Notes and Strategy (10)

Learn the best strategies for defeating Knuckles and understanding the events after the battle in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Master the Master Emerald chase!

Alright, let's talk about the showdown with Knuckles. Honestly, compared to some of the other bosses you've faced, Knuckles is pretty manageable. Don't waste your Spin Dash on him directly; he'll just block it. If he starts a Spin Dash himself, your best bet is to simply jump right over him. Trying to Spin Dash to counter his Spin Dash is a bad idea – you'll still take damage.

Here's the key move: when Knuckles glides, get behind him and land a hit. There is a trick where you can hit him the moment he lands if you Spin Dash right at him, but it's super tricky and not worth the risk most of the time. Focus on hitting him when he glides.

After you beat him, things get dramatic. You'll see a bunch of explosions, and Knuckles will run off to check them out. Follow him! You'll then witness Robotnik making off with the Master Emerald from the Emerald Chamber. If you're playing the Sonic 3 & Knuckles version, you might spot the Super Emeralds too, but don't worry about that for now.

Robotnik escapes, and you automatically move forward. Knuckles tries to stop him, but Robotnik zaps him and gets away. Don't even think about attacking Robotnik here; he can take infinite hits. Soon, the floor will collapse, and you'll end up in a new area. Knuckles wakes up, smashes through a wall, and shows you a teleporter. Hop on, and you'll be whisked away to Sky Sanctuary Zone!