Four years ago the world was set ablaze with the debut of Soul Calibur for the Dreamcast. Featuring intensive weapon-based combat and the best graphics ever for its time, Soul Calibur was an instant classic for newcomers and veterans of the series alike.

In 2002 the king returned to the arcade. Soul Calibur 2 was unleashed, with four new characters and a host of new attacks for the returning cast. It would take one year for the game to return to the realm of consoles, but the day has finally come for everyone to experience one of the best 3D fighting games ever created once again.

Inside this guide you will find the following: Extensive tutorial for beginners and intermediate players Detailed analysis of every character in the game Screenshots, movies, and animations for various techniques Complete Weapon Master Mode walkthrough Every secret in the game revealed!

So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and check out the rest of the guide!

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 Subchapter 2 in Weapon Master Mode once you reach Level 72, then go on to complete WM Mode (Extra) Assassin: Beat Stage 2 of Subchapter 3 in Weapon Master Mode (Extra)

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 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

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

Unlock Character Profiles
To unlock a characters profile, beat the Arcade Mode with that character.

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 Arcade Version Opening Movie
To open the home version of the opening movie, beat Extra Time Attack Mode, or simply play 5 times.

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 w/L72 or more. 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!


Control Load Screen
To control the load screen, press any button. The characters will talk (or hiss).

Hint: Easy Cash
If you can get Yoshimitsus Soul Edge you can do this trick. On the levels that you earn money for killing your enemys (chapter 8, for example) use Yoshimitsus Soul Edge. It takes the health from the enemy and stores it into your own health guage. It is an easy way to beat your enemys and gives you money to spend.


Hint: Easy Ring-Outs with Link
As Link, while near a ledge, press A + B to perform a throw that will often knock your opponent out of the ring.


Hint: Easy Ring Out With Yoshimitsu
AerisJayle (or that krezzy SC chick who likes Yoshimitsu) will love this one. Yoshimitsu has a special throw that flips both him and the opponent over. By pressing semi-circle 2 to 4 while pressing A + B (attacks not the buttons) you can do this to ring out your opponent and yourself. However, the opponent always goes out first, meaning you win.