S-rank everything. Some missions took me 20+ attempts.

5. Sleeper Agent (2.1% Completion Rate)

This RNG-dependent achievement requires encountering and apprehending a specific rare suspect type. After 150 hours, I finally found mine in “Elephant” mission. The suspect appears randomly as a civilian who suddenly pulls a weapon.

Farming Method: Load “Elephant” on Practice mode, clear the first floor, then restart if no sleeper agent appears. The spawn rate seems to be roughly 1 in 30 runs. When you spot a suspicious civilian (they move differently), immediately deploy a taser or pepperball to prevent them from drawing their weapon.

6. Big Shell Specialist (2.5% Completion Rate)

Complete “Rust Belt” without any officer injuries on Commander difficulty. This sprawling industrial map is a nightmare for coordination. I succeeded by treating it like a real SWAT operation with multiplayer squad strategies.

Area-by-Area Breakdown:

• Entrance: Clear left warehouse first, wedge all doors
• Central Area: Use smoke grenades for crossing open spaces
• Upper Levels: Assign two officers to watch staircases while clearing
• Final Warehouse: Expect 8-10 suspects; use CS gas for area denial

7. Due Process (3.2% Completion Rate)

Successfully use C2 charges 50 times in missions. Most players don’t realize C2 charges must result in arrests or neutralizations to count. My strategy for mastering C2 charges helped me farm this efficiently.

Efficient Farming: Load “Cherryessa Farm” on Practice mode. The barn has 4-5 locked doors perfect for C2 practice. Each run takes 5 minutes and nets 3-4 progress points. You’ll need about 15-20 runs total.

8. Meldonin (3.8% Completion Rate)

Complete any speed-based challenge within the time limit. The “1.5x Speed Challenge” on “Hotel” is the easiest. I completed it in 4:32 (limit is 5:00) using aggressive rushing tactics completely opposite to normal Ready or Not gameplay.

Speed Run Tips:

• Ignore evidence collection completely
• Use lethal force immediately – no time for arrests
• Sprint everywhere with light armor
• Memorize the optimal route through practice runs

9. Way Out West (4.1% Completion Rate)

Get 20 kills with the Colt Python revolver. This achievement seems simple but requires specific farming since the Python is impractical for normal play. Check my weapon tier rankings to understand why.

Farming Location: “Twisted Nerve” on Practice mode has 15+ suspects. Equip only the Python with speed loaders. Aim for headshots to conserve ammo. Each run yields 10-12 kills; complete twice for the achievement.

10. Dress to Impress (4.5% Completion Rate)

Unlock all customization options. This requires reaching Level 50 and completing specific challenges. The grind took me 80 hours, but I discovered shortcuts through strategic XP farming techniques.

XP Optimization:

• S-rank missions give 5x more XP than regular completions
• Commander difficulty adds a 2x multiplier
• Evidence collection grants bonus XP
• Daily challenges provide 1000-2000 XP each

Advanced Strategies for Achievement Hunting

After hundreds of hours pursuing these achievements, I’ve developed several universal strategies that apply across all rare achievements:

Save File Management

I cannot stress this enough – backup your save files regularly. Ready or Not stores saves locally at %LocalAppData%\ReadyOrNot\Saved\SaveGames. I copy this folder after every successful Ironman mission. One corrupted save destroyed 15 hours of progress before I learned this lesson.

Optimal Settings Configuration

For achievement hunting, I modify my usual settings:

• FOV: Set to 90 for maximum peripheral vision
• Audio: Increase effects volume to 100% to hear suspect movements
• Graphics: Lower shadows for better visibility in dark areas
• Crosshair: Enable static crosshair for hip-fire accuracy

Team Loadout Optimization

When using AI teammates, I’ve found this loadout distribution works best:

• Red Team: Breacher with shotgun and ram
• Blue Team: Shield operator with SMG
• Gold Team: Rifleman with long-range optics
• You: Flexible role with balanced equipment

Platform-Specific Considerations

With Ready or Not’s recent console release, achievement hunters should note several differences:

PC Advantages:

• More precise aiming for headshot-dependent achievements
• Faster menu navigation for mission restarts
• Mod support for practice (disable before attempting achievements)

Console Advantages:

• Aim assist helps with revolver achievements
• Potentially less competition for rarity percentages
• Separate achievement pools from PC

Common Mistakes That Ruin Achievement Runs

Through painful trial and error, I’ve identified the most common failures:

1. Impatience: Rushing any achievement attempt guarantees failure. Ready or Not rewards methodical play.
2. Poor Communication: In multiplayer achievement runs, unclear callouts cause friendly fire and mission failures.
3. Ignoring Audio Cues: Suspect dialogue and footsteps telegraph their actions. I play with headphones exclusively.
4. Neglecting Equipment: Running out of tactical devices mid-mission is preventable with proper loadout planning.
5. Forgetting Mission Objectives: Some achievements require specific completion criteria beyond just finishing the level.

Time Investment Reality Check

Let me be honest about the time commitment these achievements require:

• Getting Your Sea Legs: 10-15 hours of attempts
• I’m Too Old For This: 20-30 hours (including failed runs)
• Medal of Valor: 60-80 hours for all S-ranks
• Complete 100%: 150-200 hours total

These aren’t achievements you’ll unlock casually. They demand dedication, skill development, and sometimes grinding through frustration. But the satisfaction of seeing that rare achievement pop is incomparable.

Community Resources and Support

The Ready or Not achievement hunting community has been invaluable in my journey. The Steam Discussions forum has threads dedicated to each rare achievement with constantly updated strategies. The official VOID Interactive Discord also has an achievements channel where players share tips and coordinate multiplayer attempts.

I’ve found that streaming achievement attempts on Twitch actually helps maintain focus and viewers often spot mistakes I miss. Plus, capturing successful runs provides video proof for those “pics or it didn’t happen” moments.

Final Thoughts and Encouragement

After earning every achievement in Ready or Not, I can confidently say these challenges transformed me from a casual player into a tactical expert. The skills developed pursuing these achievements – patience, communication, strategic planning – enhance every aspect of gameplay.

Don’t be discouraged by the low completion percentages. Every achievement is obtainable with practice and the right strategy. I failed “Getting Your Sea Legs” eighteen times before succeeding. “I’m Too Old For This…” took four complete restart attempts. But each failure taught valuable lessons that eventually led to success.

Remember to take breaks when frustration mounts. Ready or Not’s achievements are marathons, not sprints. Set small goals, celebrate incremental progress, and don’t compare your timeline to others. Whether it takes you 100 or 300 hours, earning these rare achievements places you among Ready or Not’s elite operators.

The tactical shooter genre has never offered a more rewarding achievement system. While games like Rainbow Six Siege focus on competitive achievements, Ready or Not celebrates mastery of tactical realism. These achievements aren’t just digital trophies – they’re proof of your ability to think, plan, and execute like a real SWAT operator.

Good luck, stay tactical, and remember: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. See you in Los Sueños, operator.