Badges in Guts & Blackpowder track accomplishments beyond Francs �?one-life campaign clears, sacrifice heroics, infection saves, and class unlocks. Some badges gate premium classes like Chaplain. Others unlock cosmetic regiments or bragging rights in lobby chat. This guide catalogs every major achievement category, explains requirements, and links to walkthroughs that make each badge farmable instead of luck-dependent.
Badge progress persists permanently. Partial credit toward Soldier's Grace accumulates across hundreds of matches. One-life badges reset only when you die during that specific attempt �?leaving and requeuing starts fresh.
Campaign One-Life Badges
Each major Objective map awards a badge for completing without dying once. These test positioning, team coordination, and conservative play over raw aggression.
- Cold Front �?complete Vardøhus Fortress without dying. Best starter badge for new hunters.
- Forlorn Hope �?complete San Sebastian without dying. Difficult due to Barry holdout and sacrifice chaos.
- Explosive Retreat �?complete Leipzig without dying. Watch the bridge fuse timer during cart escape.
- The Great Wen �?complete London without dying through the vat house finale.
Stack Water Buckets, Grenades, and team Sappers before badge attempts. Farm Francs via Endless mode until your loadout matches the Infantry build guide recommendations.
Sacrifice and Objective Badges
Some badges reward selfless objectives rather than survival:
- Vos Enterrement ("Your Funeral") �?volunteer as the San Sebastian winch operator who lowers the escape platform after Barry dies. Required for Soldier's Grace. See the San Sebastian guide.
- Slight Miscalculation �?get caught by the Leipzig bridge explosion when the fuse detonates. A humorous fail-state badge rather than a skill trophy.
Sacrifice players still earn match completion and Franc bonuses if teammates escape. Communicate early: one designated volunteer prevents three players climbing the winch simultaneously.
Regiment and Chain Badges
Completing campaign chains unlocks regiment cosmetics:
- Madcaps of London �?beat London and Westminster without dying across the full chain.
- Grenadiers of the Coldstream Guards �?regiment unlock tied to London-Westminster completion milestones alongside Cold Front and other campaign badges contributing to Old Guard requirements.
Chain badges demand multiple coordinated sessions. Run London repeatedly for practice before attempting one-life Madcaps. The walkthrough hub recommends map order for progression.
Soldier's Grace �?Chaplain Unlock Badge
Soldier's Grace is the gatekeeper for Chaplain �?the infection-immune support class. Four requirements must all complete:
- 150 grab saves �?interrupt Runner infections before teammates turn
- 75 Runner kills �?personal kills on Runner zombie type
- 50 heals �?Surgeon bandage channels (playing Surgeon accelerates this)
- Vos Enterrement �?San Sebastian sacrifice badge
This is a long-term grind spanning dozens of hours. Farm saves and Runner kills in Endless past wave seven. Heal in pub lobbies as Surgeon. Volunteer for winch duty once per San Sebastian clear. Full optimization in the Chaplain unlock guide.
Badge Hunting Strategy
Separate one-life attempts from casual farming. Queue dedicated badge lobbies with friends who agree to protect one hunter. Use conservative positioning �?let pub DPS players tank Shamblers while you stay on elevated positions.
For Vos Enterrement, volunteer when you already have Forlorn Hope or when your loadout is expendable. High-value one-life hunters should stay on the escape platform, not the winch.
Track partial progress in the in-game badge menu. Soldier's Grace counters update independently �?you can finish heals before saves or vice versa.
Badges and Francs Synergy
Badge runs still earn Francs at checkpoints and completion. Reinvest immediately into utilities that make the next attempt easier. A 50-Franc Water Bucket prevents more deaths than saving toward a 700-Franc primary. Consult the shop guide for purchase order.
Endless farming between badge attempts stocks Grenades, Tar Bottles, and armor upgrades that transfer across classes. Switch to Seaman for Franc speed, then back to Infantry for one-life clears.
Achievement Checklist by Difficulty
| Difficulty | Badge | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Cold Front | First one-life target on shortest campaign map |
| Medium | Vos Enterrement | Volunteer once; no survival required |
| Hard | Forlorn Hope / Explosive Retreat | Long maps with multiple holdout phases |
| Very Hard | The Great Wen / Madcaps | London length plus infection attrition |
| Grind | Soldier's Grace | Multi-stat accumulation over many sessions |
Video Guide
Guts & Blackpowder All Badges and Achievements Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What badges exist in Guts & Blackpowder?
Campaign one-life badges (Cold Front, Forlorn Hope, Explosive Retreat, The Great Wen), sacrifice badges (Vos Enterrement), challenge badges (Slight Miscalculation), unlock badges (Soldier's Grace), and regiment badges (Madcaps of London, Grenadiers of the Coldstream Guards).
How do I earn Soldier's Grace for Chaplain?
Complete four requirements: 150 grab saves, 75 Runner kills, 50 heals, and the Vos Enterrement badge from San Sebastian sacrifice. Full walkthrough in the Chaplain unlock guide.
Do sacrifice players still get completion credit?
Yes. The San Sebastian winch volunteer earns Vos Enterrement and match completion if at least one teammate boards HMS Undaunted's boat.
What is the hardest badge to earn?
One-life campaign badges on London and Westminster chains rank among the hardest �?a single death resets the attempt. Madcaps of London requires beating both maps without dying.