Complete guide to unlocking all Paradox Endings in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Learn how to defeat bosses and make choices to view unique story outcomes and earn fragments.
This guide details how to unlock the various Paradox Endings in Final Fantasy XIII-2. These endings are special story outcomes achieved through specific actions and choices within the game's timeline.
PARADOX ENDING - A Giant Mistake
To achieve this ending, perform Time Reversal on AF005 Bresha Ruins. Defeat the first boss of the area and proceed through the scenes. When prompted to operate the control device, instead defeat Atlas while it is at full power. This will unlock AFXXX Archylte Steppe. Visit the timeline to view the ending and obtain the fragment.
PARADOX ENDING - Vanille's Truth
Activate the Paradox Scope fragment skill and perform Time Reversal on AF200 Oerba. Proceed to the location of the Caius encounter. During the battle, the words “PARADOX SCOPE” will appear, indicating a stronger version of the boss. After defeating Caius, AFXXX Oerba is unlocked. View the ending in the timeline to receive the AFXXX OERBA FRAGMENT - Transcript: Vanille’s Truth (01/01) and 10000 CP.
Boss Tips: Caius
Caius is a difficult opponent. Initially, he uses Reraise (which cannot be dispelled) and can apply numerous buffs to himself, including Regen (also undispelable). Start the battle by inflicting Deprotect, Deshell, and Poison. Keep a Sentinel monster active to draw Caius’ attacks. Use a RAV/RAV/SEN setup to deal magic damage until he is staggered. Caius may then apply Bravery, Faith, and Regen, but continue attacking. His Reraise will activate, restoring his HP to full. Repeat the strategy; Caius will no longer use Reraise on himself.
PARADOX ENDING - Mischievous Mog's Marvelous Plan with Flan
Perform Time Reversal on AF300 Sunleth Waterscape and defeat the area's boss. Instead of proceeding to find a way to shrink the boss, defeat the Giant Flan while it is at its full power state. This will unlock AFXXX Sunleth Waterscape. View the ending in the timeline to obtain the AFXXX SUNLETH WATERSCAPE FRAGMENT - Transcript: Mischievous Mog’s Flan Plan (01/01) and 10000 CP.
Boss Tips: Royal Ripeness
Similar to the first encounter, Royal Ripeness is healed by smaller flans, but cannot be staggered this time. The battle begins with Belch applying a Poison debuff. Remove it with Esuna and then apply Deprotect and Deshell, as Royal is immune to other useful debuffs. Ignore Royal’s attacks and focus on increasing the Chain Gauge. At 50% HP, Royal uses Quivering Wrath, removing its debuffs, granting Haste, and enabling Wound damage. Use Chichu’s Haste Feeder to remove Haste and resume building the Chain Gauge.
PARADOX ENDING - Test Subjects
Activate the Paradox Scope fragment skill and perform Time Reversal on AF200 Augusta Tower. Ascend to the top of the tower and initiate the battle. The words “PARADOX SCOPE” will appear, signaling a stronger boss version. Upon defeat, AFXXX Augusta Tower is unlocked. View the ending in the timeline to receive the AFXXX AUGUSTA TOWER FRAGMENT - Transcript: Test Subjects (01/01) and 10000 CP.
Boss Tips: Proto fal'Cie Adam
This Paradox Scope boss is relatively easy. Both Manipulators have 16320 HP. Use a RAV/RAV/COM setup to quickly build Adam’s Chain Gauge to 200% and defeat it.
PARADOX ENDING - The Future is Hope
Activate the Paradox Scope fragment skill and perform Time Reversal on AF4XX Academia. Progress through the map until you give Alyssa the Graviton Cores. Ensure you do not skip the events. You will be presented with a Live Trigger choice. Press X to select the paradox ending. View the ending to obtain the AF4XX ACADEMIA FRAGMENT - Transcript: The Future is Hope (10/11) and 3000 CP.
PARADOX ENDING - Beneath a Timeless Sky
Perform Time Reversal on AF4XX Academia. Progress through the map until you give Alyssa the Graviton Cores, then enter the shiny gate to the start of Episode 5. In Valhalla, activate the Paradox Scope fragment skill. Proceed to the next boss encounter against Caius. The words “PARADOX SCOPE” will appear, indicating a stronger version of Caius. Upon his defeat, AFXXX New Bodhum is unlocked. View the ending in the timeline to obtain the fragment.
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