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Part 49
Spyro the Dragon

Part 49

Complete Part 49 of Spyro the Dragon, including Gnorc Gnexus and the Gnasty Gnorc boss fight, with gem locations and enemy strategies.

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Complete Part 49 of Spyro the Dragon, including Gnorc Gnexus and the Gnasty Gnorc boss fight, with gem locations and enemy strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the building, defeat the AGG (Armored Goons) and destroy the crates for 54 gems.
  2. 2
    From the window, glide to the platform on the right and collect 30 gems.
  3. 3
    Return to the main path, flame the lever to lower the metal bridge.
  4. 4
    Run back up the supercharge slope, charge down, and cross the lowered bridge.
  5. 5
    Charge through the building, make a jump to cut a corner, and finish your supercharge at the strong chest for 21 gems.
  6. 6
    Run across the bridge again, and at the fork, go left.
  7. 7
    Go left at the fork on the bridge to find Cleetus.
  8. 8
    Continue behind Cleetus to find a GC (Gems Collector) between two AGGs. Defeat the left AGG first (green gem), then flame the GC (purple gem).
  9. 9
    Grab 12 gems along the edge of the ledge behind the GC.
  10. 10
    Collect 6 gems from the right-hand corners of the room.
  11. 11
    Cross over and defeat the AGG for a green gem.
  12. 12
    Enter the next building and defeat an SG (Super Goon) for a green gem.
  13. 13
    Beware of the GC firing behind; jump over its bullets and flame it for a green gem.
  14. 14
    Defeat the AGG to the left for another green gem.
  15. 15
    Pick up 8 gems along the wall to the left.
  16. 16
    Continue to the corner with 15 gems in metal chests.
  17. 17
    Head outside and destroy the two gold-topped chests to the left.
  18. 18
    Stand below the next step, time your jump after the GC's shots, and hit the AGG for a green gem.
  19. 19
    Flame the GC for a purple gem.
  20. 20
    Stand below the next step, time your jump after the shots, run over, and flame the GC for a green gem.
  21. 21
    Glide over the gap to the last GC, flame it for a golden gem.
  22. 22
    Hit the AGG next to it for a purple gem.
  23. 23
    Run along the bridge with five red gems to the final area.
  24. 24
    Collect 19 gems ahead, two gold-topped chests to the right, and 10 gems from the metal chests on the other side.
  25. 25
    This completes the 400/400 gems and the level.
  26. 26
    Jump out of the 'Return Home' vortex.
  27. 27
    Gnasty Gnorc Boss Level:
  28. 28
    As you land, Gnasty Gnorc will taunt you from a platform ahead and fire energy balls. Keep moving.
  29. 29
    Light an explosive chest by going forward and left.
  30. 30
    While it blows, pick up 6 gems back a bit, and 10 gems from two wooden chests.
  31. 31
    Continue anti-clockwise for 7 loose gems.
  32. 32
    Pick up 3 gems on the center platform.
  33. 33
    Return to where the explosive chest was for 55 gems.
  34. 34
    Collect a couple of gems in the purple area to the right.
  35. 35
    Enter the open tunnel and collect 6 gems on the way to the first room, then 4 more gems to the left.
  36. 36
    Smash chests for 25 gems total and find a Key Thief.
  37. 37
    Charge after the Key Thief, collecting 7 gems in the tunnel.
  38. 38
    Use the charge-jump trick to gain speed and catch the Key Thief.
  39. 39
    Run out of the tunnel and around the edge of the room to find a door blocked by a block with a keyhole.
  40. 40
    The key from the thief unlocks the door.
  41. 41
    As the door opens, the second Key Thief appears. Charge after it, collecting 26 gems through the tunnel.
  42. 42
    On the grey-ish path, take a hard right and charge down for 28 gems.
  43. 43
    The tunnel ends back in the first area. Use the same tactics to catch the second Key Thief.
Tips
  • Jump over the GC's bullets when it fires.
  • Use the charge-jump trick to catch the Key Thieves quickly.
  • Keep moving to avoid Gnasty Gnorc's energy ball attacks.
  • 2 Dragons Freed (2/2 in Gnorc Gnexus)
  • 400/400 Gems Collected
  • Level Complete
  • Key x2 (for Gnasty Gnorc level)

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