Part 3

Learn about Gems, Dragons, and Dragon Eggs in Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! Discover their values, how to find them, and their importance for beating Gnasty.

Hey there! Ready to dive deeper into the world of Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!? This section is all about the goodies you'll be collecting as you play. We'll cover the three main types: Gems, Dragons, and Dragon Eggs. Knowing what these are and how to get them will make your journey much smoother, especially when it comes to beating Gnasty!

Gems

Gems are your bread and butter when it comes to collecting. You'll find them absolutely everywhere in the levels, and they're usually pretty visible. Each level has hundreds of them, with some having around 100 and others up to 500, and the later levels tend to pack in even more. Keep an eye out for different colors, as they're worth different amounts:

• Red = 1 Gem
• Green = 2 Gems
• Purple/Blue = 5 Gems
• Yellow/Gold = 10 Gems
• Pink = 25 Gems

The rarer colors are worth more, naturally. If you're struggling to spot them, especially in darker areas, try using the first-person view (hold Triangle) and look for sparkles. Gems can be found just lying around, dropped by enemies, or hidden inside chests. In total, there are 14,000 gems to collect throughout the game, but you'll only need 6,000 to take on Gnasty.

Dragons

These guys are your main objective! Dragons are trapped in crystal prisons scattered across most levels. To free them, just hop onto their platform. They'll break free, chat with you for a bit (often giving helpful advice), and then disappear. Their platform will then light up, acting as a checkpoint. You can also step on it longer to save your game or re-listen to their speeches. You won't find dragons in flight levels, but you'll usually find one in boss levels and between two and five in others. There are 80 dragons to rescue in total, and you need 50 of them to beat Gnasty.

Dragon Eggs

These are the rarest collectibles, and honestly, more of an extra challenge. Weird blue thieves have nabbed the dragon eggs and are just waiting around for them to hatch. You'll know a thief is nearby because they'll be taunting you. When you get close, they'll start running. Your best bet is to charge after them, as they move just a little slower than Spyro and tend to stick to a predictable path. You don't necessarily need to charge them; a quick burst of flame when you're close is usually enough to get the egg back. You'll only find these in a few levels, often hidden away, and there are just 12 in total. You need 5 to beat Gnasty.

Chests

You'll also come across various types of chests scattered throughout the game. These can contain gems or other goodies, so always make sure to break them open!