_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________________ _ _ _ _ \_ _/\_ _/ | | | | _____ ____ _____ | __|_ _|___| __ __ _____ / ____|/ __ \| __ \ |/ __ \| ____|\ \ / /\ | __ \ | | __| |/\| | | | | | |/\| | |__ | \ \ /\ / / \ | |__) | | | |_ | |\/| | | | | | |\/| | __|| \ \/ \/ / /\ \ | _ / | |__| | |__| | |__| | | |__| | | | \ /\ / ____ \| | \ \ \____ |\____/|_____/ |\____/| | | \/ \/_/ \_\_| \ \ \| | | \| | \| _| |_ _| |_ /_______\/_______\ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | Victory favors you, Kratos. | \_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ - God of War II FAQ/Walkthrough - ______ Version number: / ____ \ Date Started: 2.1 / / \ \ March 15, 2007 / / \ \ ( ( by ) ) \ \ / / _ \ \ / / _ Last update: \\_____|| ||_____// Date Finished: April 25, 2008 \______| |______/ July 4, 2007 - BERSERKER - berserker_kev @ yahoo.com Homepage: http://www.berserkersblog.blogspot.com --- ------------ > God of War: Chains of Olympus Guide by Berserker < ------------- www.cheathappens.com/features/god_of_war_chains_of_olympus/gowcoo_index.asp -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- This document Copyright 2007 Kevin Hall (Berserker) God of War Copyright Sony Computer Entertainment America INC., 2007. =============================================================================== - - - - - Winner of the March 2007 FAQ of the Month Contest on GameFAQs - - - - =============================================================================== - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | Table of Contents | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Press Ctrl + F and type in the code to the side of any section in the search box to go directly to that section. Section I: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [IN00] Section II: Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [BS00] Section III: Walkthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT00] - The City of Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT01] - Inside the Colossus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT02] - Flight to the Lair of the Titan . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT03] - The Lair of the Titan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT04] - Flight to the Island of Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT05] - The Island of Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT06] - The Steeds of Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT07] - The Temple of Lahkesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT08] - The Bog of the Forgotten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT09] - The Temple of Euryale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT10] - The Hall of Atropis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT11] - Outside Atropis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT12] - Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT13] - The Palace of the Fates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT14] - The Garden of the Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT15] - Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT16] - Temple of the Fates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT17] - The Inner Sanctum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT18] - The Summit of Sacrifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT19] - The Loom Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WT20] Section IV: Chest List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [CH00] Section V: Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EX00] Section VI: Challenge of the Titans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [CT00] Section VII: Titan Mode Walkthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [TM00] Section VIII: Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [FA00] Section IX: Everything Else . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EV00] - Copyright - Special Thanks - Version History - Contact Info - About Me _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ __ _____ __ ___ \_ \/\ \ \/__ \/__\ /___\ / /\/ \/ / / /\/ \// // // /\/ /_/ /\ / / / / _ \/ \_// \____/\_\ \/ \/ \/ \_/\___/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [IN00] Last time we left Kratos, he was taking his seat with the gods high on top of Mount Olympus as the new God of War. Through the aid of Athena, Kratos, a mere mortal, had murdered the original God of War while in service to the gods and in doing so had finally seeked the vengeance that he had longed for against Ares. Sitting atop his throne on Mount Olympus, Kratos watches over the city of Sparta as they wage war to dominate city after city under the eyes of their god. The painful memories that Kratos still keeps from the gods inability to let him die and the thought of being shunned by them has caused Kratos to seek satisfaction in Sparta's conquest and defy his fellow gods. During a war waged against the city of Rhodes, Kratos decides to ignore Athena's pleas to stand down and instead descends to the city to help the Sparta army in delivering the final blow. In the middle of his conquest, his powers are suddenly weakened and a steel Colossus is awakened to deal with him. And so the events leading to the beginning of the end are set into motion... Hi, and welcome to my FAQ/Walkthrough for God of War II. This guide covers the full game along with every boss battle in heavy detail. I would recommend that you try to play this fantastic game by yourself before resulting to this walkthrough, but everything is here if you need guidance. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ __ _____ ___ __ / __\ /_\ / _\ \_ \/ __\/ _\ /__\// //_\\ \ \ / /\/ / \ \ / \/ \/ _ \_\ \/\/ /_/ /___ _\ \ \_____/\_/ \_/\__/\____/\____/ \__/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [BS00] =============================================================================== -- CONTROLS -- =============================================================================== X: Jump Square ([]): Light Attack Triangle (/\): Hard Attack Circle (O): Grab L1: Guard L2: Use Magic Abilities R1: Interact R2: Switch Weapons Left Analog: Move Kratos Right Analog: Dodge D-pad: Switch Magic Abilities Start: Inventory Select: Main Menu =============================================================================== - - TECHNIQUES/ADVANCED TECHNIQUES - - =============================================================================== -- Button Tapping Much like the first God of War, God of War II requires the player to quickly tap buttons in order to interact with what is happening on the screen. The sequel requires the player to tap the O button for some interactions. Tapping the button with your thumb can be quite tiresome and slow, so I suggest using your index finger at times of major button tapping. -- Action Sequences The button tap/directional kills from the first game once again return. When the enemies displays a O button icon over their head, press the O button while close to one of them to engage in a minigame where buttons or directions will appear on the screen as an attack or kill animation occurs. Press the displayed button or rotate the analog in the displayed direction as it appears on the screen to keep the animation sequence moving. If the wrong button or direction is entered or too much time is taken during a prompt then Kratos will be thrown off by the enemy and suffer damage. The window of opportunity to perform each button tap or analog rotation will become smaller with the climb in difficulty, so if you're planning on playing through God Mode then you'd best be ready or avoid these altogether. Keep in mind that they are only required in boss battles. -- Evading Tap the right analog in any direction to make Kratos roll in that direction to avoid an oncoming attack. Kratos is invulnerable during the middle animation of the roll sequence, so if each roll is timed precisely with an enemy attack, he can actually move through an oncoming attack without taking damage. -- Blocking Hold L1 to block an enemy attack. As the game progresses, enemy attacks become increasingly aggressive and the attack sequences become longer, so it really pays to learn a particular enemy's set of attacks. Learn the beginning animations for each enemy's attacks so the attacks can be guarded and evaded swiftly. -- Deflecting (Must have key item: Golden Fleece) Press L1 as soon as an enemy is about to attack to deflect their attack. Not all enemy attacks can be deflected - most have to be blockable. Kratos will instantly send back a projectile attack and he will be able to perform a counterattack through the [] button with normal attacks. Deflecting is an extremely useful move when you can learn the precise timing for an enemy attack. The counterattack will help out a bunch during normal enemy ground fights. -- Rage of the Titans (Must have key item: Rage of the Titans) Much like Rage of the Gods from the last God of War, Rage of the Titans will allow Kratos to power up his attacks by pressing L3 + R3. A few of the key differences with Rage of the Titans are: (1) Kratos is not invincible during Rage of the Titans. He is basically like a walking Juggernaut in that he can't be knocked down by normal attacks, but he can still be grabbed and damaged. (2) Rage of the Titans can be activated at any time once the meter is about 25% full. (3) Rage of the Titans can be turned off at any time while it is activated. (even during Kratos' kill animations or while he is being attacked) BIG TIP: Rage of the Titans will allow Kratos to break out of a stone state or Nymph webbing state instantly, so say if a Gorgon turns you into stone in midair, you can quickly tap L3 + R3 to quickly break out of the stone before you hit the ground and avoid being shattered in the process. The rage needs to be built up enough to activate the Rage of the Titans, obviously. =============================================================================== - - CHEST TYPES - - =============================================================================== -- Green Chest Contains green orbs that will replenish Kratos' life gauge. -- Blue Chest Contains blue orbs that will replenish Kratos' magic gauge. -- Yellow Chest Contains yellow orbs that will replenish Kratos' Rage of the Titans gauge. -- Red Chest Contains red orbs that will allow Kratos to upgrade his weapons and magic skills. -- Replenisher Chest These will alternate between two (sometimes three) flashing colors and will release orbs of the same color that is present whenever Kratos opens them. Wait for the color of the orbs that you desire then have Kratos open them at the point. The chest color will not change once Kratos is in the middle of opening it. -- Unmarked Chest These will give Kratos an assortment of red orbs mixed with other orbs, a Gorgon Eye, a Phoenix Feather, or possibly one of the hidden special items. -- Mega Red Chest Gives Kratos 5000 red orbs. -- Mega Green Chest Extends Kratos' life bar. -- Mega Blue Chest Extends Kratos' magic bar. =============================================================================== - - POWERUPS - - =============================================================================== -- Gorgon Eyes Collect 6 of these to extend Kratos' life gauge. Only a total of 18 can be collected. -- Phoenix Feathers Collect 6 of these to extend Kratos' magic gauge. Only a total of 18 can be collected. =============================================================================== - - WEAPONS - - =============================================================================== ----------------- Athena's Blades ----------------- -- Level 1 + Icarus Lift (X in the air) Kratos performs a second jump in the air after his first jump. + Olympic Ascension (Hold /\) Kratos knocks his enemy into the air and jumps up with them. Don't hold the /\ button and Kratos will not follow the enemy into the air. + Orion's Harpoon (O) While the enemy is airborne, Kratos grabs the enemy out of the air with one of his blades then slams the enemy to the ground. This can only be done on smaller enemies. + Athena's Reverse (Tap L1 right before an attack) Kratos blocks his enemy's attack and staggers them in the process. + Plume of Prometheus ([], [], /\) Kratos steps toward his enemy with two strikes then performs an overhead ground pound with both blades. This is the most useful move in the game while playing through the main story. The move has really good range and will stagger most enemies with its ground pound ender. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 2750 + Increased Damage + Rampage of the Furies (L1 + O) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos steps toward his enemy while spinning his Athena's Blades in each hand then ends the combo with several quick stabs. -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 5250 + Increased Damage + Spirit of Hercules (/\, /\, /\) Kratos performs an overhead hit followed by an upward hit then unleashes a very powerful ground pound with both blades. The ground pound is much stronger than the normal Plume of Prometheus ground pound. Even though this move has a very slow startup, it is a godsend for Titan mode. + Valor of Hercules (/\, /\, []) Kratos performs an overhead hit followed by an upward hit then slices all enemies around him with a hit from both blades. This combo is basically just a short way to get the max [] attack ender. + Cyclone of Chaos (L1 + []) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos spins his Athena's Blades while spinning and stepping toward his enemies. In the air he will perform a spin with his blades outstretched while falling. -- Level 4 Orb Requirement: 9500 + Increased Damage + Hyperion Charge (Hold [] to Run) Kratos swipes the enemy with his Athena's Blades then begins to run toward the enemy. He can do either of the following moves during the run: + Hyperion Rush ([] during Run) Kratos rams the enemy. + Hyperion Rise (/\ during Run) Kratos quickly knocks a nearby enemy into the air while running. + Athena's Wrath (/\ after evading with the right analog) Kratos stops his roll by striking the ground with a blade creating a minor shockwave. New Rage of the Titan's move + Prometheus' Torment (Hold [] then release) Kratos swings his blades in all areas around him while he walks around the area to increase the hits. This move is mainly designed to raise a high hit count for the level 5 Prometheus' Inferno. -- Level 5 (MAX) Orb Requirement: 13500 + Increased Damage + Tartarus Rage (L1 + /\) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos spins into the air or spins while in the air then plunges both blades into the ground creating a surge of energy that knocks away his enemies. New Rage of the Titans Move + Prometheus' Inferno (Hold L1 then release) Kratos unleashes a circular fire wave that surrounds him and consumes his enemies in flames. This move's power depends on your current combo meter. The higher the combo, the more this move will hit the surrounding enemies. (look under "Rage of the Titans" under "Relics" to view more Rage of the Titans moves) ------------------ Barbarian Hammer ------------------ -- Level 1 + Crushing Defeat (L1 + []) Kratos spins while holding the hammer outward to hit any nearby enemies then ends the spin with a hammer swing. Use the left analog to control what direction he spins in. + Might of the King (L1 + /\) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos pounds the ground in front of him with the hammer and creates a shockwave of energy that hits all enemies in his way. This is a very powerful move and is one of the best moves you'll find with the hammer. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 4500 + Increased Damage + Soul Summon (Flick the right analog) A soul flies out from the hammer and attacks any nearby enemy. -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 17500 + Increased Damage + Legion of Souls Kratos jumps into the air and pounds the ground then unleashes three souls from the hammer. ------------------ Spear of Destiny ------------------ -- Level 1 + Deadly Slash (L1 + []) Kratos swings the Spear of Destiny to hit any enemy in front of him as it stretches outward for a greater distance. + Piercing Shards (L1 + /\) Kratos points the spear toward his foe and unleashes a powerful blast of energy that will likely send his foe flying backwards. + Piercing Shards (L1) [in the air only] Press L1 to perform the normal Piercing Shard move in the air. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 3750 + Increased Damage + Unfortunate Remains (L1 + O) Kratos pounds the ground with the Spear of Destiny and places a purple crystal on the field that will detonate a few seconds afterward. -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 12500 + Increased Damage + Altering Slash (L1 + []) The normal Deadly Slash will now place an explosive in the enemy (the enemy will turn purple). The explosive will eventually go off in a short time to damage the enemy even further. The explosive will only affect one enemy out of a group. ------------------ Blade of Olympus ------------------ -- Level 1 + Divine Absolution (L1 + []) Kratos steps toward his enemy with a series of three slashes from the Blade of Olympus - an upward strike and two stabs. The first stab hits multiple times. + Divine Retribution (L1 + /\) Kratos swings the sword toward his enemies and shoots a blast of energy toward them. + Divine Retribution [Air] (L1) Press L1 to perform the Divine Retribution in the air. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 9000 + Increased Damage + Divine Sacrifice (L1 + O) Kratos forms a force field around himself while swinging the Blade of Olympus. The force field will drain red orbs from any foe that comes into contact with it. -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 25000 + Increased Damage + Anger of the Gods ([] or /\) All of Kratos' normal attacks with the Blade of Olympus will now shoot a beam from a sword for extra distance. =============================================================================== - - MAGIC ABILITIES - - =============================================================================== --------------- Typhon's Bane --------------- Basically a bow and arrow combination, this weapon allows Kratos to fire energy arrows at his enemies from long range. Kratos can move the entire time while aiming and the energy arrows fire more rapidly as the level increases. Notice that there is no damage upgrade for the attack. The attack will always take off the same amount and the upgrades will just allow it to be shot faster - keep that in mind on higher levels. -- Level 1 Wind Blast (L2 + []) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos will arm his bow and shoot out an energy arrow as the button is pressed. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 2500 + Rapid Fire Wind Blast The arrows can be shot more rapidly as the [] button is pressed. + Lethal Vortex (L2 + /\) Kratos unleashes a flame current that knocks his enemies into the air. This is an excellent way to instantly ground any enemies that block constantly (Satyrs, Legionnaire Captains) -- Level 3 (MAX) Orb Requirement: 12500 + Lethal Vortex Upgrade + Wind Blast [Charged] (L2 + Hold []) Kratos can now charge the normal shot of the Typhon's Bane and shoot a bigger shot that will shatter and seek out nearby enemies. + Titan Storm (L2 + O) Kratos summons wind all around him and pushes it toward his enemies creating a giant tornado. -------------- Cronos' Rage -------------- Through the wrath bestowed upon him by the great titan Cronos, Kratos is given the power to control lightening by placing a group of three sphere (max) on the screen that electrify his nearby enemies as they remain. This ability is much like a mini Poseidon's Rage from the last game, but this ability allows Kratos to attack while the spheres shock his enemies. -- Level 1 + Cronos's Rage (L2) [in the air or on the ground] Kratos will place electrical spheres around the area each time L2 is pressed. He can set out a total of three spheres. They will target more enemies and take more damage as he powers them up. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 3350 + Increased Damage + Targets More Enemies -- Level 3 (MAX) Orb Requirement: 15000 + Increased Damage + Targets More Enemies + Core Explodes The sphere will explode in place and cause extra damage to enemies once its time has expired. ----------------- Head of Euryale ----------------- Torn from the head of one of the sisters of Medusa, this Gorgon head allows Kratos to petrify his enemies in place and shatter them with only a few hits. With this ability a hulking beast with much endurance can be whittled down to a pile of pebbles in seconds. -- Level 1 + Gorgon Stare (L2 + []) [in the air or on the ground] The face of Euryale will send a Gorgon Gaze through her eyes that will slowly petrify an enemy. One really good thing about the stoning process is that an enemy will start to slow down as they begin to petrify. Use normal attacks to break smaller enemies and heavy attacks (Plume of Prometheus, Atlas Quake) for larger enemies. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 4000 + Gorgon Stare Upgrade + Gorgon Flash (L2 + /\) [in the air or on the ground] Gorgon Flash is a more powerful Gorgon Stare that will speed up the petrification process of stoning an enemy. Smaller enemies take one shot and most big enemies take only two shots to stone with the Gorgon Flash. -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 8000 + Gorgon Stare Upgrade + Gorgon Blast (L2 + O) [in the air or on the ground] Gorgon Blast will send out Gazing projectiles that will turn enemies to stone after a few hits. It depends on the enemy, much like the Gorgon Flash. + Gorgon Rage (L2 + Hold O then release) Gorgon Rage is one of the best abilities you can have on harder levels or while fighting a bunch of powerful enemies. Charge the O button while holding L2 then release it to automatically stone all enemies around Kratos. Mix this up with Atlas Quake and you can practically finish off an entire screen of powerful enemies in just seconds. ------------- Atlas Quake ------------- Through the power of the mighty titan Atlas, Kratos is given the gift to shake the earth by slamming his fist or stomping his foot into the ground thereby creating a tremor that makes his enemies fly into the air helplessly. Kratos is completely invincible during the earth-shattering pounds of this move and can even extend his invincibility through the use of the Max Level Trembling Earth move. -- Level 1 + Trembling Earth (L2) (in the air or on the ground) Kratos punches the ground followed by an earth-shattering stomp. Each hit sends enemies skyward. -- Level 2 Orb Requirement: 4500 + Increased Damage + Trembling Earth Upgrade -- Level 3 Orb Requirement: 10000 + Increased Damage + Destructive Earth (L2 then tap O) This allows Kratos to pound the ground during the normal Trembling Earth attack and sends rocks of magma in all directions throughout the screen. Besides the damage, the most useful aspect of this move is the fact that Kratos is completely invincible during this entire sequence! =============================================================================== - - RELICS - - =============================================================================== -------------------- Poseidon's Trident -------------------- A gift from lord Poseidon, this trident will allow Kratos to breathe underwater and allow him to explore the deep seas of Greece. + Swim Up (/\ or X) + Swim Down ([]) + Swim Dash (Hold R1, release) -------------------- Rage of the Titans -------------------- Ignited with the ashes of the titan Prometheus, Kratos' determination burns bright as he lashes out on enemies with his consumed rage. Much like Rage of the Gods, this will allow Kratos to plow through his enemies with an enhanced move arsenal, but unlike Rage of the Gods, he is not invincible. + Titan's Rage Activate (L3 + R3) Kratos can activate and deactivate Rage of the Titans by pressing in on both analogs. The Rage meter must be built up to at least 25% in order to launch Rage of the Titans. + Prometheus' Flare (L1) This fiery burst will knock back any nearby enemies while Kratos continues his burning rampage. --------------------- Amulet of the Fates --------------------- While surveying the Temple of Lahkesis, Kratos stumbles across the Fate's amulet that will allow him to slow time so that everything around him moves in extreme slow motion while he is free to move normally. + Amulet Activate (Hold L1 then press R1) Hold up the Amulet of the Fates in front of any Fate statue with a glowing green stone and Kratos will slow time around him. Keep in mind that Kratos must stand in front of the stone on the statue for the Amulet of the Fates to interact with the stone. --------------- Golden Fleece --------------- Handed to him (sort of) by Jason, this Golden Fleece allows Kratos to deflect projectiles and some of the attacks of his enemies. + Argo's Return (L1) By pressing L1 at the right moment, Kratos can use the Golden Fleece to deflect enemy projectiles and attacks. Projectiles will usually be reflected back upon the enemy. + Argo's Revenge (L1 to deflect then []) After deflecting a physical attack, Kratos plunges his blades into the ground and unleashes the fury from the blow back onto his enemies. -------------- Icarus Wings -------------- These wings allow Kratos to glide great distances that he normally couldn't reach by jumping. + Icarus Glide [in the air] (Hold X) Hold the X button after a double jump in order to make Kratos spread the Icarus wings and glide. Keep in mind that the wings are somewhat ragged so Kratos' glides are limited and he will fall after a short time. + Icarus Ascension (L1 + X) Kratos spreads his wings and creates a gust of air while on the ground as Kratos jumps into the air. This sends his enemies up into the air, allowing him to attack them as they fall. + Icarus Strike [air] (L1 + X) Kratos spreads his wings while in the air and unleashes a gust of wind that knocks away his enemies. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _____ __ ___ ___ / / /\ \ \/_\ / / /\ /\/__ \/\ /\/__\ /___\/\ /\ / _ \ /\ /\ \ \/ \/ //_\\ / / / //_/ / /\/ /_/ / \// // // / \ \/ /_\// /_/ / \ /\ / _ \/ /___/ __ \ / / / __ / _ \/ \_//\ \_/ / /_\\/ __ / \/ \/\_/ \_/\____/\/ \/ \/ \/ /_/\/ \_/\___/ \___/\____/\/ /_/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [WT00] This walkthrough was written during my second time of playing through Spartan (Normal) mode. Even though the walkthrough is wrote from a Spartan mode point of view the boss fight sections should help out those that attempt Titan mode as well. Keep in mind that you can only collect a total of 18 of the 37 Gorgon Eyes and 30 Phoenix Feathers spread throughout the game. All the other chests that may have contained a Gorgon Eye or Phoenix Feather become red chests after you have 18 of each. That leaves a lot of room for you to miss chest and still get the required amount, so the locations for all of them are not really needed, but all of them listed anyway whether you like it or not. I have made a transcript for each Action Sequence to help out if you problems timing the button presses. Keep in mind that the button presses and movements are all random. Each Action Sequence is surrounded with *'s in the walkthrough. Here are the ways the required actions are listed in the Action Sequence paragraphs: o--------------------------------------------o | [ACTION] = Button Tap | | (ACTION) = 180 movement with left analog | | @ACTION@ = 360 movement with left analog | | >< = Shake analog left to right | | >>ACTION<< = Tap O button repeatedly | o--------------------------------------------o The only true spoilers of this FAQ are located in Action Sequences, so just avoid the portions surrounded by *'s. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | The City of Rhodes [WT01]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Rhodes soldiers will try to overwhelm Kratos in his weakened state as the Colossus peeps through the windows from outside. Kratos starts with fully maxed Athena's Blades and Poseidon's Rage from the last game. Any basic combos will work well for the time being to keep the soldiers at bay. Tapping [] works well for crowd control and [], [], /\ keeps the soldiers grounded while in groups. You can kill any of them instantly with grabs (O button). The Colossus will pound on the side of the building throughout the entire battle. Open the door by pressing R1 near it then lift it up by tapping the O button when the icon appears. Continue to fight through the soldiers on your way to the back of the hallway. In an attempt of sheer aggression, the Colossus will punch through the side of the wall and grab the kneeling soldiers by the window. The hand can damage Kratos, so wait just a bit before continuing through the hole in the left wall. A --GREEN CHEST-- along with plenty of breakable objects will be lying around in the room ahead. Break the objects around the crates for some extra red orbs. Climb up the ladder (tap the X button while climbing to move faster). Walk out to the balcony through the doorway at the top, but get ready to jump or suffer damage as the Colossus punches the wooden beam supporting the balcony. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [CO01] > > C O L O S S U S < < >> Attacks: - Palm Smash: The Colossus holds his right hand back then crushes whatever is in the path of his falling palm. + How to avoid: Roll right before his arm falls. ---------- - Roman Throw: The Colossus reaches up into the alcove on the side of the building and grabs an archer. He then chunks the archer at Kratos sending a shower of soldier body parts toward him. He always throws them to the left side, so just stay away from that side. + How to avoid: Stay away from the left side. ---------- - Fists Smash: The Colossus leans back both arms and pounds the side of the building closest to him with both fists sending a shockwave across the ground. + How to avoid: Stay away from the area directly in front of the Colossus and jump to avoid the shockwave. ---------- - Platform Shake: The Colossus grabs the platform that Kratos is on and aggressively shakes it with his hands. He will only perform this while you're on the platform with the catapult. + How to avoid: Jump off the platform. ---------- - Yell: The Colossus growls at Kratos. It has no effect. ---------- Use this battle to familiarize yourself with dodging attacks through the use of the right analog. Press the right analog in any direction to have Kratos roll in that direction. It's good to get used to it now since it will be a requirement in later boss battles. Soldiers will pour into the area as the Colossus starts to attack, so you will need to constantly keep them at bay by performing some sort of attack. Keep your eye on the Colossus in the background and make sure to roll to the side right before he presses his palm against the ground in an attempt to crush his enemy. The Colossus will leave his arm on the ground and that is when you should attack him by hitting his arm. After a few attacks, the Colossus will yell and release several orbs. Don't be afraid to use Poseidon's Rage if the soldiers start to gang up around you too much. There is a --BLUE CHEST-- on top of the raised area on the left side just in case magic becomes a factor. When the Colossus is eventually stunned (the screen will zoom in and out on him), jump up to the raised area on the left side and walk up to the catapult. Press the R1 button near the catapult to launch a rock directly into the Colossus' face. Once the rock is launched, it's time to get up and personal with the Colossus by tapping R1 in front of the catapult again to make Kratos get into the launching portion of the catapult. Tap O to have Kratos launch himself directly toward the Colossus' face and trigger an Action Sequence. Tap the buttons as they display on the screen to put a dent in that hard steel. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos >>LAUNCHES<< himself via the catapult and grabs onto the Colossus' * * forehead. The Colossus' hand reaches toward Kratos but Kratos quickly * * [JUMPS] on the Colossus' hand. The Colossus launches Kratos into the air * * as if flinging a bug then Kratos takes out his Athena's Blades while * * falling then quickly [AVOIDS] the Colossus' grab as it reaches for him * * with both hands. Kratos slides down the steel giant's right soldier and * * buries one of his blades deep into its steel skin. The Colossus reaches * * for Kratos with its left hand but Kratos quickly [JUMPS] to the Colossus' * * face and [PLANTS] his Athena's Blades into the steel giant's right eye. * * Kratos is then launched several feet away from the Colossus. * ******************************************************************************* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ~~ Bathhouse ~~ Kratos will land in a nearby bathhouse. Surface to the top of the pool (X or O) then destroy the boards along the side for some extra orbs. Lucky for Kratos, some lovely ladies are taking a bath in one of the pools and will reward him with red orbs for his godly dominance. Walk over to them and press the O button to engage in a censored Action Sequence. Deliver the right moves upon them and they will reward Kratos greatly with red orbs once satisfied. Keep in mind that you will need to rotate the left analog clockwise and shake it rapidly from right to left toward the end. Unleash the Kraken! Jump back into the pool once your ego is filled and descend to the bottom ([] button) then swim through the opening at the bottom of the pool. Perform a swim charge (Hold R1 then release) directly into the drain gate to bash through it. Surface on the other side then find the platform with the ladder to the right. Climb the ladder to find a pillar of light (save point). Press R1 while standing in the middle of the light to save. Pull the shiny switch (R1) to the side in order to make a shiny hook move by and stop in front of the entrance on the opposite side of the room. Press R1 while near the shiny hook to have Kratos throw out his Athena's Blades then hold R1 to swing via the chain on the blades. Press X to jump to the other side as you swing toward it. Keep in mind that you can jump and still press R1 in the air to grapple onto shiny objects such as the hook - this will come in much handy later. ~~ Outside the Bathhouse ~~ Hop up the next few platforms then open the door. A few Rhodes soldiers will attack in the room ahead. Break the objects along the side of the room for some extra red orbs. After climbing the ladder, walk towards the soldiers in the background then prepare to tap the O button as the Colossus' foot breaks through the roof in an attempt to smash Kratos. Damn thing! Walk over to the remains of the ladder on the left side of the wall. There is a --BLUE CHEST-- on the wall to the side of the ladder and a --RED CHEST-- in the alcove near the debris across from the ladder. Climb anywhere on the dark portion of the wall where the broken ladder is. Use X while climbing in any direction (except down) to move faster in that direction. Keep in mind that you can use the R1 button to move down the wall faster. That annoying Colossus will damage the wall in two areas as you make your way to the left. When he damages the wall the second time, leap away from the wall by pressing away from it along with the jump button (press directly down, not diagonal) to find another --RED CHEST-- on the platform below the wall. Jump back to the wall and climb up to the top of the left side of the wall. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [CO02] > > C O L O S S U S < < >> Attacks: - Quake Combo: The Colossus punches the platform twice with his right hand and then shoulder rams the platform with his left arm. This is only while standing on the platform that you climb up to after climbing the wall. + How to avoid: Jump as he hits the platform or jump off the platform. ---------- - Fist Slam: The Colossus leans back his left (or right) arm then tries to smash Kratos with his fist. He quickly swings his arm away (this portion can still hit Kratos). + How to avoid: Jump or roll as his arm falls. Roll as he moves his arm back (if you're in the direction of it) or keep your distance. ---------- - Hand Swipe: The Colossus leans back his left (or right) hand then performs a horizontal swipe across the area in front of him. + How to avoid: Roll toward his arm. ---------- - Knuckle Slam: The Colossus leans his left (or right) arm high into the air and pounds the ground with his knuckles. + How to avoid: Move away from the fist. ---------- - Arm Strike: The Colossus holds his left (or right) arm toward Kratos and slams his arm and the back of his fist toward him. + How to avoid: Roll right as the arm is about to make contact with Kratos. This must be timed very well. ---------- - Palm Smash: The Colossus quickly rakes his palm across the area and moves it toward the side wall of the platform that Kratos is on. + How to avoid: Move to the outer edge closest to the ocean of the current platform (where he performs his knuckle slam). ---------- - Double Fist Slam: The Colossus yells out of frustration while holding up both arms then slams them both down in the middle of the current platform that Kratos is on. He will only perform this after he is hit enough time to release orbs. + How to avoid: Move to either side of the platform and jump to avoid the tremble from the attack. ---------- - Angry Yell: The Colossus plants both hands on the platform then yells and smacks the platform with one of his hands. This cannot hit you. Upon climbing to the top of the wall, the Colossus will once again show himself. Jump down to the area below and prepare for battle. The Colossus has some new attacks this time and his attacks will differ depending on where you are standing. Stay away from the far right of the right platform and far left of the left platform or he will perform his knuckle slam or arm strike. He only does the arm strike when you start to get too close to either side and will perform the knuckle slam when you are at the furthest end of either side. Both can be avoided but it's hard to hit him after these attacks. There is a chain in the middle of the two platforms but it is not wise to transition from one side to the other while fighting him since the Colossus will perform a palm smash toward your current platform to reposition himself. If you do use the hook to swing to the other side then make sure that the Colossus is attacking so you'll have a chance to avoid the palm smash. Stay in the middle and wait for him to perform his fist slam. While rolling, make sure to roll toward the side closest to his inner fingers (away from his arm) since he will quickly swing his arm away after his fist comes crashing down (roll left for left fist and right for right fist). Attack his fist while he recovers from the fist slam in order to damage him. Don't stand too close to his fist while attacking or you will suffer damage as he swings his arm away. Attack his hands whenever he props them up along the side of the platforms to hurt him even more, but make sure to watch for his attacks. You can also jump in the air near him and unleash Poseidon's Rage for good amount of damage. Once the Colossus has been stunned three times, he will lean over and place his arm on the far side of the opposite platform and have an icon over his head. Run and swing over to the platform he is leaning on and press O button for an Action sequence. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence 1 * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos throws his Athena's Blades into the Colossus' arm and pulls his * * arm toward the wall making the Colossus slam his fist into the wall. * * Kratos starts to climb the creature's arm and notices the Colossus about * * to grab him so Kratos [ROLLS] up the giant's arm then [JUMPS] and plunges * * the Athena's Blades into the Colossus' face making the creature yell in * * pain. The Colossus reaches up to his face with his left hand but Kratos * * quickly [LEAPS] up into the air and tosses his blades into the side of * * the giant's destroyed eye and lands on top of the creature's left hand. * * Kratos [JUMPS] toward the other side of the Colossus' face and buries the * * blades into its cheek then jumps away as the Colossus destroys a wooden * * structure. * ******************************************************************************* All is not over yet though. Stun the Colossus another three times and make your way over to him for another Action Sequence. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence 2 * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos throws his Athena's Blades into the Colossus' arm and pull his arm * * toward the wall making the Colossus slam his fist into the wall. Kratos * * starts to climb and notices the Colossus about to grab him so Kratos * * [ROLLS] up the giant's arm then [JUMPS] and plunges the Athena's Blades * * into the Colossus' already scarred face making the creature yell in pain * * once again. Kratos dangles from the side then notices the giant's hand * * about to smash him so he [LEAPS] away from the Colossus and hooks onto * * the portion above the Colossus' undamaged eye as he land on the * * creature's hand. Kratos jumps toward the Colossus' face and buries the * * blades into its already damaged cheek once again. Kratos jumps into the * * air and is caught in the right hand of the Colossus as it staggers out of * * control. The Colossus angrily looks as Kratos then tries to crush him in * * his fist but Kratos holds his ground by >>STRUGGLING<< against the * * giant's grasp right before [STABBING] the fingers of the creature making * * him yell in pain once again. An explosion is triggered from the giant's * * hand and Kratos is launched far away from the Colossus and plummets * * through the roof of a building. * ******************************************************************************* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ~~ Palace ~~ A --BLUE CHEST-- will be lying to the side of the room that Kratos lands in. Hop up to the platform up ahead then open the door. Ignore the Archers and red chest behind the gate around the corner of the hall - all of those will be dealt with in a few minutes. Turn to the right down the hall to find a save point. Move down the other side of the hall and a group of soldiers will rush Kratos. Finish off the Archers near the door at the end of hall. + + BLOCK & PRESSURE SWITCH PUZZLE + + Find the block with the bird on top on the left side after stepping out of the hall then use R1 to grasp it and move it over the pressure switch next to the gate. You can destroy the bird on top for some extra red orbs. While the block is on the pressure switch, kick it to the other side by holding X and releasing it while grappling the block. Stand on the pressure switch on your side then flick the right analog toward the gate to quickly roll under it. Just in case you forgot to kick the block through, there is a gate that you can open down the hall to the right. The block is destined to stand on the pressure switch on the other side of the gate, but first we need it to collect some bonus chests. Kick the block down the hall to the right then kick it to the hall in the background (Kratos' left). Kick it to the wall at the far end and stand on it then jump to the three chests up above. There are --2 RED CHESTS-- and one --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing the ++URN OF GAIA++. Kick the block back to the pressure switch and move it on top to open the gate to the next hall. *Note: Keep in mind that you must first break the small bird statue on top of the block in order to stand on it. Move down the hall to the left of the --GREEN CHEST-- and some more soldiers will suddenly appear. Make your way to the Archers in the back so they don't stand back and shoot you from afar. Don't pull the switch on the lift just yet at the intersection since you can find the --RED CHEST-- from earlier on the other side by moving toward the camera. Pull the switch on the lift. ~~ Eastern Ramparts ~~ Get off the lift when it reaches the top then rush up and hit the Colossus' eye as he peaks through the doorway. The hall will fall to the ground and Kratos will fall through doorway. Walk toward the railing in the back for a cutscene. So I guess Zeus isn't such a bad guy after all. Jump up to the ledge supporting the broken ladder against the left wall then move under the next highest ledge to the right and leap up to it. Pull yourself up with X once Kratos has grabbed on. Take in the sights of your next soldier slaughter as you prepare to jump to the floor above and deal with the soldiers grouped together. Make your way to the Archers first then take out the rest. There is another set of Archers by the doors in the background and they will shoot from a distance so take them down quickly as well. Kick open the doors with the R1 button and open the --GREEN CHEST-- if needed. Destroy the windows ahead then fall down to the area below and defeat the Archers on the raised platform then deal with the soldiers. Perform a jump while below the ledge to notice some red chests up above - it's good to know where their located since the camera angle won't show them from above. Use the ladder on the right side of the side you entered from to get back up to where the window was. Carefully move across the ledges and jump across to the ledge with the --2 RED CHESTS-- that the camera faces away from. You can also move across the ledge to the right of the save point up ahead to get a good view of one of the red chests. Make your way over to the save point then climb up the ladder to the side. Jump to the chain overlooking the hole then slide down to the floor below. Fight off the soldiers then replenish your health or magic with the --BLUE CHEST-- and --GREEN CHEST-- on the sides of the door. Open the door then run outside. And when I say "run outside", I mean to keep the left analog held to the top right position since the Colossus will destroy the bridge as the camera angle switches. Make sure to double jump as you near the end of the bridge since Kratos will most likely not make it if you don't - though I have made it before (just barely) without jumping. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [CO03] > > C O L O S S U S < < >> Attacks: - Arm Swipe: The Colossus leans his left arm to the left side and rakes the area in front of him. + How to Avoid: Roll the second right before it hits. ---------- - Arm Swipe Combo: The Colossus leans his left arm to the right side and rakes the area in front of him twice then pounds the ground with his fist sending a shockwave across the platform. + How to Avoid: Roll the second right before the first two swipes hit then jump to avoid the shockwave. I would advise you to roll away from the Colossus while avoiding the first two rakes so you'll have time to jump when avoiding the fist slam. This takes some good timing to avoid all three attacks. ---------- - Fire Waves: The Colossus pounds the side of the platform with his damaged arm sending empty trails through the platform that eventually erupt into blue flames. + How to Avoid: Stand in between the trails that move across the ground. The flames always appear in the same areas, so just remember a good place to stand. ---------- - Fist Slam: The Colossus quickly leans over and slams his fist onto the platform creating a shockwave. + How to Avoid: Stay away from the middle area and jump to avoid the shockwave. ---------- - Flame Spray: While the Colossus is leaning on the platform, it shoots a blue flame from its damaged arm and moves its arm across the area in front of it to spread the flame. + How to Avoid: Move/Roll away from the immediate area in front of him. Don't even think of grabbing that Sword of Olympus yet, since it will take time to be able to use it. At the start of the battle, the Colossus will immediately slam his damaged arm into the side of the platform and send fire waves across the area. Find a good place to stand in between the waves. The object here is to stun the Colossus so Kratos has enough time to bestow his godly powers into the Sword of Olympus. You will need to stun him a total of three times in order to fully power the sword. You may have noticed that his broken hand is lying to the right side of the platform. Walk over to the hand and face the knuckles then tap R1 to make Kratos hurl the hand directly toward the Colossus for an instant stun. I would advise you to save this freebie stun for the third phase since your magic will be gone by then. To easily stun the Colossus stand in front of him and use Poseidon's Rage to quickly eat away at his health. It takes about three Poseidon's Rages but it will eventually stun him. You can also stand directly in front of the Colossus and hit him anywhere on his body, but remember to avoid his arm swipe combo since he will perform it regularly while you're up close. Watch his arms and keep in mind that his swing from the left is a single swing while his swing from the right will result in a combination attack. Run over and grab the Sword of Olympus with R1 and hold the button whenever the Colossus is stunned to make Kratos bestow his remaining powers into the blade. He will bestow his experience into the blade first (all red orbs and power levels for his Athena's Blades) followed by his magic gauge (all magic will be gone along with Poseidon's Rage) and then he will give up his remaining health (his life gauge will fall by half). Once the blade of Olympus is fully powered, Kratos will pull it out of the ground and fire a shot at the Colossus. The Colossus will lean over at this point and only perform a flame attack where he will flame the immediate area in front of him. Stand close to the Colossus and hit him with any of the combos from the Blade of Olympus. Watch for the Colossus to turn his head then quickly roll away to avoid his flame attack. It takes very little damage since Kratos' life gauge is so incredibly low at this point. Once he has been stunned three times, the icon will appear for the button tap sequence. It doesn't involve any button tapping though! UPDATE: During the second part of the battle when the Colossus is leaning, you can also stand far away from him and use Divine Retribution (L1 + /\) to shoot light shots at him from a safe distance. He can't reach you with any attacks at that point. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | Inside the Colossus [WT02]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = The camera angles can get very annoying in here thanks to such a tight area and the camera's willingness to show you the flaming columns, so be careful while moving along the platforms. Slice through the soldiers on the platform up ahead with your new Blade of Olympus and continue onward. You can hit the suspended sandbags along the side for some extra red orbs. The burning structures at the top of the area will start to get in the way while moving along the platforms. Hop over the first burning bar that lies in the way of the wooden platform with some well-timed jumping. When you come upon the tall burning column lying in your path, move across the ledge on the left and press R1 when the icon appears to have Kratos stab the circular middle portion of the flame column to absorb the Colossus' power into the blade. The burning bars for the lower portion will crumble once the burning middle portion of the column has been stabbed. Leap across to the platform where the burning bar previously blocked your path and climb onto the netted ropes on the side of the wall. Climb over to the next platform then jump to the rope below the burning column up above. Use the rope to climb over to the other side across from you. Press R1 to drop while above the platform ahead then continue onward and fight through the next batch of soldiers. Jump to the platform above then walk carefully across the narrow ledge. Don't go straight though since a flaming bar is blocking the way. Turn to the left and move toward the circular portion of the flaming column. Hit the chain around the column with normal attacks then press R1 to stab it. Use the --GREEN CHEST-- to the side if needed then run back across the narrow ledge and walk to the side that the flaming bar was blocking previously. Hop up to the next platform and continue onward. A few soldiers will attack then you will need to scale another netted rope. Some more soldiers will attack after getting off the rope. Walk over to the boards in front of the flaming circular portion of the burning column and Kratos will hug the wall. Inch across the small ledge on the side of the wood cover housing the column. Use R1 to make Kratos drop and grab onto the ledge then move under the burning bar that will be lying along the side. Press X to have Kratos pull himself back up then jump to the circular portion of the burning column. Destroy the chains and stab the column with R1. The camera will zoom in to show a rope, where one of the burning bars used to be, but first turn around then run over toward the netted ropes against the wall across from where the flame column was and climb to the platform above to find an --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing your first ++GORGON EYE (1/37)++. Jump and climb the rope that was shown a few moments ago then jump off when the wooden platform up above comes into view. Leap along the next few platforms then climb the ladder. + + PENDULUM PUZZLE + + When the camera shows a very confusing overhead view, walk over to the switch and pull it to make a metal pendulum extend downwards. You can't move across the rope yet since the beams powering the Colossus' eyes are in the way. Climb back down the ladder then attack the pendulum so that it moves back and forth - just one attack will do; it doesn't take several. Climb back up to the platform above then pull the switch again to make the bottom of the pendulum move back upwards. Watch as the pendulum moves from side to side and blocks the blue rays that hit the inside of the Colossus' eyes. You need to move along the rope and climb by both blue rays as the pendulum blocks them from hitting the rope. The pendulum will remain moving so there is no time issue involved in its swinging. Drop to the wooden platform on the other side and jump over the burning bar in your path. This wooden platform will lead you to the final burning circular column. Destroy the chain and plunge the Blade of Olympus into the burning column. Without any type of power source, the Colossus will start to crumble. Control of Kratos will be given back to you at this point and you must quickly hop across the platforms and make your way toward the Colossus' mouth. Drop out of its mouth to continue. ~~ East Ramparts ~~ After the Colossus tags Kratos in the cutscene, control will be given back to the player. All of Kratos' attacks and movements are basically nonexistent during this period and even the slightest bit of movement is a near impossible task for him to perform. Lurch toward the Blade of Olympus. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + > > Z E U S < < This isn't really much of a boss battle since Kratos is powerless at this point and can barely even swing his blades. It is interesting to try to hit Zeus with Kratos' weak strikes in vane though and watch blood fly from his perilous attempts. In other words, Kratos is destined to lose this fight. The O button tap is meaningless since Kratos will lose anyway. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ~~ The Underworld ~~ Kratos will start out clinging to a wall of the underworld with very little life. The Arms of Hades protruding from the wall must be defeated in order to climb. Each hand only takes two weak strikes or one heavy strike to defeat - heavy strikes are recommended since they can defeat tons of hands at one time. The hands will cough up green orbs and they take very little life with each hit, so it is near impossible to die here. Make your way to the right and jump to the next wall on the right. Jump to the wall up above from the right wall and continue moving upward and slashing to get out of the underworld. ~~ East Ramparts ~~ Make sure to use the save point to the side especially after all the action that you have been through. Examine the body of the weaponless Spartan soldier to trigger a cutscene. Walk over to Pegasus after the cutscene and press the R1 button to trigger another cutscene. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | Flight to the Lair of the Titan [WT03]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Welcome to the first flying stage of God of War II. The controls for these stages are much like a Panzer Dragoon game. Attack with [] (light), /\ (strong), and O (grab), dodge quickly to the right or left with R1 and L1, and finally perform a speed boost attack by tapping the X button. Keep in mind that the speed boost will drain some of your magic. Your first task is to defeat four Griffin enemies. Heavy attacks will only allow the Griffins to get away from you, so use light attacks to attack each one and ram them until they are dizzied then grab them with grab button and press the button that appears at the start of the Action Sequence to finish them off. Use a speed boost while behind a Griffin if it ever hangs out in front of you while flying. Move to the sides to avoid any energy blast from the Griffins. Whenever a Griffin suddenly flies upward when it is beside you while attacking it, move up yourself in order to avoid its tail attack. After four Griffins are defeated, a Raven will appear in the distance and fly directly toward you. Fly right in front of him with Pegasus then perform a speed boost directly toward him to set off an Action Sequence. If you don't perform an immediate speed boost or miss the button tap then you will need to shake the analog to the left and right in order to keep Pegasus from falling out of the air. If you hit the Raven right when he first appears this fight is nothing at all. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence (Raven) * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos [LEAPS] on top of the Raven then grabs ahold of its neck and * * >>STRUGGLES<< to quickly break its neck. * ******************************************************************************* The Dark Rider enemy on top of a blue and purple Griffin will appear and start to fire purple fireballs while flying up ahead. It is best to watch for an open portion in between the fireballs and move toward that spot as the fireballs shoots toward Pegasus in order to avoid them. Pegasus will speed up rapidly during this chase so you can't use the speed up attack. All you need to do is simply survive until you make it to the next area. Here's a list of how to avoid all of his projectiles while the Dark Rider is in front: +-------------------------------------+ | Wave | Direction to Move | |=====================================| | Fireball Wave 1 | Down | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 2 | Left | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 3 | Up | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 4 | ???? | +-------------------------------------| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | Lair of the Titan [WT04]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ~~ The Hand Cavern ~~ Use light attacks to attack the Harpies that crowd around Pegasus while flying around the cavern. Eventually the Titan will grab Pegasus and trap him under his palm. Attack the Harpy enemies that fly toward Kratos then drop down to the platform below with the --GREEN CHEST--. Drop off the side that the camera refuses to show and climb down the wall. Drop down to the platform with the --RED CHEST-- and --UNMARKED CHEST--. The unmarked chest contains a ++GORGON EYE (2/37)++. Work your way back up to the rock ledge with the Titan's fingers and attack the middle finger to make it move back toward the wall and grant you access to the area ahead. Grab onto the rough wall and climb downward (use R1 to slide). Beast-legged Sentries will appear on the wall at the bottom. Take some time to finish them off then leap over to the side of the rock wall across the gap (hold toward the wall then press X). Climb up toward the rough section of the ceiling above to make Kratos grab onto the ceiling then climb to the right. You can still use the X button to move faster even while climbing on the ceiling. Attack the Sentries then keep pulling yourself across. Keep climbing along the rough wall and transitioning yourself appropriately to reach the floor below and gain access to a save point. Move down the tunnel ahead and some Harpies and a Minotaur will attack at the first turn. The Minotaurs are the exact same as they were in the first game. Use heavy attacks to knock them down then wail on them while they lie helpless on the ground. If one of them every starts to block then stop attacking him and wait for a while since he will only deflect your attack and counter at that point. Executing their finishing kill will always give you some green orbs so keep that in mind. Open the --GREEN CHEST-- to the side if needed then continue further into the cave. Run over and open the --RED CHEST-- up ahead then break the cage suspended by the rope. Use the rope to slide down to the next area. The shiny hook to the side of the rope can be used to get back across. Run further into the cave to reach the exit. ~~ Snowy Mountain Ledge ~~ The camera will zoom around the outside area to show you all that lies in wait up ahead. Immediately break the wood towers to the side to quickly defeat the Archers. Ignore the Minotaur that appears and keep attacking the towers then deal with the Minotaur. Climb up the ledge on the side of the rock wall then lean up against the wall of the narrow ledge and move across to the other side then hop up to the area above. You'll find a --GREEN CHEST-- and a --RED CHEST-- at the top. Slide down the chain up ahead. What in the world is that bird doing in the background? Walk up the arm of the Titan's hand and see for yourself. Wow. Attack Prometheus afterward until he falls from the Titan's finger and hangs in the air above the fire. Jump to the chain near the Titan's pinky then slide down it. Sadly, you can't finish off the mortal Titan like he desires for the moment so walk to the other side. The camera will zoom to show your next destination. Don't climb the platforms just yet since there is nothing up there to be done. Walk around the far side of the mountain wall and grab onto the rough portion of the wall and climb down to the area below. You'll need to fight off a few Sentries along the wall and on the bottom rock platform. Find the --RED CHEST-- and the save point at the bottom after the coast is clear. Continue across the current ledge and more Sentries will attack. You can't swing across the broken bridge to the side just yet. Open the --UNMARKED CHEST-- against the far mountain wall to receive another ++GORGON EYE (3/37)++. Climb the rough wall on the side of the mountain. You'll need to leap above the gap in the wall to continue climbing. A few Sentries will climb down the wall and attack. Enter the Titan's Cave at the top. ~~ Typhon's Cavern ~~ While running down the tunnel, you'll notice a --GREEN CHEST-- and a --RED CHEST-- along the way. Grapple to the stalactite at the end of the tunnel and use it to swing across to the platform on the other side. You'll notice a chest behind some bars on the other side. To open it, move to the right and find the chain that extends back to the other side that you just came from. Sliding across this chain will release the bars that guard the chest on the other side for a few seconds. Quickly grapple back across and open the --UNMARKED CHEST-- to receive your first ++PHOENIX FEATHER (1/30)++. Continue further into the cave on your current side. After jumping up a rock platform a Gorgon will appear. Be ready to roll to the side to avoid her swift attacks every time that she dodges an attack and roll constantly whenever she performs her stare to avoid being turned to stone. Once you start to attack her, she will usually fall prey to the rest of the combo, but watch for her to dodge to the side and be ready to roll away from her counter attack. Perform the button tap kill when the icon appear and rotate the left analog in the directions shown to tear her head off. Two more Gorgons will appear after the first dies. A group of Harpies will join the battle eventually. Use the Gorgon's stares to your advantage and make them stare at the Harpies during their Gorgon gaze for some very quick deaths. Find the shimmering rock structure near the gap and attack it to reveal a new path. A Titan's voice will be heard as you make your way to the --GREEN CHEST--, --RED CHEST--, and save point up ahead. The camera angle will show the Titan known as Typhon in the background. Walk toward Typhon's head and the camera will zoom in on his shimmering eye. He will try to knock Kratos off of the column by blowing air toward him. If you ever fall then quickly tap the X button for Kratos to grab onto the side then pull yourself up when the Titan stops blowing. Keep moving to the left side and take shelter behind the rock columns to avoid being blown off into the pit below. Harpies will ambush you once the first rock pillar is reached. Jump and attack them or grab them to keep Kratos behind the rock column. Run across the ledge and seek shelter behind the two very small rocks. More Harpies will attack but they will fly lower this time, so try to limit your attacks to grabs. Run behind the tall rock and fight off the remaining Harpies. Continue along the path ahead, but be sure to look out for Typhon's continued breath. When you reach the big rock platform, Typhon will threaten Kratos again. Locate the shimmering rock on the right side and attack it to make it crack. Walk over to the rock and grab it then lift with O button taps as the icon appears to make a bridge leading up to Typhon's head. Run up the path when he stops blowing and he will start to talk again. Press the R1 button to start a brutal sequence in which Kratos will receive **TYPHON'S BANE**. Don't try to run when he starts blowing again (the game won't let you anyway). Hold down the L2 button to aim with Typhon's Bane. The bow will automatically target Typhon's other eye. Shoot his eye with the [] button to finish him off. Run back across the rock bridge when he is blinded. The rock bridge will fall and several Sentries will attack. A few archers will appear on the rock platforms in the background as well. Use Typhon's Bane to target the Archers and shoot them (use the right analog to switch targets). Don't bother with the path on the right just yet, walk down the path that the camera angle is slightly hiding by moving against the camera. You'll notice a big bonfire on the other side with two chests near it covered with ice. Several Sentries will attack at this point and they will keep appearing which is a good thing since you will need them. Grab a Sentry with the O button and tap the [] button to slam him against the ground and toss him into the fire. The fire will be automatically targeted once a Sentry is grabbed. After five Sentries have been tossed into the fire, the ice on the four chests will melt and you will be free to open them. There are --3 RED CHESTS-- and an --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing another ++PHOENIX FEATHER (2/30)++ Run back across the platform that Typhon is filling full of hot air. Walk over to the right wooden portion that is overlooking a gap. Shoot at the steel crate covering the grapple point of the first shiny stalactite with Typhon's Bane then shoot at the archers on the other side. Grapple to the first stalactite then jump and grapple to the rest to get back across to the other side. Break all the rocks on the other side for a fairly good red orb boost then save your game at the save point nearby. Run all the way back outside. Remember to slide along the chain to cross the gap. Typhon will threaten Kratos once again upon leaving the cave. A --BLUE CHEST-- has now appeared at the beginning of the cave if you need a refill on magic. ~~ Snowy Mountain Ledge ~~ While standing at the entrance of the cave, you need to shoot the cage that is around the grapple point on the left side with Typhon's Bane to continue onward, but first, climb back down the wall on the right. Drop to the bottom and walk over to the broken bridge. Shoot the cage around the grapple point with Typhon's Bane then swing across to the other side and open the --UNMARKED CHEST-- for a ++GORGON'S EYE (4/37) and open the --RED CHEST--. Climb back to the top and use the grapple point to return to the area next to Prometheus. Open the --GREEN CHEST-- to the side if needed then target the cage up above and shoot it with Typhon's Bane to make a wooden plank fall. Climb the rope then jump to the ledge along the right side. Jump up the rock platforms then swing down the chain to land on the rock arm next to Prometheus. Slide down the chain on the rock hand's pinky then target the chain holding Prometheus and shoot it with Typhon's Bane until Prometheus falls. Kratos will gain the **RAGE OF THE TITANS** once Prometheus is freed from his torment. The area will seal off and Minotaurs and Sentries will appear. Use the Rage of the Titans (R3 + L3) to quickly defeat most of the enemies. Unlike Rage of the Gods from the first game, Rage of Titans does not need a full charge to activate and it can be turned off by tapping R3 + L3. If you decide to deliver a finishing blow via the O button then always remember to turn off Rage of the Titans so the extra energy is not wasted. The Rage meter for Rage of the Titans will replenish as you attack enemies or from consuming yellow orbs from your enemies. Run all the way back over to the platform where you shot the cage to release the plank and climb that rope again. This will take you back to the platform where you slid down the chain to get to Prometheus. Locate the chain that extends downward right next to the chain that you slid across and jump to it. Climb downward and jump into the cave below and open the --2 RED CHESTS-- and --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++GORGON EYE++ (5/37). Climb back up the chain then jump back to the platform. Jump to the rough wall against the side of the mountain and climb along it then jump to the next section and climb down to the platform below. A --RED CHEST-- and --2 UNMARKED CHEST-- will be lying in an alcove. The middle chest contains a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (3/30)++. Make your way back across to the platform with the chain extending toward the rock hand. Climb along the chain and fight off the Sentries that climb toward you. Use [] attacks to stun them then grab them with a O button grab. Open the --GREEN CHEST-- on the other side if needed then jump down to the area below. Open the yellow chest to the side of the cave entrance to replenish your Rage of the Titans meter then activate the Rage of the Titans and hit the door with the insignia to destroy it. ~~ The Hand Cavern ~~ Fight off the Sentries as they run up to you then grapple back across to the other side of the gap. Open the --BLUE CHEST-- if needed and continue onward. Defeat the next set of Sentries that appear then save your game before continuing onward. Climb back across the wall. A few Sentries will impede your progress naturally. Climb back up to the platform where the hand still traps Pegasus. Use the Rage of the Titans and attack each finger to make the hand move out of the way and free Pegasus. Attack the fingers normally to build up the Rage of Titans meter if it runs out. Walk over to Pegasus and get on top of him to leave this area. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | Flight to the Island of Creation [WT05]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Strap yourself in for another high-flying adventure. You likely noticed the Sentries preparing their Griffins. Move to the sides as the Griffins swoop by Pegasus and release fireballs. Hold L2 and shoot at the Harpies with Typhon's Bane as they fly by. Kratos will automatically lock onto them. A whole swarm of Harpies will surround Kratos eventually. Use [] slashes to hit a whole crowd of them and use O to grab them out of the sky. Once the Harpies are taken care of a Sentry on top of Griffon will fly next to Kratos. Hit the Griffin with the [] button and rams as you did with the Griffons in the prior stage to weaken them until the O button icon appear then finish it off. Use a speed burst to catch up to the Sentry up ahead then attack him and perform a button tap kill to him when the icon appears. Sometimes the Sentry will leap off of the Griffin and try to land on Pegasus to finish off Kratos - if this happens, shake the analog from left to right to shake them off. Sometimes they jump toward Pegasus and miss then fall to their doom, but their Griffin will always remain. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence: (Griffon w/rider) * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos jumps on top of the Griffin and [SLICES] the Sentry with his * * blades. The Sentry tries to stab Kratos but Kratos quickly [GRABS] his * * hand and stabs him then kicks the Sentry off and tears the wings off the * * Griffon. Kratos leaps off the Griffin then lands back on Pegasus * * afterwards. * ******************************************************************************* Another Raven will appear once the Griffin Riders are defeated. Quickly use a speed boost then press the required buttons to kill him. Speed up to catch up to one of the two Sentries on the Griffins up ahead then fight him off. Take out the remaining Griffin then the Dark Rider will appear once again and a battle will take place. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [DR00] > > D A R K R I D E R < < >> Attacks: - Ram: The Dark Griffin rams into the side of Pegasus. + How to avoid: Move up or down. ---------- - Spear Swing: The Dark Rider swings his spear at Kratos. + How to avoid: Move away from the Dark Rider. ---------- - Force Shot: The Dark Rider fires a burst of energy from his spear. + How to avoid: Move away from the Dark Rider. ---------- - Fireballs: The Dark Griffin speeds up and the Dark Rider hurls small fireballs at Kratos. + How to avoid: Move to the sides to avoid the fireballs then use a speed boost to catch up to the Dark Rider. Start off by attacking the Dark Rider with [] button attacks and rams but watch for him to swing his spear. He will perform two close range attacks with his spear so be ready to move back when you see him about to attack. The main attack that you need to watch for is his ram, so try to stay slightly above to avoid it. He usually rams after ever other attack. If the Dark Rider ever gets ahead of Kratos, it will launch fireballs so use a speed boost to quickly ram the Dark Griffon and get back next to him. Before long, the battle will give way to a high-speed chase. The Dark Rider will stay in front of Pegasus and shoot huge beams of energy toward him. Like the first time, look for a space in between the fireballs then move to that side quickly to avoid taking damage. Here's a list of how to avoid all of his projectiles while the Dark Rider is in front: +-------------------------------------+ | Wave | Direction to Move | |=====================================| | Fireball Wave 1 | Left | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 2 | Down | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 3 | Right | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 4 | Up | |-------------------------------------| | Fireball Wave 5 | Left | +-------------------------------------| Soon the Dark Rider will slow down then move beside Pegasus. He cannot be attacked at this point. The Dark Griffin will automatically ram Pegasus and Kratos will be thrown into the air starting an Action Sequence. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos falls and sinks one of his blades into the Dark Griffin and pulls * * himself up onto the bird. The Dark Rider walks over to Kratos and * * attempts to kick him off, but Kratos >>GRABS HIS LEG AND STRUGGLES<< with * * the Dark Rider then eventually punches the Rider back onto the bird as * * Kratos climbs on top with him. Kratos grabs the neck of the Dark Rider * * and [FALLS THEN STABS] him in the side of the chest. The Dark Rider * * quickly turns the tables by flipping Kratos onto his back but Kratos * * quickly [MOVES] his head to avoid a stab from the Dark Rider's spear. * * Kratos [GRABS] the Dark Rider's arm then breaks it and takes the spear * * then picks the Dark Rider up with one hand and stabs him. The Dark Rider * * falls off the spear and plummets to his doom. Kratos turn his attention * * to the Dark Griffin then impales the bird with the spear and stabs the * * bird while tearing its left wing off. Content with his ownage, Kratos * * leaps off the bird and falls to the island below. He quickly [GRAPPLES] * * the rock wall and swings then grabs onto the rough portion of the wall. * ******************************************************************************* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | The Island of Creation [WT06]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ~~ The Temple of Lahkesis ~~ Kratos will start this level attached to the same rough portion of the wall that he landed on during the prior cutscene. Scale the rough portion of the wall, transitioning Kratos appropriately while climbing, and climb up to the walkway above. Walk over to the right side and find the --2 UNMARKED CHESTS-- in the hidden alcove. The right chest contains a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (4/30)++. Walk to the other side of walkway and you'll find a save point along with a ladder. Climb up the ladder then keep moving up so Kratos will hang from the wall. Climb over to the broken portion of the outer section up above and pull yourself up. Guardians of the temple will attack as you pull up. They fight basically the same as the Sentries though they can take more punishment. Defeat them and jump to the ladder on the right side and climb to the floor above. Several new Cerberus Hound enemies will attack on the next floor. Press O button to kick them into each other and eventually break their neck. Kicking them around is incredibly entertaining and Kratos is invincible during the full animation so they can't damage you during the kick. They'll quickly crowd around if you attack with normal hits. There's a --GREEN CHEST-- on the left side of this area and --2 RED CHESTS-- on the right side. + + GATE PUZZLE + + Jump and attack the hanging bodies up above to collect some extra red orbs. Make sure to destroy the big vases in the back for some more red orbs. The middle body next to the vases has not decomposed yet and will plummet to the ground instead of shattering. This body will be used in a puzzle in just a moment, so grab it with the R1 button and take the body over to the lift on the left side and drop it on the lift. Pull the switch to descend to the floor below. Notice the pressure switch to the side? Pick up the dead body that you got from above and place it on the pressure switch. This will open the first gate in the middle. Now, walk over to the handle against the wall and pull it back to open the second gate in the back of the corridor. Let go of the handle once you've pulled it all the way back then quickly run to the back of the hall and move through the doorway before the gate closes again. Walk over to the bridge off to the left in the courtyard area and press R1 to kick it down. A cutscene will play as you step out onto the bridge. When the cutscene ends, walk around the right side of the doorway and open the --UNMARKED CHEST-- to receive a ++GORGON EYE (6/37)++. This should extend Kratos' life gauge if you've been collecting them all so far. Walk around the other (left) side of the doorway and move quickly as the concrete starts to crumble then jump as it falls from under Kratos to make it to the other side. Leap over the railing on the far left side then fall to the floor below. ~~ The Garden of Lahkesis ~~ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [CE00] > > C E R B E R U S < < >> Attacks: - Claw: Cerberus leans back his right paw and strikes at Kratos. + How to avoid: Block or roll to the side. ---------- - Headbutt: Cerberus quickly runs then headbutts Kratos with all three heads. + How to avoid: Block or roll to the side. ---------- - Fireball: Cerberus stands on its back paws and breathes one or three fireballs. + How to avoid: Roll to the side. ---------- - Pounce: Cerberus will slightly charge his claw attack then pounce if the paw hits Kratos. + How to avoid: Block or roll to the side. Shake the left analog from left to right to escape the pounce if it connects. Cerberus Hounds will attack constantly during this battle and you can still kick them around and enjoy invincibility, and they do take quite a bit from the Cerberus, so you may want to try kicking some. He will stay right up on you as your kick ends so be ready for his attacks. Keep in mind that all of Cerberus' attacks are blockable except for his fireballs. Use [] attacks and focus directly on Cerberus. You could easily use Rage of the Titans and lay the smackdown on this boss easily since he coughs up yellow orbs after each Action Sequence. The main attack that you need to watch out for is his headbutt since the attack is so instant. Roll to the side whenever you see him preparing any of his other attacks and try to roll away every now and then just in case he is about to bite. The Hounds aren't that much a problem during this battle since you'll have to constantly roll anyway, so they never get much of a chance to attack. If Cerberus every jump on Kratos then wiggle the left analog to the right and left to kick him off. When the icon appears each time, press the button to start an Action Sequence to finish off one of the three heads. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequences * ******************************************************************************* * 1) Kratos punches Cerberus and >>PULLS<< on its right head then tears it * * off. * ******************************************************************************* * 2) Kratos punches Cerberus then stabs the left head right before he * * >>PULLS<< and tears it off. * ******************************************************************************* * 3) Kratos stabs the middle head then breaks its neck. (no button taps for * * this one) * ******************************************************************************* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + BLOCK PUZZLE + + Use the --GREEN CHEST-- and the --BLUE CHEST-- on the left side of the garden to replenish yourself. Walk over to the statues against the right side of the wall and destroy them for some red orbs. Breaking the second statue from the back will make a stone block fall. Push the stone block over to the high platform that the Cerberus jumped down from then jump up to it. Open the --RED CHEST-- then defeat the Hounds that attack. Make use of the save point as well. Walk over to the narrow section that leads to the outside walkway. Climb down (or slide down) the broken section of the wall. Move down the walkway at the bottom and find the --GREEN CHEST-- and --RED CHEST-- surrounding the ladder at the bottom area. Climb the ladder and attach yourself to the ceiling and climb across the gap. Sentries will appear and attack while you move across the top of the ceiling. Break the shiny concrete piece in the way and keep moving ahead. More Sentries will appear up ahead. Keep following the untiled section of the ceiling and transition to the wall up above then pull yourself up to the platform above. Kick around the Hounds at the top and try to carry the fight so that Kratos is behind the concrete block by the railing so the arrows from the Archers in the background cannot hit him. Once all the Hounds are defeated, step out from around the side of the block and use Typhon's Bane to quickly shoot the Archers on the back walkway. Walk over to the section of the wall near the left garden section and jump across to the walkway where the Archers were. Hop up to the next platform and open the --REPLENISHER CHEST-- if needed. Several Sentries and a few Archers will appear as you make your way to the lift in the back. Activate Rage of the Titans if they start to overwhelm you. Run over to the lift and pull the switch to ride down deeper into the building. Get off the lift and walk into the center of the room. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + > > S I R E N S < < >> Attacks: - Claw Combo: The Siren's claws glow blue then it lunges toward Kratos and performs a scratching combo. The number of hits vary. + How to Avoid: Block or roll. This move can be easily deflected with little effort in timing because of how fast it is. ---------- - Siren's Song: The Siren's head emits a bluish glow while it leans its head back and unleashes a shriek that stuns its foe. + How to Avoid: Get far enough away to where the shriek is ineffective. This can be avoided by rolling with precise timing as well. A Siren will appear near the mural on the side of the room. Three more will appear once the first is defeated. These enemies are much like Gorgons in the way that they move. They constantly attack after their dodges while avoiding your attacks so be ready to roll away or block. All of their attacks can be guarded, but be sure to prepare for their shriek. When they yell, it will cause Kratos to lose control of himself and you will need to shake the analog from left to right in order to break free from the effects of their song. Use the Plume of Prometheus attack ([], [], /\) to quickly launch them into the air then juggle them with attacks and hit them while they are on the ground. They won't last long if you knock them down. Use Typhon's Bane often to weaken them quickly while moving around as well. They release blue orbs once defeated so magic power is not an issue. Rage of the Titans works well as usual. When the icon appears above them, finish them off with a backbreaker to make them scream and break the mural to the left side of the room. Even though several of them appear, only three need to be killed to break the mural. They keep appearing until the mural is broken. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Replenish your life with the --GREEN CHEST-- in the room if needed. Before leaving the room, walk over to the right side with the giant chain then jump to one of the small platforms on the side of the chain. Jump on top of the chain and run all the way to the top of it. Jump and grab the ceiling then climb over the --2 UNMARKED CHESTS-- on the platform across from you. Break the smaller chain that blocks the way to the chests. The left chest contains a ++GORGON EYE (7/37)++. Fall back to the bottom and walk through the doorway where the mural used to be. Gaia will tell the tale behind the steeds in the background up ahead as you walk down the corridor. Open the --BLUE CHEST-- if needed then save your game at the save point. Run across the very long chain to reach the Steeds of Time in the background. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | The Steeds of Time [WT07]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Climb the wooden wall to the left of the walkway after stepping off the chain. Walk up the stairs and open the --GREEN CHEST-- and --BLUE CHEST-- on the side of the door if needed. The door requires the Horse Keeper's Key in order to unlock it. Walk over to the back of the area near the blue chest and find the switch on that side then pull it to make the metal bar lower a rope above the wall you just climbed. Run back to the other side and quickly slide across the rope. The metal piece will rise back up after a few seconds. Walk over to the man standing in front of the door on the other side to trigger a cutscene. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [TH00] > > T H E S E U S < < >> Attacks: - Scepter Stab: Theseus stabs forward with his scepter. + How to avoid: Block or roll. ---------- - Scepter Combo: Theseus moves forward with two stabs followed by a scepter uppercut. + How to avoid: Block or roll. ---------- - Uppercut: Theseus uppercuts Kratos with his scepter. + How to avoid: Block or roll. ---------- - Ice Eruption: Theseus powers his scepter with the element of ice then runs to the side and plunges his scepter into the ground making ice stalagmites surface from the floor. + How to avoid: Roll/Stay away from the ice stalagmites. ---------- - Counter Grab: Theseus grabs Kratos with his scepter while Kratos attacks and holds him in place then places him on the ground and stabs him. + How to avoid: Rotate the analog in the direction displayed on the screen. Kratos will not take any damage if the grab is broken. To make this battle easier, I suggest that you have Lv. 2 Athena's Blades and Lv. 2 Typhon's Bane. The first part of the battle is fairly straightforward. Guard his attacks or roll away from his attacks then counter him with [] hits from the Athena's Blades. Keep a watch for his scepter to glow blue and that will signal that he is about to attack - sometimes it doesn't glow though. Keep in mind that he will perform a three hit combo sometimes instead of a single hit. Be ready for his counter grab while attacking him, he will always catch Kratos with this counter eventually. Once he grabs Kratos, rotate the left analog in the direction shown on the screen to break free from Theseus' hold. When he charges his scepter with ice elemental move away from him as he runs to the side and hits the ground since ice stalagmites will surface around him. You can hit him as he charges his scepter for some free hits though, just make sure to stand in between the ice stalagmites as they surface. ******************************************************************************* * Counter Grab Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Theseus grabs Kratos with his scepter and holds him in place but Kratos * * quickly (GRABS) Theseus' Scepter and throws him to the ground. * ******************************************************************************* Theseus will eventually jump to the top of the entrance to the building. He will start a whole different set of attacks at this point. >> Attacks (from building): - Ice Shots: Theseus fires a single iceball at Kratos. + How to avoid: Roll right before each one hits Kratos and get ready to roll again. ---------- - Ice Shot Barrage: Theseus hurls three iceballs at Kratos. + How to avoid: Roll. ---------- - Ice Stalagmites: Theseus pounds the ground and makes ice stalagmites rise from the ground. + How to avoid: Roll/Stay away from the ice stalagmites. Once he is on top of the building he will shoot ice shots toward Kratos. Roll to avoid each shot and shoot him with Typhon's Bane when you get the chance. Its possible to get a "roll, shoot, roll, shoot" pattern at this point. After hurling enough ice shots, he will summon two Minotaurs to deal with you. Fight off the Minotaurs, but keep your eyes on Theseus since he will shoot multiple ice shots at you and make ice stalagmites surface from the ground while the Minotaurs are present. Use Rage of the Titans to quickly weaken the Minotaurs. The good aspect of the Minotaurs is that they will cough up a bunch of blue orbs once you perform a finishing move on them allowing you to replenish your magic gauge and fire more shots at Theseus through Typhon's Bane. Don't stay near the walls of the building or he will always summon ice stalagmites around the building. A useful trick that I have found while fighting the Minotaurs without Rage of Titans is that Theseus' single shot iceballs will miss if Kratos moves to either of the sides while attacking (constant [] taps), so you can attack a Minotaur while moving to the side and not have to worry about the ice shots. Theseus will eventually fall and hang from the top of the entrance and have a O button icon over his head. Run over to him once he has the icon over his head and press the O button from the ground to finish him off. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos throws his blades into Theseus up above then @PULLS@ him downward * * and punches him toward the door. Kratos walks toward him and quickly * * impales Theseus with his scepter. After taking the key, Kratos places it * * in the door to the building and opens it then shoves Theseus' head * * between the doors with his foot and >>SLAMS<< the door multiple times * * against Theseus' head then kicks him through the door and grabs the key * * again. * ******************************************************************************* Fun Fact: One interesting aspect of this kill animation is that you are not required to tap the button or finish the sequence at all to finish off Theseus. If you're like me, however, it's hard to pass up multiple door slams to an enemy's head. After playing Shadow of Rome and this game, I have become a pure sadist when it comes to mercy. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Kratos will acquire the **HORSE KEEPER'S KEY** after the battle. Don't go through the door just yet after the battle. Walk over to the right side of the current platform and move down the steps then climb down the wooden wall to find --2 UMARKED CHESTS-- at the bottom. The chest on the right contains a ++GORGON EYE (8/37)++. Climb back up and use the Horse Keeper's Key to unlock the doors where the brutal boss kill took place. Walk inside and take note of the --RED CHEST-- and --REPLENISHER CHEST--. Examine the book on the back pedestal if you want then walk up the corridor on the right side. Climb the ladder and open the --RED CHEST-- in the back of the walkway. Move toward the middle portion of the area and jump on top of the high platform to open yet another --RED CHEST-- at the top. Jump and slide across the overhead rope. This will take you back to the first locked door that you came to. Use the Horse Keeper's Key to unlock the doors. Walk inside and place the Horse Keeper Key into the emblem on the middle pedestal in the back of the room for a cutscene that will result in Kratos gaining **CRONOS' RAGE**. Try out your new power on the Guardians that attack. This magic places an electric sphere in the area that will send out electricity to stun nearby enemies. Cronos' Rage is excellent for crowd control and placing a constant hurt on enemies. Now that you have two magic attacks, you will need to cycle through them with D-pad (Directional pad) to select each one. Walk out of the room through the left exit and climb the ladder outside. You'll notice a save point up above and to the right. Go up the walkway that leads to the save point and run to the right side to find an --UNMARKED CHEST-- on the far right walkway containing a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (5/30)++. Walk back toward the middle and open the --RED CHEST-- on the high platform near the save point. Walk around the left side and move down that walkway that leads to the front of the steeds. ~~ Front of the Steeds ~~ A narrow path will lead you to a platform with four colored levers. Take a moment to survey the area and go ahead and climb the wall to the left. Pull yourself up then drop down the set of platforms to the right and open the --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++GORGON EYE (9/37) on the snout of the steed. Walk back up to the middle head portion of the steed and take note of the device with glowing green beams powering it. There is also a Harpy on top. This Harpy will help you to get to the other steeds once activated. Climb back down the wall and walk back over to the four colored levers. + + STEEDS OF TIME PUZZLE + + (Note: Even though the on-screen icon will show a rotating analog, you only need to pull each lever to the left.) GREEN: Grab the green lever and rotate it to the left to make the circular portion of the green device open on the closest left steed. Quickly climb up the wall and run toward the section of the green device that opened. Place the Horse Keeper's Key into the middle of the open portion to break the beam holding the Harpy in place. The Harpy will fly over to the steeds on the left side. That Harpy will serve as a grapple point to help Kratos reach the steed with the blue device on top. RED: Grab the red lever and rotate it to the left to make the circular portion of the red device open on the closest steed to the right. Run over to the first right steed and quickly climb the wooden wall. A few Harpies will attack at the bottom but you can outrun them by moving up the wall by tapping X while climbing. Place the Horse Keeper's Key into the device before it closes. The Harpy on the device will fly over to the right set of steeds and this will allow you to reach the steed with the yellow device. Take care of the remaining Harpies surrounding you if they are not dealt with yet. BLUE: Grab the blue lever and rotate it to the left to make the blue device on the far right steed open. You will need to quickly climb up the wooden wall of the first right steed then jump and grapple to the Harpy and swing across to the far right steed with the blue device. Quickly climb the platform by jumping up them and place the Horse Keeper's Key into the blue device. YELLOW: Grab the yellow lever and rotate it to the left to make the yellow device on the far left steed open. Quickly climb up the wall on the left then jump and swing on the Harpy to get across to the steed with the yellow device. Some Harpies will attack along the way, but just ignore them for now and reap vengeance later. Once all four devices are activated, return to the middle platform where the levers were and press R1 to lift the giant middle switch to make the platform move. Now walk to the front of the platform and press R1 to make an Action Sequence occur. Rotate the left analog in the directions displayed on the screen to make a cutscene play. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos swings his blades then (WHIPS) the right steed, (WHIPS) the left * * steed, (WHIPS) the right steed again, @DOUBLE WHIPS@ the left steed, and * * finally uses both blades to @WHIP@ both the right and left steed. * ******************************************************************************* ~~ The Steeds of Time ~~ Backtrack all the way to the chain that connects the steeds to the island. Leap off the top of the building where the save point is located. Guardians and Minotaurs will attack once you land on the platform. Use a little Rage of the Titans mixed with Cronos' Rage to subdue them. Gaia will tell Kratos to get back to the island and that his journey has just begun then a gate will open that will allow you to leave the area. You don't need to use the suspended rope above the open gate, so climb down the wall below the rope. A single Guardian will stand at the bottom and attack but nothing major. Cross the very long chain once again. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | The Temple of Lahkesis [WT08]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ~~ The Divine Pools ~~ At the end of the long chain, a section of the wall will start to crumble and form a climbable portion. Climb over to the right and attack the one section of the wall that refuses to fall then move over a little more and pull yourself up to the floor above. Move around the walkway and save your game. Walk into the waterfall area and Kratos will be attacked by a new enemy. These Fire Nymphs will shoot fireballs while flying around and will actually explode while dying if you happen to kill them with physical attacks. Grab a Fire Nymph out of the air with the grab button and Kratos will tear off a wing from the creature and throw it at the currently targeted enemy on the screen. This is an instant kill for the grabbed Nymph and causes some good damage to the others. If you look toward the waterfall directly ahead, you will notice a cracked door behind the waterfall. Walk over to the area below the door and jump then hit it to destroy it and reveal a hidden --RED CHEST--. Jump up the platforms on the right side and make your way to the torch at the top. Leap across to the right platform and walk to the end to find another --RED CHEST-- hidden by the camera. Hop back over to the left platform with the torch then jump to the side with the broken railing across from the current ledge. ~~ The Ruined Wall ~~ Move around the side of the walkway and jump on the side of the broken rough wall. Climb to the left while on the wall and jump across to the next section of wall then drop to the floor on the left side. Walk around the side to find a --RED CHEST-- and an --UNMARKED CHEST-- next to a group of pillars. There is another --UNMARKED CHEST-- on the far left side that contains a ++GORGON EYE (10/37)++. Move back to the right while on the wall and jump back across then climb downward (slide) to the rock floor below. Run over to the right side after getting off the wall to find another climbable wall. Follow this wall to the right, then down and then to the left. Transition to the ceiling then move further to the cracked wall on the left side. Break the crack wall by hitting it to reveal another --UNMARKED CHEST--. Climb over to the chest and open it to collect a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (6/30)++. This should extend your magic gauge if you've been collecting them all up to this point. Climb all the way back to the rock platform above then walk around the left side. A few Fire Nymphs will attack so get your pitching arm ready. Move around the far left side of the doors to see a --RED CHEST--. Walk up to the doors and kick them with R1 to get inside of the building. ~~ Statue Room ~~ + + STATUE OF LAHKESIS PUZZLE + + Run toward the path leading to the big statue of Lahkesis. The pressure switch near the entrance will make the statue lower both of its arms, so we'll have to get something to set on it, right? Not exactly. Jump off either side of the bridge leading up to the statue. Run to the middle and move toward the camera angle to find --2 UNMARKED CHESTS--. The left chest contains a ++GORGON EYE (11/37)++ and the right chest contains a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (7/30)++. The pressure switch will raise pillars on both side that lead back up to the bridge below, but yet again there is nothing to place on it. The switch in the back left portion of the bottom floor is used to lower the gate in the back but some unfortunate soul got impaled under the gate so it won't lower. Walk over to the large pot in the middle of fountain that is across from the two hidden chests and grab the handle on the back of it then pull it all the way back to reveal a hidden water hole below the pot. Jump into the water and swim through the tunnel. Use R1 to gain a burst of speed in order to break the already cracked rock seal with the face. Surface on the other side then hop out to the room in the back of the gate. Walk over to the statue and press R1 to make Kratos gently take the **AMULET OF THE FATES** from the statue's hand. This amulet will allow the bearer to slow time at an incredible rate when held up toward a flashing green stone such as the one on the Fate Statue that held it. Hold L1 and press R1 to make Kratos hold the amulet toward the statue and freeze time. Keep in mind that this will only work while in the presence of a flashing green stone. Jump back into the water and swim through the tunnel back to the other side. Gaia will mention the use of the Amulet of the Fates upon surfacing on the other side. Stand on the pressure switch behind the pot that you moved earlier to make the pillars along the side rise up. Use the Amulet of the Fates to slow down time then jump to the top of the second pillar on the right side. Jump and hit the top portion of the seemingly unbreakable insignia on the right wall next to the second pillar to break it and reveal an extremely well hidden --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++GORGON EYE (12/37)++. Make your way back to the pressure switch and slow time again while standing on it then jump up the pillars and climb back up to bridge once again. Run back over to the other pressure switch near the entrance and stand on it so that the statue lowers both of its hands. Use the Amulet of the Fates once again to slow time then quickly run over to the statue's hands and leap on top of its hands. When time resumes, the statue will carry Kratos up to its head and a cutscene will activate. ** Please note that you have to perform a well-timed double jump in order to hop from the first pillar to the second and from the second pillar to the walkway above after slowing time. In other words, the double jump has to be a bit slower than normal. Walk up to the statue head and attack it to make it fall and shatter the glass window behind it. Before moving through the window, fall to the walkway behind the statue and open the --RED CHEST-- on the statue's right side and the --UNMARKED CHEST-- on the statue's left side containing a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (8/30). Just in case you fall back off the statue once the head is destroyed, keep in mind that you can climb back up its arms. Jump out the glass window that the statue head destroyed and leap off the platform outside to the floor below. Wraiths will surface from the ground as the statue head begins to threaten Kratos. Keep in mind that you can use the Amulet of the Fates during this battle to slow time thanks to the flashing green stone on the statue's forehead. These Wraiths can be harsh when fought in groups. Make sure that you watch for their ground attack where they move under the ground and shoot back up with an uppercut when near Kratos (it's a two hit attack). Be sure to guard or roll whenever they are about to uppercut then attack them. Grabs work very well for Wraiths since a grab will send them up into the air allowing you to combo them or grab them out of the air while on the ground or jump into the air with them and grab them in the air (backbreaker). Dark Nymphs will join the battle eventually. These can be grabbed and killed with one hit just like the Fire Nymphs. They have a very nasty webbing attack that will wrap Kratos in webs and make him vulnerable to enemy attacks. Be sure to shake the left analog from left to right to break free. Fun Fact 1: The statue head can be destroyed early in the battle and the entire battle mentioned above can be skipped by exiting the area. Fun Fact 2: Notice the lip movement for the statue's "You cannot change your destiny, mortal!" phrase. The lip movement is out of synch toward the end of the phrase every other time the phrase is spoken. ~~ Destiny's Atrium ~~ Once the enemies are defeated, destroy the statue head by attacking it then run across the bridge up ahead. A cutscene will show the forest path below as it is blocked off by a barrier from the large statue head's eyes. Open the --GREEN CHEST-- in view if needed. Walk over to the right side to find an --UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++GORGON EYE (13/37) along with plenty of breakable vases. Move to the left side and open the --RED CHEST-- that is surrounded by more breakable vases. Slide down one of the side ladders or jump below. Upon walking toward the middle, the doorways will seal off and a Cyclops along with several Boars will attack. The Boars can be gutted with a single grab and keep in mind that this grab will cause them to release yellow orbs for your Rage of the Titans meter. The Cyclops will use the Boars to his advantage and actually grab one, bite its head off, and toss it at you. Stay away from the Cyclops by all means since all of his attacks are unblockable and he will possibly grab Kratos from close range. Roll to the side whenever the Cyclops is about to hit you and whenever he tosses a Boar. Use Rage of the Titans and Typhon's Bane and keep all attacks focused on the Cyclops. The Plume of Prometheus combo ([], [], /\) will stagger the Cyclops, but it doesn't always work so don't put full faith into it as he continues to get closer. Once the icon appears above him keep in mind that the first O button attack will not kill him. Each Cyclops requires two O button attacks, but thankfully they will release green orbs with each O button attack. Two more Cyclops will appear after the first one is defeated. Make sure to roll often and cancel an attack if one gets too close. Use the --REPLENISHER CHEST-- to the left side after the battle if needed. The left path with the fire-spitting face will not be of any use at the moment since you'll need a special item found later in the game in order to go that way. Climb either of the ladders closest to the giant statue head. + + GIANT STATUE HEAD PUZZLE + + Wreck all the vases on the right side at the top of the walkway for some extra orbs. Pull the statue with the shield out of the alcove against the side wall. The walkway that you just stepped off of is raised a bit higher compared to this lower area with the statue so you can't push the statue up on the walkway. Pull the switch directly across from the statue to make the platform up ahead lower. Push the statue onto that platform then pull the switch again to raise the platform. Jump and climb up on top of the platform then get behind the statue, grab it (R1), then kick it off the platform (charge X) so that it flies up onto the walkway. Push the statue into the small square indention in front of the large statue head's left eye to reflect the beam back at the eye. Walk over to the left side and break the vases then find the other statue on that side. There is also a --BLUE CHEST-- on this side if you need some magic. Pull the statue out of the alcove and push it over to the other square in front of the statue's right eye to reflect the other beam back. A cutscene will play in which the barrier is lowered that leads to the forest. Jump down and open the --GREEN CHEST-- in front of the forest path and save your game at the save point before journeying down the path ahead. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | The Bog of the Forgotten [WT09]| = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Hit the dead bodies hanging from the tree branches with jumping /\ attacks for some extra red orbs. Did those bodies just yell? Keep moving straight ahead and stay out of the swampy area since falling in the water is instant death. A cutscene will trigger once you move toward the chests in the back. Keep those two chests in mind for later! The cutscene will lead into an Action Sequence. ******************************************************************************* * Action Sequence * ******************************************************************************* * Kratos is dragged by a mysterious man on horseback further into the * * woods. As the man on horseback makes a turn, Kratos must [SWAY] to the * * left to avoid hitting a concrete wall. Kratos notices the rider is about * * to hit a dead tree, so Kratos quickly [SWAYS] to the left once again to * * avoid impact with the trunk. The man aims with his bow and shoots a * * smaller tree but Kratos quickly (SWAYS) to the right to avoid it. Kratos * * uses the chain to pull himself closer to the horse then [ATTACKS] the * * horse with his blades making the stranger release orbs to replenish * * Kratos' life gauge. * ******************************************************************************* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B O S S + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B A T T L E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + [BK00] > > B A R B A R I A N K I N G < < >> Attacks: - Horse Ram: The Barbarian King's horse rears up on its hind legs then races toward Kratos and the horse rams him then the Barbarian smacks Kratos with his hammer. + How to avoid: Roll before the horse reaches Kratos. The roll has to be performed a bit early. ---------- - Hammer Smack: The Barbarian King hits Kratos with his mallet. + How to avoid: Roll/Move away from him. ---------- - Arrow Shot: The Barbarian King fires a single arrow at Kratos. + How to avoid: Block or roll away from the arrow. ---------- - Arrow Shots: The Barbarian King's horse stands in place as the Barbarian King fires several arrows around the area. + How to avoid: Block. Don't roll so you don't accidentally roll into an arrow. It's good to have Chronos' Rage powered up to level 2 for this battle since it will be the most helpful magic attack for this battle. Make sure to roll away from the horse at the beginning of the battle since it will try to ram you first thing! While the Barbarian is on the horse, watch for his horse to rear up on its hind legs and race toward you. The ram and mallet smack that follow are unblockable so you need to roll before the horse reaches you. The arrows that the Barbarian shoots are blockable, but everything else isn't. He starts the battle with several souls surrounding him that will protect him from harm. Set some lightning spheres around the area with Chronos' Rage when close to the Barbarian and attack him with some quick [] attacks. One good idea is to set one up right when he starts to charge you then roll out of way while he dashes straight into the lightning sphere. The souls around him will release blue orbs while they scatter away from him, so don't worry too much about magic. While attacking the Barbarian at close range, watch for his horse to rear up on its hind legs then make sure to roll out of the way as the Barbarian performs his hammer swing - that's always the signal to roll. When the O button appears above him, start the Action Sequence move to quickly get rid of his horse. >> Attacks (on foot): - Two-Hit Swing: The Barbarian King swings his hammer twice while stepping toward Kratos. + How to avoid: Block or roll.