THPS 3+4: Shipyard 100% Goals & Collectibles Guide (March 2026)

Welcome to the ultimate guide for completing everything in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4’s Shipyard level! This industrial port setting offers unique challenges with its shipping containers, cranes, and waterfront obstacles. Whether you’re hunting for that elusive Secret Tape or struggling with the Pro Goals, I’ve got you covered with detailed strategies that will help you achieve 100% completion.

THPS 3+4: What You Need for 100% Completion

The Shipyard level in THPS 3+4 requires completing 10 regular goals and 5 Pro Goals, plus collecting all hidden items. Here’s your complete checklist:

Goal Type	Total Count	Key Items
Score Goals	4	High Score (100,000), Pro Score (170,000), Sick Score (325,000), High Combo (30,000)
SKATE Letters	5	S-K-A-T-E scattered across the map
Special Goals	5	Hardflip off Buoy, 7 Rivets, Deliver Lunch, Manual Train, Secret Tape
Collectibles	11	3 Stat Points, 4 Cash Bundles, 1 IG Badge, 1 Hidden Deck
Pro Goals	5	Platinum Score (700,000), COMBO Letters, Ollie North, Judo Containers, Vent Rails

THPS 3+4: All Shipyard Regular Goals

Score Goals Strategy

The Shipyard’s layout makes scoring surprisingly straightforward once you know the optimal line. Unlike other THPS 3+4 levels, Shipyard rewards players who master the starting area.

Optimal Scoring Line:

1. Start by using the quarter pipes on your left and right to build base score
2. Manual along the train tracks for extended combos
3. Grind the yellow rails and shipping container edges
4. Use reverts after vert tricks to maintain combos
5. Incorporate wall plants for multiplier boosts

Pro Tip: Max out your Rail Balance and Manual Balance stats before attempting the Sick Score. This makes maintaining long combos significantly easier, especially when going for that 325,000 point threshold.

Collect S-K-A-T-E Letters

Finding all five SKATE letters requires exploring the entire Shipyard. Here’s the exact location for each:

S Letter: From spawn, immediately turn left and ride up the quarter pipe. The S floats above this ramp – an easy first grab.

K Letter: After collecting S, ride forward toward the rusted warehouse. Use the quarter pipe to launch high and snag the K hovering above.

A Letter: Look for the building opposite where you found the S. The A sits near the graffiti-covered wall – wallride or use the nearby ramp.

T Letter: Head to the back of the map where shipping containers are stacked. Between the blue and yellow containers, find a wooden ramp. Launch up to grab the T.

E Letter: From the T location, face the building opposite. Use the quarter pipe to reach the roof, then grind along the edge facing the sea to collect the floating E.

Hardflip Off the Buoy

This goal trips up many players, but the trick is understanding the exact requirements:

1. From spawn, go forward and turn left after passing the security guard
2. Locate the red buoy floating in the water with a ramp nearby
3. Build speed and launch toward the buoy
4. Execute a Hardflip (Up + Left + Square/X) during your jump
5. Critical: Land ON the buoy and immediately press Triangle/Y to grind
6. Listen for the distinctive “ding” sound confirming success

Common Mistake: Many players land near the buoy instead of on it. You must grind the actual buoy to complete this goal.

Collect 7 Rivets

All seven rivets must be collected in a single 2-minute run. Here’s the most efficient route:

• Rivet #1: Left from spawn, grind the yellow rail above the quarter pipe 
• Rivet #2: Right from spawn, ride up the wall-mounted quarter pipe 
• Rivet #3: Grind the floor edge heading left from spawn 
• Rivet #4: Continue grinding to the sail barge at the end 
• Rivet #5: Find the trailer with cones on the track’s left side 
• Rivet #6: Back of the map on a shipping container grind rail 
• Rivet #7: Grind the wire connecting the two rear buildings

Deliver Lunch to 5 Welders

This multi-step goal requires precision:

1. Pick up the lunch box near the NPC on the left side from spawn
2. All five welders are on the rooftop of the right-side building
3. Use the ramp to reach the leftmost building’s roof
4. Grind across to the right building
5. Follow the grind rail to tag all five welders in sequence

Speed Tip: Having higher Air and Hangtime stats makes reaching the rooftop much easier.

Manual Combo the Train

One of Shipyard’s simpler goals if you’ve practiced your manual balance:

1. Follow the train tracks from spawn heading left
2. Start your manual (Up + Down) at the beginning of the train
3. Balance carefully while manualing the entire length
4. No additional tricks needed – just maintain the manual

Get the Secret Tape

The Secret Tape location showcases Shipyard’s verticality:

1. Enter the left building to reach the rooftop
2. Face the right building and locate the open vent
3. Jump down between the buildings
4. The tape floats in the gap – grab it mid-fall

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4: All Shipyard Collectibles Guide

Stat Point Locations

Finding all three Stat Points significantly improves your skater’s abilities. Each provides a permanent upgrade to any stat of your choice.

Stat Point #1 – The Moving Platform:

• Head left from spawn down the narrow path
• Wait for the moving walkway to lower
• Cross when it’s down and grind the rail ahead
• The Stat Point hovers above the rail’s end

Stat Point #2 – Wire Grind:

• From the first Stat Point, cross to the opposite side
• Locate the wires stretching across the water
• Grind the wire to collect this aerial Stat Point
• Requires good balance or the Rail Balance stat maxed

Stat Point #3 – Container Ramp:

• Return toward spawn and turn right
• Find the quarter pipe between shipping containers
• Launch up the ramp at the back left of the map
• Grab the Stat Point at the peak of your jump

All Cash Bundle Locations

Collecting all four Cash bundles nets you $4,000 for the Secret Shop. Here’s where to find each $1,000 bundle:

Cash #1 – Starting Rail:

• Turn around from spawn
• Use the quarter pipe to reach the left building’s rail
• Grind to collect the first Cash bundle

Cash #2 – Wire Transfer:

• From spawn, go left up the quarter pipe
• Grind the yellow rail, then jump to the wire
• The Cash sits on the wire connection

Cash #3 – Ventilation Route:

• Continue from Cash #2’s wire
• Jump to the next yellow rail
• Follow it to the ventilation shaft
• Grind and jump for the Cash on the opposite rail

Cash #4 – Hidden Container:

• Navigate to the stacked shipping containers
• Find the open container above the yellow one
• The Cash hides inside this elevated container

Iron Galaxy Badge Location

The IG Badge requires timing and patience:

1. Head to the map’s back section near the sail barge
2. Wait for the shipping container to lower via crane
3. Use the nearby ramp to jump into the lowered container
4. Inside, use the internal ramp and revert
5. Land precisely on the IG Badge platform

Timing Tip: The container moves on a fixed cycle. Watch it once to learn the pattern before attempting.

Hidden Deck Location

The Hidden Deck showcases creative level design:

1. Enter the left side of the map via the barge
2. Use the barge’s ramp to reach maximum height
3. Aim for the crane’s top platform
4. Grind the crane’s right side
5. The deck automatically collects during your grind

All Shipyard Pro Goals

Pro Goals unlock after completing all regular goals across every THPS 3+4 level. These challenges test your mastery of game mechanics.

Platinum Score – 700,000 Points

Achieving 700,000 points requires combining everything you’ve learned:

1. Start with special tricks on the opening quarter pipes
2. Chain into manuals along the train tracks
3. Incorporate grinds on every available rail
4. Use wall plants to extend combos
5. Finish with flip tricks into reverts

Combo Building Strategy:

• Base Score: 15,000-20,000 from special tricks
• Multiplier Goal: 35-40x through varied tricks
• Never repeat the same trick twice in a combo
• Use flatland tricks during manuals for extra multipliers

Collect C-O-M-B-O Letters

All COMBO letters are located on the right building, requiring a specific approach:

1. Start with a wallride + wallie to reach the blue tarp container
2. Begin grinding the building’s edge
3. Collect all five letters while maintaining your grind
4. The letters appear in order along the building’s perimeter

Execution Tip: Full special meter provides the height needed for the initial wallride.

Ollie North Across the Warehouse Roofs

This goal tests your building-to-building transfers:

1. Access the central building’s rooftop via the open garage door
2. Position yourself facing the wooden ramp between buildings
3. Build speed and launch across the gap
4. Execute an Ollie North (Down, Down + Square/X) mid-jump
5. Land cleanly on the opposite roof

Judo Across the Containers

The container-to-container Judo requires precision:

1. Reach the elevated containers at the map’s rear
2. Enter the top container using the access ramp
3. Build maximum speed inside the container
4. Launch out performing a Judo (Upper Left + Circle/B x2)
5. Land inside the opposite container

Height Tip: This goal is significantly easier with maxed Air and Hangtime stats.

Gap All of the Vent Rails

The most technical Pro Goal requires grinding three specific vents:

Vent Rail #1:

• From the rooftop, enter the right building’s open vent
• Grind completely through to the exit

Vent Rail #2:

• Return to the rooftop area
• Grind the left building’s vent rail
• Re-enter via the container ramp approach

Vent Rail #3:

• From the containers, build maximum speed
• Launch into the closed vent on the previous building
• The angle is tricky – practice the approach

Advanced Tips and Strategies

Speedrun Route Optimization

For players attempting speedrun challenges, here’s the optimal goal order:

1. Collect SKATE letters (can be done in one flowing line)
2. Grab all Rivets in a single run
3. Complete score goals in one session
4. Handle remaining objectives individually

Character Selection for Shipyard

While any skater can complete Shipyard, certain characters excel:

• Tony Hawk: 900 special helps with Platinum Score
• Bucky Lasek: Strong vert stats for container gaps
• Chad Muska: Excellent rail balance for long grinds
• Rodney Mullen: Manual specialist for train objective

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Rushing the Buoy Hardflip – Take time to line up properly
2. Missing Rivet #7 – The wire grind is often overlooked
3. Wrong Vent Order – Attempting Vent #3 before mastering the angle
4. Ignoring Stat Upgrades – Return with better stats if struggling
5. Poor Combo Variety – Repeating tricks kills score multipliers

Exploit and Hidden Techniques

Container Infinite Grind: The shipping containers feature a hidden circular grind path. Start grinding the yellow container’s edge and follow it around for easy combo extensions.

Crane Wallride Boost: Wallriding the crane before grinding provides extra height for reaching the Hidden Deck more consistently.

Security Guard Skip: You can manual past the security guard without triggering his animation, saving precious seconds in speedruns.

Platform-Specific Considerations

PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X

• 4K resolution makes distant collectibles easier to spot
• Faster loading times benefit retry-heavy goals
• Adaptive triggers provide better manual balance feedback

Nintendo Switch

• Portable mode works well for practicing specific goals
• Some frame drops during busy container sections
• Touch controls can help with manual balance adjustments

PC (Steam/Battle.net)

• Unlimited framerate provides smoother gameplay
• Mod support may add custom Shipyard variants
• Quick save states useful for Pro Goal practice

Integration with THPS 3+4 Progression

Completing Shipyard 100% contributes to several game-wide achievements:

• Trophy Progress: Essential for “Thanks 4 the Memories” trophy
• Stat Point Collection: 3 of 57 total stat points
• Cash Accumulation: $4,000 toward Secret Shop purchases
• Challenge Completion: Multiple challenges require Shipyard goals

For complete trophy information, check our comprehensive trophy guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the hardest goal in Shipyard?

The Gap All Vent Rails Pro Goal typically causes the most trouble due to the precise angle required for Vent Rail #3. Practice the approach angle and ensure maximum speed before attempting.

Can I complete Shipyard without upgrading stats?

While possible, having at least 7/10 in Rail Balance and Manual Balance makes several goals significantly easier, especially the Platinum Score and wire-based collectibles.

Where exactly is the Secret Tape in Shipyard?

The Secret Tape floats between two buildings. Enter the left building to reach the rooftop, face the right building’s open vent, and jump down into the gap to collect it mid-air.

How do I unlock Pro Goals in Shipyard?

Complete all regular goals across every level in both THPS 3 and THPS 4 tours. Pro Goals then unlock simultaneously for all levels.

What’s the best scoring line for 700,000 points?

Start with special grinds on the spawn area rails, manual to the train tracks, incorporate every possible grind surface while mixing in flip tricks and wall plants. Aim for a 40x multiplier with a 17,500 base score.

Do I need to collect all items in one run?

No, only the 7 Rivets require single-run collection. Other collectibles save immediately upon pickup.

Which skater is best for Shipyard?

Tony Hawk’s 900 special makes scoring easier, but any skater with balanced stats can complete everything. Focus on Rail Balance and Manual Balance upgrades.

Are there any secret areas in Shipyard?

Unlike some THPS 3+4 levels, Shipyard doesn’t feature traditional secret areas, but the vent system and crane platforms offer hidden skating opportunities.

Conclusion

Mastering Shipyard requires understanding its unique industrial layout and leveraging the interconnected grind lines throughout the level. While it may not be everyone’s favorite due to its departure from traditional skate park design, completing it 100% showcases true THPS skills.

Remember to upgrade your stats if struggling, take advantage of the starting area for scoring, and practice those tricky vent approaches. With patience and this guide, you’ll have Shipyard completed 100% and be ready for your next challenge.

For more THPS 3+4 content, explore our guides on unlocking all secret skaters or dive into our complete level tier list to see how Shipyard stacks up against other classic levels.

Ready to shred? Share your best Shipyard combo scores in the comments below, and don’t forget to save this guide for reference during your 100% completion journey!

Last updated: March 2026 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam/Battle.net.