It Reaches Sharp Senses Achievement
How to unlock the Sharp Senses achievement in It Reaches.
It Reaches Guide Team
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2026-09-08 (updated 2026-09-08)
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Difficulty: Easy
Verification: VerifiedLast reviewed: 2026-09-08
Verification: VerifiedLast reviewed: 2026-09-08Based on the current Steam version of It Reaches.
Quick Answer
How to unlock: Let a Minion grab you (first ones appear in the Basement), then press the prompted button to kill it with your knife. Saves ammo.
Survive a minion attack by using your knife. Unlocked by 34.1% of players.
Chapter & Missable
Chapter
The Basement
Missable?
Yes — save before leaving
Global unlock rate
34.1%
How to Unlock
- Play to the basement — this achievement can be missed, so is tied to that part of the game.
- Let a Minion grab you (first ones appear in the Basement), then press the prompted button to kill it with your knife. Saves ammo.
- If it does not unlock, reload your last save before the chapter transition and check the related collectible or trigger above.
Verification
Official description; knife counter confirmed in walkthrough footage.
