The Last of Us Part II: All Collectibles Guide

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A guide on where to get all collectibles: artifacts, trading cards, coins, journal entries, safes, training manuals, and weapons in The Last of Us Part II!

The Last of Us Part II Collectibles

©Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Created and developed by Naughty Dog, LLC.


Collectibles List
Artifacts Trading Cards
Coins Journal Entries
Workbenches Safes
Training Manuals Weapons

Collectibles Guides

Collectibles Guides
▼ Ellie's Story ▼ Abby's Story ▼ Santa Barbara

Ellie's Story

Jackson Jackson Seattle Day 1 Seattle Day 1
Seattle Day 2 Seattle Day 2 Seattle Day 3 Seattle Day 3

Abby's Story

Park The Park Seattle Day 1 (Abby)
Seattle Day 1
Seattle Day 2 (Abby)
Seattle Day 2
Seattle Day 3 (Abby)
Seattle Day 3

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara

Collectibles and Explanations

Collectibles List
Artifacts Trading Cards
Coins Journal Entries
Workbenches Safes
Training Manuals Weapons

Artifacts

Purpose May contain hints for strategy. To deepen our understanding of The Last of Us Part II story and world.
Related Trophies Archivist
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Notes Left by Survivors

Artifacts are notes left by people in the desolate world of The Last of Us. Many artifacts can be helpful for story progression, such as the combination to unlock a safe or the location of weapons and supplies. Look for them on desks and surfaces, inside drawers and containers, and on dead bodies.

List of Artifact Locations

Trading Cards

Purpose Finding 5 trading cards unlocks a trophy.Finding all 47 trading cards unlocks a trophy.
Related Trophies Starter Set
Master Set
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Cards with Comical Characters

Trading cards are small cards with characters from in-universe comic books. Unlike artifacts, they do not serve any practical purpose during the adventure. However, collecting cards allows you to get two trophies.

List of Trading Card Locations

Coins

Purpose By collecting 5 coins, you can earn a trophy. By collecting all 32 coins, you can earn a trophy.
Related Trophies 「Mint Condition」
「Numismatist」
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Coins with American States

Coins are pickupable collectibles with the American states on them. Like trading cards, they are not useful during the adventure, but by collecting them, you can earn two trophies.

List of Coin Locations

Journal Entries

Purpose To understand Ellie's emotions and actions during the game.
Related Trophies 「Archivist」
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Ellie's Journal

Journal entries are notes that Ellie writes from investigating specific locations. They contain poems and events beyond what is shown onscreen and reflect Ellie's feelings. Although they are not helpful to the gameplay, they provide the best understanding of Ellie's emotions and thoughts, and they also contribute to the trophy requirements. Make sure not to miss any opportunities to record them.

List of Journal Entry Locations

Workbenches

Purpose To upgrade weapons.
Related Trophies 「In the field」
「Prepared For The Worst」
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Spots for Weapon Upgrades

Workbenches are places where you can upgrade weapons using collected parts. Weapon upgrades can only be done at workbenches, but there are chapters without them. Be sure to use workbenches when they are available.

List of Workbench Locations

Safes

Purpose Opening it allows you to get lots of items at the same time, including weapons and collectibles.
Related Trophies Safecracker
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Locked Containers that Hide Items

Safes, when opened, give items such as ammunition, supplies, parts, and crafting materials. They may also contain weapons, holsters, and collectibles. Since resources are scarce in the game, it is recommended to open them as soon as you can.

List of Safe Combinations and Locations

Training Manuals

Purpose To unlock new skill trees
Related Trophies Journeyman
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Magazines that Unlock New Skills

Training Manuals are magazines that unlock skill trees. By spending supplements, you can unlock new skills that enhance or allow new approaches to the gameplay.

Locations to Get Training Manuals and Unlock Skills

Weapons

Purpose Expands tactical options.
Related Trophies High Caliber
▶ List of Trophies and How to Get Them

Items for Defeating Enemies

Weapons, such as firearms and projectiles, are used to defeat enemies. Some weapons are not obtained automatically in the story, so be sure to look for and get them in areas where new weapons are found.

List of Weapons


Collectibles List
Artifacts Trading Cards
Coins Journal Entries
Workbenches Safes
Training Manuals Weapons