Dark Cloud 2, known as Dark Chronicle in Europe and Australia, is a beloved action RPG. This guide will help you obtain the “A Class of Its Own” trophy, along with other trophies in the game, maximizing your enjoyment and completion rate. This comprehensive guide provides in-depth strategies, tips, and requirements to achieve platinum status.
Dark Cloud 2 Trophy Overview
Dark Cloud 2 features 31 trophies: 9 Bronze, 17 Silver, 4 Gold, and 1 Platinum. This guide contains some minor spoilers.
| Trophy Name | Trophy Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A Class of its Own | Silver | Catch a Baron Garayan. |
| A Royal Arsenal | Silver | Build up to Monica’s Island King and Five Star Armlet weapons. |
| A True Visionary | Gold | Invent every possible object. |
| Alternate Alias | Bronze | Use a Name-Change Ticket to change the name of a weapon. |
| Birds and the Bees | Bronze | Breed a pair of fish. |
| Conflict of the Past and Future | Silver | Complete Chapter 5. |
| Core Strength | Silver | Acquire Steve the Ridepod’s Master Grade Core. |
| Fighting for Fun | Silver | Fight 200 enemies without dying. |
| Finny Frenzy First | Silver | Win the Finny Frenzy Master Class. |
| Freak Show | Bronze | Escape the circus tent. |
| GeoraManiac | Gold | Fulfill 100% of the requirements for every Georama. |
| Good-Bye Shingala | Silver | Complete Chapter 4. |
| LEGENDary | Silver | Build up to Max’s LEGEND and Supernova weapons. |
| Mechanical Upgrades | Bronze | Purchase an upgrade for Steve the Ridepod. |
| Medalhead | Gold | Earn all medals in every chapter. |
| Monster Master | Silver | Obtain every Monster Transformation Badge. |
| Palace of Flowers | Silver | Defeat the Dark Element. |
| Partners in Time | Bronze | Recruit a companion to join your party. |
| Past, Present, and Future | Platinum | Collect all trophies. |
| Playing with Time | Bronze | Close a time distortion in a game of Spheda. |
| Resurrection of the Great Elder | Silver | Complete Chapter 2. |
| Shapeshifter | Bronze | Transform Monica into a monster. |
| Supporting Cast | Silver | Recruit all possible companions to join your party. |
| Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer | Silver | Reach photography level eight. |
| The Forgotten Adventure | Gold | Defeat the Dark Genie. |
| The Sage of the Stars | Silver | Complete Chapter 3. |
| Tinkering Away | Bronze | Create your first invention. |
| To The Outside World | Silver | Complete Chapter 1. |
| Weapon Synthesis | Bronze | Synthesize a weapon. |
| What? Your Monster is Evolving! | Silver | Evolve a monster into its final form. |
| When Two Eras Collide | Silver | Complete Chapter 6. |
Trophy-Specific Guides
A Class of Its Own
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Catch a Baron Garayan.
Overview & Tips: The Baron Garayan is a rare fish in Dark Cloud 2, much like in the first game. To catch one, you need to meet specific conditions. They reward a large amount of FP. Here’s how to increase your chances:
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Location: Heim Rada, Chapter 5, specifically in the hot springs. From the train entrance, go left and forward.
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Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Ensure the game’s time moves at a minimum speed.
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Rod & Bait: Use the Lure Rod with a Fork.
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Fishing Technique: Vary your left/right swerving and reel in for a couple of seconds at a time.
A Royal Arsenal
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Build up to Monica’s Island King and Five Star Armlet weapons.
Overview & Tips: The Island King and Five Star Armlet are powerful weapons for Monica. Refer to weapon evolution charts to optimize your upgrade path.
A True Visionary
Trophy Type: Gold
Trophy Description: Invent every possible object.
Overview & Tips: Inventing every object requires specific ideas. Focus on gathering all required ideas by Chapter 5.
| Invention | Idea #1 | Idea #2 | Idea #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albatross | Fire Squall | Geyster | Tree |
| Anti-Curse Amulet | Hmm! Jurak | Holy Emblem | Saint’s Writings |
| Antidote Amulet | Bed | Dell Clinic Sign | Holy Emblem |
| Antidote Drink | Bottle | Dell Clinic Sign | Well |
| Anti-Goo Amulet | Laundry | Ruler of the Pond | Waterfall |
| Anti-Petrify Amulet | Clock | Jurak’s Eye | Morning Sun |
| Aquarium | Fountain | Window | Wooden Box |
| Bandit Brassard | Clock | Gold Store | Show Window |
| Barrel Cannon | Barrel | Fountain | Mushroom |
| Barrel Cannon II | Barrel | Fountain | Well |
| Barrel Cannon III | Barrel | Water Tank | Waterfall |
| Barrel Cannon IV | Air Cleaner | Barrel | Fire Squall |
| Bell Trigger | Fountain | Phone | Tree |
| Bomb | Candle | Pot | Weapon Shop Sign |
| Bone Rapier | Bone | Cloth | Withered Jurak |
| Bread | Fireplace | Polly’s Bakery Sign | Wheat Flour |
| Bucket Leg | Can | River | Well |
| Bucket Pack | Mailbox | Trashcan | Warehouse |
| Buggy | Belt | Card | System 5WP2 |
| Cannonball Arm | Manhole | Old-Style Robot | Post |
| Cannonball Arm II | Constructor | Post | Rock |
| Cannonball Arm III | Constructor | Moon Crystal | Post |
| Cannonball Arm IV | Constructor | Egg Chair | Rock |
| Caterpillar | Car | Cart | Wheel |
| Cheese | Cafe Sign | Lao Chao’s Trademark | Milk Can |
| Cleaner Pack | Air Cleaner | Belt | Vacuum |
| Clown Body | Cup | Paints | Parasol |
| Clown Foot | Clown Robo’s Attack | Egg | Scale |
| Clown Robo’s Attack | Eyeball | Paints | |
| Clown Hand | Clown Robo’s Attack | Parasol | Pipe |
| Clown Hand II | Clown Robo’s Attack | Parasol | Scale |
| Clown Hand III | Clown Robo’s Attack | Flag | Work Arm |
| Clown Hand IV | Clown Robo’s Attack | Paints | Power Arm |
| Clown Shoes | Cloth | Clown Robo’s Attack | Parasol |
| Cubic Hammer | Dresser | Gold Store | Work Equipment |
| Dark Viper | Night Stalker | Puppet Shingala | Rifle |
| Digi Hammer | Computer | Constructor | Decorative Lights |
| Double Pudding | Find the Golden Egg! | Milk Can | Wheat Flour |
| Dragon Shoes | Cloth | Runaway Dragon | Waterfall |
| Drill Arm | Auto Book Reader | Fan | Windmill |
| Drill Arm II | Electric Sesame | Horn | Work Arm |
| Drill Arm III | Ixion | Luna Stone Shards | Work Arm |
| Drill Arm IV | Deer Horn | Flower of the Sun | Work Arm |
| Drum Can Body | Chair | Drum Can | Lamp |
| Energy Pack | Belt | Milk Can | Pipe |
| Energy Pack (Barrel) | Barrel | Belt | Tree |
| Energy Pack (Urn) | Energy Pipe | Generator | Pot |
| Escape Powder | Ancient Mural | Elevator | Transmission Device |
| Falcon | Hammer | Large Crane | Withered Jurak |
| Final Bomb | Candle | Cinders | Oven |
| Flamingo | Light of Luna Stone | Palm Tree | Tiny Hammer |
| Gift Capsule | Bone | Letter | Pot |
| Grenade Launcher | Chimney | Egg | Fountain |
| Hammer Arm | Barrel | Post | Work Robot |
| Hammer Arm II | Hammer | Post | Work Arm |
| Hammer Arm III | Chimney | Earth Gem Altar | Hammer |
| Hammer Arm IV | Moon Column | Power Arm | Tiny Hammer |
| Heavy Hammer | Drum Can | Paznos | Power Arm |
| Holy Water | Bottle | Holy Emblem | The Sun |
| Improved Bomb | Candle | Coal | Egg |
| Iron Leg | Constructor | Phonograph | Saw |
| Jet Hover | Candle | Fire House | Relaxation Fountain |
| Knight Boots | Belt | Shield | The Moon |
| Laser Arm | Barrel | Energy Pipe | Geyser |
| Laser Arm II | Crescent-Shaped Light | Energy Pipe | Ixion |
| Laser Arm III | Energy Pipe | Relaxation Fountain | Search Light |
| Laser Arm IV | Blue Lantern | Energy Pipe | Legend of the Moon |
| Leather Shoes | Chair | Cloth | Gyumo’s Yell |
| Level-Up Powder | Sun Chair | Sun Table | The Sun |
| Lightspeed | Candle | Flower | Rock |
| Lure Rod | Fish | Lafrescia Stem | River |
| Machine Gun Arm | Fan | Rifle | Runaway Dragon |
| Machine Gun Arm II | Fan | Telescope | Windmill |
| Machine Gun Arm III | Propeller | Rifle | Windmill |
| Machine Gun Arm IV | Drum Can | Propeller | Wind Gem Altar |
| Magic Gun | Fountain | Moon Crystal | The Moon |
| Metal Boots | Belt | Drum Can | Work Robot |
| Milk Can Body | Chimney | Milk Can | Peeping Pole |
| Missile Pod Arm | Mushroom | Rotating Sign | Wooden Box |
| Missile Pod Arm II | Fountain | Symbol of Luna Lab | Wooden Box |
| Missile Pod Arm III | Deer Horn | Generator | Gold Store |
| Missile Pod Arm IV | Fire Gem Altar | Gold Store | Mount Gundor |
| Multi Feet | Deer Horn | Post | Work Robot |
| Non-Stop Amulet | Clock | Monument | Starglass |
| Nova Cannon | Generator | Rapper | The Sun |
| Nova Cannon II | Fire Gem Altar | Streetlight | The Sun |
| Nova Cannon III | Moon Column | Stove | The Sun |
| Nova Cannon IV | Flotsam Revived! | Pot Torch | The Sun |
| Panther Boots | Bone | The Moon | The Ultimate Gaspard |
| Poison Wrench | Deer Horn | Mushroom | Sulfur-Colored Juice |
| Premium Chicken | Burning Dragon Fire | Pork Dumpling | Special Peking Duck |
| Princess Boots | Flower Chandelier | Moon Flower Palace | Waterfall Curtain |
| Propeller Leg | Cart | Fan | Windmill Feather |
| Question Shooter | Brave Little Linda | Fountain | Neo-Projector |
| Refrigerator Body | Refrigerator | Small Generator | Traffic Light |
| Resurrection Powder | Fruit | Hot Springs Spirit | Lotus Flower |
| Ridepod Fuel | Luna Stone Shards | Mud | Stardust Pond |
| Roller Foot | Freight Train | Rotating Sign | Wheel |
| Ruler’s Sword | Figure | Iron Maiden | Paznos |
| Samurai Arm | Barrel | Crescent-Shaped Light | Weapon |
| Samurai Arm II | Runaway Dragon | Weapon | Work Crane |
| Samurai Arm III | Deer Horn | Moon Column | Weapon |
| Samurai Arm IV | A Surviving Soldier | Flotsam Revived! | Legend of the Moon |
| Samurai Body | Cedric’s Shop Sign | Crescent-Shaped Light | Telescope |
| Sand Breaker | Hand-Sewn Silk Flag | Horn | Spinning Ivanoff |
| Sexy Panther | Elena’s Portrait | Flower Bathed in Light | Rifle |
| Smash Wrench | Constructor | Rock | Star Lamp |
| Soap | Laundry | Palm Tree | Waterfall |
| Soul Breaker | Energy Pipe | Geyser | Transmission Device |
| Spike Boots | Moon Crystal | Parasol | Pumpkin |
| Stamina Drink | Bottle | Chinese Lantern | King Mardan |
| Star Breaker | Chimney | Fire House | Phantom Memo Eater |
| Stinger Wrench | Air Cleaner | Pipe | Wheel |
| Sun & Moon Armor | Electric Sesame | The Moon | The Sun |
| Super-Alloy Body | Gold Store | Search Light | Work Equipment |
| Swan | Boat | Tiny Hammer | Tree |
| Tasty Water | Bottle | Fountain | Waterfall |
| Treasure Chest Key | Golden Door | Labyrinth Door | Sun Chamber Gate Keeper |
| Triple-Urn Pack | Flower Chandelier | Light of Luna Stone | Pot |
| Trumpet Gun | Fountain | Rapper | Tree |
| Turkey | Special Peking Duck | Tree | Windmill Feather |
| Twin Buster | Flower Chandelier | Jurak’s Nose | Rifle |
| Wild Cat | Charging Ram | Rifle | Work Equipment |
| Wing Boots | Belt | Weather Vane | Windmill Feather |
| Wing Shoes | Cloth | Parasol | Windmill Feather |
| Wise Owl Sword | Charging Ram | Grass | Tree |
| Wooden Box Body | Giant Yorda Tree | Hmm! Jurak | Wooden Box |
| Work Shoes | Cloth | Constructor | Ladder |
Alternate Alias
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Use a Name-Change Ticket to change the name of a weapon.
Overview & Tips: Obtain a Name-Change Ticket from Mayor Need after recruiting him in Chapter 2. His safe code is 1221.
Birds and the Bees
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Breed a pair of fish.
Overview & Tips: Place two fish of opposite genders in the Breeding Tank (in the Aquarium) until they breed.
Conflict of the Past and Future
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 5.
Overview & Tips: Progress through the main story to complete Chapter 5. Refer to a walkthrough for assistance.
Core Strength
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Acquire Steve the Ridepod’s Master Grade Core.
Overview & Tips: Exchange ABS drops for equipment with Cedric to acquire the Master Grade Core.
Fighting for Fun
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Fight 200 enemies without dying.
Overview & Tips: Accumulate 200 enemy encounters without dying.
Finny Frenzy First
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Win the Finny Frenzy Master Class.
Overview & Tips: Breed and train your fish with high stats to win the Master Class.
- Prioritize the “Boost” stat.
- Keep all stats under 100 individually and 450 total.
| Bait | Boost | Endurance | Stamina | Strength | Tenacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battan | – | – | – | – | +1 |
| Carrot * | +1 | – | – | – | – |
| Evy | – | – | +1 | – | – |
| Mimi | – | +1 | – | – | – |
| Minon | +1 | – | – | – | – |
| Petite Fish | – | +1 | – | – | – |
| Potato Cake ** | – | – | +1 | – | – |
| Prickly | – | – | – | – | +1 |
A well-trained fish is key to winning the Finny Frenzy.
Freak Show
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Escape the circus tent.
Overview & Tips: Complete the circus tent event in the main story.
GeoraManiac
Trophy Type: Gold
Trophy Description: Fulfill 100% of the requirements for every Georama.
Overview & Tips: Meet all requirements for each Georama location.
- Sindain:
- Place 10 Trees
- Place 15 Fence parts around the Firbits’ House
- Place 15 River Parts
- Place a Straw House
- Place the Nose and Eye Trees near the River, with the Nose Tree between the Eyes
- Have Adel live here
- Have Gordon live here (needs trees near his house)
- Have Milane live here
- Have Polly live here (needs cart near her house)
- Obtain 50 CP
- Balance Valley:
- Place 4 Pot Torches
- Place 15 Trees
- Place a Star Lamp on a Brick House
- Have Blinkhorn live here (requires a gate and a minimum of seven fence pieces nearby)
- Have Ferdinand live here, and at a Chinese Stand, which in turn must be near a house
- Have Parn live here (his house must have a purple roof)
- Have Priest Bruno live here (must live in a Church)
- Have Stewart live here
- Obtain 40 CP
- Veniccio:
- Place a Windmill
- Place at least 8 Piers
- Place 8 Luna Stone Lights
- Place four Iron Houses:
- One must have Claire living in it, and it must have a red roof with a Pot Torch nearby
- One must have Donny living in it, and it must have a blue roof
- The two others must have a green roof and a purple roof
- Place Shop Boats near the Iron Houses
- Obtain 80 CP
- Heim Rada:
- Place 4 Brick Houses – 2 must have Chimneys, 1 House must be placed on top of three Blocks
- Place a Windmill near the three-Block-high Brick House
- Place a Power Arm on a house
- Place a Work Crane on a house
- Place 10 Pots
- Have Borneo live here
- Have Cedric live here
- Have Erik live here, in the three-Block-high Brick House
- Have Gerald live here
- Obtain 100 CP
- Moon Flower Palace: Refer to a visual guide.
Visual guide for Moon Flower Palace Georama
Good-Bye Shingala
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 4.
Overview & Tips: Advance through the main story until Chapter 4 is completed.
LEGENDary
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Build up to Max’s LEGEND and Supernova weapons.
Overview & Tips: Consult weapon evolution charts for Max’s best weapons.
Mechanical Upgrades
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Purchase an upgrade for Steve the Ridepod.
Overview & Tips: Upgrade Steve the Ridepod with Cedric.
Medalhead
Trophy Type: Gold
Trophy Description: Earn all medals in every chapter.
Overview & Tips: Earn every medal in each chapter. Use the best equipment and strategies, particularly for Time Attack.
- Time Attack Goals: Use long-range weapons and prioritize damage.
- Spheda Goals: Practice precision and learn floor layouts.
- Fishing Goals: Boost your fishing rod stats, especially Luck.
- Clear Goals: Varies by floor; generally straightforward.
Monster Master
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Obtain every Monster Transformation Badge.
Overview & Tips: Obtain every monster transformation badge.
| Transformation Badge | Target Monster(s) | Monster Location(s) | Requisite Item(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Badge | Froggy | Underground Channel | Battan |
| Goyone | Ocean’s Roar Cave | Evy | |
| Beast Badge | Sewer Rat | Underground Channel | Cheese |
| Ram | Starlight Canyon | Premium Chicken | |
| Card Badge | Diamond | Moon Flower Palace | Diamond |
| S. Diamond | Moon Flower Palace | Diamond | |
| R. Diamond | Zelmite Mine | Diamond | |
| RSF Diamond | Zelmite Mine | Diamond | |
| Darkling Badge | Spider Lady | Rainbow Butterfly Wood | Gold Bar |
| Auntie Medusa | Ocean’s Roar Cave | Ruby | |
| Flora Badge | (Special case: Bought in the Jural Mall Tail Shop) | ||
| Magical Badge | Statue | Ocean’s Roar Cave | Sturdy Rock |
| Moon Badge | (Special case: Get to Photography Level 7 and speak to Donny) | ||
| Reptile Badge | Wind Gemron | Starlight Canyon | Wind Element |
| Spirit Badge | Pixie | Rainbow Butterfly Wood | Gooey Peach |
| Sun Badge | (Special case: Get to Photography Level 8 and speak to Donny) | ||
| Undead Badge | (Special case: Kill Skeleton Soldiers (found in the RBW) with Holy Water) | ||
| Windup Badge | (Special case: Kill Bomer Heads (found in Mt. Gundor) with Holy Water) |
Palace of Flowers
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Defeat the Dark Element.
Overview & Tips: Beat the Dark Element in the main story.
Partners in Time
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Recruit a companion to join your party.
Overview & Tips: Recruit a companion as part of the story.
Past, Present, and Future
Trophy Type: Platinum
Trophy Description: Collect all trophies.
Overview & Tips: Collect all other trophies to unlock the Platinum.
Playing with Time
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Close a time distortion in a game of Spheda.
Overview & Tips: Close a time distortion in a Spheda round. Practice and learn floor layouts.
Resurrection of the Great Elder
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 2.
Overview & Tips: Complete Chapter 2 of the main story.
Shapeshifter
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Transform Monica into a monster.
Overview & Tips: Transform Monica into a monster during the main story.
Supporting Cast
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Recruit all possible companions to join your party.
Overview & Tips: Recruit all possible companions.
- Adel: Give her a Hunk of Copper, Sturdy Cloth, and Thick Hide.
- Borneo: Recruited as a part of the story.
- Cedric: Recruited as a part of the story.
- Claire: Show her a scoop (golden picture border) photo of the Lafrescia flower.
- Corrine: Play hide-and-seek with her.
- Doctor Dell: Recruited as a part of the story.
- Donny: Give him the Dark and Protector Coins.
- Erik: Recruited as a part of the story.
- Fabio: Show him a 60+ cm Nonky.
- Ferdinand: Give him a Roasted Chestnut.
- Gerald: Show him a Bell Trigger.
- Gordon: Recruited as a part of the story.
- Mayor Need: Help him open his safe (code is 1221).
- Milane: Build up a sword twice and speak with her.
- Mina: Complete ten rounds of Spheda after speaking to her.
- Olivie: Get first place in a Finny Frenzy racing class and speak to her.
- Parn: Bring him some Gold Paint.
- Pau: Bring him a Carrot after Chapter 4.
- Polly: Complete her questline.
- Priest Bruno: Solve his candle puzzle.
- Rosa: Speak with her and type in the phrase “Let’s go together.“
- Rufio: Show him a picture of The Moon.
- Sheriff Blinkhorn: Complete his time trial.
- Stewart: Give him a total of 2,200 Gilda.
Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Reach photography level eight.
Overview & Tips: Increase your photography level to eight. Take photos of various items and areas to increase your photography level. Experiment with different angles and subjects.
The Forgotten Adventure
Trophy Type: Gold
Trophy Description: Defeat the Dark Genie.
Overview & Tips: Complete the main story by defeating the Dark Genie.
The Sage of the Stars
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 3.
Overview & Tips: Complete Chapter 3 of the main story.
Tinkering Away
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Create your first invention.
Overview & Tips: Create your first invention.
To The Outside World
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 1.
Overview & Tips: Complete Chapter 1 of the main story.
Weapon Synthesis
Trophy Type: Bronze
Trophy Description: Synthesize a weapon.
Overview & Tips: Synthesize a weapon.
What? Your Monster is Evolving!
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Evolve a monster into its final form.
Overview & Tips: Evolve a monster into its final form.
When Two Eras Collide
Trophy Type: Silver
Trophy Description: Complete Chapter 6.
Overview & Tips: Complete Chapter 6 of the main story.
Conclusion
This trophy guide offers comprehensive information and strategies to achieve 100% completion in Dark Cloud 2. Use these tips to master the game and obtain every trophy, including the prestigious platinum.
