DARK CLOUD 2

Complete 100% Guide — Expanded Edition
7+
Chapters
31
Trophies
5
Georamas
200+
Photos
90+
Floors
25+
Recruits
~100h
100% Time

Game Overview

Dark Cloud 2 - Max exploring a dungeon (PS2 Home)
Dark Cloud 2 - Max exploring a dungeon (PS2 Home)

Dark Cloud 2 (known as Dark Chronicle in Europe) is an action RPG developed by Level-5 for the PlayStation 2, later re-released on PS4 and Steam. You play as Max, an inventor who wields a gun and wrench, and Monica, a swordswoman with a magic armband, as they travel through time to stop the villainous Emperor Griffon from destroying the world. The game blends dungeon crawling, town building (the Georama system), an invention system, photography, fishing, and the golf-like Spheda minigame into a massive 100+ hour adventure.

Key Facts

Dark Cloud 2 - IGN button art showcase
Dark Cloud 2 - IGN button art showcase
  • Developer: Level-5
  • Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
  • Original Release: November 2002 (JP), 2003 (NA/EU)
  • Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4 (emulated), PC (Steam)
  • Genre: Action RPG / Dungeon Crawler
  • Chapters: 7 + Epilogue (Zelmite Mine)
  • Dungeon Floors: 90+ across all chapters
  • Georamas: 5 regions to rebuild (Sindain, Balance Valley, Veniccio, Heim Rada, Moon Flower Palace)
  • Inventions: 100+ recipes
  • Photos/Scoops: 200+ collectible photographs
  • Recruitable Characters: 25+ across all regions
  • Trophies: 31 (PS4/Steam re-release)
  • Approx. 100% Time: ~100 hours

Roadmap to 100%

The roadmap below follows the three-stage approach outlined in the PSNProfiles trophy guide.

  1. Stage 1 — Play through Chapter 7: Focus on leveling weapons and the Ridepod. Work on collecting all Ideas/Scoops by taking photos of everything. Get the Fighting for Fun trophy early by attacking with every weapon type. Complete all 5 Georamas to 100%, recruit all Palm Brinks residents, and collect all Medals from Moon Flower Palace.
  2. Stage 2 — Finish the Story: Defeat the Dark Element and clear the Chapter 7 bosses to complete the main story and unlock the first ending.
  3. Stage 3 — Endgame Cleanup: Work through the Zelmite Mine post-game dungeon. Raise fish for the Finny Frenzy, collect remaining medals, invent remaining items, obtain Monster Transform Badges, gather remaining Ideas/Scoops, and beat the Zelmite Mine final boss.
Tip: The PSNProfiles guide estimates roughly 100 hours for a full 100% completion run. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Tips & Tricks

Dark Cloud 2 - gameplay screenshot (Node Gamers)
Dark Cloud 2 - gameplay screenshot (Node Gamers)
  • Save often — dungeons are randomly generated, and a bad run can cost you progress.
  • Keep weapons repaired with Repair Powder — a broken weapon loses its upgrade progress.
  • Spectrumize items to create Synth Spheres that upgrade weapon stats.
  • Always carry Resurrection Powder in the late game to avoid game overs.
  • Take photos of EVERYTHING — many Ideas and Scoops are one-time and missable.
  • Check every dungeon floor for its medal completion condition.
  • Get Fighting for Fun early — attack with every weapon type; this becomes much harder later.
  • Georama 100% rewards give rare weapons — complete each region before leaving.
  • Support characters give +1 synth point per level: Cedric (wrenches), Gerald (guns), Milane (swords), Lin (armlets).
  • Spectrumize weapons at +5 for 60% stat transfer to the target weapon.
  • Fishing: raise fish in an aquarium and feed them to boost stats for races.
  • Spheda: learn the wall-bounce angles and practice on early dungeons.

Missables Warning

CRITICAL: Dark Cloud 2 has several missable trophies and collectibles. Read this section carefully before starting.
  • MISSABLE Many photos/scoops are one-time only — take photos in every chapter before moving on. See the Photos & Scoops tab for a complete checklist.
  • MISSABLE Some recruitable characters require specific conditions — check recruit requirements for each region.
  • MISSABLE Fighting for Fun requires attacking with every weapon type — do this early, as weapon types become harder to acquire later.
  • MISSABLE Fire Squall scoop (Ch.5) — must be photographed before you blow it up.
  • MISSABLE Griffon's Real Face scoop (Ch.6) — take photo at the start of the Griffon fight.
  • MISSABLE Legend of the Moon scoop (Ch.7) — at the top of the Dream Spiral during the final boss fight.
  • Georama must be completed before leaving each area — you cannot return to a region's Georama after progressing the story past it.

Story Walkthrough

Dark Cloud 2 - Monica in battle
Dark Cloud 2 - Monica in battle

Dark Cloud 2 is split into 7 chapters plus an epilogue. Each chapter introduces a new dungeon, a new Georama region to rebuild, and new recruits for your party. This walkthrough provides floor-by-floor detail including enemies, medal conditions, scoops, Geostone unlocks, boss strategies, and Georama steps.

How to read floor cards: Each floor card shows the floor name, time limit (if any), medal condition, enemies, Geostone unlocks (if any), and available scoops. Seal badges indicate floors with sealed exits that require specific conditions.

Chapter 1: The Escape from Palm Brinks

Max works at Cedric's workshop in the town of Palm Brinks and receives a circus ticket. He overhears Flotsam and Mayor Need's conversation about the outside world. After being attacked by Flotsam's clown army, Max hides in the sewers.

Underground Water Channel (4 Floors)

Floor 1: Channel Entrance
MEDAL Defeat all monsters within time limit
Enemies: Clown x6, Earth Digger x4
GEOSTONE First dungeon. Learn basic combat.
Floor 2: Channel Path
MEDAL Clear within time limit
Enemies: Clown x6, Earth Digger x4, Tank x1
Floor 3: Channel Depths
MEDAL Clear within time limit
Enemies: Clown x8, Earth Digger x6
Floor 4: Channel Exit
MEDAL No healing
Enemies: Clown x6, Earth Digger x4
GEOSTONE Take photos: iron bridge, waterfall. BOSS: Linda (elephant) at the end.
BOSS Linda
Linda is a large elephant enemy. Attack her with Max's wrench from behind while she's stunned. Dodge her charge attacks and keep your distance when she rears up. Use the Ridepod if available for extra firepower.

Story Events

  • Recruit Cedric at his shop in Palm Brinks — joins automatically.
  • Learn the inventing system — take photos and combine them to create items.
  • BOSS Flotsam (on the train) — dodge his bombs and attack when he pauses.
  • Monica appears and saves the party, joining your team.
  • Take Blackstone One photo at the Train Station (available Ch.1-5, not Ch.6-7, again Ch.8).

Chapter 2: The Rebirth of Sindain (Rainbow Butterfly Wood)

Arrive at Sindain and meet the Firbits — you need grape juice to gain their trust. The dungeon is the Rainbow Butterfly Wood with 11 floors. This chapter introduces the Georama system and fishing.

Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough

Floor 1: Frightening Forest ⏱ 04:45 time limit
MEDAL Catch a 70cm fish
Enemies: Himarra x8, Man-Eating Grass x8, Skeleton Soldier x8
SCOOP Spooky Grass Smile (Man-Eating Grass chewing)
First floor.
Floor 2: Strange Tree ⏱ 04:45 time limit
MEDAL Catch a 65cm fish
Enemies: Moler x5, Pumpkinhead x5, Tore x5
SCOOP Tore's Nap (sleeping Tore)
SCOOP Floatin' Earth Digger (Moler jumping)
SCOOP Dangerous Pumpkin (Pumpkinhead spinning pitchfork)
Tore and Pumpkinhead first appear here.
Floor 3: Rolling Shells ⏱ 04:30 time limit
MEDAL Catch a 46cm fish
Enemies: Himarra x6, Man-Eating Grass x6, Skeleton Soldier x6, Tortoise x4
GEOSTONE Red Seal. Story: Find missing dwarves, give Grape Juice to get Fishing Rod and Mimi bait.
Floor 4: Great Fish Swamps
MEDAL Fish to bolster rod
SCOOP Master Utan
SCOOP King Mardan
Meet Master Utan. Catch Priscleen fish, use Poison Apple bait to catch King Mardan.

Return to Sindain

Meet Carpenterion (the helicopter building device). First Time Gate tutorial. Get Georama materials from the Firbit elder.

Floor 5: This is a Geostone? ⏱ 05:00 time limit
MEDAL Catch a 50cm fish
Enemies: Face of Prajna x4, Mimic x2, Moler x6, Pumpkinhead x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron Chimney, River, Thorn Tree, Wooden House, Wooden Stand, Wooden Stairs

Sindain Georama: First Steps

  • Forest Lake restored: Place 15 River Parts.
  • Glowing Mushrooms restored: Revive Elder Jurak by placing 10 Trees.
Floor 6: Noise in the Forest ⏱ 04:10 time limit
MEDAL Catch a 60cm fish
Enemies: Fire Element x2, Himarra x6, Sonic Bomber x5, Tore x5
GEOSTONE Geostone: Eye Tree 1, Eye Tree 2, Nose Tree
Floor 7: I'm a Pixie ⏱ 04:16 time limit
MEDAL Items medal
Enemies: Face of Prajna x4, King Mimic x1, Mimic x2, Pixie x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Bench, Rough Wooden Fence, Shed, Straw House. Blue Seal.
Floor 8: Legendary Killer Snake ⏱ 04:40 time limit
MEDAL Ridepod medal
Enemies: Fire Element x6, Gyumo x5, Ice Element x6, Killer Snake x2, Sonic Bomber x3
SCOOP Gyumo's Yell (howling Gyumo)
Star exit found but locked for now.

Sindain Georama: Continued

  • Build fence around the Firbits' house.
  • Place 5+ trees (need 10 total for Elder Jurak).
  • Place Eye Trees on either side of Nose Tree.
  • Surround with river.
  • Go to the future to collect Fruits of Eden and Potato Pie.

Recruit Gordon

Go to Palm Brinks, find the gardener at Max's house garden. Give Holy Water (invent it: Bottle + Holy Emblem + The Sun) to heal the sick tree. Build a Straw House in Sindain and move Gordon in. Go to the future: Jurak appears, gives Lafrescia Seed and Badge Box. Search golden eggs for Gold Paint.

Scoop: Find the Golden Egg!
Complete the last Sindain Georama condition, then go to Future Sindain. Go up the stairs and across the wooden branches and bridges until you see golden eggs in a nest. Take their picture.
Floor 9: Grotesque Spider Lady ⏱ 04:26 time limit
MEDAL No healing medal
Enemies: Hunter Fox x6, King Mimic x1, Spider Lady x6, Tigriff x1
GEOSTONE Geostone: Pot Torch, Water Wheel, Wooden Gate
Floor 10: Rainbow Falls Entrance ⏱ 04:00 time limit
MEDAL Monica's Sword medal
Enemies: Hunter Fox x4, Gyumo x5, Sonic Bomber x3, Tigriff x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Fruit Tree, Hill. White Seal.
Floor 11: Rainbow Falls
SCOOP Lafrescia Stem
PUZZLE TO REACH BOSS: Toss Lafrescia Seed into pool. Use Himarra badge to transform, speak to Himarra to get Sundrop. Use Sundrop on Lafrescia sprout. Scoop: Lafrescia Stem. Climb the rope-like thing to reach boss.
Puzzle: Reaching the Rainbow Butterfly
1. Toss the Lafrescia Seed into the pool on Floor 11. 2. Use the Himarra Monster Badge to transform into a Himarra. 3. Speak to the Himarra to obtain Sundrop. 4. Use the Sundrop on the Lafrescia sprout. 5. A rope-like vine grows — climb it to reach the boss arena.
BOSS Rainbow Butterfly
Hit the tentacles on the flower center. When all 7 stand erect, the butterfly splits into 7 colored butterflies. Hit them in rainbow order: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. Use projectiles (Max's gun). Each butterfly must be hit in the correct order or they reset.
SCOOP Rainbow Butterfly United (when all 7 forms unite)

After the Boss

  • Get the Teal Envelope.
  • Return to Sindain. Jurak tells you about Griffon.
  • Ride the train to Balance Valley.

Chapter 3: Balance Valley (Starlight Canyon)

The dungeon is Starlight Canyon with 16 floors. This chapter introduces the Spheda minigame.

Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough

Floor 1: Headlong Dash ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Ridepod medal / Ruby spheda
Enemies: Ram x8, Smiling Fairy x8
SCOOP Charging Ram
Floor 2: Fire and Ice Don't Mix ⏱ 06:30 time limit
MEDAL 2 Level Up Powders / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Elfas x3, Fire Gemron x4, Ice Gemron x4, Masked Tribesman x2, Ram x1
Floor 3: Earth-Shaking Demons ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL Amethyst / Items medal
Enemies: Dog Statue x4, Golem x4, Mimic x2, Smiling Fairy x8
SCOOP Hurray for Rock Man! (Golem pounding)
SCOOP Changing Dog Statue (morphing)
Floor 4: Powerful Yo-Yo Robot ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL Topaz / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Thunder Gemron x4, Wind Gemron x4, Yo-Yo Barrel x8
Floor 5: Elephant Army in Valley ⏱ 08:00 time limit
MEDAL 4 Stamina Drinks / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Elfas x10, Golem x2, Holy Gemron x1
GEOSTONE Red Seal. TWO exits: Moon and Sun. Take Moon exit first.
Floor 6: Warrior in Starlight Canyon ⏱ 06:50 time limit
MEDAL 5 Wind Stones / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Elfas x4, Golem x5, Masked Tribesman x4, Mimic x4
GEOSTONE White Seal.
Floor 7: Smiling Fairy Village ⏱ 06:45 time limit
MEDAL 4 Improved Bombs / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Fire Gemron x2, Ice Gemron x2, Smiling Fairy x12, Thunder Gemron x2, Wind Gemron x2

Balance Valley Georama

  • Build Chinese Stand for Fernando.
  • Build Straw House with purple roof for Parn.
  • Build Brick House for Stewart.
  • Build Church for Priest Bruno.
  • Place 15+ trees. Reach 70% completion.
  • Go to the future. Visit Lao Chao's Bistro — needs White Windflower.

Barga's Valley

  • Find the Handy Stick — Spheda tutorial.
  • Get the White Windflower from the Condor.
  • Recruit Mena after the Spheda tutorial.

Return to Balance Valley, give White Windflower to Lao Chao for Miracle Dumplings. Cure Lin.

Build a house for Sheriff Blinkhorn with Iron Fence and Star Lamp. Reach 90% completion. Buy Starglass from the future.

Floor 8: Dangerous Treasure Chest ⏱ 07:25 time limit
MEDAL Indestructible Coin / Monica's Sword medal
Enemies: Elfas x4, King Mimic x2, Mimic x4, Ram x6, Smiling Fairy x5
Floor 9: Little Dragon Counterattack ⏱ 07:42 time limit
MEDAL 2 Level Up Powders / no healing medal
Enemies: Fire/Holy/Ice/Thunder/Wind Gemron x4 each
GEOSTONE Blue Seal.

Return to Floor 5 via Moon exit, take Sun exit this time.

Floor 10: Cursed Mask ⏱ 07:30 time limit
MEDAL 5 Lightning Stones / Items medal
Enemies: Holy Gemron x5, King Mimic x2, Nikopus x6, Thunder Gemron x2, Wind Gemron x2, Yo-Yo Barrel x7
GEOSTONE Sun exit only.
Floor 11: We're the Roly-Poly Brothers ⏱ 07:50 time limit
MEDAL Bull's-Eye Coin / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Elfas x2, Ivanoff x4, Mimic x4, Priest of Rama x6, Ram
SCOOP Spinning Ivanoff
SCOOP Nice Massage (Priest of Rama shoulder massage)
Floor 12: Dragon Slayer ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Poison Coin / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Dragon x1, Golem x5, Masked Tribesman x6, Yo-Yo Barrel x5

Yorda's Valley

Lin regains her memory here.

BOSS Memo-Eater
Keep your distance and use projectiles. Dodge the poison goo it spits. Attack between its attacks for maximum damage.
SCOOP Phantom Memo-Eater
Floor 13: Rama Priests Like Cheese ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL 3 Wind Crystals / Items medal
Enemies: Mimic x4, Priest of Rama x10, Wind Element x5, Yo-Yo Barrel x4
Floor 14: Nature's Threat ⏱ 08:00 time limit
MEDAL Turquoise / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Dragon x3, Golem x2, Ivanoff x6, Priest of Rama x6
Floor 15: Moon Baron ⏱ 07:30 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Crescent Baron x6, Holy Gemron x2, King Mimic x2, Nikapous
GEOSTONE Fishing Contest begins in Palm Brinks!
Floor 16: Lighthouse Appears ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL Indestructible Coin / Items medal
Enemies: Crescent Baron x6, Dragon x5, Ivanoff x4, King Mimic x2, Wind Element x4

The Lighthouse

Use the Starglass at the top of the lighthouse.

BOSS Gaspard
Phase 1 — Monica vs. Gaspard on battleship: Defend his attacks, then attack after he does 2 hits. Time your blocks carefully. Phase 2 — Max defends Lin from Evil Flames: Destroy all flames before they touch Lin. If Lin is hit even once, it's Game Over! Use Max's gun for ranged attacks.
SCOOP Flying Battleship

After the Boss

  • Moon Crystal restored.
  • 100% Georama prize: Serpent Slicer sword.
  • Scoop: Moon Crystal (purple crystal in center of future town).

Chapter 4: Veniccio (Ocean's Roar Cave)

Meet Pau (a rabbit creature) and Shingala in the cave. The dungeon is Ocean's Roar Cave with 14 floors. Everything in Veniccio Georama is built on water!

Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough

Floor 1: Pirates! ⏱ 06:35 time limit
MEDAL 48cm fish / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Corsair x12, Fintol x6, Geron x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Shop Boat
Floor 2: Tons of Fish ⏱ 06:20 time limit
MEDAL 50cm fish / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Geron x4, Goyone x12, Sea Bat x6, Statue x2
Floor 3: Tank and Boss ⏱ 06:09 time limit
MEDAL 68cm fish / no healing medal
Enemies: Beach Rat x4, Captain x4, Corsair x6, Pirate x1
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron House. Blue Seal.

Veniccio Georama

  • Everything built on water! Need Piers first.
  • Build 8 Piers, 2 Shop Boats, 4 Iron Houses (red/green/blue/purple).
  • Claire in red house, Donny in blue house.
Floor 4: Water Monster ⏱ 06:40 time limit
MEDAL 46cm fish / Monica's Magic medal
Enemies: Aqua Element x4, Beach Rat x4, Fintol x4, Mimic x2, Sea Bat x4, Statue x4
Floor 5: Scary Auntie Medusa ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL 50cm fish / Max's Gun medal
Enemies: Aqua Element x4, Auntie Medusa x6, Geron x6, King Mimic x1, Shiva x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron Stand
Floor 6: Sand Molers ⏱ 06:25 time limit
MEDAL 5 Stamina Drinks / Items medal
Enemies: Goyone x6, Mimic x4, Sand Moler x8, Statue x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Block 3, Bridge Block
Floor 7: Bat Den ⏱ 06:00 time limit
MEDAL Pearl / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Auntie Medusa x4, Mimic x1, Sea Bat x18
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron Shed
Floor 8: Pirates' Hideout ⏱ 06:15 time limit
MEDAL 5 Chill Crystals / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Captain x10, Corsair x3, King Mimic x1, Pirate Tank x6, Shiva x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron Stairs

Cave of Ancient Murals

Shingala is violent due to a mind-control device.

Puzzle: Curing Shingala
1. Travel to Luna Labs future, Lab 1 (red) to get the Electric Worm from Dr. Osmond. 2. Invent the Aquarium (Fountain + Windows + Wooden box). 3. Put a fish in the aquarium, feed it the Electric Worm. 4. Return to the Cave of Ancient Murals. 5. Shoot Shingala until his mouth opens, then toss the electrified fish in. Don't kill him!
BOSS Shingala
Shoot him until his mouth opens, then toss the electrified fish in. Do NOT kill him! He's being controlled — you need to cure him, not defeat him.
SCOOP Puppet Shingala

Return to Luna Labs Lab 2 (blue), get Shell Talkie from Dr. Nobb. Talk to Shigura to get Secret Dragon Remedy. Use on Shingala to cure him.

Floor 9: Wandering Zappy ⏱ 06:30 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Aqua Element x8, Auntie Medusa x4, Goyone x6, Mimic x4, Zappy x2
GEOSTONE White Seal. Sun path only.
Floor 10: Banquet of the Dead ⏱ 05:50 time limit
MEDAL Absorption Coin / Items medal
Enemies: Hornhead x8, King Mimic x2, Pirate Tank x4, Sand Moler x4, Sooty x4
Floor 11: Improvements ⏱ 05:20 time limit
MEDAL 5 Treasure Chest Keys / no healing medal
Enemies: Aqua Element x2, Neo Vanguard x4, Ragstink x6, Sea Tortoise x2, Zappy x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Luna Stone Light. Red Seal.
Floor 12: Return of the Serpent ⏱ 06:35 time limit
MEDAL 50cm fish / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Goyone x6, Mimic x4, Sand Moler x4, Sea Serpent x1, Sooty x6
GEOSTONE Finny Frenzy begins!
Floor 13: Cursed Sea ⏱ 06:15 time limit
MEDAL 54cm fish / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Master Jacket x4, Mimic x2, Neo Vanguard x4, Pirate Tank x6, Shiva x4
Floor 14: Sea of Atrocity ⏱ 06:00 time limit
MEDAL 46cm fish / Monica's Sword medal
Enemies: King Mimic x1, Master Jacket x6, Sea Serpent x1, Sooty x6, Zappy x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Windmill

Finish Georama

Windmill + 8 Luna Stone Lights + 80 Culture Points.

Shigura Village

BOSS Dr. Jaming
Defend against the Shigura attacks. When they stoop their heads, hit the Shigura head as Flaming flies over. The timing is key — watch for the stoop animation.
SCOOP Dr. Jaming

After the Boss

  • 100% Veniccio Georama prize: Nova Cannon Ridepod arm from Dr. Osmond.

Chapter 5: Heim Rada (Mount Gundor)

The dungeon is Mount Gundor with 16 floors. Ridepod upgrades become critical from this point onward. The Nova Cannon is essential for the final bosses.

Scoop: Hot Springs Spirit
At the Heim Rada Stop, go to the hot springs (left side down a ramp). It must be between midnight and 4:00 AM for the spirit to appear. Aim at the spring on your right (facing down the ramp). Take pictures — the spirit appears as a white mist only visible in photos.

Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough

Floor 1: Battle with Griffin's Army ⏱ 07:10 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / no healing medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x10, Rifle Wolf x4, Stick Joe x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Great Crane
Floor 2: Mt. Gundor Wind ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL 5 Treasure Chest Keys / Max's Gun medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x6, Steam Tore x2, Thunder Gundron x6, Wind Gundron x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Power Arm. Red Seal.
Floor 3: Little Dragons on the Mountain ⏱ 07:30 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Items medal
Enemies: Holy/Ice/Thunder/Wind Gundron x4 each, Stick Joe x4
Floor 4: Steam Goyone ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / Monica's Magic medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x2, Mimic x2, Rifle Wolf x6, Savage Ram x6, Steam Goyone x6
GEOSTONE Blue Seal. Sun exit.
Floor 5: Mountain Baddie Appears ⏱ 07:12 time limit
MEDAL Bandit Coin / Items medal
Enemies: Burger x1, Griffon Soldier x6, Rifle Wolf x6, Steam Tore x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Generator
Floor 6: Magmanoff ⏱ 07:02 time limit
MEDAL Ruby / Monica's Sword medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x6, Mamanoff x1, Mimic x4, Steam Goyone x4, Stick Joe x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Stair Block
Floor 7: Danger Zone ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL 2 Mighty Healing / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Bomber Head x2, Burger x1, Griffon Soldier x6, Thunder Gundron x4, Wind Gundron x4
SCOOP Bomber Head Boom! (picture as it explodes)
Floor 8: Secret of Fire Mountain ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Amethyst / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Fire Gundron x1, Magmanoff x6, Mimic x4, Steam Tore x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Iron Chimney
Floor 9: Deathtrap ⏱ 08:15 time limit
MEDAL Topaz / Items medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x6, King Mimic x1, Savage Ram x6, Steam Goyone x6, Stick Joe x4
Floor 10: Desperation on the Mountain ⏱ 07:10 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Bomber Head x6, Burger x2, Fire Gundron x1, Ice Gundron x6, Rifle Wolf x2
Floor 11: Pains in the Neck ⏱ 07:01 time limit
MEDAL Indestructible Coin / Max's Gun medal
Enemies: Griffon Soldier x6, King Mimic x1, Mimic x4, Steam Tore x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Hardened Mud Pile

Heim Rada Georama

  • Cover geysers with Hardened Mud Piles.
  • Build 3 levels of Blocks, Brick House on top with Power Arm → move in Cedric.
  • Windmill + Brick House → Erik.
  • Brick House with chimney → Borneo.
  • Brick House with Iron Fence/Gate → Gerald.
  • Great Crane on roof, Generator, 10 Pots, 100+ Culture Points.

Future

Meet Garek on 2nd floor of Workshop, get Time Bomb.

Mount Gundor Peak

Scoop: Fire Squall (MISSABLE!)
Take a picture of the Fire Squall on the Mount Gundor Peak floor BEFORE you blow it up! This is a missable scoop — once you set the Time Bomb, the Fire Squall is gone forever.

Set Time Bomb at Fire Squall base.

BOSS Flying Battleship Death Ark
Only the Ridepod can damage it! Use the Nova Cannon. Dodge its attacks and keep firing. The Ridepod's mobility is key — strafe to avoid the battleship's barrages.

After the Death Ark

Go to Gundorada Workshop Operations Room (3rd floor), meet Galen Agaris, get the Fire Horn.

Floor 12: Walking the Path of Flames ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Alexander x2, Chimera x2, Lava Bat x6, Lava Golem x6
Floor 13: Burning Undead ⏱ 06:52 time limit
MEDAL 2 Level Up Powder / Items medal
Enemies: Bone Lord x2, Mimic x2, King Mimic x1, Lava Runner x6, Ultrasonic Bomb x4
SCOOP Faintin' Bone Lord (throw rock at Bone Lord, picture when down)
Floor 14: Fire Dragon ⏱ 07:06 time limit
MEDAL Indestructible Coin / no healing medal
Enemies: Bomber Head x4, Chimera x4, Fire Gundron x4, Lava Bat x4, Red Dragon x5
GEOSTONE White Seal.
Floor 15: Treasure Chest Danger Zone ⏱ 07:10 time limit
MEDAL Sapphire / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Alexander x4, Bone Lord x4, King Mimic x4, Lava Bat x4, Mimic x8
Floor 16: Road to the River of Flames ⏱ 07:10 time limit
MEDAL Turquoise / Items medal
Enemies: Bone Lord x6, Lava Bat x6, Red Dragon x6, Ultrasonic Bomb x6

Mount Gundor Mouth

Play the Fire Horn to clear the lava path.

Scoops: Lava Road & Fallen Battleship
Lava Road: Take a picture of the path that appears when you cause the lava to part. Fallen Battleship: Take a picture of the crashed battleship on the Mount Gundor Mouth floor.
BOSS Gaspard
Phase 1: Absorb Gaspard's attacks with Monica's sword, then throw them back. Phase 2 — Flame Demon Monster Gaspard: Switch to the Ridepod for Nova Cannon damage. Keep your distance and fire continuously.
SCOOP The Ultimate Gaspard

After the Boss

  • Heim Rada future: Galen gives Holy Daedalus Blade.
  • Scoop: Paznos (huge castle-like structure in Future Heim Rada).
  • Use the Transmission Device to reach the Bridge.

Chapter 6: Moon Flower Palace & Star Paths

This chapter involves the Moon Flower Palace, a boss fight with Emperor Griffon, and then revisiting all 4 previous dungeons via star-marked exits to collect the 4 elemental gems.

Moon Flower Palace Stop

Scoops available: Ixion (the time train), Moon Flower Palace (the door).

BOSS Emperor Griffon
Dodge and shoot with Max's left-hand weapon. Keep your distance and fire continuously. Don't get close to him.
SCOOP Griffon's Real Face (take photo at the start of the fight!)

Star Paths: Collecting the 4 Gems

After defeating Griffon, get the Star Key at Kazarov Stonehenge. You must revisit all 4 previous dungeons via their star-marked exits.

1. Rainbow Butterfly Wood (Star Exit on Floor 8)

Use the Star Key on the star exit found on Floor 8.

Floor 12: Looking for the Earth Gem
Enemies: Cursed Rose x6, Mimic x2, Spirit Flyer x6, Zocky x6
Floor 13: Something Rare Here!
Enemies: Mad Tore x4, Sylph x6, Zucky x6
GEOSTONE Blue Seal. Spheda prize: Ama No Murakumo.
Floor 14: Scary Tree
Enemies: King Mimic x1, Mad Tore x6, Mimic x4
BOSS Trentos (Earth Gem Guardian)
A strong Tore variant. Use the Ridepod with the Nova Cannon for best results.
SCOOP Earth Gem Altar

2. Starlight Canyon (Star Exit on Floor 10)

Use the Star Key on the star exit found on Floor 10.

Floor 17: Looking for the Wind Gem
Enemies: Balalla x12, Heat Fairy x4, Thunder Spirit x4, Water Spirit x4
Floor 18: Evil Spirit in the Valley
Enemies: Balalla x6, Iron Mask x6, Mimic x4, Mummy x6
Floor 19: Brave Warriors
Enemies: Blumo x6, Iron Mask x6, King Mimic x2, Sleeper x6
GEOSTONE Blue Seal.
BOSS Lapis Garter (Wind Gem Guardian)
An upgraded Yo-Yo Barrel. Use the Ridepod with the Nova Cannon.
SCOOP Wind Gem Altar

3. Ocean's Roar Cave (Star Exit on Floor 9)

Use the Star Key on the star exit found on Floor 9.

Floor 15: Looking for the Water Gem
Enemies: Akerath x4, Blackbeard x4, Mimic x2, Star Tortoise x4, Zombie Pirate x4
Floor 16: Pirates' Revenge
Enemies: Blackbeard x6, Coral Dog x6, Fat Naga x6, Pirate Eye x6
Floor 17: Death Ocean
Enemies: Arkerath x4, Fat Naga x4, King Mimic x2, Metal Bomber x4, Pirate Eye x4
GEOSTONE Red Seal.
BOSS Sea Dragon (Water Gem Guardian)
Use the Ridepod with projectile weapons. The Sea Dragon can dive underground — watch for it resurfacing and dodge accordingly.
SCOOP Water Gem Altar

4. Mount Gundor (Star Exit on Floor 4)

Use the Star Key on the star exit found on Floor 4.

Floor 17: Looking for the Fire Gem
Enemies: Heat Wear x6, Living Armor x5, Mimic x1, Red Fox x6, Rolling Rocks x2
Floor 18: Explosive Hot Spring
Enemies: Fire Spirit x4, Flaming Nail x4, Ice Spirit x4, Mimic x4, Triple Cracker x4
Floor 19: Crazy Mountain
Enemies: Arthur x4, Flaming Nail x8, Heat Wear x4, King Mimic x2, Rolling Rocks x4
BOSS Inferno (Fire Gem Guardian)
Similar to Flaming Nails. Use the Nova Cannon for maximum damage.
SCOOP Fire Gem Altar

Kazarov Stonehenge

Place all 4 Gems in the colored columns at Kazarov Stonehenge.

Scoop: Gigantor Paznos
Once Paznos turns into a giant robot, go up where the altars are in Kazarov Stonehenge, then turn around toward Ixion. Paznos will be above Ixion. Take the picture.

Chapter 7: Moon Flower Palace Dungeon & Final Bosses

The final dungeon has 24 floors plus multiple boss fights in sequence. This is the most challenging content in the game — prepare your best weapons, items, and Ridepod.

Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough

Floor 1: Ancient Wind ⏱ 08:00 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Items medal
Enemies: Bundy x6, Castle Eater x6, Count Balloon x6, Silver Gear x6
Floor 2: Card Warriors Gather ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL 5 Treasure Chest Keys / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Club x5, Diamond x5, Heart x5, Joker x5, Spade x5
GEOSTONE Geostone: Camellia Tree
Floor 3: Dangerous Treasure ⏱ 07:02 time limit
MEDAL 5 Holy Stones / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Evil Performer x6, Mimic x10
Floor 4: Zombie Zone ⏱ 07:06 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / no healing medal
Enemies: Bundy x6, Castle Eater x6, Crow Priest x2, Fire Drake x2, Silver Gear x6
GEOSTONE Sun exit. Remember this floor — you'll return here later.
Floor 5: Feeling Out of Place ⏱ 07:08 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Monica's Sword medal
Enemies: Diamon x6, Evil Performer x6, Heart x6, Moon Goyone x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Road to Golbad
Floor 6: Living Statue ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL 2 Gold Bars / Items medal
Enemies: Club x3, Guardia x6, Moon Goyone x6, Spade x3
Floor 7: Danger Zone ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL Emerald / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: Fire Drake x6, Ice Drake x6, Joker x6, Stormy x2
Floor 8: Scary Women ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL Diamond / Items medal
Enemies: Cow Priest x6, Miss Gourgon x4, Moon Goyone x6, Rock Taster x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Starlight Stairs
Floor 9: Hell Elephant ⏱ 07:55 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Fire Drake x6, Ice Drake x6, Moonflowephant x1
Floor 10: Crush the Undead ⏱ 07:01 time limit
MEDAL Bull's-Eye Coin / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Evil Performer x6, Mimic x2, Miss Gourgon x6, Silver Gear x8, Skull Chief x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Road
Floor 11: Missing Gem Dealer ⏱ 07:40 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Items medal
Enemies: Guardia x6, Joker x2, Mimic x2, Rock Taster x6, Stormy x1
GEOSTONE Geostone: Hall of Sorrow

Flower Garden

Get the Sun Flower. Scoop: Flower of the Sun. Return to Zombie Zone (Floor 4), take the moon path.

Floor 12: Max's Longest Day ⏱ 08:00 time limit
MEDAL 5 Destruction Crystals / Max's Gun medal
Enemies: Club x4, Fire Drake x4, Ice Drake x6, Joker x4, Spade x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Silver Bench. Blue Seal.
Floor 13: Hell's Corridor ⏱ 07:35 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / no healing medal
Enemies: Moonflowephant x2, Rock Taster x4, Skull Chief x6, Stormy x2
GEOSTONE Geostone: Palace Stairs
Floor 14: Monica All Alone ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Diamond x4, Guardia x3, Heart x3, Joker x6, King Mimic x1
GEOSTONE Geostone: Petal Stream. Red Seal. Monica only!
Floor 15: Raging Spirits ⏱ 06:55 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / Monica's Magic medal
Enemies: Mimic x2, Miss Gourgon x6, Rain Ghost x4, Storm Ghost x4, Thunder Ghost x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Road
Floor 16: Lonely Machine ⏱ 07:45 time limit
MEDAL 5 Lightning Stones / Items medal
Enemies: King Mimic x1, Leogriff x4, Moonflowephant x4, Skull Chief x6, Vanguard Mk 2 x2
Floor 17: Nobility ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / no healing medal
Enemies: Moon Joe x4, Rain Ghost x6, Stormy x2, Thunder Ghost x5
Floor 18: Palace Watchdog ⏱ 08:05 time limit
MEDAL Time Coin / no healing medal
Enemies: Clock Knight x1, Mimic x2, Toy Rock x8, Thunder Ghost x1, Vanguard Mk 2 x6
GEOSTONE Geostone: Moon Column
Floor 19: Road to Memories ⏱ 07:03 time limit
MEDAL 4 Double Puddings / Max's Right-Hand Weapon medal
Enemies: King Mimic x2, Leogriff x2, Moon Joe x6, Skull Chief x8, Storm Ghost x5
Floor 20: Final Trump Card ⏱ 07:00 time limit
MEDAL Bandit Coin / Items medal
Enemies: Mimic x4, S. Club x4, S. Diamond x4, S. Heart x4, S. Joker x4, S. Spade x4
GEOSTONE Geostone: Stardust Pond

Moon Flower Palace Georama

  • 8 Roads to Golbad + Relaxation Fountain in center.
  • 4 Roads connect to palace stairs, 4 on opposite side.
  • 2 Starlight Stairs at end of each strip.
  • Petal Streams under Starlight Stairs.
  • Palace Stairs + Hall of Sorrow.
  • Silver Benches flanking Palace Stairs.
  • Camellia Trees on either side of stream.
  • 4+ Flower Beds.
  • 16 Moon Columns lining Roads.
  • Stardust Pond at end of Petal Stream.
  • Reward: Sun Stone + Moon Stone.
Floor 21: Element Party ⏱ 07:01 time limit
MEDAL Resurrection Powder / no healing medal
Enemies: Clock Knight x2, Rain Ghost x4, Storm Ghost x4, Thunder Ghost x4, Vanguard Mk 2 x6
GEOSTONE Blue Seal.
Floor 22: Wandering Knight's Soul ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL Level Up Powder / Monster Transformation medal
Enemies: Lancer x2, Leach x4, King Mimic x2, Moon Joe x6, Toy Rock x4
Floor 23: Beware Carelessness ⏱ 07:15 time limit
MEDAL 5 Treasure Chest Keys / Ridepod medal
Enemies: Earth Dragon x1, Lancer x6, Leach x5, Mimic x6, Vanguard Mk 2 x4
Floor 24: Final Battle ⏱ 06:42 time limit
MEDAL 5 Holy Stones / Items medal
Enemies: Clock Knight x4, Earth Dragon x3, Evil Nail x3, King Mimic x2, Lancer x3
GEOSTONE White Seal.

Alexandria's Room

Place the Sun Flower in the vase.

Sun Chamber

Puzzle: Griffon's Real Name
When prompted for Griffon's real name, answer "Sirus". Buy Non-Stop and Anti-Petrify Amulets before proceeding.
Scoop: Sun Chamber Gatekeeper
Take a picture of one of the two gargoyles next to the golden door in the Sun Chamber.
BOSS Emperor Griffon (3 Forms)
Form 1: Don't get close! Use projectiles. Defend the wing attack. Form 2: Wings replaced with swords. Sidestep (don't defend!) and use projectiles. Form 3: Launches projectiles causing Stop status. Wear an Anti-Petrify/Non-Stop Amulet. Get close, charge your attack, and release before he does.

Dream Spiral (Boss Sequence)

After defeating Griffon, you face a sequence of bosses in the Dream Spiral:

  • Mammo: Keep distance, blast with gun.
  • Nightmare: Stay back, use projectiles.
  • Black Dragon: Projectiles or melee both work.
  • Uther: Insane defense — use your strongest weapons.
  • Gaja Ein & Gaja Zwei: Close range right-hand weapons or Ridepod.
Scoop: Legend of the Moon (MISSABLE!)
At the top of the Dream Spiral, once the final boss fight starts, take a picture of the moon. You can see the moon while going up the spiral, but the picture won't register until you're at the top. This is missable — take it during the Dark Element fight!
BOSS FINAL BOSS: Dark Element
5 minute time limit! Equip Anti-Petrify Elements. Keep your distance and dodge. Defend 2 attacks, then sidestep the 3rd. When he changes colors, attack! He warps and fires a beam — dodge then counterattack. Use your most powerful weapons and the Ridepod with Nova Cannon if needed.

Epilogue: Zelmite Mine

  • Post-game dungeon unlocked after completing Chapter 7.
  • Max reunites with Monica.
  • BOSS Metal Flotsam.
  • BOSS Dark Genie (returning boss from Dark Cloud 1).
  • Defeating the final boss grants the The Forgotten Adventure trophy.
  • Scoops: Flotsam Revived! (MISSABLE — on the Suspicious Opening floor), Mr. Big Shot's Shadow, Zelmite found.

Georama System

Dark Cloud 2 - Georama building interface (Reddit)
Dark Cloud 2 - Georama building interface (Reddit)

The Georama system is Dark Cloud 2's town-building mechanic. In each chapter, you collect Geostones from dungeons and use them to place buildings, trees, rivers, and decorations to restore ruined settlements. Each region has a set of 100% completion requirements — fulfilling them all earns a rare weapon reward. Complete each region's Georama fully before leaving the area, as you cannot return later.

Tip: Culture Points accumulate based on the items you place. Keep adding decorations and residents to reach the required Culture Point thresholds for each restoration goal.

Sindain (Chapter 2)

Restoration Requirements

  • Forest Lake restored (15 River parts placed).
  • Glowing Mushrooms restored.
  • Elder Jurak revived (10 Trees placed, Withered Tree restored, Nose Tree placed between the Eye Trees).
  • Tailor Shop restored (Elder Jurak revived, Gordon resides, Adel resides, 30 Culture Points).
  • Eatery restored (Elder Jurak revived, Polly resides, 40 Culture Points).
  • Weapon Shop restored (Elder Jurak revived, Milane resides).
  • Elder Jurak's Branch restored (50 Culture Points).
  • Fence placed around the Firbits' house.
  • Golden Eggs restored (Elder Jurak's Branch + someone in straw house).
  • At least one resident in a Straw house.
100% Reward: Jurak Gun
Granted for fully completing the Sindain Georama.

Unique Georama Items

Eye Tree 1, Eye Tree 2, Grass, Hill, Log, Nose Tree, River, Rock, Waterwheel, Wooden Bridge, Firbit's House.

Balance Valley (Chapter 3)

Restoration Requirements

  • Lower Prayer Site restored (all 4 Plateaus at the same height, 20 Culture Points).
  • Suspension Bridge restored.
  • Starlight Temple restored (Prayer Site and Bridge restored, 15 Trees placed).
  • Crystal Prayer Site restored (Starlight Temple restored, 4 Pot Torches placed).
  • Sacred Torch restored.
  • Priest Bruno resides in the Village.
  • Sacred gate restored (Starlight Temple restored, Stewart resides, 40 Culture Points).
  • Lao Chao's Bistro restored (Ferdinand at the Chinese Stand, 30 Culture Points).
  • Tool Shop restored (Lin helped, Star Lamp on Brick House, Parn resides, 30 Culture Points).
  • Weapon Shop restored (Blinkhorn resides, 30 Culture Points).
  • Moon Crystal and Crest revived (Starlight Temple restored, Lighthouse Moon Crystal restored).
100% Reward: Serpent Slicer
Granted for fully completing the Balance Valley Georama.

Unique Georama Items

Chinese Stand, Star Lamp.

Veniccio (Chapter 4)

Restoration Requirements

  • Luna Lab foundation restored (8 blocks Pier Parts, someone resides, 30 Culture Points).
  • Lab 1: Red Iron House, Claire lives there, Boat near Red Iron House.
  • Lab 2: Blue Iron House, Donny lives there, Boat near Blue Iron House.
  • Lab 3: Purple Iron House, Boat near Purple Iron House.
  • Lab 4: Green Iron House, Boat near Green Iron House.
  • Luna Lab restored (all 4 Labs complete, Shigura Village saved, 50 Culture Points).
  • Search Lights restored (Luna Lab restored, 8 Luna Stone Lights, 60 Culture Points).
  • Weather Vanes restored (Luna Lab restored, Windmill placed, Symbol of Luna Lab, 80 Culture Points).
100% Reward: Nova Cannon
Granted for fully completing the Veniccio Georama.

Unique Georama Items

Luna Stone Light, Pier, Shop Boat.

Heim Rada (Chapter 5)

Restoration Requirements

  • 2nd Floor Workshop restored (3 sturdy houses, 30 Culture Points).
  • 3rd Floor Workshop restored (House 3 blocks high, 2nd Floor restored).
  • Workshop Elevator restored (Resident in house with Chimney, 3rd Floor restored, 60 Culture Points).
  • Gundorada Workshop restored (Workshop Elevator restored, Borneo resides).
  • Work Crane and Arm restored (Generator placed, Work Crane restored, Resident in house with Crane, 3rd Floor restored, Windmill placed, Work Arm restored, Resident in house with Arm, 2nd Floor restored, 10 Pots placed).
  • Operations Room restored (Fire Squall destroyed, Gerald resides, Gundorada Workshop restored, 100 Culture Points).
  • Parts Shop restored (Cedric resides, Gundorada Workshop restored, 70 Culture Points).
  • Item Shop restored (Resident in house with Chimney, 70 Culture Points).
  • Weapon Shop restored (Erik in house near Windmill, 70 Culture Points).
  • Paznos completed and Gaspard defeated.
100% Reward: Holy Daedalus Blade
Granted for fully completing the Heim Rada Georama.

Unique Georama Items

Generator, Great Crane, Power Arm.

Moon Flower Palace (Chapter 7)

Restoration Requirements

Restore the palace gardens using palace-specific decorative items. Place and arrange the following to meet the restoration conditions:

  • 8 Roads to Golbad + Relaxation Fountain in center.
  • 4 Roads connect to palace stairs, 4 on opposite side.
  • 2 Starlight Stairs at end of each strip.
  • Petal Streams under Starlight Stairs.
  • Palace Stairs + Hall of Sorrow.
  • Silver Benches flanking Palace Stairs.
  • Camellia Trees on either side of stream.
  • 4+ Flower Beds.
  • 16 Moon Columns lining Roads.
  • Stardust Pond at end of Petal Stream.
Reward: Sun Stone and Moon Stone
Granted for restoring the Moon Flower Palace gardens.

Recruitment Guide

Recruiting characters is essential for the Supporting Cast trophy (recruit all Palm Brinks residents) and for completing Georama conditions. Many characters have specific requirements before they'll join. Below is the complete list organized by where they go.

IMPORTANT: Some recruits require specific photos or items. Check each character's requirements carefully — several are easy to miss.

Sindain Recruits

Gordon
Location: Palm Brinks, Max's house garden
Requirement: Give Holy Water (invent: Bottle + Holy Emblem + The Sun) for the sick tree
Region: Sindain (Straw House)
Dr. Dell
Location: Palm Brinks, clinic across the lake
Requirement: Joins automatically in Chapter 2
Region: Sindain
Adel
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Needs a specific photo to recruit
Region: Sindain
Aunt Polly
Location: Palm Brinks, bakery
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 2
Region: Sindain (Eatery)
Milane
Location: Palm Brinks, weapon shop
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 2
Region: Sindain (Weapon Shop)

Balance Valley Recruits

Parn
Location: Palm Brinks, studio
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 3
Region: Balance Valley (purple roof straw house)
Ferdinand
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 3
Region: Balance Valley (Chinese Stand)
Stewart
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 3
Region: Balance Valley (Brick House)
Priest Bruno
Location: Palm Brinks, church
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 3
Region: Balance Valley (Church)
Sheriff Blinkhorn
Location: Palm Brinks, police station
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 3
Region: Balance Valley (Iron Fence house)
Mena
Location: Balance Valley / Barga's Valley
Requirement: Recruited after the Spheda tutorial
Region: Balance Valley
Lin
Location: Balance Valley
Requirement: Joins after being cured with Miracle Dumplings (from Lao Chao)
Region: Balance Valley

Veniccio Recruits

Claire
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Needs photo of Lafrescia Stem to recruit
Region: Veniccio (red house)
Donny
Location: Palm Brinks Underground Channel
Requirement: Needs a scoop photo to join
Region: Veniccio (blue house)
Corrine
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 4
Region: Veniccio
Fabio
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 4
Region: Veniccio
Julia
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 4
Region: Veniccio
Granny Rosa
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 4
Region: Veniccio
Mayor Need
Location: Palm Brinks
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 4
Region: Veniccio
Rufio
Location: Palm Brinks, found on the train
Requirement: Needs photo of The Moon to recruit
Region: Veniccio

Heim Rada Recruits

Cedric
Location: Palm Brinks, his shop
Requirement: Joins automatically in Chapter 1
Region: Heim Rada (Brick House with Power Arm)
Borneo
Location: Heim Rada
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 5
Region: Heim Rada (Brick House with chimney)
Gerald
Location: Heim Rada
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 5
Region: Heim Rada (Brick House with Iron Fence)
Erik
Location: Heim Rada
Requirement: Recruitable in Chapter 5
Region: Heim Rada (Brick House near Windmill)
Garek
Location: Heim Rada future, 2nd floor Workshop
Requirement: Gives Time Bomb during story
Region: Heim Rada

Palm Brinks (Automatic Recruits)

These characters join automatically through story progression:

  • Cedric — joins in Chapter 1.
  • Dr. Dell — joins in Chapter 2.
  • Monica — joins in Chapter 1.

Inventions & Photography

Dark Cloud 2 - Max's invention process (RPGamer)
Dark Cloud 2 - Max's invention process (RPGamer)

The invention system is central to Dark Cloud 2. Max takes photos of objects in the world to unlock Ideas. Each Idea is a recipe combining three photographed subjects; combining the right three photos creates a new invention. There are over 100 inventions to discover across weapons, Ridepod parts, consumables, and amulets. The A True Visionary trophy requires inventing everything.

Dark Cloud 2 - The invention combination process
Dark Cloud 2 - The invention combination process
MISSABLE: Many photos and Scoops are one-time only. Take photos of everything in every chapter to avoid missing Ideas.

Weapons — Max (Wrenches / Hammers)

Wrenches & Hammers

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Smash WrenchRockConstructorStar Lamp
Stinger WrenchAir CleanerPipeWheel
Poison WrenchDeer HornMushroomSulfur-Colored Juice
Cubic HammerDresserGold StoreWork Equipment
Digi HammerComputerConstructorDecorative Lights
Heavy HammerDrum CanPaznos / Gigantor PaznosPower Arm

Weapons — Max (Guns)

Guns

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Trumpet GunFountainRapperTree
Bell TriggerFountainPhoneTree
Grenade LauncherChimneyEggFountain
Magic GunFountainMoon CrystalThe Moon / The Sun
Star BreakerChimneyFire HousePhantom Memo Eater
Wild CatCharging RamRifleWork Equipment
Dark ViperNight StalkerPuppetShingala Rifle
Question ShooterBrave Little LindaFountainNeo-Projector
Soul BreakerEnergy PipeGeyserTransmission Device
Steal GunWork CraneFountainBook
Sexy PantherElena's PortraitFlower Bathed in LightRifle
Twin BusterFlower ChandelierJurak's NoseRifle

Weapons — Monica (Swords)

Swords

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Bone RapierBoneClothWithered Jurak
Wise Owl SwordCharging RamGrassTree
Sand BreakerHand-Sewn SilkFlagHorn Spinning Ivanoff
Ruler's SwordFigureIron MaidenPaznos / Gigantor Paznos

Weapons — Monica (Brassards / Boots)

Brassards & Boots

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Bandit BrassardClockGold StoreShow Window
Leather ShoesChairClothGyumo's Yell
Wing ShoesClothParasolWindmill Feather
Work ShoesClothConstructorLadder
Dragon ShoesClothRunaway DragonWaterfall
Clown ShoesClothClown Robo's AttackParasol
Knight BootsBeltShieldThe Moon
Metal BootsBeltDrum CanWork Robot
Wing BootsBeltWeather VaneWindmill Feather
Spike BootsMoon CrystalParasolPumpkin
Princess BootsFlower ChandelierMoon FlowerPalace Waterfall Curtain
Panther BootsBoneThe MoonThe Ultimate Gaspard

Ridepod Parts — Bodies

Bodies

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Drum Can BodyChairDrum CanLamp
Clown BodyCupPaintsParasol
Milk Can BodyChimneyMilk CanPeeping Pole
Wooden Box BodyGiant Yorda TreeHmmm! JurakWooden Box
Samurai BodyCedric's Shop SignCrescent-Shaped LightTelescope
Refrigerator BodyRefrigeratorSmall GeneratorTraffic Light
Super-Alloy BodyGold StoreSearch LightWork Equipment
Sun and Moon ArmorElectric SesameThe MoonThe Sun

Ridepod Parts — Packs

Packs

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Energy PackBeltMilk CanPipe
Energy Pack (Barrel)BarrelBeltTree
Bucket PackMailboxTrashcanWarehouse
Cleaner PackAir Cleaner / Can Belt / Water TankVacuum / Vacuum Bag—
Energy Pack (Urn)Energy PipeGeneratorPot
Triple-Urn PackFlower ChandelierLight of Luna StonePot

Ridepod Parts — Legs

Legs

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Iron LegConstructor / FencePhonograph / Old-Style Robot Saw—
CaterpillarCarCartWheel
Clown FootClown Robo's AttackEgg / EyeballScale / Paints
Bucket LegRiver Can / TrashcanWell / Water Tank—
Roller FootFreight TrainRotating Sign / Ventilation Wheel—
Multi FeetDeer HornPostWork Robot
BuggyBeltCar System5WP2
Propeller LegCartFanWindmill Feather
Jet HoverCandleFire HouseRelaxation Fountain

Ridepod Parts — Arms

The Ridepod's arms come in four tiers (I–IV) per type, each tier a stronger version of the last. Invent each in sequence by upgrading the required photographs and materials. Arm types include:

  • Cannonball Arm I–IV
  • Clown Hand I–IV
  • Hammer Arm I–IV
  • Drill Arm I–IV
  • Samurai Arm I–IV
  • Barrel Cannon I–IV
  • Machine Gun Arm I–IV
  • Laser Arm I–IV
  • Missile Pod Arm I–IV
  • Nova Cannon I–IV
Tip: The Nova Cannon arms are among the most powerful Ridepod weapons — complete the Veniccio Georama 100% to obtain the Nova Cannon base, then invent the arm tiers.

Consumables

Consumable Items

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
BreadFireplacePolly's Bakery SignWheat Flour
CheeseCafe SignLao Chao's TrademarkMilk Can
Premium ChickenBurning Dragon FirePork DumplingSpecial Peking Duck
Double PuddingFind the Golden Egg!Milk CanWheat Flour
Tasty WaterBottleFountainWaterfall
Antidote DrinkBottleDell Clinic SignWell
SoapLaundryPalm TreeWaterfall
Holy WaterBottleHoly EmblemThe Sun
Stamina DrinkBottleChinese LanternKing Mardan
Escape PowderAncient MuralElevatorTransmission Device
Resurrection PowderFruitHot SpringsSpirit Lotus Flower
Level Up PowderSun ChairSun TableThe Sun
BombCandlePotWeapon Shop Sign
Improved BombCandleCoalEgg
Final BombCandleCindersOven
LightspeedCandleFlowerRock
Gift CapsuleBoneLetterPot
AquariumFountainWindowWooden Box
Lure RodFishLafrescia StemRiver
Treasure Chest KeyGolden DoorLabyrinth DoorSun Chamber Gate Keeper

Amulets

Amulets

InventionPhoto 1Photo 2Photo 3
Antidote AmuletBedDell Clinic SignHoly Emblem
Anti-Goo AmuletLaundryRuler of the PondWaterfall
Anti-Curse AmuletHmmm! JurakHoly EmblemSaint's Writings
Non-Stop AmuletClockMonumentStarglass
Anti-Petrify AmuletClockJurak's EyeMorning Sun

Weapon Upgrade System

Dark Cloud 2 - IGN combat screenshot
Dark Cloud 2 - IGN combat screenshot

Dark Cloud 2 features a deep weapon upgrade system. Each character wields a right-hand and a left-hand weapon. Weapons gain ABS (experience) from kills, level up to earn Synthesis Points, and can be Built Up into stronger forms once their stats meet thresholds. The pages below detail EVERY weapon for both Max and Monica, organized by hand, with complete build-up trees and evolution paths.

  • Weapons gain ABS (experience) from kills. The weapon that deals the final blow gets the ABS.
  • Leveling up grants Synthesis Points.
  • Spectrumize items to create Synth Spheres.
  • Attach Synth Spheres to weapons to raise their stats.
  • Stats: Attack, Durable, Flame, Chill, Cyclone, Lightning, Exorcism, Smash, Beast, Scale.
  • Build Up: when a weapon's stats meet the requirements, it transforms into a stronger version.
  • WHP (Weapon Hit Points) decrease with use — repair with Repair Powder.
WARNING: If a weapon breaks (WHP reaches 0), you lose its upgrade progress. Always carry Repair Powder.
Key upgrade tip: Spectrumize feeder weapons at +5 for 60% stat transfer. Buy Battle Wrenches from Milane, level to +5, synth crystals, spectrumize for +11 all stats.

Weapon Categories Overview

The table below summarizes all weapon categories by character and hand. Color coding in the trees below: green = starting weapon, blue = mid-tier, gold = ultimate weapon.

CharacterHandCategoryUltimate Weapon# of Weapons
MaxRightWrenches & HammersLEGEND~12
MaxLeftGuns (Pistol/Beam/Grenade/Machine)Supernova~20
MonicaRightSwordsIsland King~45
MonicaLeftBrassards / Armlets5 Star Armlet / Love~20

Weapon Abilities Reference

Many weapons carry special abilities. These affect combat in various ways:

Poison — Chance to poison the enemy on hit.
Fragile — Weapon breaks (loses WHP) faster — drawback ability.
Poverty — Earn less gilda from defeated enemies.
Steal — Chance to steal an item from the enemy on hit.
Heal — Recovers the wielder's HP on hit.
ABS Up — Slower WHP loss / more ABS gain.
Durable — Slower WHP loss, weapon lasts longer.
Critical — Higher critical hit chance.
Stop — Chance to stop the enemy (freeze movement).
Dark — Adds dark element damage.
Wealth — Earn more gilda from defeated enemies.
Poison Absorb — Absorbs poison / cures poison on hit.

Max’s Right-Hand Weapons (Wrenches & Hammers)

Max's right-hand weapons are wrenches and hammers, used for melee. The main build-up path leads from the starting Battle Wrench all the way to the ultimate LEGEND. Several invented wrenches/hammers provide alternative options with special abilities.

Main Path: Battle Wrench → LEGEND

Battle Wrench
Starting weapon / buy from Milane (150 gilda)
Tier 1
↓
branches into:
True Battle Wrench
Build-up from Battle Wrench (top option). Buy Battle Wrenches from Milane, level to +5, upgrade here.
Tier 1
Drill Wrench
Attack 15, Smash 9, Beast 5. Build-up from Battle Wrench (bottom) OR True Battle Wrench.
Tier 1
↓
Smash Wrench
Attack 32, Flame 18, Lightning 9, Smash 18, Scale 5
Tier 2. Build-up from Drill Wrench. Also inventable Ch.4, buy 600 gilda.
↓
Cubic Hammer
Attack 52, Chill 45, Smash 40
Tier 3. Build-up from Smash Wrench (bottom option). Also from Frozen Tuna, invent Ch.4, buy 950 gilda.
↓
Digi Hammer
Attack 81, Chill 80, Smash 80
Tier 4. Build-up from Cubic Hammer (only). Invent Ch.5, buy 1100 gilda.
↓
Heavy Hammer
Attack 91, Chill 117, Smash 99, Exorcism 99
Tier 5. Build-up from Digi Hammer (only). Defeat Iron Mask and Pirate Eye.
↓
LEGEND
Attack 135, Chill 135, Cyclone 135, Smash 135, Exorcism 135, Beast 135, Scale 135
ULTIMATE (highest hammer stats). Build-up from Heavy Hammer. Defeat Evil Nail, Guardia and Lancer.
Support character: Cedric gives +1 synth point per level for wrenches.

Invented Wrenches & Hammers (Alternatives)

These standalone weapons are obtained via invention (combining three photos). Some carry useful special abilities:

Stinger Wrench — Recipe: Air Cleaner + Pipe + Wheel • Ch.4 • 7150 gilda Steal
Poison Wrench — Recipe: Deer Horn Mushroom + Sulfur-Colored Juice • Ch.5 • 650 gilda Poison
Turkey — Recipe: Special Peking Duck + Tree Windmill + Feather • Ch.4 • 90 gilda
Swan — Recipe: Boat + Tiny Hammer + Tree • Ch.2 • 240 gilda
Flamingo — Recipe: Light of Luna Stone + Palm Tree + Tiny Hammer • Ch.4 • 480 gilda
Falcon — Recipe: Hammer + Large Crane + Withered Jurak • Ch.5 • 750 gilda
Albatross — Recipe: Fire Squall + Geyser + Tree • Ch.5 • 1260 gilda

Max’s Left-Hand Weapons (Guns)

Max's left-hand weapons are guns. There are several gun types: pistols (standard), beam guns (shoot lasers, effective vs. enemies strong against bullets), machine guns (fire faster, less damage per shot), and grenade guns (fire slower, more powerful). The main path leads to the ultimate beam gun Supernova.

Main Path: Classic Gun → Supernova (Pistol/Beam)

Classic Gun
Starting weapon (from Donny). Buy 150 gilda.
Tier 1
↓
Trumpet Gun
Attack 14, Cyclone 11
Tier 1. Build-up from Classic Gun. Invent Ch.1, 260 gilda.
↓
branches into:
Bell Trigger
Attack 22, Cyclone 19, Exorcism 14
Tier 2. Build-up from Trumpet Gun (top). Invent Ch.1, 620 gilda. Needed to recruit Gerald.
Grenade Launcher
Grenade path entry.
Tier 2. Build-up from Trumpet Gun. Invent Ch.1, 520 gilda. Buy from Gerald 500 gilda. (See Grenade Path below)
↓
from Bell Trigger:
Magic Gun
Attack 31, Cyclone 23, Smash 23, Beast 23, Scale 23
Tier 3. Build-up from Bell Trigger (top option). Invent Ch.3, buy from Gerald 560 gilda Ch.4.
Star Breaker
First machine gun, fully automatic.
Tier 3. Build-up from Bell Trigger. Invent Ch.3, 1470 gilda. (See Machine Gun Path below)
↓
Question Shooter
Attack 45, Lightning 41, Exorcism 41, Scale 41
Tier 4. Build-up from Magic Gun (top option). BEAM GUN (shoots lasers). Has Poverty ability. Invent Ch.4, buy 900 gilda Ch.5.
↓
Steal Gun
Attack 95, Lightning 86, Exorcism 86, Scale 77
Tier 5. Build-up from Question Shooter. BEAM GUN. Has Steal ability. Defeat Heat Fairy and Rifle Wolf. Invent Ch.5.
↓
Supernova
Attack 135, Chill 90, Lightning 135, Smash 135, Exorcism 135, Beast 125, Scale 135
ULTIMATE beam gun. Build-up from Steal Gun. Defeat Moonflowephant, Vanguard Mk 2 and Diamond.
Alternative entry to Question Shooter: The Jurak Gun (obtained from 100% Sindain Georama as a gift from Jurak) is a very powerful beam gun if obtained early in Ch.2, and builds into the Question Shooter → Steal Gun → Supernova path.
Support character: Gerald gives +1 synth point per level for guns.

Grenade Path (Alternative)

Grenade guns fire slower projectiles but can be more powerful depending on the enemy. This path branches off from the Trumpet Gun:

Grenade Launcher
Grenade path entry.
Build-up from Trumpet Gun. Invent Ch.1, 520 gilda. Buy from Gerald 500 gilda.
↓
branches into:
Dark Viper
Attack ~60. Has dark-element grenade shots.
Build-up from Grenade Launcher. Invent Ch.4, 840 gilda. Recipe: Night Stalker + Puppet Shingala + Rifle.
Twin Buster
Tier 5 grenade gun.
Build-up from Grenade Launcher. Invent Ch.7, 2500 gilda. Recipe: Flower Chandelier + Jurak's Nose + Rifle.
Sigma Bazooka
Tier 5 grenade gun.
Build-up from Grenade Launcher.

Machine Gun Path (Alternative)

Machine guns fire faster but deal less damage per shot. They branch from Bell Trigger:

Bell Trigger
Machine gun path entry.
Build-up from Trumpet Gun.
↓
Star Breaker
First machine gun, fully automatic.
Build-up from Bell Trigger. Invent Ch.3, 1470 gilda.

Special & Invented Guns

These standalone guns are obtained via invention or Georama completion:

Wild Cat — Charging Ram + Rifle + Work Equipment • Ch.4 • 2550 gilda
Dark Viper — Night Stalker + Puppet Shingala + Rifle • Ch.4 • 840 gilda Dark (from Grenade Launcher)
Soul Breaker — Energy Pipe + Geyser + Transmission Device • Ch.5 • 1890 gilda
Sexy Panther — Elena's Portrait + Flower Bathed in Light + Rifle • Ch.7 • 13100 gilda
Twin Buster — Flower Chandelier + Jurak's Nose + Rifle • Ch.7 • 2500 gilda — (from Grenade Launcher)
Jurak Gun — 100% Sindain Georama (gift from Jurak) • Ch.2 • Georama reward Beam gun, very powerful early

Monica’s Right-Hand Weapons (Swords)

Monica's right-hand weapons are swords. There are multiple build-up paths leading to the ultimate Island King (500 attack, the highest-attack sword in the game). The main path runs from the starting Royal Sword/Long Sword, while the Holy Daedalus and Serpent Slicer paths offer alternative routes.

Main Path: Royal/Long Sword → Island King

Royal Sword
Attack 34-46. Starting weapon.
Tier 1
↓
Long Sword
Starting weapon (Monica's favorite).
Tier 1
↓
Broad Sword
Attack 20, Cyclone 19, Exorcism 19
Tier 1. Build-up from Long Sword (bottom option).
↓
Sax
Attack 29, Cyclone 27, Beast 27, Exorcism 19, Scale 9
Tier 2 (60-62 atk). Build-up from Broad Sword (top option).
↓
Antique Sword
Attack 50, Flame 45, Lightning 45, Exorcism 45
Tier 3 (89-112 atk). Build-up from Sax (bottom option) or Sand Breaker. Buy 880 gilda Ch.5. Has Stop ability.
↓
Halloween Blade
Attack 81, Lightning 86, Smash 72, Exorcism 72, Beast 72, Scale 72
Tier 4 (123-125 atk). Build-up from Antique Sword (bottom option). Cute pumpkin design.
↓
Shining Bravado
Attack 90, Flame 108, Lightning 108, Exorcism 90, Smash 72, Beast 72, Scale 72
Tier 5 (150-170 atk). Build-up from Halloween Blade or Sun Sword. Has Heal ability. Defeat Arthur and Rolling Rocks.
↓
Island King
Attack 135, Smash 180, Exorcism 180, Beast 180, Scale 180
ULTIMATE (500 atk, highest attack sword in game). Build-up from Shining Bravado (top option). Defeat Lancer, S. Club and S. Joker.
Support character: Milane gives +1 synth point per level for swords.

Holy Daedalus Path (Alternative → Island King)

This prestigious path starts from the Holy Daedalus Blade, obtained by completing the Heim Rada Georama 100% (King Raybrandt's sword). It leads to the Sword of Zeus and ultimately the Island King:

Holy Daedalus Blade
Attack ~100.
Tier 3. From 100% Heim Rada Georama. King Raybrandt's sword.
↓
Ruler's Sword
Attack 123-125. Has ABS Up ability.
Tier 4. Build-up from Brave Ark or Holy Daedalus Blade. Can invent Ch.5. Recipe: Figure + Iron Maiden + Paznos, 4400 gilda.
↓
branches into:
Cross Heinder
Attack 150-170. Has Durable ability.
Tier 5. Build-up from Ruler's Sword.
Chronicle Sword
Attack 150-170. Has Stop ability.
Tier 5. Build-up from Ruler's Sword.
↓
Sword of Zeus
Attack 300.
Tier 6. Build-up from Cross Heinder. Requires defeating Fire Drake, Ice Drake, Thunder Ghost.
↓
Island King
Attack 500 (displayed as 135 + modifiers).
ULTIMATE. Build-up from Sword of Zeus. Requires defeating Lancer, S. Club, S. Joker.

Serpent Slicer Path (Alternative)

The Serpent Slicer is obtained from 100% Balance Valley Georama. It is the only sword that can kill the Killer Snake enemy, and branches into several options:

Serpent Slicer
Attack 89-112.
Tier 3. From 100% Balance Valley Georama. Only sword that can kill Killer Snake.
↓
branches into:
7 Branch Sword
Attack 150-170.
Tier 5. Build-up from Serpent Slicer.
Tsukikage
Attack 123-125.
Tier 4. Build-up from Serpent Slicer.
Sargatanas
Attack 123-125. Has Dark ability.
Tier 4. Build-up from Serpent Slicer.

Complete Sword List by Tier

Every sword in the game, organized by attack tier. Abilities are noted where applicable:

TierSwordNotes / Ability
Tier 1 (34-46 atk)Royal Sword—
Long SwordMonica's favorite
Gladius—
Baselard—
Bastard Sword—
Cliff Knife—
Broad Sword—
Bone RapierPoison (invent Ch.2)
Tier 2 (60-62 atk)Mardan Sword—
Shamshir—
Sax—
Chopper—
Sand BreakerFragile (invent Ch.3)
Kitchen Knife—
EvilcisePoison
Tier 3 (89-112 atk)Wise Owl SwordPoverty (invent Ch.3)
Dusack—
Brave Ark—
Holy Daedalus BladeHeim Rada Georama
Antique SwordStop
Choora—
Serpent SlicerBalance Valley Georama
Drain SeekerPoison Absorb
Garayan Sword—
Tier 4 (123-125 atk)Claymore—
Ruler's SwordABS Up (invent Ch.5)
Sun Sword—
Halloween Blade—
Tsukikage—
Lamb's Sword—
Small SwordCritical
SargatanasDark
Tier 5 (150-170 atk)Cross HeinderDurable
Chronicle SwordStop
Big Bang—
Shining BravadoHeal
Ama no Murakumo—
Maneater—
Dark ExcaliburDark
Mardan GarayanHeal
7 Branch Sword—
Tier 6 (300 atk)Sword of ZeusRequires Fire/Ice/Thunder Drake defeats
Chronicle 2Critical
Atlamillia Sword—
Muramasa—
7th Heaven—
Dark Cloud—
Griffon Fork—
Tier 7 (500 atk)Island KingULTIMATE — highest attack sword in game

Invented Swords

These swords are obtained via invention (combining three photos):

Bone Rapier — Bone + Cloth + Withered Jurak • Ch.2 • 1350 gilda Poison
Wise Owl Sword — Charging Ram + Grass + Tree • Ch.3 • 1200 gilda Poverty
Sand Breaker — Hand-Sewn Silk Flag + Horn + Spinning Ivanoff • Ch.3 • 900 gilda Fragile
Ruler's Sword — Figure + Iron Maiden + Paznos • Ch.5 • 4400 gilda ABS Up

Monica’s Left-Hand Weapons (Brassards / Armlets)

Monica's left-hand weapons are brassards and armlets. There are two ultimate weapons: the 5 Star Armlet (main path) and Love (alternative path). Multiple build-up routes converge on these ultimates.

Main Path: Magic Brassard → 5 Star Armlet

Magic Brassard
Attack 35-44. Starting weapon.
Tier 1
↓
branches into:
Bandit Brassard
Attack 22, Cyclone 18. Has Steal ability.
Tier 1. Build-up from Magic Brassard (bottom option). Buy 700 gilda Ch.3. Also invent: Clock + Gold Store + Show Window, Ch.1, 8100 gilda.
Gold Brassard
Tier 1.
Build-up from Magic Brassard (top option).
↓
from Bandit Brassard:
Thorn Armlet
Attack 32, Cyclone 28. Has Poverty + ABS Up abilities.
Tier 2 (60-88 atk). Build-up from Bandit Brassard (bottom option). Buy 820 gilda Ch.4.
Crystal Brassard
Tier 2.
Build-up from Bandit Brassard. Buy from Julia's Ringware. (See Alternative Path below)
↓
Moon Armlet
Attack 80, Chill 90, Scale 54
Tier 4 (125 atk). Build-up from Thorn Armlet (bottom option) or Pocklekul. High Chill + Scale. Buy 1800 gilda Ch.6.
↓
Star Armlet
Attack 91, Flame 104, Chill 113, Smash 45, Scale 99
Tier 5 (150 atk). Build-up from Moon Armlet (only). Found only in chests. Defeat Star Tortoise and Rolling Rocks.
↓
5 Star Armlet
Attack 135, Smash 135, Exorcism 135, Beast 135, Scale 135, Flame 90, Chill 90, Lightning 90, Cyclone 90
ULTIMATE. Build-up from Star Armlet. Defeat Moon Joe, Clock Knight and Moon Goyone.
Support character: Lin gives +1 synth point per level for armlets.

Alternative Path: Crystal Brassard → Love

This path branches through the Crystal Brassard and ultimately leads to the second ultimate armlet, Love:

Crystal Brassard
Tier 2 (60-88 atk).
From Bandit Brassard. Buy from Julia's Ringware.
↓
branches into:
Thorn Armlet
Has Poverty + ABS Up.
Build-up from Crystal Brassard. (Converges with main path)
Pocklekul
Tier 3 (110 atk).
Build-up from Crystal Brassard.
↓
from Pocklekul / Thorn Armlet:
Platinum Brassard
Attack 110. Has Wealth ability.
Tier 3. Build-up from Thorn Armlet. Buy 900 gilda Ch.5.
Athena's Armlet
Attack 125.
Tier 4. Build-up from Platinum Brassard or Pocklekul.
↓
Sun Armlet
Attack 150.
Tier 5. Build-up from Athena's Armlet, Satan Brassard, or Goddess Brassard. Requires defeating Balalla, Heat Fairy.
↓
branches into:
Mobius Bangle
Attack 300. Has Durable ability.
Tier 6. Build-up from Sun Armlet or Satan Brassard. Defeat S. Heart, Miss Gourgon, Silver Gear.
5 Star Armlet
Attack 500.
ULTIMATE. Also reachable from Satan Brassard. Defeat Moon Joe, Clock Knight, Moon Goyone.
↓
Angel Shooter
Attack 300.
Tier 6. Build-up from Mobius Bangle.
↓
Love
Attack 500.
ULTIMATE. Build-up from Angel Shooter.

Satan Brassard Path (Alternative to 5 Star Armlet / Mobius Bangle)

The Satan Brassard is a tier-5 armlet that can build into either ultimate:

Satan Brassard
Attack 150.
Tier 5. Alternative source for both ultimates.
↓
branches into:
5 Star Armlet
Attack 500.
ULTIMATE. Requires defeating Moon Joe, Clock Knight, Moon Goyone.
Mobius Bangle
Attack 300. Has Durable ability.
Tier 6. Requires defeating S. Heart, Miss Gourgon, Silver Gear. Then → Angel Shooter → Love.

Complete Brassard List by Tier

Every brassard/armlet in the game, organized by attack tier:

TierBrassardNotes / Ability
Tier 1 (35-44 atk)Magic BrassardStarting weapon
Bandit BrassardSteal ability
Gold Brassard—
Tier 2 (60-88 atk)Crystal Brassard—
Thorn ArmletPoverty + ABS Up abilities
Tier 3 (110 atk)Platinum BrassardWealth ability
Pocklekul—
Tier 4 (125 atk)Athena's Armlet—
Destruction Brassard—
Moon Armlet—
Spirit Brassard—
Tier 5 (150 atk)Goddess Brassard—
Satan Brassard—
Star Armlet—
Sun Armlet—
Tier 6 (300 atk)Angel Shooter—
Mobius BangleDurable ability
Tier 7 (500 atk)Five-Star ArmletULTIMATE
LoveULTIMATE

Invented Brassard

The Bandit Brassard can also be obtained via invention (it carries the Steal ability):

Bandit Brassard — Clock + Gold Store + Show Window • Ch.1 • 8100 gilda Steal

Weapon Upgrade Tips

  • Keep weapons balanced across all stats — Build Up requires multiple thresholds.
  • Check the Build Up screen regularly — stats shown in red still need work.
  • Use elemental weapons against enemies weak to that element (Flame vs. ice, Chill vs. fire, etc.).
  • Save before Build Up — the transformation cannot be undone.
  • Spectrumize unwanted items to stockpile Synth Spheres.
  • Repair Powder is essential — carry plenty, especially in long dungeons.
  • Support characters give +1 synth point per level: Cedric (wrenches), Gerald (guns), Milane (swords), Lin (armlets).
  • Synthesize crystals onto feeder weapons at +5, then spectrumize for 60% stat transfer.
  • Buy Battle Wrenches from Milane, level to +5, upgrade to True Battle Wrench, level to +5, synth crystals, spectrumize for +11 all stats at cost of 5 synth points.
  • Ridepod upgrades are also critical — Nova Cannon is the best weapon for late game bosses.
  • Use Level Up Powder (invent it!) on fully built weapons to push them to maximum power.
  • Beam guns (Question Shooter, Steal Gun, Supernova, Jurak Gun) shoot lasers instead of bullets — more effective against enemies strong against normal guns.
  • Machine guns (Star Breaker, etc.) fire faster but deal less damage per shot.
  • Grenade guns fire slower but can be more powerful depending on the enemy.

Photos & Scoops

Photography is central to Dark Cloud 2's invention system. Max takes photos of objects and enemies to unlock Ideas (recipes for inventions). Scoops are special photos of enemies performing unique actions — they're worth more points and are often missable. The Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer trophy requires collecting ALL Ideas and Scoops.

Photography tips: Normal photos give 2 points each, scoops give 5 points. You level up your photography skill every 100 points. Take photos of EVERYTHING in every chapter!
MISSABLE WARNING: Several scoops are one-time only and cannot be reobtained. Photos marked with MISSABLE below must be taken at the right time or they're gone forever. Photos marked SPECIAL have time-limited availability.

Photo Checklist Summary

Total photos: 287 | Scoops: 49 | Missable/Special: 12

Legend: SCOOP = special enemy action photo (5 pts). MISSABLE = one-time only, cannot be reobtained. SPECIAL = time-limited availability.

Chapter 1 — Palm Brinks

81 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
auto book readerNoNoIn Cedric's Shop in Palm Brinks. A stand with a book with hands turning pages.
bar signNoNoA large sign on the roof of the Bar in Palm Brinks.
barrelNoNoIn Cedric's Shop in Palm Brinks. A wooden barrel.
beltNoNoSheriff Blinkhorn outside the Police Station. Zoom in on his belt.
benchNoNoIn the Police Station in Palm Brinks. A bench near the door.
binocularsNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. Unusual binoculars on the desk by the front door.
Blackstone OneNoSPECIALIn the Train Station. Picture of the train on the left. Available Ch.1-5, not Ch.6-7, again Ch.8.
bookNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. The book on the counter.
bottleNoNoIn the Bar. The bottle inside the car the bartender is standing in.
breadNoNoInside Polly's Bakery. Bread on the table to the right of the door.
carNoNoIn the Bar. The bartender is standing in it.
cartNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. A wooden two-wheeled cart near boxes and barrels.
Cedric's Shop SignNoNoAbove the entrance to Cedric's Shop. Held by two iron clamps.
chairNoNoIn the Bar. It is a chair.
chandelierNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. A light near the ceiling.
chimneyNoNoOn the roof of Polly's Bakery.
clockNoNoA small alarm clock on a desk in Cedric's Store.
clothNoNoIn Parn's Studio. The piece of cloth on the floor.
cupNoNoIn the Train Station. Next to the bartender on the counter.
drawbridgeNoNoIn Palm Brinks. A large wooden bridge.
evening sunNoNoStand in the street outside Cedric's Shop, take picture of the sun from 4:30-6:15 PM.
fanNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. Near the wall on the right facing away from the door.
flagNoNoOrange and yellow flags hanging in front of Cedric's Shop.
flowerNoNoInside Polly's Bakery on top of a barrel.
flower chairNoNoIn the Train Station. A large metal flower with a seat around the base.
fountainNoNoIn Palm Brinks outside the Bar, Cafe, and Train Station.
freight trainNoNoIn the Train Station. The train on the right.
gold storeNoNoIn the Weapon Shop. The curved doors behind Milane.
iron bridgeNoNoIn the Underground Channel on the Channel Exit floor.
iron maidenNoNoIn the Weapon Shop. Down both flights of stairs.
ladderNoNoIn the Bar. A few stairs above the car. Stand near the front of the car and aim up.
lampNoNoA blue light on the wall of Milane's Weapon Shop.
lightNoNoA blue light near the ceiling of Milane's Weapon Shop.
mailboxNoNoA red mailbox near the entrance to Milane's Weapon Shop.
manholeNoNoA manhole near the entrance to Cedric's Shop. Entrance to the Underground Channel.
milk canNoNoGray cans outside Polly's Bakery.
morning sunNoNoStand outside Cedric's Shop, take picture of the sun from 6:00-8:30 AM.
Morton's Sundries SignNoNoSmall open sign above the pumpkin next to the entrance to Morton's Item Shop.
old-style robotNoNoThe robot near the door inside Cedric's Shop.
ovenNoNoIn Polly's Bakery. Can be hard to take since Polly is in the way.
paintingNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. A painting on the wall, looks like a person screaming.
parasolNoNoNear the drawbridge, a table with an umbrella above it.
phonographNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. On a shelf behind Morton. A record player.
pianoNoNoIn the Bar.
pipeNoNoOn the roof of Cedric's Shop.
Police SignNoNoThe sign on top of the Police Station.
Polly's Bakery SignNoNoThe sign next to the entrance to Polly's Bakery.
postNoNoThe stone pillars inside the Police Station.
potNoNoOn the shelves behind the girl in the shop stall in the Train Station.
pumpkinNoNoNear the door to Morton's Item Shop.
railroadNoNoIn the Train Station. The railroad tracks.
rapperNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. A brass horn along the right wall.
refrigeratorNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. A blue refrigerator up the stairs.
registerNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. On the counter near the door.
riverNoNoNear the Drawbridge. It is a river.
shieldNoNoIn Milane's Weapon Shop. A large shield on the wall.
show windowNoNoIn Milane's Weapon Shop. The lighted window down the stairs.
shrubberyNoNoThe plants inside the Police Station.
signNoNoAny of the blank signs on the houses in Palm Brinks.
staircaseNoNoInside Cedric's Shop. The first set of stairs.
streetlightNoNoAn iron stand with 2 lights near the top near the Police Station.
sunshadeNoNoAny of the striped shades over doors and windows of houses.
tableNoNoInside Cedric's Shop. A round table near the bed.
The MoonNoNoStand outside Cedric's Shop and take a picture of the Moon.
The SunNoNoStand outside Cedric's Shop, take picture of the sun from 8:31 AM-4:44 PM.
tiny hammerNoNoIn Cedric Shop. On the right wall, partly behind the fan. A very large hammer.
traffic lightNoNoAbove the drawbridge. A traffic light with red and green lights.
trashcanNoNo2 gray trashcans near the entrance to Cedric's Shop.
treeNoNoNear the drawbridge on the right.
vacuumNoNoInside Cedric's Shop. On a desk down the stairs.
vacuum bagNoNoInside Cedric's Shop. The trashcan next to the auto book reader.
vegetable/fruitNoNoInside Morton's Item Shop. The large watermelon in the refrigerator.
vending machineNoNoRight next to the door inside Morton's Item Shop.
waterfallNoNoIn the Underground Channel. Water falling from pipes on the Channel Exit floor.
weaponNoNoIn Milane's Weapon Shop. The weapons inside the boxes below the stairs.
Weapon Shop SignNoNoThe small circular sign near the entrance to Milane's Weapon Shop.
weight gaugeNoNoThe scale near the door inside Cedric's Shop.
wheat flourNoNoIn Morton's Item Shop. White bags near the door.
wheelNoNoIn the Bar. A large wooden wheel on the wall near the bartender.
windowNoNoOn any of the houses. It is a window.
wooden boxNoNoIn Cedric's Shop. A large wooden box.

Chapter 2 — Sindain and New Areas in Palm Brinks

65 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
bedNoNoIn Parn's Studio. It is a bed.
boatNoNoAcross the drawbridge, the boat is on the pond next to a pier.
boneNoNoIn Dell Clinic. Take a picture of the skeleton.
bridgeNoNoAn arched stone bridge near the gate to Max's House.
candleNoNoIn the Church across the drawbridge. It is a candle.
coalNoSPECIALIn the engine of Blackstone One (Sindain station). Available Ch.2-5, not Ch.6-7, again Ch.8.
curtainNoNoIn Parn's Studio. Pieces of cloth hanging on the walls.
Dangerous PumpkinYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Find a Pumpkinhead and take his picture when spinning his spear.
deer hornNoNoIn City Hall. Mayor's Office, the horns on the deer head on the wall.
Dell Clinic SignNoNoAcross the drawbridge, sign on the house next to the pond with a duck's head.
drawerNoNoIn Max's House. Father's room, bookcase with glass front next to fireplace.
dresserNoNoIn Max's House. Max's Room second floor, the wardrobe near the door.
eggNoNoIn Dell Clinic. Inside a nest on a high shelf.
Elena's PortraitNoNoIn Max's House. Father's room, over the bed. Only visible in first person view.
eyeballNoNoIn Dell Clinic. The giant eyeball in the Clinic.
fenceNoNoThe fence around Max's House.
figureNoNoIn Parn's Studio. One of the statues.
Find the Golden Egg!YesNoIn Future Sindain. Complete the last Georama condition, then find golden eggs in a nest.
fire houseNoSPECIALIn the engine of Blackstone One (Sindain station). Available Ch.2-5, not Ch.6-7, again Ch.8.
fireplaceNoNoIn Max's House. Father's room, take picture of the fireplace.
fishNoNoIn Max's House kitchen. Lying on a table.
Floating Earth DiggerYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Find a Moler and take his picture while he is jumping.
fruitNoNoIn Sindain. Build the Fruit Tree Georama piece and take a picture of the fruit.
gateNoNoThe gate of the fence around Max's House.
glasses caseNoNoIn the Town Hall. Mayor's office second floor, case with all the pairs of glasses.
grassNoNoIn Sindain on the ground. Look for darker patches of grass.
Gyumo's YellYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Find a Gyumo and take his picture when he howls.
hammockNoNoInside the Firbit's House in Sindain.
Hmmm! JurakYesNoIn Future Sindain. Revive Elder Jurak and take his picture.
hoeNoNoIn Morton's House. Upstairs, a row of hoes along one wall.
Jurak Arms SignNoNoIn Future Sindain. Restore the Weapon Shop and take picture of the sign above it.
Jurak's eyeNoNoIn Sindain. Build one of the eye tree Georama pieces.
Jurak's noseNoNoIn Sindain. Build the nose tree Georama piece.
King MardanYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Fish in the large swamp with Poison Apple on the Fish Master Swamp floor.
Lafreccia StemYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Picture of the giant flower you grow on the Rainbow Falls floor.
letterNoNoIn Max's House. Servant's room upstairs, an envelope on a desk.
logNoNoIn Sindain on the ground. A wooden log.
Master UtanYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Take picture of Master Utan on the Fish Monster Swamp floor.
monumentNoNoAcross the drawbridge, near the pond. A large white monument.
mushroomNoNoIn Future Sindain. Restore the Glowing Mushrooms and take picture.
Mushroom Burgers SignNoNoIn Future Sindain. Restore the Eatery and take picture of the sign over it.
paintsNoNoIn Parn's Studio. An open paint can on the floor near the stairs.
palm treeNoNoIn Max's House hallway. The trees with Granny Rosa.
Parn's Studio signNoNoThe sign above the door to Parn's Studio.
phoneNoNoIn Max's House. Servant's quarters upstairs. Only visible in first person view.
pierNoNoThe wooden pier on the pond across the drawbridge.
pot torchNoNoIn Sindain. Build the Pot Torch Georama piece.
quartzNoNoIn Future Sindain. Restore the Weapon Shop, take picture of the large white crystal above it.
R. Butterfly UnitedYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Take picture of the butterfly reuniting on the Rainbow Falls floor.
rifleNoNoIn Max's House. Father's room, the gun hanging over the door.
robotNoNoIn Max's House. Max's room second floor, take picture of the robot.
rockNoNoIn Sindain on the ground. It is a rock.
rugNoNoIn the Church. The rug on the floor between the rows of benches.
Ruler of the PondYesNoAcross the drawbridge, on the pier. Midnight-4:00 AM. White fog visible only in photos.
sawNoNoIn Dell Clinic. On the floor by the dentist-like chair.
Spooky Grass SmileYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Find a Man-Eating Grass and take picture when chewing/laughing.
stained glassNoNoIn Max's House. A window high above the front door.
standNoNoIn City Hall. Mayor's office second floor, a small lamp on his desk.
stoveNoNoIn Max's House kitchen. The large fireplace.
telescopeNoNoIn Max's House. Max's room second floor.
Tore's NapYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Find a Tore and take his picture before he starts to move.
water wheelNoNoIn Sindain. Build the Waterwheel Georama piece on a river.
withered JurakNoNoIn Sindain. The large withered tree that water is coming out of.
wooden bookshelfNoNoIn the Firbit's House in Sindain. On the tree, has books on it.
Woody Tailor SignNoNoIn Future Sindain. Restore the Tailor Shop and take picture of the sign above it.

Chapter 3 — Balance Valley

40 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
basket steamerNoNoIn Balance Valley. Place the Chinese Stand Georama piece. A brown basket on the cart.
Burning Dragon FireYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a dragon and take his picture when he breathes fire.
Changing Dog StatueYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a Dog Statue and take picture when changing from block to dog shape.
Charging RamYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a Ram and take his picture when he charges you.
Chinese lanternNoNoIn Balance Valley. Place the Chinese Stand Georama piece, round hanging paper lantern.
crescent shaped lightNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore the tool shop, yellow light near ceiling.
electric bulletinNoNoIn the Fishing Contest Tent in Palm Brinks. Large electronic screen on one wall.
Face Behind the Devil MaskYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a Masked Tribesman, defend until mask mouth opens, take picture through it.
Fishing Contest SignNoNoOn the outside of the Fishing Contest Tent in Palm Brinks above the entrance.
Flying BattleshipYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Take picture of the Flying Battleship from the Lighthouse. Also appears in Ch.4 and Ch.5.
fresco paintingNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Church Georama piece and go inside.
giant Yorda treeNoNoIn Starlight Canyon. The giant tree on the Yorda's Valley floor.
glowing gateNoNoIn the Fishing Contest Tent. A red glowing arch near the entrance.
hand-sewn silk flagNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Chinese Stand, one of the flags hanging down.
hatNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore the Weapon Shop, giant hat on the wall.
Holy EmblemNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Church, diamond shaped emblem on the roof or inside.
hornNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore the Weapon Shop, giant horn above the entrance.
Hurray For Rock Man!YesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a Golem and take picture when he lifts both arms.
Lao Chao's TrademarkNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore Lao Chao's Bistro, trademark above Lao Chao.
laundryNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the laundry Georama piece on a house.
Lin's houseNoNoIn Balance Valley. Take a picture of Lin's House.
Moon CrystalYesNoIn Future Balance Valley. Complete the last Georama condition, take picture of the purple crystal.
Nice MassageYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Find a Priest of Rama and take picture when he gives himself a shoulder massage.
peeping poleNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore the Tool Shop, in a glass case. Looks like a spyglass.
Phantom Memo EaterYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Take picture of the Memo Eater boss on the Yorda's Valley floor.
pork dumplingNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Chinese Stand, white dumplings on the stand.
rotating signNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Chinese Stand, round turning sign on top.
runaway dragonNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore Lao Chao's Bistro, one of two dragons on the wall.
Saint's WritingsNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Church, the book on the stand inside.
scaleNoNoIn the Fishing Contest Tent. The large scale fish are weighed on.
scrollNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore Lao Chao's Bistro, cloth hangings with Chinese characters.
special Peking duckNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore Lao Chao's Bistro, brown cooked duck on the counter.
Spinning IvanoffYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Move toward an Ivanoff until he rolls, take picture before he stops.
star lampNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Star Lamp Georama piece on a house.
starglassNoNoIn Future Balance Valley. Restore the Tool Shop, large crystal on the wall over the counter.
torchNoNoIn Balance Valley. One of the flaming torches around the valley.
victory standNoNoIn the Fishing Contest Tent. First, second and third place stand.
warehouseNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Warehouse Georama piece on a house.
weather vaneNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Weather Vane Georama piece on a house.
wellNoNoIn Balance Valley. Build the Well Georama piece.

Chapter 4 — Veniccio

30 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
A Surviving SoldierYesNoIn Veniccio. In a tunnel halfway down, midnight-4:00 AM. White fog behind a boulder, only visible in photos.
air cleanerNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, machine in the corner.
Ancient MuralYesNoIn Ocean's Roar Cave on the Cave of the Ancient Mural floor. Picture of the mural on the wall.
bananaNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron House, take picture of banana on the table.
Doctor JamingYesMISSABLEIn Ocean's Roar Cave. On the Shigura Village floor, take picture of Doctor Jaming on his hover platform.
egg chairNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, white egg shaped chair.
egg-shaped transmitterNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron House, egg shaped machine inside.
energy pipeNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, one of the glowing pipes.
Fish Race SignNoNoOn the outside of the Finny Frenzy tent in Palm Brinks above the entrance.
futuron 800NoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore the Central Luna Lab, one of the machines around the edge.
iron shedNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron Shed Georama piece on a house.
Light of Luna StoneNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Luna Stone Light Georama piece.
Luna Stone shardsNoNoIn Veniccio. Look into the ocean for shining blue lights under the water.
neo-projectorNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore the Central Lab, machine near the ceiling in the center.
opposed islandNoNoIn the Finny Frenzy Tent in Palm Brinks. Islands in the center of the fish racetrack.
Puppet ShingalaYesMISSABLEIn Ocean's Roar Cave on the Cave of the Ancient Mural floor. Take picture of Shingala when being controlled.
red houseNoNoIn Veniccio. The red houses on the cliff across from the entrance.
searchlightNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore the Search Lights, red globe shaped lights on the ground.
small generatorNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron House, moving generator in the room.
Symbol of Luna LabYesNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore the Symbol of Luna Lab, it's on top of the central lab.
system 5WP2NoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore the Central Lab, large machinery on the wall.
T.V.NoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron House, take picture of the T.V. inside.
Veniccio's Evening SunYesNoIn Veniccio. Take picture of the sun when it is setting.
ventilationNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Iron House, take picture of the ceiling fan.
water tankNoNoIn the Finny Frenzy tent in Palm Brinks. Gray fish tanks around the edge.
windmillNoNoIn Veniccio Station. The turning windmill on top of the grass huts on the cliffs.
windmill featherNoNoIn Veniccio. Build the Windmill Georama piece, take picture of the turning blades.
work armNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, machine on the edge of the glowing platform.
work equipmentNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, machine above the glowing platform.
work robotNoNoIn Future Veniccio. Restore any Luna Lab, machine on the edge of the glowing platform.

Chapter 5 — Heim Rada

29 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
Bomber Head Boom!YesNoIn Mount Gundor. Find a Bomber Head, reduce HP, dodge his jump, take picture while he's lying down after exploding.
cindersNoMISSABLEIn Heim Rada. While cinders are falling, build a straw house, leave and return. Take picture of the ashes. Before blowing up Fire Squall!
computerNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Operations Room, take picture of a computer.
decorative lightsNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Item Shop, moving lights on the wall.
display roboNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Parts Shop, robot near the counter.
drum canNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Parts Store, round metal barrels.
electric sesameNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Parts Store, glowing machine to the right of the door.
elevatorNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Workshop Elevator, blue glowing elevator.
Faintin' Bone LordYesNoIn Mount Gundor. Find a Bone Lord, throw a boulder at him, take picture when he's knocked out with spinning stars.
Fallen BattleshipYesNoIn Mount Gundor. On the Mount Gundor Mouth floor, take picture of the crashed battleship.
Fire SquallYesMISSABLEIn Mount Gundor. Take picture of the Fire Squall on the Mount Gundor Peak floor BEFORE you blow it up!
generatorNoNoIn Heim Rada. Build the Generator Georama piece.
geyserNoSPECIALIn Heim Rada. Take picture of a geyser. Only missable if you cover ALL geysers with Hardened Mud.
hammerNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Weapon Shop, hammer hanging on the wall.
hot-springs pondNoNoIn Heim Rada. The pool of water on the left side down a ramp.
Hot Springs SpiritYesNoIn Heim Rada. Hot springs, midnight-4:00 AM. Aim at right spring, white mist only visible in photos.
large craneNoNoIn Heim Rada. Build the Great Crane Georama piece on a house.
Lava RoadYesNoIn Mount Gundor on the Mount Gundor Mouth floor. Picture of the path when lava parts.
Mount GundorNoNoIn Heim Rada. The mountain to the right of the entrance.
mudNoNoIn Heim Rada. Build the Hardened Mud Pile Georama piece. Don't place over a geyser!
patterned rugNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Item Shop, rug on the floor.
PaznosYesNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore Paznos, huge castle-looking thing in the center.
Paznos patternNoNoOn Paznos' Bridge in Future Heim Rada. Small circular flower shaped emblem on the wall.
power armNoNoIn Heim Rada. Build the Power Arm Georama piece on a house.
propellerNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Operations Room, turning propellers on the wall near the door.
sulphur-colored juiceNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Item Shop, large bottle on the floor or shelf.
The Ultimate GaspardYesNoIn Mount Gundor on the Mount Gundor Mouth floor. Take picture of Gaspard when he turns into a lava giant.
transmission deviceNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. The circular teleporter on the ground near the Time Gate.
work craneNoNoIn Future Heim Rada. Restore the Work Crane, giant mechanical cranes on the third floor.

Chapter 6 — Kazarov Stonehenge, Moon Flower Palace and Star Paths

17 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
dead treeNoMISSABLEAt the Moon Flower Palace Stop. Take picture of one of the dead trees around the landscape.
Earth AltarNoNoIn Kazarov Stonehenge. The pillar with the yellow light.
Earth Gem AltarYesNoIn Rainbow Butterfly Wood. Star path, take picture of the Earth Gem Altar in the Chamber of the Sleeping Earth Gem.
Fire AltarNoNoIn Kazarov Stonehenge. The pillar with the red light on top.
Fire Gem AltarYesNoIn Mount Gundor. Star path, take picture of the Fire Gem Altar in the Chamber of the Blazing Fire Gem.
Gigantor PaznosYesNoAt Kazarov Stonehenge. When Paznos turns into a giant robot, go up to the altars and turn toward Ixion.
gold gateNoNoAt Moon Flower Palace Stop. The gate to the inner courtyard of the Moon Flower Palace.
Griffon's Real FaceYesMISSABLEIn Moon Flower Palace. Take picture of Griffon as soon as you begin to fight him!
hooked noseNoNoIn Moon Flower Palace. Inner courtyard, large stone beak above the stairs.
IxionYesNoAt Moon Flower Palace Stop. Take picture of Ixion the time train.
Kazarov StonehengeYesNoAt Kazarov Stonehenge. The central stones you got the star key from.
Moon Flower PalaceYesNoAt Moon Flower Palace Stop. The door into the Moon Flower Palace, after the first gate and up the stairs.
PinkyNoNoInside Ixion. One of the machines near the doors between cars.
Water AltarNoNoIn Kazarov Stonehenge. The pillar with the purple light on top.
Water Gem AltarYesNoIn Ocean's Roar Cave. Star path, take picture of the Water Gem Altar in the Chamber of the Sleeping Water Gem.
Wind AltarNoNoIn Kazarov Stonehenge. The pillar with the green light on top.
Wind Gem AltarYesNoIn Starlight Canyon. Star path, take picture of the Wind Gem Altar in the Chamber of the Defending Wind Gem.

Chapter 7 — Moon Flower Palace

22 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
Alexandra's bedNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The bed in the Alexandra's Room floor.
blue lanternNoNoIn Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. One of the blue crystals on top of pillars in the Garden floor.
camellia treeNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. A tree already placed or make the Georama piece.
flower bathed in lightNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. A sunflower in a pot near the water on the Garden floor.
flower bedNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Build the Flower Bed Georama piece.
flower chandelierNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The lights near the ceiling on the Sun Chamber floor.
Flower of the SunYesNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The sunflower on the table in the Garden floor, or in the vase in Alexandra's Room.
golden doorNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The red and yellow door between two gargoyles on the Sun Chamber floor.
labyrinth doorNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The flower shaped exit in the Sun Chamber floor.
Legend of the MoonYesMISSABLEAt the top of the Dream Spiral. Once the boss fight starts, take a picture of the moon.
lotus flowerNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. Flowers floating on the water in the Garden floor.
moon columnNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Make the Moon Column Georama piece.
relaxation fountainNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Create the fountain Georama piece.
road to GolbadNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Create the Road To Golbad Georama piece.
silver benchNoNoIn Moon Flower Palace Courtyard. Create the Silver Bench Georama piece.
stardust pondNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Create the Stardust Pond Georama piece.
starlight stairwayNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Create the Starlight Stairs Georama piece.
starlight tunnelNoNoIn the courtyard of Moon Flower Palace. Create the Starlight Stairs, take picture of the tunnel under the stairs.
sun chairNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. One of the chairs on the Garden floor.
Sun Chamber GatekeeperYesNoIn the Moon Flower Palace dungeon. One of the two gargoyles next to the golden door in the Sun Chamber.
sun tableNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. The table on the Garden floor.
waterfall curtainNoNoIn the Moon Flower Palace Dungeon. Water falling from the ceiling in the Garden floor.

Chapter 8 — Zelmite Mine

3 photos in this chapter.

Photo NameScoop?Missable?Location / Description
Flotsam Revived!YesMISSABLEIn the Zelmite Mines. Take picture of the robot Flotsam on the Suspicious Opening floor.
Mr. Big Shot's ShadowNoNoIn the Zelmite Mine. The large flying genie on the Zelmite Mine Depths floor.
Zelmite foundNoNoIn the Zelmite Mines. Blue crystals on the wall of the Zelmite Mine Depths floor.

Dungeons

Dark Cloud 2 - Grinding Down in a dungeon
Dark Cloud 2 - Grinding Down in a dungeon

Dark Cloud 2's dungeons are randomly generated — floor layouts, enemy placements, and loot change each visit. Each dungeon has a number of floors, a Gate Key item needed to unlock the exit on each floor, and a boss at the end. Clearing a floor means defeating enough enemies to spawn the Gate Key, then reaching the exit.

Tip: Save at the entrance of each dungeon floor. Since layouts are random, a bad floor can be re-rolled by reloading your save.

All Dungeons

#DungeonChapterFloorsGate KeyBoss
1Underground Water ChannelCh.14ValveBOSS Linda
2Rainbow Butterfly WoodsCh.211CandyBOSS Rainbow Butterfly
3Starlight CanyonCh.316Red MeatBOSS Gaspard
4Ocean's Roar CaveCh.414CoralBOSS Dr. Jaming
5Mount GundorCh.516RopeBOSS Gaspard / Flame Demon
6Moon Flower Palace + Star PathsCh.6variesCrestBOSS Emperor Griffon
7Moon Flower Palace DungeonCh.724CrestBOSS Dark Element
8Zelmite MineEpiloguePost-game—BOSS Dark Genie

Medals

Each dungeon floor has a unique Medal condition. Earning the medal rewards you with medals that can be spent on special items. The Medalhead trophy requires collecting medals from ALL dungeon floors.

Medal Condition Types

  • Clear the floor within a time limit.
  • Clear the floor without healing.
  • Defeat all enemies with a specific weapon type (Max's Gun, Monica's Sword, Monica's Magic, Ridepod, Monster Transformation, Max's Right-Hand Weapon).
  • Catch a fish exceeding a certain length.
  • Complete a Spheda round on that floor.
  • Defeat all monsters on the floor.
  • Collect all items on the floor.

Notable Medal Conditions

  • Chapter 2 (Rainbow Butterfly Wood): Mostly fishing medals (catch fish of specific lengths) and weapon-type medals.
  • Chapter 3 (Starlight Canyon): Spheda medals (Ruby, Amethyst, Topaz, etc.) and Monster Transformation medals.
  • Chapter 4 (Ocean's Roar Cave): Fishing medals and weapon-type medals.
  • Chapter 5 (Mount Gundor): Weapon-type medals and no-healing medals.
  • Chapter 7 (Moon Flower Palace Dungeon): All 24 floors have unique medal conditions — get all of them before finishing the chapter!
Tip: Each floor has a unique medal condition — check the condition before clearing the floor so you can plan your approach. Medals are used to purchase rare items from medal exchange shops.
IMPORTANT: Get all Medals from Moon Flower Palace (Chapter 7) before proceeding to the final boss. You cannot return to these floors later.

Fishing

Dark Cloud 2 - Fishing minigame
Dark Cloud 2 - Fishing minigame
  • Available from Chapter 2 (Sindain) with fishing in dungeon pools.
  • Catch fish in dungeon pools after clearing the monsters on that floor.
  • Raise fish in an Aquarium (which you must invent: Fountain + Window + Wooden Box).
  • Feed fish to boost their stats (Stamina, Strength, etc.).
  • Enter the Finny Frenzy fish racing competition (available from Chapter 4).
  • You need to win Finny Frenzy First for a trophy.
  • Special fish like King Mardan require specific bait (Poison Apple).
Tip: The Fishing Pro trophy requires catching 50 fish. Keep fishing in every dungeon pool you encounter.

Spheda

Dark Cloud 2 - Spheda minigame
Dark Cloud 2 - Spheda minigame
  • Learned in Chapter 3 (Balance Valley, Barga's Valley).
  • A golf-like minigame: hit a ball through the dungeon to close a spatial distortion.
  • Each dungeon has its own Spheda courses.
  • Rewards include medals and items (some rare weapons from Spheda prizes).
  • Tip: Aim for bounces off walls and use the right club for the distance.
  • Some floors have Spheda as the medal condition — you must complete it to earn the medal.
Tip: The Spheda Master trophy requires completing all Spheda courses. Practice on the early dungeons where courses are easier.

Finny Frenzy

  • Fish racing using fish you have raised in your Aquarium.
  • Train fish by feeding them specific foods to raise the right stats.
  • Different stats matter for different race types.
  • Win all races for the Finny Frenzy First trophy.
  • The Finny Frenzy tent appears in Palm Brinks near the Town Hall once you're far enough in Chapter 4.

Monster Transformation

  • Monica can transform into monsters.
  • Requires Monster Badges, found in dungeons.
  • Level up monster forms by fighting in that form.
  • The What? Your Monster is Evolving! trophy requires fully evolving a monster transform.
  • Monster Transform wipeout goals are needed for certain medals.
Tip: The Monster Badge Collector trophy requires collecting all Monster Badges — explore every dungeon thoroughly.

Ridepod

  • Max's mechanical suit, deployed in combat.
  • Upgrade with invented parts: bodies, legs, arms, and packs.
  • Essential for Chapter 5+ bosses that are too tough for regular weapons.
  • Different arms suit different situations: Cannonball, Hammer, Drill, Laser, Missile, and more.
  • The Nova Cannon (from Veniccio 100% Georama) is the best weapon for late game bosses.
Tip: The Core Strength trophy requires fully upgrading the Ridepod — invent every body, leg, arm, and pack part.

Trophies

Dark Cloud 2 features 31 trophies on the PS4/Steam re-release, based on the PSNProfiles trophy guide. Below is the complete list organized by category.

Story Trophies (Automatic)

These trophies are unlocked through natural story progression.

  • The Forgotten Adventure — Beat the Zelmite Mine final boss (epilogue).
  • Exorcist of Time — Defeat the Dark Element.
  • The Adventures Continue — Complete Chapter 1.
  • The Rebirth of Sindain — Complete Chapter 2.
  • A New House — Complete Chapter 3.
  • To the Sea — Complete Chapter 4.
  • Mount Gundor Chief — Complete Chapter 5.
  • The Savior — Complete Chapter 6.
  • The Dark Ruler — Complete Chapter 7 (beat Emperor Griffon).

Gameplay Trophies

These trophies require specific gameplay accomplishments.

  • GeoraManiac — Complete all 5 Georamas 100%.
  • Supporting Cast — Recruit all Palm Brinks residents.
  • Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer — Get all Ideas and Scoops.
  • A True Visionary — Invent everything.
  • A Royal Arsenal — Get all weapons for Max.
  • LEGENDary — Get all weapons for Monica.
  • Core Strength — Fully upgrade the Ridepod.
  • Medalhead — Get all Medals.
  • Finny Frenzy First — Win the Finny Frenzy.
  • Fighting for Fun MISSABLE — Attack with all weapon types.
  • What? Your Monster is Evolving! — Fully evolve a Monster Transform.
  • Alternate Alias — Change Max's outfit.

Collectible & Misc Trophies

  • Item Spectrumizer — Spectrumize 100 items.
  • Fishing Pro — Catch 50 fish.
  • Spheda Master — Complete all Spheda courses.
  • Monster Badge Collector — Collect all Monster Badges.

Tips for 100% Completion

  • MISSABLE Fighting for Fun requires attacking with every weapon type — do this early, as it becomes much harder later.
  • Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer requires all Ideas AND Scoops — many are missable, so photograph everything in every chapter.
  • GeoraManiac requires 100% completion in all 5 regions — finish each Georama before leaving the area.
  • Medalhead requires medals from ALL dungeon floors — check each floor's condition.
  • A Royal Arsenal requires all weapons for Max — follow the build-up trees in the Weapons tab.
  • LEGENDary requires all weapons for Monica — follow the build-up trees in the Weapons tab.
  • Approx. 100 hours for 100% completion. Difficulty rated 5/10.
CRITICAL: Fighting for Fun is the most commonly missed trophy. Attack with every weapon type as early as possible — once you progress past certain chapters, some weapon types become very hard to acquire.

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