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My first guide and walkthrough. There are a couple things that I am still working on, simply because I bought extra creatures and was able to unlock a few things that the core 3 Skylanders would not have been able to unlock. If anyone has information on what ones unlock with simply the core 3, please feel free to share.

 

Estimated achievement difficulty: 3/10

Offline: 50 (1000)

Online: 0 (0)

Approximate amount of time to 1000 : 12-15 hours

Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1 plus chapter select (only because of the timed part of the 3 stars achievement)

Number of missable achievements: None, Chapter Select available by hitting start.

Glitched achievements: There appears to be a glitch with "Gotta Buy Them All", where it does not always unlock. The reason for this is unknown.

Cheats disable achievements: No Cheats

Does difficulty affect achievements: No difficulty selection.

Extra Equipment Required: The game requires an open USB port on your XBox because of a device that comes with the game called a "Portal of Power". The "Portal of Power" is what allows the toys to be unlocked in your game. The game starts with 3 toys. You have to place one on the "Portal of Power" before the game will allow you to continue. You can switch creatures at any time without restriction. In addition, there are additional (optional) toys which you can purchase which affect your game in different ways - including having different powers, or allowing you to unlock certain activities within the game. The toys are what saves your level progress and upgrades, and are able to be used within other games (although second player does not earn achievements), even across other non-XBox systems as long as they have the game on that system. You can finish the game without purchasing any extra toys outside of the original game, however, purchasing additional toys certainly makes the entire process much easier.

 

Introduction:

Welcome to Skylanders: Spyro Adventure! This game has 38 achievements worth a total of 1000 . This is definitely on the easier side, even without buying the extra figures. It is important to note that while buying additional figures makes this game easier, it is entirely possible to get the 1000/1000 with the 3 figures available in the set.

 

Co-op, while available in the game, will not unlock achievements for the second profile signed in (which is why every achievement says "primary profile").

 

Preparation:

 

Again, while it is possible to get all of the achievements with the 3 that comes with the game, buying additional figures makes the game a lot easier. Here's a few figures I'd recommend:

 

Chop Chop - he has 100 armor, which makes him much more resistant to attack.

Stealth Elf - her 100 speed, decoy ability and regeneration ability make her a really powerful character. She also gives you access to one of the best hats - the Unicorn Hat (+12 Critical and +12 Armor) in Quicksilver Vault.

Whirlwind - her healing ally ability and attacks are very effective. She is a Target exclusive in the US, and is an exclusive to Tesco in the UK. She also gives you access to the other of the best hats - the Wizard Hat (+25 Elemental), in Arkeyan Armory.

Terrafin - available only as part of the "Pirate Seas" Pack. His ability to burrow into the ground is very good for the final boss fight - as one of the achievements require you to not switch (including causing a creature to "rest" by hitting 0 hp) and he can avoid attacks this way.

 

 

Story Related

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP4KkhE=.jpgHello!! Skylander 10

The first time you put your Skylander on the Portal of Power. (primary profile)

 

You will get this one as soon as you begin the game and place a Skylander that belongs to you on the Portal. The Skylander must be tied to your profile - it cannot "belong" to someone else. You can check this by going into the character profile.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP20f9A=.jpgHome Sweet Home 10

Complete the Shattered Island level. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP+VdmU=.jpgFresh Air 10

Complete the Stormy Stronghold level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP51jvY=.jpgPure Water 10

Complete the Leviathan Lagoon level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPvXZQ8=.jpgMother Earth 10

Complete the Stone Town level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPo3nZw=.jpgLight of Life 20

Complete the Falling Forest level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPgWlCk=.jpgPerfect Technology 20

 

Complete the Battlefield level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPt9pdw=.jpgUndead Spirit 20

Complete the Creepy Citadel level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPqdXU8=.jpgDancing Fire 20

Complete the Lava Lakes Railway level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPi8VPo=.jpgMagic Time 40

Complete the Arkeyan Armory level and acquire the elemental source. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPlcrGk=.jpgThe Savior 60

Complete the adventure mode by finishing the game. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, story related. See One for All for potential strategies.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPt3o2k=.jpgChompy Chopper 10

Defeat 15 Chompies in the Shattered Island level. (primary profile)

 

Unmissable, since you have to defeat 15 of these to unlock the lock to advance in the game.

 

Specific Actions

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP0evwM=.jpgPhew! That was close! 20

In the Leviathan Lagoon level, dodge 30 sharks without being hit. (primary profile)

 

To dodge, the screen actually has to slow down. The best chance you have is in the third part of the boss fight, where the 3 minions come out to play. Kill 2 and leave 1 alive (preferably Gill Grunt), and you should have a non-stop stream of sharks. Use the lower left or lower right corners to dodge the entire stream, and you will unlock this achievement.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP8-trY=.jpgDodge Ball 20

In Falling Forest, beat Evil Ent while more than 5 of his seeds are on the field. (primary profile)

 

Evil Ent is the tree looking creature. He will spit out two types of seeds - a small seed which he spits two out, and a larger one that he will spit that doesn't last nearly as long as the smaller ones. Weaken him enough to ensure that you can kill him when he gets enough seeds on the field and then kill him, preferably with Trigger Happy's guns at near point blank range or Spyro's head charge ability (thank you, I Orange I) to ensure you do not accidentally eliminate seeds like you could with some of the other attacks.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP7fTiU=.jpgCall Me Fireman! 40

Beat Kaos' Evil minions in Lava Lakes Railway with only Gill Grunt's Power Hose. (primary profile)

 

His "minions" are the dark versions of the playable Skylanders. Using Gill Grunt's power hose only, you need to do all of the damage. One strategy is to switch between the point when he has his minions out and when he has the fireballs out, since the fireballs tend to hit for multiple wounds when you accidentally hit one. If you happen to lose Gill Grunt, while he is down you can hit :ybut: to restart at the beginning of the boss fight.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP34Wis=.jpgTag me if you can! 20

Avoid being hit by the laser traps during the boss fight in Creepy Citadel. (primary profile)

 

This one can be done just by avoiding the red lasers, which show immediately after the white markers show up. As long as you know the pattern, you can use the flying abilities of Spyro or the water rocket abilities of Gill Grunt to move quickly. If you fail, you can intentionally make your creature fall to 0 hp and reload the start of the boss fight using :ybut:.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPwYorg=.jpgOne for All! 60

Defeat Kaos without swapping Skylanders during the battle. (primary profile)

 

The best strategy here is to get a really powerful hat, available in the final levels, and to upgrade your Skylander using challenges. The challenges will give you additional abilities. The more Skylanders you purchase, the more challenges you will have available. Gill Grunt really shines here since you are able to swing the hose back and forth and hit multiple targets when he is spawning three creatures at a time, and when the green head of the hydra is spawning the red ants. If you happen to fail, you can hit :ybut: to begin at the beginning of the boss fight instead of having to go all the way through the Lair of Kaos again.

 

Also, here's a strategy from forum user vampirehunterd6662:

 

yeah hes a bit of hard work but i did it with a friend and if your going for achievement where you cant swap skylanders in battle i recommend doing it with terrafin as u can go underground and the lasers cant hit you and its easier to dodge the fire and sharks

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP+mT3k=.jpgThe Ace Pilot 20

Defeat 30 enemies while riding the War Machine in the Arkeyan Armory level. (primary profile)

 

As long as you fire on the creatures, this is nearly unmissable. You can punch by using the X and A buttons, and fire at enemies at a distance using the B button.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP2HRsw=.jpgNo Rocket Fired! 20

Never use any rocket in the Falling Forest level. (primary profile)

 

Spyro's abilities really come in handy with this one - you can utilize the triple fire ability to make sure you hit it. You are given an angle on most of the saw blade vehicles that you should be able to hit it. If not, you can climb up the wheels to get a up close shot at the creatures.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPxnvl8=.jpgLeviathan Dentist 10

Get swallowed by the Leviathan 5 times in the Leviathan Lagoon level. (primary profile)

 

Using Gill Grunt, just walk out into the lake, and the Leviathian will eat you. You will be able to escape by firing at his uvula (the dangling red thing in the back of your throad). Repeat this 5 times - especially because the Leviathan will generally stick around after the first try.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPnFVaY=.jpgI love smashing! 20

Destroy all of the rocks in the Molekin Mine level. (primary profile)

 

There are a lot of rocks throughout the level - as long as you check both sides of the tracks, you should see all of the rocks that need smashed. The nice thing about this achievement is that it unlocks immediately. If you do not push Diggs back all the way, you should be able to continue indefinitely.

 

One of the biggest missable rocks is actually located behind the tech gate (using Trigger Happy you can unlock it).

 

Here's another strategy using the Prism Break figure, from tkhbecker -

 

An easy way I found to break rocks without using the pick is to use Prism Break's beam attack... While fighting creatures they will turn into focus crystal which splits your beam and can hit multiple rocks and/or enemies.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPglrTU=.jpgMine Detector 20

Complete the Troll Warehouse level without getting injured by the landmines. (primary profile)

 

Easy enough - just avoid all of the mines. There's really not much to this one as long as you progress and are careful. There's not much strategy to this one other then avoiding.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPoEpIA=.jpgGet me if you can! 20

Complete Crystal Eye Castle without being hit by any of the rolling barrels. (primary profile)

 

This is best achieved using either Gill Grunt alone and using his hose abilities, or using Spyro's triple flame abilities to eliminate the barrels. I used Gill Grunt, slowly walking forward moving the hose back and forth slightly and you will eventually eliminate the throwers.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP3yXJ4=.jpgNew Challenger 20

Complete your first challenge level! (primary profile)

 

Challenges will give you additional abilities when you defeat them. See Can't Stop Me for the 3 challenges available in the box.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPwSpA0=.jpgCan't stop me! 40

Complete 3 Challenge levels. (primary profile)

 

Where Art Thou, Paintings (Spyro) - You run around smashing paintings. Depending on the Skylander you use, you probably will not be able to kill the Zombies (except for with Spyro).

 

Here's a walkthrough by flamingokai on Youtube:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAGrYvzI-yE]Let's Play Skylanders (PC) - Spyro's Heroic Challenge - YouTube[/ame]

 

Hobson's Choice (Trigger Happy) - You run around teleporting until you get to a large open area with a tank. Take the tank down and the armoir will drop. As long as you get a double teleporter, you are on the right track. As soon as you get a single teleporter, just use the other teleporter that you did not choose. This one is pretty simple. Here's a link, by flamingokai, if you need it:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLN5e7ROV3M]Let's Play Skylanders (PC) - Trigger Happy's Heroic Challenge (as Spyro) - YouTube[/ame]

 

Jailbreak! (Gill Grunt) - the hardest of the three. Here is a Youtube video, by flamingokai, which walks through the challenge (start at 4:30):

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgOBj873Ye4&t=5m43s]Let's Play Skylanders (PC) - Gill Grunt's Heroic Challenge (as Spyro) - YouTube[/ame]

 

Here's a list created by The Dagda Mor which lists all of the available challenges by character:

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=339953

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPz+R5A=.jpgStar Chaser 60

Get 3 stars in any one level. (primary profile)

 

The easiest level to get this one on is the very first level. You should be able to pretty much unlock everything except for the speed run on the first try. It is important to note that the legendary treasure can be found by using the first cannon a second time, which will eliminate a house, and show you a pig shaped treasure. Also, the magic gate can be found by using a turtle to bridge a gap on the left side of the map. Beyond that, do a speed run to clean up, and this achievement will be yours.

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Upgrading your Skylander

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP4zrbg=.jpgI love shopping 10

The first time you purchase an upgrade for your Skylander. (primary profile)

 

To upgrade, you visit the fairy in the stone structure on the left side of the Ruins. She becomes available immediately following chapter 3. Most of the first upgrades run just under 500 gold. A solid amount of starting gold can be found by using the respective attacks, from bottom to top, on the stone structure on the right side of the Ruins.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP-TVSs=.jpgGotta buy them all 20

Purchase all upgrades for any one Skylander. (primary profile)

 

This achievement can be glitchy right now. Here's some potential fixes which people have found:

 

Claim ownership of the creature which will have all of the upgrades purchased.

Have your co-op partner (the one not getting achievements) unlock the final upgrade.

 

The amount to upgrade varies by character. The final ability can only be obtained by finding the Soul Gems in the different chapters. The locations of these soul gems are as follows, as they can be found pretty much in the open in these levels:

 

Spyro - Crawling Catacombs

Gill Grunt - Treetop Terrace

Trigger Happy - Cadaverous Crypt

 

The easiest way to get money would be to replay the final couple of levels using the chapter select after finishing the main story if you have not collected enough money on characters during the normal progression. It is important to note that any money beyond full upgrades is essentially wasted.

 

There is an infinite money glitch which is available as well, posted in this thread: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=336836 .

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPuRRkE=.jpgClimb to the Top 60

Level up any one Skylander to level 10. (primary profile)

 

Easy enough. There is a way to actually power level creatures. If you use only distance weapons in co-op, you can have another creature with you to collect the bubbles that are on the ground after a kill. This is especially effective in later levels.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPhQt2c=.jpgInside Power 10

Unlock any Elemental Gate. (primary profile)

 

The first elemental gate is available on the left side of the first world, by pushing a turtle into the gap. You will use Spyro to unlock the magic gate. Even if you miss this, there are also Tech gates and Water gates in that level, both which are nearly unmissable.

 

Collectables

 

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPqXW-o=.jpgHappy Hour 10

Open any treasure chest. (primary profile)

 

The first treasure chest is nearly unmissable - it is sitting next to the fountain on the right side of the very first level.

 

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPkptjs=.jpgArchaeologist 40

Collect 10 Story Scrolls. (primary profile)

 

As you play through the game, enough of the story scrolls are nearly unmissable.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPsIv44=.jpgTreasure-hunter 40

Collect 10 Legendary Treasures. (primary profile)

 

While there are 10 legendary treasures which are available with just the core 3 creatures, the more creatures that you have will make this achievement a lot easier.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UProRx0=.jpgThe Spiritual Mentor 40

Collect 10 Soul Gems. (primary profile)

 

Soul Gems are the circular pictures which unlock the final ability for creatures. While you may not have the creatures, this still unlocks whether you have them or not.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPmwT-Q=.jpgFashion Stylist 10

Have your Skylander equip a hat for the first time. (primary profile)

 

Hats give you additional stats beyond the base stats. The first hat is available through the very first water gate, using Gill Grunt.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPpxvtI=.jpgFashion Elite 40

Collect 10 Hats. (primary profile)

 

Again, having additional creatures helps get additional hats available through the different soul gates.

 

Here's the list of all of the hats available, created by The Dagda Mor. Remember, some of these will require additional characters to reach:

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=339957

 

Other

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP9KrOQ=.jpgThe First Battle 10

Play and complete any PvP match: win or lose. (primary profile)

 

This is available through the main menu. The easiest way to do this is to just load a second character using a second controller, and beat up on them. You will receive experience for doing so as well.

 

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UP-qaoI=.jpgTrue Portal Master 80

Unlock all other Achievements. (primary profile)

 

This will unlock when you have completed all of the other achievements.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/1821/UPnFVaY=.jpgI love smashing! 20

Destroy all of the rocks in the Molekin Mine level. (primary profile)

 

There are a lot of rocks throughout the level - as long as you check both sides of the tracks, you should see all of the rocks that need smashed. The nice thing about this achievement is that it unlocks immediately. If you do not push Diggs back all the way, you should be able to continue indefinitely.

This is missable IF you do not go through the Tech gate. There are breakable rocks inside.

 

An easy way I found to break rocks without using the pick is to use Prism Break's beam attack... While fighting creatures they will turn into focus crystal which splits your beam and can hit multiple rocks and/or enemies.

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I may be wrong but I don't think you can 3 star the 1st level with just the starter characters as at the end of the level when you go in the turret to shoot the 4 padlocks of the gate there is another gate to the left with a chest behind it with a leaf emblem on it for which you need to purchase an extra character. The level I did it on was the 'dark water cove' level.

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I may be wrong but I don't think you can 3 star the 1st level with just the starter characters as at the end of the level when you go in the turret to shoot the 4 padlocks of the gate there is another gate to the left with a chest behind it with a leaf emblem on it for which you need to purchase an extra character. The level I did it on was the 'dark water cove' level.
The end of level 1 is where you free the royal family at the tornado. All you need is the starter. You come to an area where ths "Water" gate is on the left and "Tech" gate is on the right.

 

Youre thinking bout level 2 where you shoot the locks and free Cali.

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This is missable IF you do not go through the Tech gate. There are breakable rocks inside.

 

An easy way I found to break rocks without using the pick is to use Prism Break's beam attack... While fighting creatures they will turn into focus crystal which splits your beam and can hit multiple rocks and/or enemies.

 

Excellent call out - I will add it to the guide as well as the point about Prism Break (with proper credit).

 

That's the thing about this guide - I didn't buy Prism Break, so I had no idea on his abilities. If you find stuff like this, I will do my best to update the guide to include it.

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Okay, I would say good start to the guide except that you did not properly follow the roadmap guidelines. You are missing "Extra Equipment Needed" which is the special controller that comes with the game (the portal thing).

 

This device is needed to even play the game. People buying the game used will not even be able to play it. I have been trying to find it on gamefly and thought I was typing it in wrong. It's not on gamefly because of this special controller it requires. I have no clue why you don't mention it! People must know they have to buy this game with that device and that it is not rentable. I probably tried finding this game for 15 minutes at work on gamefly, spelling it different ways, browising family games, browsing adventure games, etc. Please follow the guidelines and point out the extra equipment needed in your introduction, possibly even in red.

 

I'm not trying to be rude or call you out, it's just something that has to be in your guide. You must also explain how it works because it is a new concept to people.

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Thank you for letting me know, I overlooked that part. Updated now - when I read the rules on walkthroughs, I figured that the "Extra Equipment" refered to stuff not actually with the game (for example, the camera or Kinect).

 

Your explanation is perfect as to why it should include even what is in the actual box for the game. I apologize for not having that in there originally.

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  • 1 month later...
Just wondering with the "dodge 30 sharks" and "avid the lasers" achievements, would Terrafin's dive ability cover them? And is dive a temporary thing or what?

 

Those are the only 2 achievements I've missed so far and I'm not looking forward to redoing them!

 

Terrafin's dive protects it from the lasers, even when they've turned red (I found this out last night) and the dive is only temporary but it lasts for about 20-30 seconds so that's plenty of time to protect yourself :).

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My son has completed this game on his wii, im now wanting to play it on the 360 but he has used all the figures. How do i get around this? Cheers :)

 

you can either just use his figures (they will 'belong' to him) or you can change ownership when you first connect them to your portal -- doesn't matter either way although many achievements require you to own the skylanders I believe (for example 'hello skylanders').

 

they can be used on any consoles, any number of times

 

owbership can be transferred back and forth

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Have done each of the heroic challanges and the achievement hasn't come up, do i have to do all the challenges with each of the 3 characters? So far only done paintings with Spyro, Hobson with Trigger Happy and the other one with Gill Grunt ????

 

pretty sure you need to do 3 challenges with one character for the cheevo

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