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Sonic Heroes throws you into fast-paced platforming action across a variety of stages, from the sunny shores of Seaside Hill to the industrial might of Bullet Station. You’ll take control of one of four distinct teams – Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, or Team Chaotix – each with their own unique abilities and storylines. Master the skies and conquer the stages by switching between your teammates on the fly to overcome obstacles and defeat Dr. Eggman’s robots.

This guide dives deep into every aspect of Sonic Heroes. We’ll help you navigate each team’s unique journey, uncover all the hidden Chaos Emeralds, track down those notoriously elusive Lost Chao, and master the game’s controls and advanced techniques to achieve those coveted Gold Medals. Whether you're aiming for 100% completion or just want to conquer a tough boss, we’ve got you covered.

Part 1

Walkthrough

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The guide begins with the Table of Contents (Section 010), followed by the Version History (Section 020).
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The Introduction (Section 030) and Game Basics (Section 040) are included.
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The main Walkthrough (Section 050) details Team Sonic, Team Chaotix, Emeralds, and the Final Story.
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Specific walkthrough sections include Team Sonic (T10), Team Chaotix (T40), Emeralds (TE0), and Final Story (TF0).
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Extra missions are covered in Section 060, with sub-sections for Team Sonic (TSE) and Team Chaotix (TCE).
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A Ranking Guide (Section 070) and a Hoax Section (Section 07A) are present.
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Reader Info (Section 080) and Frequently Asked Questions (Section 090) are included.
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A Backlog (Section 09A) and Legal Info (Section 100) conclude the guide structure.

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Part 2

This section details the ongoing updates and corrections made to the Sonic Heroes guide by the authors, Jason and me frog.

Recent Updates and Corrections:

Grinding button on GCN corrected to B button.
Status updated from "Not accepting any fan help" to "Now accepting fan help."
January 20, 2004: All of Team Chaotix's levels added. Team Rose's guide expected soon.
January 22, 2004: GCN controls, Emeralds Section, Final Story Section, and Backlog added. Team Rose section planned for the weekend, followed by Ranking, Enemies list, and Team Dark.
February 3, 2004: Corrections to me frog's final section. All missions for Team Sonic and Team Chaotix added. Layout corrections noted.
February 4, 2004: Team Rose guide is 8 levels complete and expected to be updated soon. Control guides for Xbox and PS2 versions are planned.

me frog's Contributions:

January 24, 2004: "me frog's version" of the Final Story, "Extra Missions" chapter, "Reader Help" chapter, and additions to the backlog were added.
Future plans include more extra missions for Sonic and Chaotix, and the beginnings of multiplayer and Secrets sections.

Author Introductions:

me frog's Introduction: Expresses excitement for creating an in-depth Sonic Heroes guide, his sixteenth FAQ, and notes the co-authorship with Jason.
Jason's Introduction: Introduces himself as the other author, contributing 21 FAQs prior to this one. He will focus on layout, Team Dark, and Team Rose, while me frog handles Team Sonic, Team Chaotix, and multiplayer. The guide is expected to grow significantly.

Game Basics:

Team Basics: Speed Characters are the fastest of the three types, generally lacking in abilities.

Part 3

This section covers the different character types, team dynamics, and core gameplay mechanics in Sonic Heroes.

Character Types:

Speed Characters: Sonic, Shadow, Amy, Espio. Abilities include homing attack and light speed dash (Sonic and Shadow only).
Power Characters: Knuckles, Omega, Big, Vector. Strongest type, capable of destroying debris, flying on air vents, and using a special homing attack with teammates.
Flying Characters: Tails, Rouge, Cream, Charmy. Primarily used to bring down flying enemies and lift teammates over ledges. They are always in flying mode unless other characters are unusable.

Team Differences:

Team Sonic: Well-rounded, good for beginners and veterans. Levels are harder than Team Rose but easier than Team Dark.
Team Dark: The hardest team, offering a challenge for 100% completion. Levels are similar in length to Team Sonic but with more enemies, bigger jumps, and different paths. Recommended for players who mastered Sonic Adventure 1 & 2.
Team Rose: The easiest team, ideal for newcomers or those unfamiliar with previous Sonic games. Features shorter levels, fewer enemies, and easier boss battles.
Team Chaotix: Unique mission-based gameplay with objectives like collecting items. Best for players skilled at collection tasks.

Gameplay Mechanics:

Changing Characters: Press Y or X (GameCube version) to switch between the lead character. The left icon corresponds to Y, and the right to X.
Team Blast: A special team move that can defeat all enemies on screen, stop time briefly, or stun bosses.

Filling the Team Blast Gauge: Collect Rings, kill enemies, perform attacks, or grab Team Blast Item boxes.
Executing Team Blast: Once the gauge is full,

Part 4

This section of the guide covers the fundamental mechanics of Sonic Heroes, essential for progressing through the game. Understanding these elements will help you execute attacks easier and survive the challenges ahead.

Levels: Your current level is indicated by three holes near your character icon. To gain levels, collect color orbs dropped by enemies or found in item boxes. Levels increase your attack power and allow you to damage certain enemies. You lose all your levels upon death or when changing levels.

Rings: Rings are your primary defense and a key resource. They fill your Team Blast gauge, protect you from one hit of damage, and grant an extra life for every 100 collected consecutively. When hit by an enemy, you lose all your rings, but they scatter and can be re-collected. Only the team leader can be damaged; team members hit do not lose rings. You lose all rings upon death, getting hit by an enemy, or switching levels. Team members can also pick up rings.

Character Gates: These special gates appear in each level and serve two purposes: 1) Gates with