Chapter 2
First real branching routes and stronger encounters. Minimal spoilers.
Summary
Escort Kaho through Midtown Transit, purge corrupted terminals, and regain control of the floodgates. Recommended level: 6–8 with memory cap 16–18.
Branches & Choices
- Choose Skyline Overpass for faster progress and affinity boosts.
- Take the Flooded Underpass to grind XP, scan Water types, and earn Crafting Alloys.
- Backtrack to secure the stranded civilian for an extra Gabumon scan.
Boss Strategy
- Weakness: Electric (takes +40%); resists Water and halves Fire.
- Bring cleanse for Frostbite DoT and a guard breaker for its Shell Guard buff.
- Speed tier target: 125 to outspeed Seadramon’s tidal surge opener.
See also: Element Coverage
Collectibles Checklist
Prep Checklist
- Bring at least one Electric attacker (Elecmon or Angoramon with Thunder Kick) and a physical breaker (Gaomon) for Shell Guard.
- Stock 5+ Frost Cure items or run Patamon with Heal Pulse to cleanse Frostbite.
- Install the Memory Chip S from Chapter 1 to field a third rookie or Champion evolution.
- Craft Shock Traps before entering the underpass; they trivialize the Gearling swarms.
Route Breakdown
- Transit Hub Arrival. Speak with Mirei to unlock the branching routes and receive the Floodgate Control key item.
- Stranded Civilian (Optional). Double back to the west corridor, defeat the Gearling ambush, and earn a Gabumon scan plus Bits.
- Route Choice. Decide between Skyline Overpass (shorter, story-focused) or Flooded Underpass (longer, reward-heavy). You can clear both before triggering the boss if you loop back.
- Skyline Overpass Highlights. Fast-moving platform sections with Drone ambushes; grab the Lightning Chip L from the second platform chest.
- Flooded Underpass Highlights. Solve pump valves in order (B → A → C) to drain the tunnel, then farm Water encounters for Seadramon scans and collect Crafting Alloys.
- Control Core. Reunite with Kaho, calibrate the sluice gate via timed button prompts, and earn Memory Chip M.
- Boss: Seadramon. Battle triggers after the sluice resets. Prepare Electric burst to break Shell Guard quickly.
- Aftermath. Claim the Digifarm Expansion permit and unlock access to the Midtown Bazaar vendors for Chapter 3.
Choice Outcomes
| Decision | Immediate Outcome | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue stranded civilian | Gabumon scan x40, +800 Bits, +5 Security reputation | Unlocks accessory discounts in Chapter 4’s vendor row |
| Clear Skyline Overpass first | +5 Strategist affinity with Kaho | Grants tactical order “Coordinated Strike” for Chapter 3 boss fights |
| Clear Flooded Underpass first | +12% more XP, Crafting Alloy x3 | Allows early crafting of Shock Harness accessory in Chapter 3 |
| Skip optional content | Reach boss faster but enter fight ~0.5 level lower | Misses Memory Chip M timing bonus (can be claimed later but delays upgrade) |
Boss Data: Seadramon (Canal Gate Menace)
| HP | 3,520 | Triggers Shell Guard at 75% and 40% HP thresholds |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Water | Deals Water/Neutral damage with splash effects |
| Weakness | Electric (+40%) | Electric crits remove Shell Guard stacks instantly |
| Resistances | Fire (-50%), Water (-30%) | Immune to Poison; halves Burn damage |
| Speed | 118 | Opens with Tidal Rush on the slowest target |
| Notable Moves | Frostbite Coil, Shell Guard, Tidal Rush | Frostbite Coil applies Frost DoT and SPD -10 |
Collectible Details
- Lightning Chip L: On the second moving platform in Skyline Overpass; boosts Electric skill damage by 12%.
- Crafting Alloy x3: Looted from the drained pump room chest at Flooded Underpass step 3.
- Seadramon Scan Node: Located beside the sluice console; finishing the chapter converts it into a recruit.
- Memory Chip M: Awarded by Kaho after completing the sluice calibration QTE with ≥80% accuracy.
- Digifarm Expansion: Automatic reward post-boss; increases farm slots from 6 → 10.
Video Walkthrough
Chapter 2 – Video Briefing