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Part 43
Spyro: Year of the Dragon

Part 43

Master the tricky Challenge Portals in Part 43 of Spyro: Year of the Dragon! Get expert tips for Bentley's boxing, cat hockey, and skateboarding races.

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Master the tricky Challenge Portals in Part 43 of Spyro: Year of the Dragon! Get expert tips for Bentley's boxing, cat hockey, and skateboarding races.

Alright, let's dive into Part 43 of Spyro: Year of the Dragon! This section throws some unique challenge portals at you, so stick with me and we'll get through them all.

Get Ready to Rumble

First up, we've got Bentley's boxing challenge! You'll find this one in the dip-down area near the end of Frozen Altars. You're fighting a big, green yeti, and you'll need to win two rounds to get the Dragon Eggs. There's also a Skill Point here for beating the yeti in under two rounds.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the match starts, carefully move towards the yeti. Let him come to you and try to jab.
  2. 2
    Defend yourself from his attacks, then land a few jabs of your own.
  3. 3
    When he tries a big hook, let him miss. This is your prime opportunity to land a flurry of jabs.
  4. 4
    As he prepares to counter, hit him with three big hookaroos, followed by another special move to really pummel him.
  5. 5
    Just keep fighting aggressively for the rest of the round. Don't overthink it!
Tips
  • For the first fight (Egg 084), just keep up the pressure. The yeti isn't too tough.
  • For the rematch (Egg 085), it's three rounds, and he's a bit more challenging. You'll both regain some health at the end of each round. Just stick to the same strategy of landing your punches and defending well. You should win within the first round and a half if you're quick.
  • To snag the Skill Point (Skill Point 11), you need to beat the yeti in less than two rounds. If you don't get it on your first try for Egg 085, don't worry! You can reset and try again, or even better, plug in a second controller and do it yourself. Just make sure your second controller doesn't interfere!

Ba'ah

Next, head over to Frozen Altars and look for the challenge portal opposite the Exit Portal. This one costs 800 gems to enter, but it's worth it for the Dragon Egg.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Talk to Errol, who's apparently too injured to play cat hockey. Sounds like a sob story, but we're here for the Egg!
  2. 2
    Head to the ice rink to start the game.
  3. 3
    The goal is simple: freeze the cats and score 5 goals in YOUR net before the rhynoc opponent does.
  4. 4
    Don't score in the opponent's net – that's a big no-no!
Tips
  • A good tactic is to freeze the rhynoc opponent every now and then to stop him in his tracks.
  • When the rhynoc is close to your goal, try to defend it. Sometimes, this can even cause him to accidentally score in his own net!
  • Focus on scoring your 5 goals. It's trickier than it sounds, so keep your cool and aim carefully.

Skateboarding Park 3

You'll find this skateboarding challenge at the back of Lost Fleet. It'll cost you 150 gems, but you can earn 2 Dragon Eggs and a Skill Point here.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First, you'll need to race some rhynocs. Talk to Hunter to start.
  2. 2
    As soon as the race begins, skate up the ramp to get airborne. Use this to perform tricks and land on the ship. Tricks give you boost points!
  3. 3
    Hold down the [O] button whenever you want to boost. Grab the life-up on the ship as you go.
  4. 4
    You'll encounter blue and red stars. Passing through blue stars while boosting refills your boost meter.
  5. 5
    When you catch up to a rhynoc racer, you can defeat them by boosting into them, using missiles, or flaming them. This forces them back on the track.
  6. 6
    Keep performing tricks and boosting to maintain your speed. Hitting the crabs on the track also gives you a nice boost.
  7. 7
    You need to finish in at least 3rd place on Lap 2 and 2nd place on Lap 3 to win the first Dragon Egg. Be the first to cross the finish line three times to secure it.
  8. 8
    After the rhynoc races, Hunter challenges you to a race himself! This time, you need to be first *and* destroy all 10 crabs on the track. Hunter might get a few for you, but you'll need to get the rest.
  9. 9
    Focus on building boost by doing tricks. Use missiles to take out Hunter when you get close. He's a bit faster, so efficient boosting is key.
  10. 10
    Pay attention to the crabs near the end; you might need to take different paths on different laps to get them all (one lap through the left, the other through the narrow right cave).
Tips
  • For the rhynoc races, focus on consistent boosting and hitting tricks. Don't worry too much about being first on the first lap; just aim to place well enough to advance.
  • For the race against Hunter, prioritize getting the crabs. Once you've cleared them, focus on winning the race. Use the boost pads and your accumulated boost wisely.

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