How to find every Unique Spot – Star Ocean Second Story R (SO2)

Star Ocean: The Second Story R adds a Unique Spot system to the original version, and these sometimes-hidden locations reward items, experience, and other goodies upon discovery. There are 36 Unique Spots in total, with a few easy to miss along the journey.

If you’re combing the world map to no avail, fear not. We’ve got a guide below for how to find all of the Unique Spots in Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Please note location #8 is marked as possibly missable, while #30 is missable. If you happen to miss one of the Unique Spots and plan to replay on New Game+, the data will carry over regardless of your choice between Rena or Claude.

We’ve officially located every unique spot but will continue to add in additional World Map resources and missing rewards.

1. Rustic Waterwheel

On the western side of Arlia.
Reward: (2) Resurrection Elixir, 50 EXP

2. Quietly Gleaming Minerals

Inside the Salva Mines, near the second Save Point.
Reward:

3. Dawn-Lit Cascades

South of Kurik, beside waterfalls on the world map
Reward: (1) Benefaction Card, 100 EXP

4. A Strange Laboratory

Follow the right Mountain Palace Path and keep going after the save point.
Reward: (3) Hermetic Philosophy, 500 EXP

5. Portrait of Prince Clauzer

Inside Krosse Castle, where the stairs meet.
Reward:

6. The Monarch’s Roost

At the top of Lagus Mountain, take the left-most path.
Reward: (3) The Bestiary, 500 EXP

7. Jade Green Columns

Inside Krosse Caves, just beyond the second save point near several chests.
Reward: (3) Green Beryl, 500 EXP

8. Old Lighthouse – Possibly Missable

In Kurik, up the hill beside the weapon shop to the east. It is unconfirmed if this Unique Spot remains after story events.
Reward:

9. Monument of Truth

In Marze, to the left of the item shop.
Reward: (3) Witch Powder, 500 EXP

10. The Emporer of Fish

In Harley, shortly after the entrance along the boardwalk near the inn.
Reward: (5) Fishy Fragrance, 500 EXP

11. Hilton’s Open-Air Market

Walk in the middle of Hilton’s row of shops; it’s across from the weapons NPC.
Reward: (3) Cinderella Glass, 500 EXP

13. Lacuer Academy

Head all the way north in Linga, in front of the biggest building.
Reward: (2) Pocket Encyclopedia, (2) All About Herbs, 500 EXP

14. Gift from the Sky

West of Hilton on the world map, in a crater amongst some mountains.
Reward: (1) Meteor Ring+, 1,000 EXP

15. A Grand Burial Ground

In the northern half of the Sacred Grounds of Linga, near giant bones.
Reward: (5) Goddess Statuette, 1,000 EXP

16. The Glint of Hidden Power

Inside the Hoffman Mines, a little way down the right path.
Reward: (1) Light Cross+, 1,000 EXP

17. The Lacuer Hope Weapon

At Lacuer’s Front Line Base, take the westernmost path until spotting the giant weapon.
Reward: X Clip+, 1,000 EXP

18. The Claw Marks of Calamity

On the northwestern continent of Expel’s World Map, right along the beach near the sunken city of Tenue.
Reward: (1) Moonlight, 1,000 EXP

19. Where the Monsters Rule

Shortly after entering Eluria Tower, this point is visible from the stairs.
Reward: (1) The Scream, 1,000 EXP

20. Sunlight in the Snow

Take the Mountainside path in the Field of Might; it’s all the way north.
Reward: (1) Hot Syrup Max, 20,000 EXP

21. Pyramid amidst the Sands

This one is on the southwestern continent of Expel’s World Map. It’s a little hard to spot the yellow glow through the sand, but keep walking toward the large pyramid.
Reward: 100 SP, 100 BP, 20,000 EXP

22. Ruins in the Desert

On the Expel World Map, to the west of Lasgus Mountains, among broken buildings. Another that’s particularly hard to spot the yellow glow from.
Reward: (1) Twin Splicers+, 1,000 EXP

23. A Coral Paradise

Another on Expel’s World map, directly south of Krosse Cave. It’s on the opposite side of the beach.
Reward: Blue Talisman+, 500 EXP

24. Otherworldly Garden

In The Centropolis of Nede, go back to City Hall’s top floor and into Nall’s office. Take the teleporter to the Outer Gardens; the Unique Spot is down the hill, not far from the entrance.
Reward: (5) Revival Card, 10,000 EXP

25. A Relaxing Aquarium

Inside of L’Aqua, seems only to be available after the story takes the party to Fun City.
Reward: (1) Aqua Ring+, 10,000 EXP

26. The City of Weaponsmiths

In front of a patch of grass, immediately visible upon entering Armlock.
Reward: (2) Meteorite, (2) Mithril, 10,000 EXP

27. Nedepedia

Take the upper left path in North City; the spot is at the entrance.
Reward: (3) Engineer’s Handbook, (3) Operation Manual, (3) Hermetic Philosophy, 10,000 EXP

28. Crimson Prisms

Inside the Cave of Crimson Crystals, take the first path straight, then go right along a path that curves underneath the first. The crystals are near two chests.
Reward: (5) Rainbow Diamond, 10,000 EXP

29. The Big White Neighbor

At the Princebridge entrance, immediately to the left by a snowman.
Reward: (5) Cream Stew, 10,000 EXP

30. Space-Time Travel Relics – Missable

After taking the Armlock transporter, follow the left-most path upon entering the Laboratory Ruins. Don’t navigate toward the Save Point; continue along the left path and to the balcony. It seems you cannot return to this location, so this one is missable.
Reward: (1) Re-Creation Gem Max, (1) Factory Energy Max, 10,000 EXP

31. An Out-of-Place Artifact

Small mountainous island on the world map, near the Field of Trials’ Wisdom Dungeon.
Reward: (3) Potion of Merlin, (3) Holy Mist, 10,000 EXP

32. A Whimsical Fairground

Inside the middle of Fun City’s center.
Reward: (1) Dream Bracelet+, 10,000 EXP

33. Faded City of the Future

Near The Centropolis of Nede center, next to a save point.
Reward: (1) Amoeba Soup, 10,000 EXP

34. The Energy Field

Just outside of The Centropolis of Nede, directly to the southwest.
Reward: (1) Mithhril Coat+, 10,000 EXP

35. A Serene Garden in the Sky

On the same continent as Fun City. Run south from the area, it’s along the coast toward the Field of Love on a thin stretch of land.
Reward: (1) Aphrodisiac, 20,000 EXP

36. Islands Shrouded in Ice

Southwest of Princebridge, on the World Map’s same snowy island.
Reward: (2) Faerie Mist, (3) Resurrection Mist

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