PS2 | God of War II

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                      - God of War II FAQ/Walkthrough -
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          Version number:         / ____ \          Date Started:
          1.0                    / /    \ \         March 15, 2007
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          March 26, 2007    \______|    |______/    berserker_kev@yahoo.com

                                - BERSERKER -

              This document Copyright 2007 Kevin Hall (Berserker)
         God of War Copyright Sony Computer Entertainment INC., 2006.

-- Table of Contents

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   Section I:  Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [INTR00]

  Section II:  Basics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [BSCS00]

 Section III:  Walkthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WTGH00]

  Section IV:  Extras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EXTR00]

   Section V:  Challenge of the Titans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [COTT00]

Section VIII:  Everything Else . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EVEL00]

      - Copyright
      - Special Thanks
      - Version History
      - Contact Info
      - About Me

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                                                                       [INTR00]

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.  The Challenge of the 
Titans section will be added shortly and I'll try to get around with some tips 
for Titan mode as well once I have had the time to play it.  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.

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Controls
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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

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Techniques/Advanced Techniques
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-- 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, 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)

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Chest
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-- 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.

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Powerups
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-- 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.

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Weapons
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-- Athena's Blades

- Level 1

Icarus Lift (X in the air)

Olympic Ascension (Hold /\)

Orion's Harpoon (O)

Athena's Reverse (Tap L1 right before an attack)

Plume of Prometheus ([], [], /\)

- Level 2

Increased Damage

Rampage of the Furies (L1 + O) [in the air or on the ground]

- Level 3

Orb Requirement: 5250

Increased Damage

Now combo moves:

Spirit of Hercules (/\, /\, /\)

Valor of Hercules (/\, /\, [])

Cyclone of Chaos (L1 + []) [in the air or on the ground]

- Level 4

Orb Requirement: 9500

Increased Damage

Hyperion Charge (Hold [] to Run)

Hyperion Rush ([] during Run)

Hyperion Rise (/\ during Run)

Athena's Wrath (/\ after evading with the right analog)

New Rage of the Titan's move

Prometheus' Torment (Hold [] then release)

- Level 5 (MAX)

Orb Requirement: 13500

Increased Damage

Tartarus Rage (L1 + /\) [in the air or on the ground]

New Rage of the Titans Move

Prometheus' Inferno (Hold L1 then release)

-- Barbarian Hammer

- Level 1

Crushing Defeat (L1 + [])

Might of the King (L1 + /\) [in the air or on the ground]

- Level 2

Orb Requirement: 4500

Increased Damage

Soul Summon (Flick the right analog)

- Level 3

Orb Requirement: 17500

Increased Damage

Legion of Souls

Orb Requirement: 17500

-- Spear of Destiny

- Level 1

Deadly Slash (L1 + [])

Piercing Shards (L1 + /\)

Piercing Shards (L1) [in the air only]

- Level 2

Orb Requirement: 3750

Increased Damage

Unfortunate Remains (L1 + O)

- Level 3

Orb Requirement: 12500

Increased Damage

Altering Slash (L1 + [])

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Magic Abilities
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-- 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.

- Level 1

Wind Blast (L2 + []) [in the air or on the ground]

- Level 2

Lethal Vortex (L2 + /\)

- Level 3 (MAX)

Orb Requirement: 12500

Lethal Vortex Upgrade

Wind Blast [Charged] (L2 + Hold [])

Titan Storm (L2 + O)

-- 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]

- Level 2

Orb Requirement: ?

Increased Damage

Targets More Enemies

- Level 3 (MAX)

Orb Requirement: 15000

Increased Damage

Targets More Enemies

Core Explodes

-- 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]

- Level 2

Orb Requirement: 4000

Gorgon Stare Upgrade

Gorgon Flash (L2 + /\) [in the air or on the ground]

- Level 3

Orb Requirement: 8000

Gorgon Stare Upgrade

Gorgon Blast (L2 + O) [in the air or on the ground]

Gorgon Rage (L2 + Hold O then release)

-- 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)

- Level 2

Orb Requirement: 4500

Increased Damage

Trembling Earth Upgrade

- Level 3

Orb Requirement: 10000

Increased Damage

Destructive Earth (L2 then tap O)

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Relics
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-- 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)

-- 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 plungers his blades into the ground 
and unleashes the fury from the blow back onto his enemies.

-- Icarus Wings

These wings allows 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 that 
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.

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                                                                       [WTGH00]

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 I am studying the boss fights to prepare for Titan Mode, so they have 
some extreme detail that really isn't needed for Spartan mode, but may come in 
handy for Titan Mode.

For the moment, I am unsure of what chests actually hold Gorgon Eyes and 
Phoenix Feathers.  You only need to collect a total of 18 of the 75 
(supposedly) Gorgon Eyes and Phoenix Feathers spread throughout the game.  All 
the other chest that may have contained a Gorgon Eye or Phoenix Feather become 
red chest 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 that's not the way I do stuff. ;)  All locations will be 
eventually listed in this walkthrough once I go through the game again.

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:

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               | [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       |
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The only true spoilers of this FAQ are located in Action Sequences, so just 
avoid the portions surrounded by *'s.

~~ The City of Rhodes ~~

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.

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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 to avoid it.

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 current 
floor.
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.

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*                             Action Sequence                                 *
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*  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.               *
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~~ 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.

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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.

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*                             Action Sequence 1                               *
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*  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.                                                                 *
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All is not over yet though.  Stun the Colossus another three times and make 
your way over to him for another Action Sequence.

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*                             Action Sequence 2                               *
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*  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.                                            *
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~~ 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.

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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 two --RED CHEST-- 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.

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.

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                         > >  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!

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~~ Inside the Colossus ~~

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.  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 column that lies in the way of 
the wooden platform with some well-timed jumping.  When you come upon the 
second 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 columns for the lower portion will crumble once the burning middle portion 
has been stabbed.  Leap across to the platform where the burning platform 
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 column 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 column 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 
column 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 columns 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/?)++.  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 column 
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.

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                             > >  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.

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~~ 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 ~~

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.

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*                         Action Sequence (Raven)                             *
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*  Kratos [LEAPS] on top of the Raven then grabs ahold of its neck and        * 
*  >>STRUGGLES<< to quickly break its neck.                                   *
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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.

~~ Lair of the Titan ~~

~~ 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/?)++.

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/?)++. 
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/?)++.

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/?)++

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/?) 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/?).  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/?)++.  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 ~~

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.

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*                    Action Sequence: (Griffon w/rider)                       *
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*  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.                                                                *
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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.

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                       > >  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.

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.

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*                              Action Sequence                                *
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*  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.    *
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~~ The Island of Creation ~~

~~ 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/?)++.  
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.

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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/?)++.  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 ~~

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                         > >  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, but don't use that as your primary 
attack against Cerberus.  Only kick the Hounds if they crowd around too much. 
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 button tap 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.

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*                             Action Sequences                                *
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*  1) Kratos punches Cerberus and >>PULLS<< on its right head then tears it   *
*     off.                                                                    *
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*  2) Kratos punches Cerberus then stabs the left head right before he        *
*     >>PULLS<< and tears it off.                                             *
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*  3) Kratos stabs the middle head then breaks its neck. (no button taps for  *
*     this one)                                                               *
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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.  

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                           > >  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.

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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/?)++.  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 ~~

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.

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                          > >  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.

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*                        Counter Grab Action Sequence                         *
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*  Theseus grabs Kratos with his scepter and holds him in place but Kratos    *
*  quickly (GRABS) Theseus' Scepter and throws him to the ground.             *
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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.

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.

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*                               Action Sequence                               *
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*  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.                                                                     *
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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.

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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/?)++.

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/?)++.  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/?) 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.

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*                               Action Sequence                               *
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*  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.          *
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~~ 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 ~~

~~ 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/?++.

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 --UNARKED CHEST--.  Climb over to the chest and open it to 
collect a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (6/?)++.  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/?)++ and the right chest contains a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (7/?)++.

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/?)++.  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.

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/?).  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/?) 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 ~~

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.

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*                              Action Sequence                                *
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*  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.                                                        *
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Attacks:

Horse Ram: The Barbarian Commander's horse rears up on its hind legs then races 
toward Kratos and the horse rams him then the Barbarian smacks Kratos with his 
mallet.
How to avoid: Roll before the horse reaches Kratos.  The roll has to be 
performed a bit early.

Mallet Smack:  The Barbarian Commander hits Kratos with his mallet.
How to avoid: Roll/Move away from him.

Arrow Shot: The Barbarian Commander fires a single arrow at Kratos.
How to avoid: Block or roll away from the arrow.

Arrow Shots: The Barbarian Commander's horse stands in place as the Barbarian 
Commander 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 swings his hammer twice while stepping toward 
Kratos.
How to avoid: Block or roll.

Ground Pound: The Barbarian pounds the ground with his hammer and creates a 
small shockwave.
How to avoid: Jump or roll.

Axe Swing Summon: While the Barbarian Commander is summoning the Dead 
Barbarians, the axe swing that summons them can actually hit Kratos.
How to avoid: Block or roll.

Energy Wave: The Barbarian places his hammer on the ground and stomps on it 
creating an energy wave that moves toward Kratos.
How to avoid: Block, roll, or jump.

Once the horse is dead he will start a whole new set of attacks and start to 
summon Dead Barbarians to help him out.  He will move under the ground and 
appear in the middle portion of the platform then start to summon Dead 
Barbarians.  The Dead Barbarians will only attack by grabbing ahold of Kratos 
and squeezing him to death.  Shake the left analog to the right and left to 
break free from their hold.  The Dead Barbarians can be killed with a simple 
grab or will fall within a few attacks.  One of the Dead Barbarians in the 
third wave looks a bit different than the others...hmm.  If you played the 
first God of War, you should get the reference.  Kill the captain that appears 
to get some green orbs instead of blue.

All of the Barbarian Commander's attacks are blockable during this phase of the 
fight and you will have to block very quickly to escape some of his attacks.  
Chronos' Rage is a godsend during this phase since it will help to hit all 
enemies on the platform.

Fun Fact: Instead of cutting off the legs and cutting off the head of the 
captain once grabbed, Kratos will stab him multiple times or toss him to the 
ground like the soldiers at the beginning of the game.  It's not really that 
special or new, but it is interesting.

Attacks (Giant form)

Axe Swing Combo: The Barbarian swings his axe twice then hits the ground and 
creates a shockwave.  Sometimes he will only perform one swing before the 
ground pound.
How to avoid: All of this is unblockable, so roll away from him when he starts 
swinging.  The shockwave doesn't cover the whole platform, so just move far 
enough away and you won't have to worry about jumping to avoid it, if not, then 
get ready to jump.

Soon the Barbarian will absorb the souls around the area and grow much bigger. 
During this phase all of his attack are unblockable, so you will need to hit 
him sparingly and roll often whenever he performs any attack.  He will always 
end his attacks with a ground pound so make sure to roll far enough away or be 
prepared to jump to avoid the shockwave.  His attacks are limited to axe swings 
and ground pound combinations so he is very predicable, but you better be ready 
to move when he starts swinging.  Rage of the Titans really helps out for this 
portion of the battle - you'll have to chip away at him sparingly otherwise.

Attacks (Final Phase)

Home Run Swing: The Barbarian runs toward Kratos and swings his hammer toward 
him.  Sometimes he doesn't run, so watch for him to prepare the swing.
How to avoid: Block or roll.

Upward Swing: After blocking enough hits, the Barbarian swings his hammer 
upward at Kratos.
How to avoid: Block or roll.

Soul Attack: The Barbarian gather souls in his hammer and shoots them all 
toward Kratos.
How to avoid: Roll.  It is best to run away from him when he starts to gather 
souls then roll when he shoots them so you'll be able to time the roll better.

After enough hits, the Barbarian will release the souls and shrink back down.  
He will only keep the energy wave move from the second phase and will add some 
new moves to his arsenal.  His physical attacks can still be blocked at this 
point, but be prepared to roll whenever he starts to gather souls since he will 
launch them toward you and they are unblockable.  He will also sneak in a 
counter attack (upward swing) after he has blocked a few of your hits, so be 
prepared to block it when he starts to guard.

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*                             Action Sequence                                 *
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*  Kratos jumps onto the Barbarian and grabs his hammer then >>STRUGGLES<<    *
*  to  break the weapon free from the Barbarian's grasp, and manages to       *
*  snatch the weapon and jump away.  The Barbarian races toward Kratos but    * 
*  Kratos [LEANS] the hammer back and smacks the hell out of Barbarian        *
*  knocking him to the ground.  As the Barbarian starts to get up, Kratos     * 
*  [LEANS] the hammer back and smashes the Barbarian's head into the          *
*  platform and [CLOBBERS] his head once again then [LAYS] the ultimate       * 
*  smackdown with a third smash to the skull of his foe.                      *
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Fun Fact: The Barbarian will pose if the Home Run Swing hits Kratos.

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You will gain the **BARBARIAN HAMMER** as the boss battle ends.  While basking 
in the glory of the ultimate ownage displayed upon his age-old rival, a group 
of Dead Barbarians will appear to challenge Kratos again directly after the 
battle.  Use this chance to get the feel of this new weapon.  Kratos cannot 
roll while you have the Barbarian Hammer equipped.  Walk over to the shiny 
branch that is hanging above the swamp and grapple to it then swing across.  Be 
careful since you will fall in the swamp if you walk too close to the edge 
directly across from the shiny branch (strangely, it's the only side of the 
platform that will allow you to walk off)

While moving along the path on the opposite side find the single skeleton 
hanging from a branch up in the trees and destroy it for a few extra red orbs. 
Keep moving down the path ahead and gut the Boars along the way.  You'll 
eventually enter a new area.

~~ Temple of Euryale ~~

The Gorgon face up ahead will shoot green rays that will turn you to stone if 
you approach it.  Nothing can be done with it at the moment.  The left path 
will only take you to a locked door and you'll need Euryale's Key to unlock it. 
Take the right path to the find a save point close by along with a --GREEN 
CHEST--.  Hop along the platform pieces up ahead and hop over to the other side 
of the path.  A cutscene will play once you walk into the open area.

Approach the body in the background and take **EURYALE'S KEY** from it.  
Beastmasters will spawn from the ground and attack after taking the key.  Watch 
for their blade arms to glow then quickly block or dodge to the side as they 
attack.  You could easily grab them to death; otherwise, use Plume of 
Prometheus ([], [], /\) and Chronos' Rage to keep them down on the ground or 
stunned.  They have a higher tendency to block then other enemies you have 
faced thus far.

Run back to the Gorgon face.  Skeletons will form from the bones on the ground 
and attack.  These enemies are not too bad, though they can be aggressive in 
groups, but they do not block at all.  Make sure that you finish them off with 
a O button finish or at least fully destroy them when the icon appears since 
they will quickly break apart and reform with full health if you don't.  Take 
the left path this time.  Another skeleton will attack near the dead body.  
Walk over to the hidden alcove across from the locked gate and find the --RED 
CHEST--.  Use Euryale's Key to unlock the gate.

As you move through the doorway, find the --UNMARKED CHEST-- in the right 
alcove and open it to collect a ++GORGON EYE (14/?)++.  Find the --GREEN 
CHEST-- along the side of the building ahead then follow the path around the 
side.

~~ The Ruins of the Forgotten ~~

A cutscene will introduce you to the Cyclops and another Beastmaster.  The 
Beastmasters can call Cyclops into some of the areas using their horn then 
climb on top of the Cyclops and ride them.  While a Beastmaster is controlling 
a Cyclops, the Cyclops' attacks will become incredibly aggressive.  Always take 
the time to dismount the Beastmaster rider by tapping the O button next to the 
Cyclops and rotating the left analog to pull off the Beastmaster.  The 
Beastmaster will constantly try to get back on the Cyclops so you will always 
need to dismount them once again.  After dismounting the Beastmaster, attack 
aggressively with Plume of Prometheus to keep him grounded then use Cronos' 
Rage to keep him in one spot while you continue to attack.

The Cyclops is not as bad without a rider on top.  He will attack mainly with 
an unblockable two-hit combination, and will turn to face you with each strike 
so make sure to roll all the way away from him when he attacks.  Notice how the 
Cyclops will always growl before launching an attack - that is your cue to 
prepare to dodge when he moves toward you.  Wear the Cyclops down then use the 
grab button to finish him off in an Action Sequence.  Kratos will actually tear 
the eye from the beast.  Collect 20 of these Cyclops eyes to unlock a bonus 
outfit.  Keep in mind that you can only collect Cyclops eyes from this 
particular type of Cyclops only!

Two more Beastmasters will appear from the ground and they will summon more 
Cyclops with their horns.  You can limit the amount of Cyclops during these 
type of battles by quickly hitting the Beastmaster that is blowing the horn to 
shut him up and thereby cancel the Cyclops summon.  These type of battles can 
get out of control easily later in the game if you don't take measures in 
stopping the horn blow of the Beastmaster.

Use the --REPLENISHER CHEST-- to the side if needed then walk past the broken 
pillars of the building to the left.  The building will start to move as you 
make your way to the back - it won't fall in the swamp so don't worry.  Grab 
the block and pull it out of the doorway.  You can't do anything with it right 
now, but go ahead and push it to the far left side with the broken pillars to 
set it up for later.  Open the gate through the doorway and move down the 
corridor ahead.  Don't shatter the block that you come across!  Stand on that 
block then jump and use /\ attacks to hit the suspended block in the air to the 
left of the block that you're standing on.  The block will break open and an 
--UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++PHOENIX FEATHER (9/?)++ will drop.  Shatter 
the other block to reveal a --RED CHEST--.

Run down the left path at the intersection and fight off the Sentries that way. 
At the dead end, you'll come across a --RED CHEST-- and a --BLUE CHEST--.  Go 
back the other way and fall into the pit in the cave ahead.  Fight off the Fire 
Nymphs and Wraiths then attack the middle rock column to make it shatter.  Grab 
the Nymphs and throw them at the Wraiths.  The top stalactite piece will form 
into a grapple point so Kratos can swing across the pit.  Open the --GREEN 
CHEST-- to the side before swinging across if needed.  Once you grapple, you 
will notice that this swing is a bit different than previous swings in that 
Kratos will swing in a circle.  Wait until he swings toward the other side then 
press the X button to jump off.

Swing on the next few stalactites to get across the swampy water below in the 
section ahead.  You'll need to jump and grapple to the second grapple point 
from the first.  Climb the ladder on the right side once you land and move 
across the vine at the top.  Sentries will attack as you move across.  An 
--UNMARKED CHEST-- containing a ++GORGON EYE (15/?)++ and a --RED CHEST-- lie 
in wait on the opposite side.

Drop back down and hop across the large tree stumps in the swamp.  Be sure to 
hop across the last few quickly since some Fireball Fiends will start to hurl 
explosive fireballs at you.  Run over to the two side pillars that the Fiends 
stand on and break them with attacks to make the enemies fall.  Use R1 to grab 
ahold of the middle pillar once the first few enemies are taken care of and 
Kratos will toss it to the side after tapping R1 and L1 a few times.  Fight off 
the Fiends and watch for their explosive fireballs.  These enemies are prone to 
grabs so make sure to take advantage of that and take the battles to the air a 
bunch.  All of their moves including their fireballs can be blocked without 
taking damage.  They actually have a unique death animation if you kill them by 
hitting them without grabs where their top half will crawl after Kratos and 
explode - this can be blocked as well.

Jump on top of the section of the broken pillar and hop up to the floor above. 
Scope out the --RED CHEST-- and the --GREEN CHEST-- hidden in the side alcoves 
after hopping up to the next floor.  Continue along the path and open the 
--BLUE CHEST-- that you'll come across toward the end if needed.  Jump into the 
circular room below.

                            - - WATERWAY PUZZLE - -

Step on the pressure switch in the middle of the room to see that it opens the 
middle gate halfway.  While standing on the pressure switch, hold L2 to target 
using Typhon's Bane and Kratos will automatically lock onto the vine-covered 
wall behind the treasure chest to the right.  Shoot the vines and a grapple 
point stalactite will be revealed up above the chests that Kratos can grapple 
onto to reach the --2 UNMARKED CHESTS--.  The left chest contains a ++GORGON 
EYE (16/?)++.

Walk over to the back right side and pull the switch.  This will open the gate 
on the right side.  Break the walls on both sides to reveal a hidden waterway. 
Two Fireball Fiends will attack as you break open the wall leading to the right 
section of the waterway.  There is a dead body lying by the right waterway and 
another pressure switch on the left side.  Both pressure switches have to have 
something on them in order to open the middle door.  You can't put the body on 
the middle pressure switch and st