Mark of the Ninja seals and scrolls guide: scoring and optional objectives
Separate score targets, mission seals and hidden scrolls when replaying a level.
Edition covered
Original 2012 Mark of the Ninja on PC, using the original Steam app’s screenshots. Remastered and the Special Edition DLC add content; this reference focuses on the base campaign.
Three kinds of progress
A high score does not automatically satisfy a specific seal objective or reveal a scroll. Read the level’s goals before choosing a replay strategy.
| Progress type | What it asks | How to approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Score target | Earn enough points | Combine clean traversal and useful actions |
| Seal objective | Meet a named condition | Read its exact wording |
| Scroll | Find a hidden collectible | Explore side routes |
| Upgrade | Spend earned progress | Support the tools and techniques you use |
Plan one focused replay
Use a familiar route when attempting a difficult optional condition. Exploring every side passage at the same time can make a precise objective much harder.
| Replay goal | Before the run | During the run |
|---|---|---|
| Higher score | Choose efficient scoring opportunities | Avoid unnecessary detection |
| Specific seal | Identify the required room or behavior | Do not accidentally violate the condition |
| Missing scroll | List unexplored side passages | Inspect each before moving on |
| New playstyle | Equip its supporting options | Test its constraints in a familiar level |
Inspect suspicious side routes
Scroll hunting rewards attention to alternate paths and challenge spaces. A path away from the main objective can be worth checking after securing a checkpoint.
Spend upgrades to support a style
Buy abilities that solve a problem you repeatedly encounter. An upgrade that supports your chosen approach is more useful than a powerful technique you never use.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Mark of the Ninja publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Klei: Mark of the Ninja | www.klei.com |
| Original game official Steam news | store.steampowered.com |