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Part 48
Kingdom Hearts II

Part 48

Complete Kingdom Hearts II Part 48 walkthrough covering Spooky Cave minigames, Atlantica songs, and the Absent Silhouette Zexion boss fight.

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Complete Kingdom Hearts II Part 48 walkthrough covering Spooky Cave minigames, Atlantica songs, and the Absent Silhouette Zexion boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Spooky Cave, use Triangle to control the group's movement in the minigame. Stop when dust falls and before the ceiling collapses.
  2. 2
    Defeat bees and collect the [MYTHRIL GEM] (13/18), [DAWN #20], [AP BOOST] (14/18), [MYTHRIL CRYSTAL] (15/18), and [GUARD RECIPE] (16/18).
  3. 3
    Collect the [ORICHALCUM] (17/18) from an alcove opposite the AP Boost.
  4. 4
    Continue south, defeat more bees, cross ice, and collect the final [AP BOOST] (18/18).
  5. 5
    Speak with Pooh to receive the [SWEET MEMORIES] Keyblade and [SPOOKY CAVE MAP].
  6. 6
    In Starry Hill, collect the [COSMIC RING] (19/20) and [STYLE RECIPE] (20/20) from chests.
  7. 7
    Help Pooh with the minigame by pressing Triangle when the Power Gauge is full, then again to toss him.
  8. 8
    A scene will grant you a [CURE ELEMENT] and an [ORICHALCUM+].
  9. 9
    To reach Atlantica, complete the Splash Island course and follow Flounder.
  10. 10
    Collect [TWO SIDES #1] behind a pillar in Atlantica.
  11. 11
    Complete the "Swim This Way" musical minigame by pressing X when the bar is in the Yellow for an Excellent.
  12. 12
    After clearing "Swim This Way," head to Port Royal through the Floating Island course to return later with the Magnet spell.
  13. 13
    Return to Atlantica with the Magnet spell. In Triton's Throne, collect [EDGE #11] and [EDGE #12].
  14. 14
    Agree to move the statue to start the "Part of Your World" song. Achieve five or more Excellents in a row by pressing Triangle and X.
  15. 15
    Return when your Drive Gauge is 5 or higher to play "Under the Sea." Hit Square for at least a Good score when Ariel is present, but do not hit Square when Sebastian is present. Keep Ariel at the highest point to clear the song.
  16. 16
    With Magnera, start "Ursula's Revenge." Use timed "X" cues and smash "X" to deal damage. Defeat Ursula to receive the [MYSTERIOUS ABYSS] Keyblade.
  17. 17
    Play "A New Day is Dawning" by mixing previous gauges. Combo as many as possible for points.
  18. 18
    Clear "A New Day is Dawning" to receive a [BLIZZARD ELEMENT] and an [ORICHALCUM+].
  19. 19
    To fight Absent Silhouette Zexion, ensure you have met the prerequisites.
  20. 20
    Warning: The Absent Silhouette Zexion battle starts with him trapping a teammate in his book. Focus on combos to lock him down.
  21. 21
    At 75% health, Zexion will trap Sora. Continue fighting to defeat him.
Tips
  • In Spooky Cave, pay close attention to the visual cues for falling dust and ceilings.
  • When playing the Atlantica musical minigames, aim for Excellent ratings to maximize your score.
  • For the "Under the Sea" song, remember the crucial difference in scoring when Ariel or Sebastian is present.
  • During the Absent Silhouette Zexion fight, prioritize freeing your teammates if they are trapped in the book, or focus on dealing damage to Zexion to end the trap quickly.
  • Spooky Cave: [MYTHRIL GEM], [DAWN #20], [AP BOOST] x2, [GUARD RECIPE], [MYTHRIL CRYSTAL], [ORICHALCUM], [SWEET MEMORIES] Keyblade, [SPOOKY CAVE MAP].
  • Starry Hill: [COSMIC RING], [STYLE RECIPE], [CURE ELEMENT], [ORICHALCUM+].
  • Atlantica: [TWO SIDES #1], [EDGE #11], [EDGE #12], [UNDERSEA KINGDOM MAP], [MYSTERIOUS ABYSS] Keyblade, [BLIZZARD ELEMENT], [ORICHALCUM+].
  • Absent Silhouette Zexion: Defeating Zexion yields rewards, though specific items are not detailed in this section.

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