Learn strategies to defeat every Portrait Ghost in Luigi's Mansion, including Neville, Lydia, Chauncey, and the Dancing Couple. Get tips on pearl drops and portrait frames.
The Portrait Ghosts are a distinct type of ghost in the mansion, often requiring defeat to progress. While some are optional, each demands a unique strategy. This guide provides descriptions and strategies for these spectral figures.
All Portrait Ghosts have 100 HP. As you vacuum them, they drop pearls: large (1,000,000 G), medium (100,000 G), and small (50,000 G). The type of pearl dropped influences the frame on the ghost's portrait: gold for large pearls, silver for at least one medium, and bronze for small pearls or none.
Vacuuming approximately 90 HP in one try yields a large pearl. Vacuuming 50 HP in one try yields medium pearls. Small pearls are dropped until at least 50 HP is vacuumed in a single attempt. If a ghost is defeated in one try, you'll receive four small pearls, then four medium pearls after 50 HP, and one large pearl around 90 HP.
| Vacuumed HP | Pearl dropped | G Earned | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Small Pearl | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 20 | Small Pearl | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| 30 | Small Pearl | 50,000 | 150,000 |
| 40 | Small Pearl | 50,000 | 200,000 |
| 50 | Medium Pearl | 100,000 | 300,000 |
| 60 | Medium Pearl | 100,000 | 400,000 |
| 70 | Medium Pearl | 100,000 | 500,000 |
| 80 | Medium Pearl | 100,000 | 600,000 |
| 90 | Big Pearl | 1,000,000 | 1,600,000 |
For gold frames and large pearls, aim for the "Hidden Mansion" where the vacuum is more powerful. General tips for catching ghosts include:
- Press the vacuum in the precise opposite direction of the ghost's movement.
- Move the control stick forward and back in the ghost's anticipated path, especially for fast movers.
- Avoid being pulled around the room to maintain sight of the ghost.
- Steer clear of obstacles like chairs and tables, as they can cause the ghost to disappear.
- Catching Sir Weston, the iceman, is particularly difficult in the regular "Mansion"; attempt this in "The Hidden Mansion" if perfection is desired.
Ghost Descriptions and Strategies:
The Bookish Father (Neville)
Age: 42 Years Old
Room: Study 2F
What he does: Reading
Comment: (Ho ho ho ho... Go ahead, try to find me! I can see you but you cannot see me. Ho ho ho ho...)
Strategy: Stand with your back to Neville. When he yawns, turn around, stun him, and then vacuum him.
The Mirror-Gazing Mother (Lydia)
Age: 34 Years Old
Room: Master Bedroom 2F
What she does: Gazing in the mirror.
Comment: (Isn't my hair just gorgeous? Of course, I do spend a lot of time on it. I was so bored cooped up in that painting... Now I spend all my time in front of the mirror. It seems to scare people, though, so everything is coming up roses!)
Strategy: Go to the right curtain and vacuum it aside to let the wind blow in. This will reveal Lydia's heart. Quickly stun her and vacuum her.
The Spoiled Baby (Chauncey)
Age: 1 Year Old
Room: Nursery 2F
What he does: Sleeping
Comment: (Horsey... rocky... horsey)
Strategy: Refer to the "Boss" section for strategy.
The Dancing Couple (The Floating Whirlindas)
Age: ??? Years Old
Room: Ballroom 1F
What they do: Dancing
Comment (Man): (So you can see me? Well that may be, but you will never find my weakness!)
Comment (Woman): (I don't think this gent can even see us!)
Strategy: After defeating all Shyguys, they will appear. Stand on the same rotating platform as them, with your back turned. When the man's heart is visible, begin vacuuming.
The Wandering Butler (Shivers)
Age: 72 Years Old
Room: 1F corridor - Butler's Room
What he does: Wanders around in the 1F corridor.
Comment: (Ah, the beautiful Melody will not even give me the
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