Soul Calibur 2 Walkthrough for Xbox Game Name: Soul Calibur 2 Format: Xbox Submitted By: George89 Soul Calibur 2 Guide Hey! This is a guide to Soul Calibur 2. Included are weapon stats and collection list. COLLECTION LIST This is pretty much a list of what the game has for you to unlock besides weapons! 1: Unlock Character: Sophitia 2: Unlock Character: Seung Mina 3: Unlock Character: Yoshimitsu 4: Unlock Character: Charade 5: Unlock Character: Cervantes 6: Character Profile: Raphael - Unlock by beating Arcade mode with character 7: Exhibition Mode: Raphael 8: Extra Costume: Raphael 9: Character Profile: Talim 10: Exhibition Mode: Talim 11: Extra Costume: Talim 12: Character Profile: Yansung 13: Exhibition Mode: Yansung 14: Character Profile: Cassandra 15: Exhibition Mode: Cassandra 16: Extra Costume: Cassandra 17: Character Profile: Mitsurugi 18: Exhibition Mode: Mitsurugi 19: Extra Costume: Mitsurugi 20: Character Profile: Taki 21: Exhibition Mode: Taki 22: Extra Costume: Taki 23: Character Profile: Voldo 24: Exhibition Mode: Voldo 25: Extra Costume: Voldo 26: Character Profile: Nightmare 27: Exhibition Mode: Nightmare 28: Extra Costume: Nightmare 29: Character Profile: Astaroth 30: Exhibition Mode: Astaroth 31: Extra Costume: Astaroth 32: Character Profile: Ivy 33: Exhibition Mode: Ivy 34: Extra Costume: Ivy 35: Character Profile: Kilik 36: Exhibition Mode: Kilik 37: Character Profile: Xianghua 38: Exhibition Mode: Xianghua 39: Extra Costume: Xianghua 40: Character Profile: Maxi 41: Exhibition Mode: Maxi 42: Character Profile: Necrid 43: Exhibition Mode: Necrid 44: Character Profile: Spawn 45: Exhibition Mode: Spawn 46: Character Profile: Sophitia 47: Exhibition Mode: Sophitia 48: Extra Costume: Sophitia 49: Character Profile: Seung Mina 50: Exhibition Mode: Seung Mina 51: Extra Costume: Seung Mina 52: Character Profile: Yoshimitsu 53: Exhibition Mode: Yoshimitsu 54: Character Profile: Charade 55: Exhibition Mode: Charade 56: Character Profile: Cervantes 57: Exhibition Mode: Cervantes 58: Extra Arcade - Unlock by beating Arcade mode once 60: Extra Time Attack (Standard) 61: Extra Time Attack (Alternative) 62: Extra Time Attack (Extreme) 63: Extra Survival (Standard) 64: Extra Survival (Death Match) 65: Extra Survival (No Recovery) 66: Extra Team Battle 68: Extra Practice 69: Art Gallery (Hi End) 70: Art Gallery (Illustrations) 71: Art Gallery (Special) 72: Battle Theater 73: Weapon Gallery 74: Weapon Master Opening 75: Weapon Master Ending 78: Ending (Arcade Ver.) 79: Unlock Stage: Yin-Yang 80: Unlock Stage: Front of Castle on Water 81: Unlock Stage: Money Pit 82: Unlock Stage: Egypt 83: Unlock Stage: Labyrinth Here is how to get some of the above things: Play as Yoshimitsu Use Weapon Master mode and finish chapter 2. Beat Yoshimitsu in the last area and he will become playable. Play as Cervantes Use Weapon Master mode and finish chapter 3. Beat Cervantes in the last area and he will become playable. Play as Charde Use Weapon Master mode and finish chapter 2. Beat Charde in the first area of chapter and he will become playable. You can only win with a ring out in the match. Play as Sophitia Use Weapon Master mode and finish chapter 4. Beat Sophitia in the last area and she will become playable. Play as Seung Mina Use Weapon Master mode and get to chapter 6. Beat Seung Mina in the "Palace Icon" area and she will become playable. Alternate Opening Screen To gain a different start screen complete every mission available in Weapon Master mode, including the secondary missions unlocked after initial completion. The announcer's voice will also change. Another Practice Mode Finish weapon master mode using any character. Another vs. Mode Finish extra arcade mode using any character Another Arcade Mode Finish arcade mode using any character Taunts In arcade mode after you pick your character and the level is loading press X to taunt Get Another vs. team battle mode Finish the extra team battle mode Get Another Survival Mode Beat survival mode with 10 or more wins Get Arcade Version Opening Sequence Beat extra time attack mode on extreme difficulty 4 times Get Character Bios and Demo Theatre Use any character to finish arcade mode or extra arcade mode Get Lakeside Coliseum Use weapon master mode and beat Stage 3 of chapter 1 Get Labyrinth Use weapon master mode and beat Stage 6 of chapter 6 Get Money Pit Use weapon master mode and beat Stage 1 of chapter 4 Get Egyptian Crypt Use weapon master mode and beat Stage 5 of chapter 8 Get Hwangseo Palace/Phoenix Court Use weapon master mode and beat Stage 2 of chapter 7 WEAPON STATS As you might know, Soul Calibur is a weapon based fighter that features over 200 weapons! What makes the game a little frustrating though is that each weapons overall stats arent listed! This can be annoying when there are only little descriptions. Here's all the weapons for the characters. They're graded from one star (*) to five stars (*****) five stars the best and one the worst. A half a star will be represented by a 1/2. A 2.5 star rating represents the average weapon (average weapon does about 13 on horizontal strike and 17 on a vertical strike). (Listed in Alphabetical Order) ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------ ASTAROTH ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------ A very large and powerful character. His main weakness is that he’s way too slow for a lot of his characters, but his strong attacks make up for it. His weapons weapons consist of giant axes. #1- Kulutues Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- War Hammer Offense increases with Soul Charge, but speed decreases. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #3- Terror Moon Penetrates defenses, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #4- Battle Ax Good Defense and is strong against impact, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: ***1/2 #5- Great Maul Strong against impacts, but has a short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #6- Tabar Good Offense, but guard is penetrable. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #7- Nanbanfu Good Offense and has powerful single strikes, but guard is penetrable. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Bulova Health recovers with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to increase in power with Soul Charge. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #10- Thanatos Legendary Weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #11- Rock Axe From the stone age Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------- CASSANDRA -------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------- A small female character. She looks almost identical to Sophitia and her fighting style and weapons are almost identical. #1- Sword and Nemea Shield Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Spiked Shield Good Offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #3- Dark Blade Long reach and penetrates defenses, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 #4- Metesashi Good defense, but lacks offense and has weak single strikes. Offense: ** Defense: ***1/2 #5- Spin Blade Good offense and penetrates defense, but has a short reach. Offense: ***1/2 efense: **1/2 #6- Katzbalger Speed increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #7- Red Crystal Rod and Red Line Shield Recovers health, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Ivan The Terrible Offense increases with Soul Charge, but wielder receives damage. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to have powerful single strikes. Offense: **** Defense: **1/2 #10- Valkyrie Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #11- Keepsake Old and useless junk. No one will care if it gets taken, right? Offense: *1/2 Defense: **1/2 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------- CERVANTES ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Cervantes looks kind of like a pirate. He has strong attacks and he uses a pair of swords as weapons. #1- Soul Edge and Nirvana Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Falchion Excel in offense and defense, but have short reach. Offense: *** Defense: ***1/2 #3- Firangi Good offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense:**1/2 #4- Erlang's Blade Long reach, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense:**1/2 #5- Acheron Offense increases with Soul Charge, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense:**1/2 #6- Phlegethon Penetrate defenses, and have powerful single strikes with Soul Charge. Offense: **1/2 Defense:**1/2 #7- Cocytus Good offense, but wielder receives damage. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Styx Speed increases with Soul Charge, but have weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Lethe Legendary weapons. Wield them to discover their true power! Offense: **** Defense:*** #11- Imitation Sword Painstakingly made with obsessive care. Offense: ** Defense:** ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----- IVY ----------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Ivy is a female character. Since her sword is also a whip, she has many long range attacks. #1- Valentine Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Mirage Blade Power single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks offense. Offense: *1/2 Defense: **1/2 #3- Wiseman Mace Recovers health, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense:*1/2 #4- Dream Blade Penetrates defenses, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Chained Flail Good offense and has powerful strikes, but requires energy to wield. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Viper Edge Good offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: ***1/2 Defense:**1/2 #7- Alraune Excels in offense and defense, but guard is penetrable. Offense: *** Defense: *** #8- Demon Tail Offense increases with Soul Charge, but has weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to increase in power with Soul Charge. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #10- Kaleidoscope Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Prototype Blade A failed attempt at making a living sword. Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- KILIK ----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Kilik is male. His weapon is usually a long rod which gives him a long range of attack. #1- Kali-Yuga Most familiar and well-balance weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Quarterstaff Good defense, but has short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #3- Ling-Sheng Su Bo Powerful single strikes, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Iron Staff Good offense, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Kunlun Bamboo Recovers health, but has weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Rokushakuboh Long reach, but vulnerable to strong single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #7- Amud Good offense and penetrates defenses, but requires energy. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Duel Rod Long reach and offense increases with Soul Charge. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to ease Soul Charge... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Jingu Staff Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Bamboo Staff It's a fake Kunlun bamboo staff. You got tricked into buying it. Offense: ** Defense: ** ---------------------------------------------------- MAXI ------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Maxi is male. His weapons are nun-chucks, which are quick but have a very small attack range. #1- Soryuju Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Tetsuryu Powerful single strikes, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #3- Chained Kozuka Long reach, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #4- Fatibal Good offense, but lacks defense. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #5- Raimei Offense increases with Soul Charge, but wielder receives damage. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Fuzoroi Long reach and good offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #7- Modified Flail Long reach, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Falcon Offense increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to penetrate defenses... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Vajra Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ****1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Termite Snack Old and decrepit weapon filled with memories of a raging adolescence. Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- - MITSURUGI --------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Mitsurugi is a male samurai. So of course his weapons consist of mostly long samurai swords. #1- Shishi-Oh Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Korefuji Good offense, but has short reach. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #3- Two-Handed Sword Offense increases with Soul Charge, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Shamshir Long reach,, but easy to lose balance. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #5- Basilard Good defense and has powerful single strikes, but has short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #6- Gassan Powerful single strikes, but requires energy to wield. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #7- Tulwar Long reach and penetrates defenses, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 #8- Masamune Excels in offense and defense. Speed increases with Soul Charge. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: *** #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to have powerful offense... Offense: **** Defense: **1/2 #10- Damascus Sword Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ****1/2 Defense: **** #11- Souvenir Gift A handmade wooden sword. Don't be deceived by its looks! Offense: ** Defense: ** ---------------------------------------- NECRID -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Necrid is a big green character who is exclusive to the consoles. His weapons are like balls of energy that form whatever weapon is suited best for the situation. #1- Maleficus Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Lemures Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #3- Morphos Good offense and powerful single strikes, but easy to lose balance. Offense: *** Defense: ** #4- Orcus Claw Offense increases with Soul Charge, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #5- Ignis Fatuus Good defense and recovers health, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: *** #6- Lambent Viper Powerful single strikes, but lacks defense. Offense: *** Defense: ** #7- Hex Luminae Penetrates defenses, but lacks offense and defense. Offense: ½ Defense: ****1/2 #8- Infernal Edge Speed increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #10- Chaos Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Ethernal Edge So wispy and so useless. Offense: ** Defense: ** -------------------------------------------- NIGHTMARE ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Nightmare has weapons that consist of very large swords that are actually not as slow as you’d think. #1- Soul Edge Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Flamberge Penetrates defenses, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #3- Great Blade Easy to Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Steel Paddle Good defense and penetrates defenses, but user is damaged. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #5- Glam Good offense and penetrates defenses, but easy to lose balance. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #6- Requiem Good defense and strong against impact, but has weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #7- Faust Offense increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #8- Soul Edge (Growth) Good offense and recovers health, but guard is penetrable. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge (Complete) Fearsome demonic weapon said to increase in power with Soul Charge... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #10- Soul Calibur Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #11- Galley Oar A warrior from the east used something like this, apparently. Offense: ** Defense: ** -------------------------------------------- RAPHAEL --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Raphael is a new male character. His weapons consist of dueling swords. #1- Flambert Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Epee Good defense, but has weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #3- Stiletto Penetrates defenses, but has a short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Reiterpallasch Good offense and penetrates defense, but easy to lose balance. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #5- Wo Dao Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but has short reach. Offense: ***1/2 Defnese: **1/2 #6- Schweizer Offense increases with Soul Charge, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Holy Antler Good offense, but lacks defense. Offense: *** Defense: ** #8- Estoc Easy to Soul Charge and offense increases with Soul Charge. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to be the strongest in the world... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #10- Queen's Guard Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #11- Cane A true gentleman never leaves home without it. Offense: *1/2 Defense: *1/2 -------------------------------------------- SEUNG MINA --------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- A female character with weapons and style similar to Kilik. #1- Scarlet Thunder Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Defender Good defense, but lacks offense and has weak single strikes. Offense: *1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #3- Hyup Do Defense increases with Soul Charge, but easy to lose balance. Offense: *** Defense: ** #4- Naginata Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #5- Couse Penetrates defenses, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Bardiche Good offense, but guard is penetrable. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Halberd Recovers health, but lacks defense. Offense: *** Defense: *1/2 #8- Ambassador Offense increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: *** Defense: ** #10- Hraesvelgr Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #11- Feather Broom A broom made from feathers. It's soft and airy to the touch. Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOPHITIA --------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Looks and plays almost exactly like Cassandra. #1- Sword and Elk Shield Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Swordbreaker Easy to Soul Charge, but lacks offense and has short reach. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #3- XI Sword and Game Shield Powerful single strikes, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Owl Shield Strong against impact, but lacks offense. Offense: *1/2 Defense: *** #5- Blue Crystal Rod and Blue Line Shield Recovers health, and defense increases with Soul Charge. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #6- Fire Blade Long reach and has good offense, but wielder receives damage. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #7- Gladius Speed increases with Soul Charge, but offense decreases. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Synval Long reach and has powerful single strikes, but lacks defense. Offense: *** Defense: *1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Orichalcum Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #11- Memento Badly worn weapon, but adored by a loved one. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 ---------------------------------------------- SPAWN --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Spawn is the XBOX exclusive character. He uses axes for weapons, but he has other tricks up his sleeve, like floating attacks and fireballs! #1- Agony Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Despair Good defense and penetrates defenses, but easy to lose balance. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #3- Malice Reflects attacks, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 4- Torment Strong offense, but has weak single strikes. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Misery Excels in offense and defense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: *** Defense: *** #6- Reaper Long reach and absorbs life, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Vengeance Offense increases with Soul Charge, but guard is penetrable. Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #8- Redeemer Speed increases with Soul Charge, but you lose energy at the same time. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Abomination A forgotten and despised axe. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ***** Defense: **1/2 #11- Sorrow It must be antique. Offense: ** Defense: ** --------------------------------------- TAKI ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Taki is a quick female who uses short daggers as weapons. #1- Rekki-Maru and Mekki-Maru Most familiar and well-balanced weapons for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Kunai Excel in offense and defense, but have short reach. Offense: *** Defense: ***1/2 #3- Slicer Powerful single strikes, but easy to lose balance. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #4- Kagekiri Penetrate defenses, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 #5- Yoroitoshi Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #6- Fumakugi Recover health, but have short reach and guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Silent Edge Long reach, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #8- Kamizoroe Speed increases with Soul Charge, but lack offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to excel in offense and defense... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #10- Kris Naga Legendary weapons. Wield them to discover their true power! Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #11- Tobacco Pipes Don't be deceived by their innocuous look! Offense: ** Defense: ** ------------------------------------------ TALIM ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Talim is a new female character. Her speed and strong attacks give her an advantage over slower enemies. #1- Syi Sarika and Loka Luha Most familiar and well-balanced weapons for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Wind Guide Good defense and penetrates defenses, but easy to lose balance. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #3- Tonfa Powerful single strikes, but lack offense. Offense: ** Defense: *** #4- Side Harpe Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lack offense. Offense: *1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Double Crescent Blade Excel in offense and defense. Offense increases with Soul Charge. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #6- Chaqu Good offense, but guard is penetrable. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Cao Ankana Long reach and penetrate defenses, but require energy. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Maila Kari Long reach, but wielder receives damage. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #10- Soul Calibur Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #11- Weight I'm sorry. Please forgive me, I won't do it again. Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------- VOLDO ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ Voldo is a very strange character. His weapons consist of many things that he attaches to his hands. From Tambourines to cat claws. #1- Manas and Ayus Most familiar and well-balanced weapons for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Cat Claws Good offense, but easy to lose balance. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #3- Tofana Scissors Good offense, but require energy to wield Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #4- Shame and Blame Good defense, but lack offense. Offense: ** Defense: *** #5- Iron Ram Offense increases with Soul Charge, but defense decreases. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Heavy Jur Long reach, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #7- Karma and Mara Good defense, but have weak single strikes. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ***1/2 #8- Full Moon Long reach and strong against impact, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to penetrate defenses... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Guillotine Legendary weapons. Wield them to discover their true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Tambourines Old, antique instruments treasured by Vercci. Offense: ** Defense: ** --------------------------------------------------- XIANGHUA ------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- This is a quick and stylish female character. Weapons are medium sized swords. #1- Nameless Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for her. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Kard Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #3- Northern Star Powerful single strikes, but easy to lose balance. Offense: *** Defense: ** #4- Soul Calibur Offense increases with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: *** Defense: ** #5- Kopis Penetrates defenses, but has short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Qi Xing Sword Long reach and has powerful single strikes, but lacks offense/ defense. Offense: ** Defense: ** #7- Krita-Yuga Health recovers with Soul Charge. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #8- Blue Storm Long reach and has good offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: *** Defense: ** #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to increases in power with Soul Charge... Offense: *** Defense: **1/2 #10- Soul Calibur Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: *** Defense: ** #11- Calligraphy Brush It's not much of a weapon, but it is still a fabled item. Offense: ** Defense: ** ------------------------------------------------ YOSHIMITSU ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- Yoshimitsu is a very interesting character. His weapons are similar to Mitsurugi’s. #1- Yoshimitsu Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Shiranui Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but lacks defense. Offense: *** Defense: *1/2 #3- Kastane Good offense and has powerful single strikes, but easy to lose balance. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: ** #4- Zantetsuken Good offense, but vulnerable to impact. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Dha Powerful single strikes, but lacks offense. Offense: ** Defense: **1/2 #6- Kagekiyo Powerful single strikes with Soul Charge, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #7- Pakayun Speed increases with Soul Charge, but lacks defense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #8- Monohoshizao Long reach, but requires energy to wield. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Hihiirokane Legendary weapon. Wield it to discover its true power! Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Shepherd's Crook Yoshi had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. Offense: ** Defense: ** ----------------------------------------------------- YUNSUNG ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Yunsung is a male character with swords like machetes and others similar in size. #1- White Storm Most familiar and well-balanced weapon for him. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #2- Machete Penetrates defenses, but lacks defense Offense: **1/2 Defense: *1/2 #3- Khanjar Powerful single strikes, but has a short reach. Offense: **1/2 Defense: *** #4- Xiao Lian Long reach, but wielder receives damage. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #5- Giant Butcher Knife Good offense, but has a short reach. Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #6- Cheng Ying Easy to Soul Charge, but lacks offense and defense. Offense: ** Defense: ** #7- Ramdao Long reach and absorbs health, but guard is penetrable. Offense: **1/2 Defense: ** #8- Blue Thunder Powerful single strikes, but lacks offense. Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #9- Soul Edge Fearsome demonic weapon said to absorb life... Offense: ***1/2 Defense: **1/2 #10- Han Guang Legendary weapon. Wield to discover its true power! Offense: **1/2 Defense: **1/2 #11- Child's Sword And what am I supposed to do with this? Offense: ** Defense: ** (actually there are 4 other characters without weapon selection) Well that’s the end of the guide, hope it helped! Now go on and play some Soul Calibur 2!