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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Hints & Cheats

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Unlockables

  1. Gamer Pics

    After completing certain requirements the following Gamer Pictures become available for download from the title screen:
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Unlock the Fair Fighter Achievement.Mog
    Unlock the Chronosavior Achievement.Noel
    Unlock the Defragmented Achievement.Serah
    Have a FFXIII save.Lightning
    Have all AchievementsAlternate Lightning
  2. Extra items for having a FFXIII game save

    Simply have a game save at any point in FFXIII while loading up FFXIII-2 to unlock these items.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    In Key ItemsEternal Crystal
    In treasure sphere in Serendipity, right of the entranceLightning Mask
    In treasure sphere during 3rd visit to the Void Beyond near 2nd YeulSerah Mask
  3. Improved Moggle Throw: Monster Crystals

    This can only acquire when you reach Serendipity on the first time, talk to Mystic and she will give you Mog's Manifestation which can improve your moggle's throw and Haggler skill to increase your sale price by 10%. Do this moggle throw at certain areas to get one of a kind monster crystal.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    A Dying World 700 - Throw Mog on to position close to Chocolina in the black sands zone.Cactuarama
    New Bodhum 003AF - Throw Mog into the crater beneath the gate in the meteorite impact site area.Cactuarina
    Archylte Steppe ???AF - Throw Mog into the patch of red flowers close to the cactuar waystone on the plains of eternity.Chichu
    Sunleth Waterscape 300AF - Hurl Mog at the two Miniflan while riding the giant beast in the anime trail area.Leyak
    Archylte Steppe ???AF - Throw Mog onto the small island at the center of the clearwater marshes. The probability of finding the Nanochu crystal is 10%Nanochu
    New Bodhum 003AF - Throw Mog into the ocean from the pier east of the NORA house.Rangda
    Academia 4XXAF - Throw Mog onto the platform beneath the holographic projection of Cocoon.Silver Chocobo

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Achievements

  1. Achievements

    DescriptionName
    Spent a fortune at shops.Choco-boco-holic
    Responded swiftly to the appearance of enemies.Clock Stopper
    Staggered a significant number of enemies.Staggering
    Performed a significant number of preemptive strikes.Quick Draw
    Successfully used Feral Link abilities a significant number of times.Wild Thing
    Fought a significant number of battles without using the "Retry" option.No Retreat
    Performed a multitude of paradigm shifts.Strategist
    Defeated an army's worth of enemies.Budding Hunter
    Accepted a new fate in a world where everything has changed.Early Riser
    Left behind a normal life, and began a journey through time.Time Traveler
    Visited the place where clues to the future lie waiting to be discovered.Future Espier
    Visited the place where the saviors of the past dream in crystal.Past Gazer
    Acknowledged the threat facing the world, and decided to fight back.Threat Facer
    Prepared to face a test of your determination in the rift where hidden truths slumber.Sooth Seeker
    Turned your back on empty dreams and joined the battle to save mankind.Promise Keeper
    Obtained five Cinematic Bonus rewards.Trigger Finger
    Witnessed every possible Paradox Ending.Anomalous
    Followed the story to its conclusion.Epic Finisher
    Went the distance on chocobo-back.Saddle Sore
    Amassed a fortune in casino coins.Serendipitous
    Completed an entire fragment category.Fragmented
    Completed every fragment category.Defragmented
    Defeated a powerful enemy with graceful poise.Scarlet Medal
    Defeated a powerful enemy with valiant skill.Cerulean Medal
    Defeated a powerful enemy with perfect execution.Obsidian Medal
    Fully developed all abilities.Supreme Being
    Defeated every worthy opponent.Big Game Hunter
    Dealt 99,999 damage with a single attack.Giant's Fist
    Befriended a most unfriendly monster.Beast Tamer
    Defeated a powerful enemy on equal terms.Fair Fighter
    Obtained the highest possible result in the battle to determine the fate of the world.Chronosavior

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Unlockables

  1. XMB Themes

    After completing certain requirements the following XMB themes become available for download from the title screen:
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Obtain the "Defragmented" TrophySerah Farron XMB Theme
    Obtain the "Fair Fighter" TrophyMog XMB Theme
    Obtain the "Master of Time" Platinum TrophyAlternate Lightning XMB Theme
    Get 5 star rating on final bossNoel Kreiss XMB Theme
    Have a FFXIII Game SaveLightnng XMB Theme
  2. Improved Moggle Throw: Monster Crystals

    This can only acquire when you reach Serendipity on the first time, talk to Mystic and she will give you Mog's Manifestation which can improve your moggle's throw and Haggler skill to increase your sale price by 10%. Do this moggle throw at certain areas to get one of a kind monster crystal.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    New Bodhum 003AF - Throw Mog into the crater beneath the gate in the meteorite impact site area.Cactuarina
    New Bodhum 003AF - Throw Mog into the ocean from the pier east of the NORA house.Rangda
    Sunleth Waterscape 300AF - Hurl Mog at the two Miniflan while riding the giant beast in the anime trail area.Leyak
    Archylte Steppe ???AF - Throw Mog into the patch of red flowers close to the cactuar waystone on the plains of eternity.Chichu
    Archylte Steppe ???AF - Throw Mog onto the small island at the center of the clearwater marshes. The probability of finding the Nanochu crystal is 10%Nanochu
    Academia 4XXAF - Throw Mog onto the platform beneath the holographic projection of Cocoon.Silver Chocobo
    A Dying World 700 - Throw Mog on to position close to Chocolina in the black sands zone.Cactuarama
  3. Fragment Skills

    In Serendity, you can unlock certain fragment skill through the Mystic to help you throughout the game.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Collect all Fragments in the Academic Reward and Great Mog Wisdom categoriesField Killer
    Collect all Fragments in all versions of Oerba including the Paradox ending in 200AFMobile Mog
    Collect all Fragments in: New Bodhum (003AF), Bresha Ruins (005AF), Yaschas Massif (010AF and 01XAF), Oerba (200AF) and Sunleth Waterscape (300AF)Eyes of the Goddess
    Beat the gameParadox Scope
    Complete the Academic Rank: Paradox Professor in Academia 400 AFBattlemania
    Collect all Fragments in the Monster Bits and Bounty Hunter categories including the Archylte Steppe bossesChocobo Music
    Collect all Fragments in all versions of Yaschas MassifEncounter Master
    Collect every Fragment in all versions of Bresha Ruins and Yaschas MassifRolling in CP
    Available after Chapter 5Bargain Hunter
    Available after Chapter 5Anti-grav Jump
    Collect all Fragments in Vile Peaks in both 200 and 010 AFMonster Collector
    Collect all 160 FragmentsClock Master

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Easter Eggs

  1. Secret Ending

    After collecting all 160 fragments, activate the Paradox Scope and repeat the final boss battles in Academia (500AF) to view a secret ending after the credits roll.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

  1. Trophies

    There are 19 Bronze Trophies, 6 Silver Trophies, 6 Gold Trophies, and 1 Platinum Trophy.
    DescriptionName
    Spent a fortune at shops.Choco-boco-holic
    Responded swiftly to the appearance of enemies.Clock Stopper
    Staggered a significant number of enemies.Staggering
    Performed a significant number of preemptive strikes.Quick Draw
    Successfully used Feral Link abilities a significant number of times.Wild Thing
    Fought a significant number of battles without using the "Retry" option.No Retreat
    Performed a multitude of paradigm shifts.Strategist
    Defeated an army's worth of enemies.Budding Hunter
    Mastered the timeline and obtained every trophy available.Master of Time
    Accepted a new fate in a world where everything has changed.Early Riser
    Left behind a normal life, and began a journey through time.Time Traveler
    Visited the place where clues to the future lie waiting to be discovered.Future Espier
    Visited the place where the saviors of the past dream in crystal.Past Gazer
    Acknowledged the threat facing the world, and decided to fight back.Threat Facer
    Prepared to face a test of your determination in the rift where hidden truths slumber.Sooth Seeker
    Turned your back on empty dreams and joined the battle to save mankind.Promise Keeper
    Obtained five Cinematic Bonus rewards.Trigger Finger
    Witnessed every possible Paradox Ending.Anomalous
    Followed the story to its conclusion.Epic Finisher
    Went the distance on chocobo-back.Saddle Sore
    Amassed a fortune in casino coins.Serendipitous
    Completed an entire fragment category.Fragmented
    Completed every fragment category.Defragmented
    Defeated a powerful enemy with graceful poise.Scarlet Medal
    Defeated a powerful enemy with valiant skill.Cerulean Medal
    Defeated a powerful enemy with perfect execution.Obsidian Medal
    Fully developed all abilities.Supreme Being
    Defeated every worthy opponent.Big Game Hunter
    Dealt 99,999 damage with a single attack.Giant's Fist
    Befriended a most unfriendly monster.Beast Tamer
    Defeated a powerful enemy on equal terms.Fair Fighter
    Obtained the highest possible result in the battle to determine the fate of the world.Chronosavior

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