Optional Conversations in Uncharted 4

Optional Conversations are a kind of collectible in Uncharted 4. They’re pieces of dialogue that can be missed.

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For example, if you don’t explore a certain location or perform a specific action, you might miss a dialogue related to it. When you’ve heard them all, you’re going to get the Gift of Gab trophy. In this guide, we’re going to show you where to find all optional conversations in Uncharted 4, how to hear them.

Chapter 3 Optional Dialogue

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	As you go up to the surface, you’ll eventually end up on a boat. Head straight to the stairs and the guy on the left. He will only talk to you if you get to him quickly enough, so be fast.
	The group of workers in front of the cargo you just saved would also like to talk to you.

Chapter 6 Optional Conversations

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	Close to the start of the chapter, you’ll go through a lemon tree plantation. This will trigger Sam to talk about it, if you ask him.
	As you make one of your first rope jumps, head to the round ground platform, where Sam would like to talk to you again.
	Once inside the house, go forward and turn right. You can talk to Sam on the balcony.

Optional Conversations – The Grave of Henry Avery

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	After you reach the room with the three crucified statues and examine them, talk to Sam.
	When you solve the puzzle in the same room and approach the door, the speech bubble will appear above Sam’s head.

Optional Conversations in Chapter 9

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	After you solve the puzzle with the water bucket, Sam will approach a cliff and look down. You can talk to him there.

The Twelve Towers Optional Conversations

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	After you find the beacon tower and climb it, Sam & Sully will both want to talk to you.

Chapter 11 Optional Dialogue

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	Approach the man with the lemur in the marketplace. After that, talk to Sully at the bottom of the stairs a few steps away.

Optional Conversations in Chapter 12 At Sea

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	In the part of the chapter where you have to tie the rope to the big tree in order to swing to the other side. You can talk to Sam at the end of the platform where this big tree is.
	As you find yourself inside the pirate’s hideout, you can talk to Sam in their main office. Be sure to investigate all the things in the room and. The trigger might also be taking a journal note of the statue above the room (where you slide down the hill).

Chapter 14 Optional Conversations

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	As soon as you start the chapter and jump down from the starting platform, you can talk to Sam.
	The second optional conversation can take place inside the tavern. It is straight in front of the starting platform. You have to approach the chair there to start the conversation.
	The third optional conversation can take place in the stable next to the tavern. Be sure to investigate the bones as they might trigger Sam to offer the dialogue.
	Now find the blacksmith located near the stables. There you can investigate the sword. Do it for a bit longer, as this might trigger the conversation (as a part of the sword investigation).
	Close to the blacksmith you can find a large statue and two pillories. Get close to pillories and Sam will go to one of them.
	At the end of the chapter, you’ll find yourself in the atrium where the big fight happened. Sam will investigate one of the bodies and will want to share his thoughts with you.

Optional Conversations – The Thieves of Libertalia

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	The first optional conversation happens in the corner of the room. You can find a body in armor, stabbed with a weapon. Investigating the body might trigger the conversation.
	The second conversation takes place in the middle of the room. Once it is over, Sam will find a way out.

The Brothers Drake Optional Dialogue

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	As you go through the house, you’ll get to a hallway with two doors. One door opens the passage to the room with the artifacts (like the golden pharaoh) and second door opens the room with lots of boxes. Go into this room and wait for Sam to get in.
	In the part of the house with many herbs, find and investigate a “History of the Pyrates” book. This will make Sam want to talk to you. Make sure you talk to him twice.

Chapter 17 Optional Conversations

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	As you climb the wooden ladder, you can talk to Elena for the first time.
	As you cross over the small stream you can find Elena and talk to her again.
	The next two come in front of the first wooden elevator. Talk to Elena and keep an eye for the second conversation shortly after.
	The last two optional conversations happen inside the elevator. You’ll have to press the conversation button two times for two counts.

New Devon Optional Dialogue

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	In front of the first large door, Elena will read the signs above it. If you approach her, you can complete the first optional conversation.
	The second one happens nearby, using the same method. Elena will read a short sign and shortly after you’ll be able to talk to her.
	Later on, you’ll leave the cave and take a good look at the huge compound to your right. As you jump down, grab the letter behind a hanged body to trigger Elena to talk.
	As you unwillingly end up in the river with Elena, it will open up an optional conversation.
	The last one happens inside the room where you have to find a secret passage (where Sam leads you to).