Alternate Opening Screen - To gain a different START
screen simply complete every mission available in Weapon
Master mode, including the secondary missions unlocked
after initial completion. The announcer's voice will
also change.
Unlock Cervantes - Complete the eastern mission of
Chapter 3 in Weapon Master mode. The last stage will pit
you against Cervantes. Defeating him allows you to play
him in all modes.
Unlock Characters in Weapon Master Mode (Import) - Play
through Weapon Master mode to unlock characters, modes
and stages. As you beat a character in Weapon Master
Mode, that character will be unlocked for use in other
modes.
Unlockable characters include:
Cervantes
Charade
Lizard Man
Seung Mena
Yoshimitsu
Unlock Seung Mina - In chapter 6 of weapon master mode,
a palace icon will be in the middle. Fight Seung Mina
there, win, and unlock the Korean princess for play in
all modes.
Unlock Sophitia - When you tire of playing with her
little sister, you can unlock a playable Sophitia by
whacking her silly in Weapon Mode.
Unlock Extra Modes - To unlock extra modes, complete the
challenges listed below:
Extra Practice Mode: Beat Stage 1 of Chapter 1 in Weapon
Master Mode
Extra Time Attack Mode- Standard: Beat Stage 1 of
Chapter 5 in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Survival Mode- Standard: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 6
in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Time Attack Mode- Alternative: Beat Stage 4 of
Chapter 9 in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Team Battle Mode: Beat Stage 1 of Subchapter 1 in
Weapon Master Mode
Extra Survival Mode- Death Match: Beat Stage 3 of
Subchapter 3 in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Time Attack- Extreme: Beat Stage 1 of Extra
Chapter 1 in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Survival Mode- No Recovery: Beat Stage 2 of Extra
Chapter 2 in Weapon Master Mode
Extra Arcade Mode: Either attempt Arcade Mode 10 times,
or beat it once
Extra VS Battle Mode: Either attempt Extra Arcade Mode 5
times, or beat it once
Extra VS Team Battle Mode: Either attempt Extra VS
Battle Mode 5 times, or beat it once
Demo theater and character profiles - Successfully
complete arcade and extra arcade mode with any
character.
Unlock Weapons/Items
To unlock these weapons, complete the challenges listed
below:
Talim- Double Crescent Blade: Beat Stage 2 of Chapter 3
in Weapon Master Mode
Raphael- Schweizer: Beat Stage 4 of Chapter 3 in Weapon
Master Mode
Cervantes-Acheron: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 3 in Weapon
Master Mode
Maxi- Fuzoroi: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 3 in Weapon
Master Mode
Xianghua- Soul Calibur: Beat Stage 2 of Chapter 5 in
Weapon Master Mode
Seung Mina- Halberd: Beat Stage 6 of Chapter 6 in Weapon
Master Mode
Nightmare- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 3 of Chapter 7 in
Weapon Master Mode
Necrid- Ethereal Edge: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 8 in
Weapon Master Mode
Seung Mina- Ambassador: Beat Stage 2 of Chapter 10 in
Weapon Master Mode
Sophitia- Synval: Beat Stage 2 of Chapter 10 in Weapon
Master Mode
Xianghua- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 1 of Subchapter 2 in
Weapon Master Mode
Voldo- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 2 of Subchapter 2 in Weapon
Master Mode
Taki- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 3 of Subchapter 2 in Weapon
Master Mode
Cassandra- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 4 of Subchapter 2 in
Weapon Master Mode
Mitsurugi- Souvenir Gift: Beat Stage 3 of Subchapter 3
in Weapon Master Mode
Maxi- Termite Snack: Beat Stage 3 of Subchapter 4 in
Weapon Master Mode
Mitsurugi- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 5 of Subchapter 4 in
Weapon Master Mode
Cassandra- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 5 of Subchapter 4 in
Weapon Master Mode
Cervantes- Imitation Sword: Beat Stage 5 of Subchapter 4
in Weapon Master Mode
Kilik- Bamboo Staff: Beat Stage 2 of Extra Chapter 1 in
Weapon Master Mode
Astaroth- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 3 of Extra Chapter 1 in
Weapon Master Mode
Nightmare- Galley Oar: Beat Stage 3 of Extra Chapter 1
in Weapon Master Mode
Ivy- Prototype Ivy Blade: Beat Stage 2 of Extra Chapter
2 in Weapon Master Mode
Necrid- Soul Edge: Beat Stage 3 of Extra Chapter 2 in
Weapon Master Mode
Sophitia- Memento: Beat Stage 3 of Extra Chapter 2 in
Weapon Master Mode
Unlock New Arenas
To unlock new arenas, complete the challenges listed
below:
Lakeside Coliseum: Beat Stage 3 of Chapter 1 in Weapon
Master Mode
Money Pit: Beat Stage 1 of Chapter 4 in Weapon Master
Mode
Labyrinth: Beat Stage 6 of Chapter 6 in Weapon Master
Mode
Hwangseo Palace/Phoenix Court: Beat Stage 2 of Chapter 7
in Weapon Master Mode
Egyptian Crypt: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 8 in Weapon
Master Mode
Control Load Screen: To control the load screen, press
any button. The characters will talk (or hiss).
Unlock Chapters/Missions in Weapon Master Mode
To unlock Supchapter 1, beat Stage 3 of Chapter 3 in
Weapon Master Mode.
To unlock Subchapter 2, beat Stage 3 of Chapter 4 a
second time in Weapon Master Mode.
To unlock Subchapter 3, beat Stage 2 of Chapter 8 in
Weapon Master Mode.
To unlock Subchapter 4, beat Stage 3 of Subchapter 3 in
Weapon Master Mode.
To unlock EXTRA Missions, beat Chapter 10 of Weapon
Master Mode. A lot of new challenges and unlockables
await!
Unlock Home Version Opening Movie - To open the home
version of the opening movie, play Extra Survival Mode
and beat it, or lose five times.
Unlock Character Profiles - To unlock a character's
profile, beat the Arcade Mode with that character.
Unlock Characters:
To unlock these characters, complete the challenges
listed below:
Yoshimitsu: Beat Stage 3 of Chapter 2 in Weapon Master
Mode
Charade: Beat Stage 1 of Chapter 3 in Weapon Master Mode
Cervantes: Beat Stage 4 of Chapter 3 in Weapon Master
Mode
Sophitia: Beat Stage 5 of Chapter 4 in Weapon Master
Mode
Seung Mina: Beat Stage 3 of Chapter 6 in Weapon Master
Mode
Berserker: Beat Stage 1 of Subchapter 1 in Weapon Master
Mode (Extra)
Lizardman: Beat All Stages of Subchapter 2 in Weapon
Master Mode (Extra)
Assassin: Beat Stage 2 of Subchapter 3 in Weapon Master
Mode (Extra)
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Alternate costume: Highlight a
fighter at the character selection screen and press Y.
Unlock all "Extra" modes to unlock the third start
screen. Spawn's voice will also say "Soul Calibur 2".
Unlock every mode, weapon, and character to hear
Sophitia say "Soul Calibur 2" at the "Press Start"
screen.
Unlock everything (all characters, modes, artworks,
costumes, weapons, etc.) to hear Voldo breathing
strangely at the "Press Start" screen.
If you have collected enough secrets in the game, you
may start hearing a character's voice saying, "Soul
Calibur 2" at the title screen instead of the narrator.
Normally, the character's voice you will be hearing more
frequently will depend how much you use that character.
Alternate stages: Some of the stages that can be
unlocked in weapon master mode have alternates. To
choose an alternate, highlight the desired stage and
press Right or Left. Not all stages have alternates, and
some have more than one.
One person demos: If you wait at the title screen,
a demo fight will play. After that, rankings of players
will appear on screen. Finally it will announce the word
"Namco" and a random character will appear. They will do
fight/dance demonstrations that range from Raphael's
Spanish Flamingo to a spine twisting performance from
Voldo. Some are shorter than others, and sometimes
instead of showing the single character demos, the
opening will repeat itself. Keep trying, and it will
eventually appear.
Voice actor names: After unlocking a character's
profile in arcade or extra arcade, enter the characters'
profile. When you are at his/her profile, select
"Voice". Once in this new menu, press the L. A small box
just above the menu will appear for a few seconds,
giving the name of the actor/actress who played the
voice of the character.
Character statements: At the versus screen, press
any button for one of four different optional character
statements before the match.
Character profiles: To unlock profiles for any
character, successfully complete arcade mode with that
person.
Use the following trick to unlock the character profiles
easily. First, change the options to "Character Change
At Continue." Then, go to single player player arcade or
extra arcade mode and choose a character that you are
strong with. Then, fight your way to Inferno. Lose, then
press Start and choose a character that you did not get
a profile for. Defeat Inferno to unlock the second
character's profile. Note: You cannot enter your name
for the high scores when you lose.
Change character profile view: Select any
character in character profiles. Once you are in his or
her profile menu, tap L or R to have the character turn
around. Note: Keep tapping to have him or her move in a
complete 360.
Fight as Assassin: To unlock Assassin, you must
already have weapon master mode completed once. In
chapter 8, complete the stage "Crystal Mine", in both
the extra and normal missions. This will open up a path
to sub-chapter 3. The second mission in sub-chapter 3 is
called "Castle Of The Damned". Since you have already
completed the game once, you will have an extra mission
for "Castle Of The Damned", in which your opponents are
faster. You must defeat the enemies, who are (in this
order): Voldo, Ivy, Yoshimitsu, Taki, and Assassin.
Complete the level to unlock Assassin. He is available
in all two player modes except for arcade and extra
arcade. He is also available in practice and extra
practice modes. Assassin has six costumes to choose
from, and some of the best combo and juggling moves in
the game.
Fight as Berserker: Successfully complete all 10
chapters, then replay sub chapter 1. This should be a
dungeon where you fight lots of berserkers. Defeat the
Boss to unlock Berserker in all modes except weapon
master mode.
Fight as Charade: In weapon master mode, complete
chapter 2. The first mission in chapter 3 (western-most
mission) will have you fighting Charade. You can only do
a ring out to win this match. Defeating Charade will
unlock him/her/it in all modes. Charade plays much like
Edge Master/Inferno.
Fight as Cervantes: In weapon master mode,
complete chapter 3. The last area in chapter 3 (the
eastern-most mission) will occur on the Pirate Ship
level, and the last character fought will be Cervantes.
When he is defeated, he will become playable in all
modes.
Fight as Lizardman: Successfully complete extra
chapter 2 in weapon master mode or the entire game,
whichever comes first. Lizardman will only be available
in two player team battle mode, versus mode, extra
versus mode, and basically any mode that involves two
players. The only single player mode he is in is
practice mode. Lizardman does not have a move list, but
most of his grapple moves are similar to Nightmare's.
Fight as Nightmare: Successfully complete weapon
master mode. Then, successfully complete weapon master
mode again in a harder difficulty setting. Then,
successfully complete weapon master mode again. Defeat
Inferno to unlock Nightmare.
Fight as Sophitia: In weapon master mode, complete
chapter 4. The final area (eastern-most) will be a
dungeon, with the last Boss being Sophitia. Defeating
her to unlock her in all modes.
Fight as Seung Mina: In weapon master mode, get to
chapter 6. Near the middle of the chapter, there will be
a palace icon. This fight will be against Seung Mina.
Defeating her will unlock her in all modes.
Fight as Yoshimitsu: In weapon master mode,
complete chapter 2. The last area in chapter 2
(eastern-most mission) is a dungeon area. The final
"Boss" of the dungeon is Yoshimitsu. Defeating him will
unlock him in all modes.
Sub-chapter 2: To unlock sub-chapter 2, after
reaching level 72, complete either the regular or extra
mission on stage 3 of chapter 4.
Martial art demonstration mode: In weapon master
mode, complete the southern-most mission of chapter 3.
When complete, a road will form to the south, into a
"subchapter." The shop in this area sells all of the
character weapon demonstrations.
Taunts: Select arcade mode. After you choose your
character; press A, B, L, R, X, Y, White or Black while
the stage loads to hear your character taunt the second
player.
Slow motion replay with camera control: Press R
during a replay and control the camera by pressing the
Left Analog-stick.
Default name entry: Complete the game in arcade
mode and enter the same character (such as "A") in all
positions in your name. The entry will change to the
default name of the character used.
Alternately, press Start when entering a name.
Arcade version opening: Play the game in extra
time attack mode under the extreme difficulty setting
four times.
Home version opening: Play the game in extra
survival mode with the no recovery setting four times.
Demo theater and character bios: Successfully
complete arcade mode or extra arcade mode with any
character.
Soul Calibur weapons: Clear all of sub-chapter 4,
Mt. Procyon, to unlock extra chapter 2 (Cephues). You
will now be able to buy all Soul Calibur weapons, ending
arcade version costumes for Voldo,Taki, Talim, Seung
Mina, Cassandra, and Sophitia.
To get the Soul Caliburs and other legendary weapons for
all of the characters, go to Extra Mission Cepheus. To
get to Cepheus, fully complete Rigel in Weapon Master
mode, Procyon will then become available. Go to Procyon
and defeat Lynx Arbor. A new path should open up to
Cepheus.
Easy money: Keep playing the Ancient Amphitheater
stage with Kilik. Keep pressing Black until you get a
K.O. for easy money.
After successfully completing chapter 1, return to the
training area (the first mission) and complete training
again. Almost every time, you will get between 300 to
500 experience points, and between 300 and 600 gold.
Go to the gambling fight with the bonus for each hit
landed on the opponent.
Go to the level where you must face four people and get
a bonus. This will be stated at the top where the
article is located. Land as many hits as possible (Talim
is recommended). You will receive about 28,000 gold.
In weapon master mode, go to chapter 9 (Algol). In the
second stage is a tournament where you can get a bonus
of 1,000 to 2,000 gold per hit. You will fight three to
five enemies. By the time you win, you will gain between
20,000 to 35,000 gold. You can keep repeating this
strategy until you get the desired amount of goal. This
is best done the first time you play, as it will get
increasingly difficult in the later times that you play.
Make your way through weapon master mode as far as
chapter 9-2 (Ancient Amphitheatre). Select Talim and
equip her with the twin Chaqu (bought in the shop in
Chapter 6). Press A(2), B to pull off the Swift Espada
combo, which will knock your opponent down if all of the
attacks hit and get you behind them. The Salisi Razor
(press B(2), hold Toward enemy and tap Kick(4)) will
knock your opponent into the air, and you will do a
handful of somersault kicks after them. If the first
kick hits, they will be open to the other attacks which
should send them hurtling across the stage for a very
quick KO or ringout. If you have laid some serious hits
on the enemy, you can win between 20,000 and 30,000
gold. A few times through this and you will have more
than enough to buy almost everything available in all
the shops, up to and including Chapter 10.
To gain a lot of money in a short time, go to the
options screen and set the game to the "Easy" difficulty
setting and the time to be infinite. Then, with any
character, complete the game. After doing this, you
automatically get 1,000 gold. Continue this as long as
needed. This is also an easy way to unlock character's
biographies in "Museum" mode.
In weapon master mode, go to Chapter 9, Algol, and go to
stage 2, Ancient Amphitheater. Do not do the extra
mission if you cannot survive with it blowing up. Fight
the people there. If you are skilled, you might get from
20000 to over 30000 gold.
Regaining health: When you are in a dungeon and do
not regain full health back after a battle, just go to
the first square in it and fight there. You will start
at full health again.
Higher ranking titles: Rankings are based on
experience in edge master mode. A good level to earn
fast experience is Er Rai. It is in extra chapter 2 (Cepheus).
For example, 500,000 experience earns you level 77,
Grand Edgemaster Of The Basilisk.
Defeating Taki: Taki's weakness are vertical hits
because they are faster on her.
Defeating Voldo in weapon master mode: The first
time you meet Voldo in weapon master mode you must hit
him twenty times in twenty seconds. Do a ring out; even
if you only have hit him less than nineteen times, you
will pass.
Easy ring outs: Get your opponent to the edge of
the ring as Nightmare. Do a back and vertical slash.
Your opponent will fly into the air and fall out of the
ring.
As Cassandra, get close to the edge with your opponent
closest to it. Press Down/Left(2) or Down/Right(2)
depending on which side they are on, then press
Circle(2). Cassandra will do a low kick, swing around,
and do a high kick.
With any character, press Forward + Low Kick.
Ivy: Easy wins: Go near the edge of the stage
(with your back facing it) and have your opponent follow
you. Use Primal Dominance (A + G) for instant ring outs.
If your opposition does not fall off but is close to the
edge (this time with his/her back facing it), use Rising
Mind Shatter (Up + K) to send them off.
Nightmare: Easy wins: Press Forward(2), Y. This
move requires some timing and measurement. If this move
is blocked, immediately follow up by pressing X(2) while
rising from the crouch position after the first move.
Though not flawless, it is very fast and damaging; and
works in almost any mode or mission.
Do the night lower stance (Left B + K) and Earth Divide
(Down, Down/Right, Right, B) twice for an easy K.O.
Equip Nightmare with Glam, soul charge during the fight.
and use Earth Divide. This will kill your opponent in
one hit.
Run up to the enemy and press Y to attack. This will
take away a lot of HP if it is not blocked or dodged.
Enter Night Reverse Side Stance, then in a pattern press
A + Y.
Raphael: Easy wins: As soon as the match starts
hold the right side of the "over right button" on the
controller and press Y repeatedly. Raphael will do quick
strikes with his sword repeatedly. Keep doing this, even
if it is blocked (it may pierce through). During weapon
master mode, make enough money and buy as many weapons
for Raphael as possible. You will probably get a high
offense low defense or something of that sort. If you
can, get one that can pierce defenses easier. With your
hits being mostly piercing, you will hit your opponent
almost every time.
When close to the edge, grab your opponent. He should be
knocked off if you use the grab where he hits them
multiple times with his sword.
Seung Mina: Health gain: Select Seung Mina and
equip her ultimate weapon, the Hraesvelgr. While in
battle, you can regain lots of health quickly with this
weapon if you do her spinning staff attack. Whether it
hits the opponent or not, you will gain health. Note: If
you are not attacking, the weapon will drain your
health, so be careful.
Spawn: Fireballs: Hold Back and press Black to do
a fireball; or hold Back and press Black, White to do a
green fireball that can push people back when against
the edge.
Taki: Strong kick combo: When you get hit first,
press L + R + Up + Kick together in any position. You
will do a kick combo. Note: You have to get close to
your opponent.
Voldo: Easy weapon master mode: Use Voldo to
complete weapon master mode by running at the opponent,
then press Y and continue this for an easy ring out.
This will cut the time to completing weapon master mode
in half.
Yoshimitsu: Easy wins: Use either of his frontal
throws and constantly use them until the enemy is
defeated. This is especially useful for the subchapter
dungeon with all of the Berzerker enemies, as most of
them are at half health.
Yoshimitsu: Suicide: Get near the opponent then
press Down, A + K.
Yoshimitsu: Slice through opponent: You must time
this move correctly before an enemy attack. Get close to
your enemy, and before he or she attacks you, perform
Ninja Blade Rush (Y, X) quickly. You will slice directly
through your opponent. It is not that powerful, but
looks good. Note: If timed incorrectly, you will do the
normal Ninja Blade Rush, which is just a very weak move.
Do the Turning Suicide (Toward(2), hold A + K).
Yoshimtsu will stab himself, but before he is on his
knees press Away, X. He then spins backward with his
sword still in him and falls. When he is spinning, loses
some health.
Rival selection: When you start a new game in
weapon master mode, whoever you choose for the first
battle will affect who your rival will be for the rest
of the game. If your rival is male, then his name will
be Leon. If they are female, their name will be Minerva.
Below is a chart of characters and their rivals.
Soul Edge Complete weapons: To buy Soul Edge
complete weapons, for any weapon master mode player,
complete both the regular and extra missions at the
Ancient Amphitheater in chapter 9. This unlocks the path
to Northern Algol. Complete both missions there. The
road to extra chapter 1 is unlocked after that. If you
shop at this area, you will have everyone's Soul Edge
(Complete) weapons to choose from. Note: This was done
after completing every previous regular missions and all
extra missions up to this chapter in weapon master mode.
To get the Soul Edge for every character, you first have
to defeat Cassandra and Sophitia in weapon master mode
on the area called Algol. This will unlock an extra
chapter named Caster. Shop there and you will always
have a selection of Soul Edge (Completed) for every
character except the Assassin, Berserker, and Lizardman.
These weapons do not come cheaply, but are worth it.
They all have extreme power, and each individual one
have another extra aspect, such as penetrate defense, or
even more offense.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Gorgon: Reach level 78 at
600,000 experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Gargoyle: Reach level 79
at 700,000 experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Ogre: Reach level 80 at
800,000 experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Cerberus: Reach 1,000,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Hydra: Reach 1,200,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Furies: Reach 1,400,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Kraken: Reach 1,600,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Fenrir: Reach 1,800,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Grand Edgemaster Of The Gryphon: Reach 2,000,000
experience points in weapon master mode.
Legendary Edgemaster Of The Dragon: Reach level 97
at 6,000,000 experience points in weapon master mode.
Legendary Edgemaster Of The Phoenix: Reach level
98 at 7,000,000 experience points in weapon master mode.
Predicting demo mode winner: A demo fight between
two random characters will start if you allow the game
to idle at the title screen. There are two ways for you
to actually tell who would win before the match ends.
First, the character on the left side of the versus
screen will win. Second, the "losing" character will
have his/her mini-profile displayed first during the
fight. After the "winning" character wins, his/her
mini-profile will now be displayed. Note: There is a
possibility that the "winning" character will lose the
fight and will suddenly make a pose as if he/she
actually was the fighter who won.
Perfect practice mode: You can kill yourself in
practice mode without having to ring out, resulting in a
perfect for other combatant. To do this, select
Yoshimitsu as the character that you are going to
practice with. When the practice starts, have the
opponent lay down on the ground. Next, perform
Yoshimitsu's suicide attack (where he stabs himself in
the stomach). Repeat this two to four times (one
immediately after another) and you will die. Your
opponent will get a perfect in practice mode. |