Follow our comprehensive guide to conquer Part 49 of Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, detailing gem collection, dragon rescues, and boss strategies for a 100% completion.
Walkthrough
- 1From the supercharge slope, charge down and go back along the bridge. Lower the bridge again by flaming the lever.
- 2Charge through the building, back along the path, making a jump to cut a corner, and finish your supercharge at the strong chest for 21 gems.
- 3Run across the bridge again, but at the fork, go left to find Cleetus.
- 4Continue behind Cleetus to find a Green Gem (GC) between two Armored Gnorcs (AGG). Defeat the left AGG first (green gem), then flame the GC (purple gem).
- 5Grab 12 gems along the edge of the ledge behind.
- 6Scour the right-hand corners for 6 gems.
- 7Cross over and take out the AGG for a green gem.
- 8In the next building, defeat an Armored Gnorc (SG) for a green gem. Beware of a Green Gem (GC) that starts firing; jump over its bullets and flame it for a green gem.
- 9Hit the AGG to its left for another green gem.
- 10Pick up 8 gems along the wall to the left.
- 11Collect 15 gems from metal chests in the corner.
- 12Head outside and destroy both gold-topped chests to the left.
- 13Stand below the next step while a GC shoots above you. Time your jump after the shots and hit the AGG for a green gem.
- 14Flame the GC for a purple gem.
- 15Stand below the next step and time your jump after the shots again. Run over and flame the GC for a green gem.
- 16Glide over the gap to the last GC, which will start firing. Flame it for a golden gem.
- 17Hit the AGG next to it for a purple gem. This is the last regular enemy.
- 18Run along the bridge with five red gems to the final area.
- 19Collect 19 gems ahead, two gold-topped chests to the right, and the last 10 gems from metal chests on the other side.
- 20This completes all 400 gems and the level.
- 21Jump out of the 'Return Home' vortex.
- 22The final boss level, Gnasty Gnorc, requires catching two Key Thieves and defeating Gnasty Gnorc.
- 23As you land, Gnasty Gnorc will taunt you and fire energy balls. Keep moving.
- 24Go forward and left to light an explosive chest.
- 25Pick up 6 gems back a bit, then 10 gems from two wooden chests.
- 26Collect 7 more loose gems around the area.
- 27Pick up 3 gems on the center platform.
- 28Collect 55 gems near where the explosive chest was.
- 29Pick up a couple of gems in the purple area ahead.
- 30Enter the open tunnel and collect 6 gems on the way to the first room, then 4 more gems off to the left.
- 31Smash chests for 25 gems total. You will encounter the first Key Thief.
- 32Charge after the Key Thief, collecting 7 more gems in the tunnel. Use the charge-jump trick for speed.
- 33Catch the Key Thief and grab its key.
- 34Run out of the tunnel and around the edge of the room to a door blocked by a keyhole.
- 35The key unlocks the door. The second Key Thief is visible.
- 36Charge after the second Key Thief, collecting 26 gems through the tunnel.
- 37Take a hard turn right on the grey-ish path, charging for 28 more gems.
- 38The tunnel ends back in the first area. Use the same tactics to catch the second thief.
Tips
- Remember to use the charge-jump trick for faster movement when chasing thieves.
- Time your jumps carefully to avoid enemy fire when standing below steps.
- The final boss level has two main objectives: catching the thieves and defeating Gnasty Gnorc.
- All regular levels completed.
- 400/400 Gems collected.
- 79/79 Dragons freed.
- 12/12 Dragon Eggs collected.
- 98% completion of the game.
- Access to the final boss, Gnasty Gnorc.
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