If you're here, we can assume two things. One, you love comic books—if not, why else would you want to cruise the world with the famous X-Men. Two, you're a fan of videogames—or specifically the Gauntlet-esque hack-and-slash variety. Okay, make there are three things we know about you:

Chances are you're stuck in X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse. Or perhaps you're just striving for that last sketch book. Then again, it may be that boss in Act III that's giving you a run for your money. Which makes us wonder why you're still scanning through this intro...

Don't worry—we've got your back. A full walkthrough with item locations, how to finish mission objectives, and foil any foe that crosses your path is found within. Then there are the extensive character and enemy lists, as well as a full complement to the mind-numbing, hardcore Trivia game. If you need it, we have it inside this guide.

In this X-Men Legends 2 strategy guide, you'll find:

• Complete list of all game items with info on their uses.
• In-depth breakdown of all playable characters, including hidden unlockables.
• Enemy list—learn your enemies before you fight them!
• Complete X-Men Legends 2 walkthrough.
• A guide to every chapter's challenging trivia.

So why are you still reading this? Get going!

Get the X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Online Strategy Guide

Pause the game and enter DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT, and START.

Attack Doubled ... Party uses Age of Apocalypse costumes.
Plus 5 percent XP earned ... Party consists of Nightcrawler, Sunfire, Toad, Deadpool -or- Juggernaut, Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Toad.
Recoup 20 energy per kill ... Party consists of Juggernaut, Colossus, Wolvernine, Rogue -or- Cyclops, Jean Grey, Gambit, Rogue.
5 percent of damage is added to party health ... Party consists of rogue, Deadpool, Gambit, Wovlerine -or- Storm, Scarlet Witch, Rogue, Jean Grey.
Damage increased 5 percent ... Party consists of Gambit, Bishop, Cyclops, Iron Man -or- Bishop, Deadpool, Nightcrawler, Gambit.
Health regeneration at 5 per instance ... Party consists of Magneto, Professor X, Scarlet Witch, Juggernaut.
All resistances increased by 10 ... Party consists of Storm, Iceman, Sunfire, Magneto.
All statistics increased by 10 ... Party consists of Colossus, Juggernaut, Iron Man, Magneto.
Party health increased by 15 percent ... Party consists of Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Wolverine, Bishop -or- Nightclawler, Storm, Colossus, Sunfire.
Energy limits increased by 15 percent ... Party consists of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Magneto, Toad, Professor X.
More techbit drops ... Party consists of Iceman, Professor X, Iron Man, Deadpool.