No Return is the newest rogue-like survival game mode that is exclusive to Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. This newest feature comprises 16 various categories of challenges, each having familiar levels that you might have played before. However, the best part about this game mode is it allows you to play as characters you haven’t played before. This includes playing supporting characters such as Ellie’s girlfriend Dana, Mel, Dina, or other characters. You can earn more rewards for completing these challenges. But with a wide range of challenges for the No Return mode in Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, it can be a hassle to track them down.
Don’t worry, we have compiled an ultimate list of all the challenges for the No Return mode in TLOU 2 Remastered. So, here’s where you can find the list of all the challenges.
All The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Challenges List
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So, here’s the complete list of all the challenges and their rewards:
Core Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 1 Run
Unlocks Gambits
Complete 2 Run
Unlocks Dead drops
Complete 3 Run
Unlocks Holdout mode
Complete 5 Run
Unlocks Capture mode
Complete 7 Run
Unlocks Capture mode
Complete 9 Run
Unlocks Daily Run
Boss Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Defeat the Arcade Bloater
Theater Infestation
Defeat the Theater Infestation
Rattler Captain and Faction
Defeat the Rattler Captain
Garage Bloater
Defeat the Garage Bloater
Seraphite Elite
Defeat the Seraphite Elite
Rat King
Defeat the Rat King
Randomized Bosses
Mod Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 3 encounters with Mods (Mods Tier I)
Low Health Damage Bonus
Photo Mode Filters
Stuns Restore Melee Durability
Invisible Enemies
Complete 6 encounters with Mods (Mods Tier II)
Increased Enemy Speed
Temporarily Unlock All Recipes
Distractions Attract Enemies
Complete 9 encounters with Mods(Mods Tier III)
Stealth Kill Boost Movement Speed
Molotov Rain
Time Limit
Mirror Mode
Complete 12 encounters with Mods (Mods Tier IV)
Time Slows On Headshots
Crafting Gives Bonus Parts
Reloading Discards Ammo Left
Long Guns Locked
Gambit Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 1 Gambit (Gambits Tier I)
Headshot a grabbed enemy
Dodge melee attacks 5 times
Grab and kill 2 enemies from stealth
Get 3 kills in rapid succession
Kill the highlighted enemy first
Complete 3 Gambits (Gambits Tier II)
Kill the highlighted Brute using only melee attacks
Kill an enemy wave without taking any damage
Kill an enemy while holding another as a hostage
Get 3 kills from prone
Feed a grabbed enemy to clicker
Complete 6 Gambits (Gambits Tier III)
Kill enemies with 3 different weapons
Stun an enemy with stun bomb
Dodge melee attacks 3 times
Deposit items to Dead Drop
Hit 2 enemies with the same Molotov
Complete 9 Gambits (Gambits Tier IV)
Unchain 2 clickers
Stun 2 enemies with stun bombs
Melee kill 2 enemies
Get 3 headshot kills
Stun 3 enemies by shooting below their knee
Complete 12 Gambits (Gambits Tier V)
Get a kill with upgraded melee weapon
Kill the 2 highlighted enemies first
Get 3 kills with explosive arrows
Get 3 kills using a silencer
Complete 15 Gambits (Gambits Tier VI)
Kill an enemy from inside the smoke
Get 2 headshots while holding your breath
Set 2 enemies on fire using incendiary shells
Do a successive melee kill with Momentum
Ellie Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 2 encounters with Ellie
Dina
Upgrade all Perseverance Skills as Ellie
Plaid
Kill 4 enemies with Molotovs in one encounter
Rain Jacket
Collect every gun in one run as Ellie
Savage Starlight
Abby Challenges
Complete 2 encounters with Abby
Lev
Gain 50 Health from melee kills and attacks in one encounter
Vintage Naughty Dog
Upgrade 3 melee weapons in a run
Bomber Abby
Complete an encounter with all melee kills
Badlands
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Dina Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 3 encounters with Dina
Jesse
Kill 4 enemies with Top Mines in one encounter
Hangout
Craft 10 times in a run
Casual
Craft a Health Kit, Molotov, Trap Mine, and Stun Bomb in a run
Patrol
Jack Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete all 21 challenges for Ellie-aligned characters
Moth Weapon Skins
Lev Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 3 encounters with Lev
Yara
Get 7 kills with explosive arrows in one run
Santa Barbara
Craft 20 arrows of any type in one run
White Shirt
Complete an encounter with all bow kills
Abby’s Jacket
Seattle Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete all 16 challenges for Abby-aligned characters
Wolf Weapon Skins
Jesse Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 3 encounters with Jesse
Tommy
Purchase 10 items from the Trading Post in one run
Festival
Kill 3 enemies with Pipe Bombs in one encounter
Patrol
Yara Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 3 encounters with Yara
Mel
Complete a Seraphite encounter as Yara
Safehouse
Defeat 3 Seraphite brutes
Aquarium
Tommy Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 4 encounters with Tommy
Joel
Kill 5 enemies in one encounter while zoomed in with a scope
Tommy
Complete a run with only your initial gun of guns
Patrol
Complete an encounter where every kill is a headshot
Sweatshirt
Complete an encounter without missing a single shot
Winter
Mel Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete 4 encounters with Mel
Manny
Craft 8 Health Kits in a run
Aquarium
Heal 80 health with one Health Kit
Seattle
Joel Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Complete an infected encounter as Joel
Joel
Kill 6 enemies using the same gun without reloading in an encounter
Casual
Kill 3 enemies with shivs in one encounter
Salt Lake City
Hit 5 enemies with a bottle or brick in one run
Winter
Complete a bloater encounter as Joel
Boston
Manny Challenges
Challenge
Rewards
Fully upgrade any gun
Winter
Kill 5 enemies with incendiary shotgun shells in one run
Firefly
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