Legend of Heroes II, The: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch (PlayStation Portable) - RetroAchievements/guides GitHub Wiki
| Set Difficulty | 2/10 |
| Approximate time to master | 20-25 hours |
| Minimum numbers of playthroughs needed | 1 |
| Number of missable achievements | 29 |
| Does difficulty affect achievements? | Not applicable |
| Hardest achievement of the set | A Famous Sword |
The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch is a role-playing game originally developed by Nihon Falcom Corporation. It is the second game in the "Gagharv Trilogy", a trilogy spanning three games with The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion and The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean, and it takes place last chronologically in the timeline. This was originally created as the first game before Bandai decided to screw it up with localization. Out of all three games however, it doesn't matter in which order you play this one, although I would personally recommend at least playing A Tear of Vermillion first. This series is known to be the predecessor to the sixth game in the The Legend of Heroes series, Trails in the Sky, which is now commonly knows as the Trails series.
This achievement set is created by developer ladynadiad, who has done an excellent job covering everything the game has to offer. There are a lot of missable achievements in this set that are chronologically ordered on the game page, but I wanted to emphasise on them further by introducing a completely spoiler-free guide. This guide hides all the story achievements in a toggle with the amount described, making it so that this guide can be approached without the worry that you will be spoiling yourself. For example, if the toggle says 2 achievements, then everything between this toggle and the next toggle can be gained in-between that time. If you are a veteran of the series however, you are most likely familiar with how this game handles missables: talking to every NPC after every major happening in the story. By following this approach, most if not all achievements shouldn't be a problem for you! Added to this game are red exclamation marks for important events, so as long as you make sure all of these are dealt with, you should be a-okay.
Do note: you need a save file of A Tear of Vermillion to master this game. It does NOT need to be a complete save file.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during the prologue in chronological order of when you can first get them. Take extra care with this chapter, as there is a missable history entry that does not have an achievement but will absolutely be mandatory. You will encounter this on the second day while on the boat after having having talked to the captain and then another person on the boat with a red exclamation mark, so be sure to watch out for it.
There are a total of five missable achievements.
- A First History Lesson - Has to be done before going to sleep.
- The Moonlight Witch's Visit - Has to be done before entering Raguna.
- A Gift to the Pilgrims - Before leaving for Teruga.
- The Two Swordsmasters - Before leaving for Teruga.
- Captain Thomas' Great Sea Adventures - Before leaving the boat at Teruga.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 1 in chronological order of when you can first get them.
There are a total of five missable achievements.
- The Duel - Before leaving Teruga.
- The Moonlight Witch's Portent - Before arriving at Tegura Shrine.
- The Moonlight Witch Sure Got Around - Before heading towards Ambisch.
- Drifting Smoke - Before heading towards Ambisch.
- A Story of Magic and Dragons - Before heading to Bolt.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 2 in chronological order of when you can first get them.
There are a total of five missable achievements.
- Bleeding Wound - Before heading to Dotta Fortress.
- Delicious Snacks and Lodi - Before heading to Dotta Fortress.
- The Source of Poison - Before heading back to Dice from Dartu.
- A Town in Grey - After passing the guard at Dotta Fortress.
- Faster than Galga! - After passing the guard at Dotta Fortress.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 3 in chronological order of when you can first get them.
There are a total of four missable achievements.
- The History of Igunis Shrine - Before heading to Amdera.
- Nightmare - Before heading to Amdera.
- The Not So Bad Warlock - Needs to be done before leaving Amdera.
- Errand Boy - Before having Chris cook the dish in the cooking contest.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 4 in chronological order of when you can first get them.
There are a total of three missable achievements.
- Noble Origin - Before entering Shifool.
- Father's Sword - Before heading to the Grand Cathedral.
- The Winds of Shifool - Before heading back to the Grand Cathedral after returning in Shifool.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 5 in chronological order of when you can first get them.
There are a total of four missable achievements.
- Rematch - Needs to be done before leaving Horoku.
- A Visit to Horuku - Needs to be done before leaving Horoku.
- A Promise is a Promise - Needs to be done before leaving Horoku.
- The Filly Fanclub - Needs to be done before entering Haizen castle.
This step covers all the achievements that can be obtained during chapter 6 and beyond in chronological order of when you can first get them. Note that only chapter 6 has missable achievements, with chapter 7 and 8 having none.
There are a total of three missable achievements.
- Jurio the Reluctant Treasure Hunter - Needs to be done before leaving the ruins.
- Avenging Blade - Before the boss fight after leaving Ghidonel.
- A Famous Sword - Before the boss fight after leaving Ghidonel.
Just like A Tear of Vermillion, there are books to collect again called Sapphie, with all of them needing to be collected for a prize at the end. It is therefore very essential that you get all of them, but fortunately you only need to buy/receive them and that's it, no strings attached.
Prologue
- Volume 1 - NPC located in Arude. Get this before leaving for Teruga.
Chapter 1
- Volume 2 - NPC located in Tegar. Get this before leaving Teruga.
- Volume 3 - NPC located in Nelva. Get this before heading towards Ambisch.
Chapter 2
- Volume 4 - NPC located in Dice. Get this before heading towards Dotta Fortress.
- Volume 5 - NPC located in Dotta Fortress. Get this before passing the fortress.
Chapter 3
- Volume 6 - NPC located in Igunis Shrine. Get this before heading to Amdera.
Chapter 4
- Volume 7 - NPC located in Shifool. Get this before leaving Shifool.
Chapter 5
- Volume 8 - NPC located in Horoku. Get this before leaving Horoku.
Chapter 6
- Volume 9 - NPC located in Ghidonel. Get this before leaving Ghidonel.
A First History Lesson [m] (3) Get all the optional history entries from talking to people in the Ragpick Village area
Point of no return: Before going to sleep.
Before heading to the fields to hunt a boar, talk to Chris’ father in the family’s house, as well as Grandpa Lap who is in the screen up from where you currently are.
The Start of a Long Pilgrimage (5) After a close call, Jurio and Chris leave the village on their pilgrimage
Triggers after the cutscene where Chris and Jurio depart on their pilgrimage.
The Moonlight Witch's Visit [m] (3) Before heading to Raguna, read a book in Deane Shrine to learn of the last visit to the shrine by a witch
Point of no return: Before entering Raguna
Before you enter Raguna, which is north of the beach area, head to the Deane Shrine and enter the first room on your right. Must be done before going to Reguna.
Clear Skies and Dark Portents (5) Jurio and Chris see their first vision in the magic mirror at Deane Shrine
Triggers after the cutscene where the two are looking through the magic mirror at Deane Shrine.
Not an achievement, but a necessary history entry. On the second day while on the boat, talk to the captain for another job. Then, talk to Lojea inside.
Theft, Pills, and Underwear (5) After a long and grueling journey on the Hawk Talon, Jurio and Chris arrive in Neeri.
Triggers after the long journey on the boat comes to an end.
A Gift to the Pilgrims [m] (3) After the Silver Dagger is found, obtain a gift from Kai.
Point of no return: Before leaving for Teruga.
After the funny cutscene happens where Jurio loses the Silver Dagger and the villagers help him out, talk to Kai in the bottom-right house of town.
The Two Swordsmasters [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 1 in Arude before leaving for Tegura
Point of no return: Before leaving for Teruga.
After receiving the Seal’s Food from the tradesman in Arude during the story, talk to him again to see his wares. Buy Sapphie Volume 1 from him before going back to the boat.
Lazy Seals and a Lazy Fisherman (5) Get the seals to leave so Jurio and Chris can depart for Negar Island
Triggers after boarding the Tatatta boat after distracting the seals with food.
Captain Thomas' Great Sea Adventures [m] (3) Find out that Tobai is a fan of Captain Thomas when Jurio reads the book on the Taratta
Point of no return: Before leaving the boat.
After having a meal with Tobai on the Taratta boat, go to the room next to where you were eating and approach the bookcase. Read a long story about Captain Thomas, then talk to Tobai for the achievement to trigger.
The Duel [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 2 in Tegar
Point of no return: Before leaving Teruga.
When entering Teruga, head into the house with multiple shops and talk to the tool shop owner to see his wares, then buy Sapphie Volume 2 from him.
The Moonlight Witch's Portent [m] (3) Before seeing the vision in Tegura Shrine, speak to the mayor of Tegura to learn more about the Moonlight Witch
Point of no return: Before seeing the vision at Tegura Shrine.
When entering Teruga for the first time, talk to the major before continuing your journey, who will tell you about the Moonlight Witch.
Choppy Seas and a Strange Red Light (10) See the vision in Tegura Shrine and then speak with the old man afterwards.
Triggers after seeing the vision at the shrine of Teruga, and then talking with the old man afterwards.
Beautifully Explosive (5) Deliver Grandpa Kebin's explosive jewels after a harrowing experience in the peat mines.
Trigger after delivering the Crimson Fires from the mines to the old man at Teruga.
The Moonlight Witch Sure Got Around [m] (3) Learn of the Moonlight Witch's visit to Nelva before heading towards Ambisch
Point of no return: Before heading towards Ambisch.
When entering Nelva for the first time, head to one of the south-most houses and talk to Urav.
Drifting Smoke [m] (3) Buy a copy of Sapphie volume 3 in Nelva
Point of no return: Before heading towards Ambisch.
While still in Nelva, head to the tool shop to buy Sapphie Volume 3
A Story of Magic and Dragons [m] (3) Talk to Jozef the Traveler to learn about Ortega the Sorcerer before leaving to head to Bolt.
Point of no return: Before heading to Bolt.
Talk to Jozef the Traveler in the Tyuvell Shelter, just before the docks. He will tell you a story about Ortega the Sorcerer.
Secrets Uncovered (10) Learn the identities of the Moonlight Witch and Alf.
Triggers after Alf leaves the party in Tyuvell.
Off to Save A Kingdom! (10) Pass the checkpoint towards Bolt, completing chapter 1
Triggers after passing the checkpoint at Bolt.
Bleeding Wound [m] (3) Obtain a copy of Sapphie volume 4 from a boy in Dice before leaving
Point of no return: After solving the issues at Dartu and leaving for the next destination.
To receive Sapphie Volume 4, talk to the kid hanging out in the top-left corner of Dice behind a building.
Delicious Snacks and Lodi [m] (2) Before leaving Dice, Jurio and Chris speak of snacks unique to their village
Point of no return: After solving the issues at Dartu and leaving for the next destination.
Talk to the guy in the middle of Dice, just north of the southern exit. A short dialog will play after which the achievement will trigger.
A Song of the River (5) With some help from Jurio and Chris, Torova the kitara player is able to cheer up the people of Dartu
Triggers after having cheered up the people of Dartu.
The Source of Poison [m] (3) Speak with Grandma Crowa about the Moonlight Witch's visit to Dartu before returning to Dice
Point of no return: Before arriving back at Dice.
After having cheered up the people of Dartu, head back to Grandma Crowa where you found another string for the Kitara during the story. Talk to her for this achievement to trigger.
A Town in Grey [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 5 in Dotta Fortress
Point of no return: After passing Dotta Fortress
Sapphie Volume 5 can be bought from Komer the Trader in Dotta Fortress.
Faster than Galga! [m] (10) Get past the temperamental Ambisch soldier without being caught more than 3 times. Can retry by entering the fort again.
Point of no return: After successfully passing the soldier
After making some story progression to get the guard at the gate annoyed, approach him and then walk around the watchtower clockwise while he is following you, and then back to the gate. He should not be able to catch up with you. You have a total of three tries, but you can try again by re-entering the fort from the west side.
The Panties Go Up, Down and then Run Away (5) Figure out a way to get out of Dotta Fortress
Triggers after getting past the guard at the Dotta Fortress gate.
The Victory of Bolt (10) Assist with the operation to defeat Galga and complete chapter 2
Triggers after the fight with Galga at Bolt.
The History of Igunis Shrine [m] (3) Read books to gain both optional history entries at the Ignis Shrine before arriving to Amdera.
Point of no return: Before departing for Amdera
When at the Igunis Shrine, go to the library on the left side and read the bookcase with a red exclamation mark to trigger this achievement.
Nightmare [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 6 in Igunis Shrine
Point of no return: Before departing for Amdera
Sapphie Volume 6 can be brought from Kator the Trader at the Igunis Shrine.
A Strange Star (10) See the vision in the magic mirror in Igunis Shrine
Triggers after seeing the vision at the Igunis Shrine.
The Not So Bad Warlock [m] (3) Learn about Geppeus the Warlock from a book in the library before the cooking contest ends.
Point of no return: After leaving Amdera.
On the second floor of the castle, go to the south room with four bookcases. The one with the red exclamation mark will trigger this achievement.
Errand Boy [m] (5) Obtain all possible ingredients for Chris to use in the cooking contest and then pick a dish for her to cook.
Point of no return: Before having Chris cook the dish.
There are a total of 19 ingredients to be found. Two of them are in the castle, one by talking to the queen and then the maid afterwards south of the throne room, and one from Magisa who is still in bed. The remainder are in town, so make sure to talk to every single character there. You can return to Chris in the kitchen at any time who will tell you how many ingredients you have at the moment. Once you have all 19, choose whichever dish you like and the achievement will pop.
A Strange Old Man and a Silly Goose (10) With an unwanted addition, cross the Wind Valley Checkpoint, completing chapter 3
Triggers after passing the Udor Border Checkpoint
Noble Origin [m] (5) Before heading to Shifool, make a small side trip to Tonerico and learn some interesting lore and meet some old acquaintances.
Point of no return: Before entering Shifool.
After arriving in the forest and having seen the cutscene between Jurio and Goose, go north immediately to reach Tonerico. Here, you need to talk to five NPCs: two in the watchtowers at the top-most corners of the village, the village elder, a man in his house on the left of the village, and a kid standing next to logs in the bottom-right.
Father's Sword [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 7 while in Shifool
Point of no return: After leaving Shifool
While in Shifool, enter the tool shop and buy Sapphie Volume 7.
Jurio Learns That Obliteration is Bad (5) Unsuccessfully attempt to visit Shirfool's Shrine
Triggers after attempting to visit the Shifool's Shrine.
Butterflies, Buffalo and a Moonlight Witch (25) Finally get to watch the vision in Shifool's magic mirror
Triggers after the fight with Wizard Kajim.
The Winds of Shifool [m] (3) While passing through Shifool, get a poetic hint from the Sage
Point of no return: Before heading back to the Grand Cathedral.
When the story forces you through Shifool again to look for a monster’s horn, talk to the sage to trigger this achievement.
The Vision Comes True (5) Find the needed component for a potion
Triggers after receiving the horn dust from the Forest of Deception.
The Dark Castle and Sorcerer (25) Watch the final vision at the Shrine of Oldos
Triggers after seeing the vision at the Grand Cathedral.
Rematch [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 8 while in Horoku
Point of no return: Before leaving Horoku.
When at Horoku, enter the tool shop and buy Sapphie Volume 8.
A Visit to Horuku [m] (3) Learn of the Moonlight Witch's visit to Horuku from an old man before departing for Haizen.
Point of no return: Before leaving Horoku.
Talk to the old man in Horoku in the north-east part of the residential area to trigger this achievement.
Messengers on a Pilgrimage (5) Become a messenger for King Calak
Triggers after being sent on your way by the king of Horoku.
A Promise is a Promise [m] (3) Force the guard by the gate at Calak Mansion to make good on his promise.
Point of no return: Before leaving Horoku.
Not entirely sure if you need to have talked to the guard prior to entering the castle, but just to be safe it is recommended to do so. He is standing at the bottom side of the castle screen, and after talking with the king, you can talk with him again to make him perform a handstand.
The Filly Fanclub [m] (5) Before delivering the message in Haizen, talk to various residents in the town and castle and hear how they feel about Filly.
Point of no return: Before entering Haizen castle.
There are a total of four NPCs in Haizen to talk to. Three of them are in the town (in the centre and in the houses north-east and south-east of it), with the final one being in the castle on the left side of the bottom floor.
A Lake No Longer Divided (10) Cross the Desert Checkpoint into the Desert of Thirst, completing chapter 5
Triggers after passing through the Desert checkpoint.
Jurio the Reluctant Treasure Hunter[m] (5) While passing through the ruins find all the treasure within.
Point of no return: After leaving the ruins.
The Ruins is a one-floor mandatory dungeon that does not have monsters, so take your time looking around here for four chests. They contain Mirage Armour, 1000 piers, a Spider Knife, and an Ancient Sword.
Avenging Blade [m] (3) Buy Sapphie volume 9 in Ghidonel.
Point of no return: After leaving Ghidonel.
When entering Ghidonel for the first time, head to the tool shop in the north-west to buy the final Sapphie volume.
Take That Foul Merchants! (10) Rescue Chris from Woolghit's clutches
Triggers after the event at Ghidonel Palace.
A Famous Sword [m] (5) Trade all nine volumes of Sapphie for a famous sword. Which one is obtained doesn't matter.
Point of no return: Before fighting Belart after Ghidonel
North of the Ghidonel exit is a merchant selling things. Enter dialogue and exit, and he will ask you for the volumes. Select yes, then choose either of the swords.
More Trouble Comes Their Way (10) Defeat Belart
Triggers after defeating Belart.
The Final Prophecy (10) See the strange soldiers arrive, completing chapter 6
Triggers after completing chapter 6.
The Twisting Tower and Daring Rescue (10) Find Durzel in the Tower of Dorufes
Triggers after finding Durzel.
Meeting the Moonlight Witch (10) Hear Durzel's tale about what happened to the Moonlight Witch, completing chapter 7
Triggers after learning the truth about the Moonlight Witch.
No Longer Lost! (5) Successfully navigate your way through the underground of Castle Roudo and reach Isabelle's Tower
Triggers after reaching Isabelle's Tower.
Castle Looter (5) Obtain all treasure in Castle Roudo. Opening empty chests is included.
Find all treasure chests. I forgot how many there are and where so uh... oops! The final one(s) are in Isabelle's Tower, so if you don't have the achievement by then you need to backtrack. As long as you don't overwrite the final save, you can explore the castle as much as you want.
Down with the Astrologer (10) Defeat Revas and destroy the globe
Triggers after defeating Revas.
The End of a Long Journey (25) Defeat Isabelle and watch the ending
Triggers after defeating Isabelle.
Records of the Past (1) Import your data from A Tear of Vermillion to add to your history collection.
Precise Historian (25) Complete 100% of the history (must import data from A Tear of Vermillion)
As indicated by the achievement, you must import a save file from A Tear of Vermillion, the first Legend of Heroes game on PSP. This save file does NOT need to be complete, so you can simply boot up the game, make a save, and then import it. You can do this at any point of the story, so if you decide to play this game first for whatever reason, just be sure to have a save file before defeating the final boss.
The rest of the history is all obtained by having done every missable achievement. Do be sure to have triggered the history record on the boat in the prologue that does not come with an achievement!!!