There are a total of 48 achievements to unlock in Ball Slickers on Steam. This complete Ball Slickers achievements list covers every trophy, from the simple campaign milestones and multiplayer grinds to the game's most secret and demanding challenges. We've broken them all down and provided detailed walkthroughs for the ones that will truly test your skills.
This guide categorizes all 48 achievements into Campaign, Multiplayer, Mastery, and Hidden trophies, with a special deep-dive section for the three most difficult unlocks in the entire game. The hardest achievement is widely considered to be 'Chrome God,' which requires mastering seven unique solo trials.
Story & Campaign Achievements
These 10 achievements are unmissable and will unlock naturally as you play through the single-player campaign, "The Quantum Gambit." You'll earn them by completing each of the core missions, from your first training simulation to the final showdown against the rogue AI, Warden Prime.
| Achievement Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | First Heist | Complete the tutorial and steal your first Quantum Orb. |
| 🏆 | Vault Breaker | Infiltrate the Chroma Vault and defeat the Gemini Wardens. |
| 🏆 | Spire Jumper | Escape the Sky-Spire facility with the Orb intact. |
| 🏆 | Deep Dive | Successfully navigate the hazards of the Sunken Datacenter. |
| 🏆 | Crystal Clear | Secure the Geode Caverns sector from Warden forces. |
| 🏆 | Central Core | Reach the heart of Warden Prime's network. |
| 🏆 | System Shutdown | Defeat Warden Prime. |
| 🏆 | Quantum Gambit | Complete the campaign on any difficulty. |
| 🏆 | Hard Reset | Complete the campaign on Hard difficulty. |
| 🏆 | Legendary Slicker | Complete the campaign on 'Slicker Must Die' difficulty. |
The 'Legendary Slicker' achievement is the only challenging one in this category. This difficulty mode features more aggressive AI, one-hit-kill laser grids, and significantly faster objective timers. Your best bet is to master the Grav-Hook for quick escapes and use the EMP Blast gadget to disable Warden turrets before they can lock on.
Multiplayer & Competitive Achievements
These achievements are earned by playing the core 4v4 multiplayer mode. They range from simple participation to demonstrating high-level team play and individual skill. Most of these can be unlocked through regular play, but a few will require dedicated effort.
- Team Player: Assist 50 goals in online matches.
- Goal Machine: Score 100 goals in online matches.
- MVP: Be named the Most Valuable Player in 25 online matches.
- Winning Streak: Win 5 consecutive online matches.
- Shutout: Win a match without the opposing team scoring a single point.
- Clutch Play: Score the winning goal in overtime.
- From Downtown: Score a goal from your side of the arena (past the halfway line).
- Interceptor: Intercept a pass that was within 2 meters of your team's goal.
- Demolition Expert: Demolish 50 opponents by ramming them at max boost speed.
- League Legend: Reach the highest competitive rank, 'Grand Slicker.'
The 'League Legend' achievement is the ultimate multiplayer grind. Reaching the 'Grand Slicker' rank requires consistent wins against top-tier players. Focus on mastering a specific role (e.g., goalie, forward, disruptor) and queue with a consistent team to maximize your chances.
The Three Trickiest Trophies: A Deep Dive
While many achievements are about persistence, a few in Ball Slickers are notorious for their difficulty. These require flawless execution, deep map knowledge, and a bit of creative thinking. Here’s how to conquer them.
How to Unlock 'Thread the Needle'
'Thread the Needle' requires you to travel from your team's spawn to the enemy goal in The Chroma Vault within 12 seconds without touching the floor. This is a pure test of your movement mechanics. The floor is lava, and the clock is ticking.
- Required Loadout: Equip the Kinetic Launcher and the Grav-Hook. The Kinetic Launcher's secondary fire gives you a powerful jump boost, while the Grav-Hook is essential for maintaining momentum.
- The Optimal Route: From the left-side spawn, immediately use the Kinetic Launcher's boost to launch yourself towards the central pillar. As you begin to fall, fire your Grav-Hook at the top archway of the middle corridor. Swing through it.
- The Final Stretch: While airborne from your swing, look towards the enemy goal. You'll see two glowing horizontal pipes. Grapple onto the higher one, and just before you collide, release and perform a boost-dash towards the goal. You should fly directly into the net, unlocking the achievement.
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Unlocking the 'Untouchable' Achievement
To get 'Untouchable,' you must win a competitive match with at least 5 goals scored without ever being demolished. This is incredibly difficult against aggressive opponents who specialize in ramming. Your strategy must be one of pure evasion.
- Positioning is Key: Play as a forward but stay wide. Avoid the chaotic center of the arena where most collisions happen. Use the perimeter walls and vertical spaces to your advantage.
- Gadget Choice: The Phase Shift gadget is non-negotiable. It provides a few seconds of invincibility, allowing you to pass through opponents and their attacks. Save it for emergencies, like when an enemy is boosting directly at you for a demolition.
- Awareness: Keep your camera swiveled and listen for the audio cue of an enemy boosting. The key is not just to dodge, but to anticipate demolition attempts before they even begin. Never challenge an opponent head-on.
The 'Chrome God' Gauntlet Explained
This is it. The big one. 'Chrome God' is unlocked by earning a Gold rating on all seven solo trials in the Gauntlet. These trials test every skill in the game under a strict time limit. They are brutal, and Gold ratings leave zero room for error.
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The seven trials are located in the main menu under Training > The Gauntlet. Each focuses on a different mechanic:
| Trial Name | Location | Core Skill Tested | Gold Time | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Boost & Glide | Sky-Spire | Basic aerial momentum | 30s | Feather your boost; don't hold it down. |
| 2. Hook Shot | Geode Caverns | Grapple accuracy & swing physics | 45s | Aim for grapple points far ahead of you to build speed. |
| 3. Target Practice | Firing Range | Kinetic Launcher precision | 25s | Prioritize the moving targets first. |
| 4. Laser Dance | The Chroma Vault | Evasion & Phase Shift timing | 60s | Memorize the laser patterns; they are not random. |
| 5. Parkour Pro | Sunken Datacenter | Wall-running & mantling | 50s | Chain wall-runs together without touching the ground. |
| 6. Orb Control | Gauntlet Arena | Dribbling & ball handling | 40s | Use small, controlled boosts to keep the orb close. |
| 7. The Synthesis | Gauntlet Arena | All skills combined | 90s | This is a full arena run; treat it like a speedrun. |
Mastering 'The Synthesis' is the final step. It combines elements from all previous six trials into one long, unforgiving sequence. You'll need to hit targets while wall-running, dodge lasers while grappling, and maintain orb control through it all. Practice each of the first six trials until you can consistently beat the Gold time before even attempting The Synthesis seriously.
Gadget & Mastery Achievements
This group of achievements is earned by performing specific, skillful actions with the game's various gadgets and mechanics. They encourage you to experiment with your loadout and master advanced techniques.
- Piston Punch: Get a long-shot goal using the Kinetic Launcher's primary fire.
- Special Delivery: Use the Grav-Hook to pull the orb directly to a teammate who then scores.
- Now You See Me...: Use the Phase Shift to dodge a demolition and score a goal within 5 seconds.
- Death From Above: Demolish an opponent by landing on them from a height of over 50 meters.
- Ricochet Master: Score a goal by bouncing the orb off of three different surfaces first.
- Air Superiority: Stay airborne for a continuous 20 seconds in a live match.
- Combo King: Perform a 5x trick combo (e.g., Wall-run -> Grapple -> Boost Dash -> Air-dribble -> Goal).
Hidden & Secret Achievements
Warning: Spoilers ahead! This final set of achievements involves finding secrets, easter eggs, and performing obscure actions within the game's levels. Don't read on if you want to discover them for yourself.
- Met the Makers: In the Sunken Datacenter campaign mission, there's a hidden room containing developer photos and messages. To find it, you need to shoot three hidden switches scattered across the level, which opens a secret door behind a waterfall in the final chamber.
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- Ancient Secret: In the Geode Caverns, find and activate the giant crystal formation in the correct sequence (the solution is hinted at by the markings on the cave walls).
- Is This Supposed to Happen?: In the tutorial, manage to get your vehicle out of bounds by using the Kinetic Launcher to clip through the ceiling geometry at a specific corner.
- Konami Code: At the main menu, input the classic Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) using a controller. This unlocks a retro-themed vehicle skin.
- Poor Warden: During the final boss fight with Warden Prime, use the Grav-Hook to pull one of its own energy projectiles back into it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many achievements are in Ball Slickers? There are a total of 48 achievements on Steam for Ball Slickers, split across campaign, multiplayer, skill mastery, and hidden categories.
Are there any missable achievements in Ball Slickers? No, there are no permanently missable achievements. The campaign missions can be replayed at any time via chapter select, so you can always go back for things like the 'Met the Makers' trophy.
What is the hardest achievement to unlock in Ball Slickers? 'Chrome God' is by far the most difficult achievement. It requires getting a Gold rating on all seven of the game's solo Gauntlet trials, which demands near-perfect execution of every core mechanic.
Can you unlock multiplayer achievements in private matches? No, all achievements listed under the Multiplayer & Competitive section must be unlocked in public, online matchmaking to prevent boosting.
Unlocking every achievement in Ball Slickers is a serious undertaking that separates the casual players from the true masters of the game. It's a journey that tests your movement, aim, strategy, and patience. With this guide, you have the roadmap to 100% completion and the ultimate bragging rights that come with it.