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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Ranking System Explained: How to Get 3-Stars

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The ranking system for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Dark Moon) is affected by your clear time, ghosts captured, health lost, and treasure obtained during the mission. Read on for tips on how to get 3 stars for your mission rank and how the ranking system works in the game.

How to Get 3 Stars in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Tips for Getting 3 Stars




Get Through the Mission Quickly

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The faster you complete a mission, the better your chances of earning three stars for it.

Despite a short clear time being ideal, you shouldn't ignore any ghosts or treasure in your way. These also contribute to your final star ranking.

Play Time: How Long to Beat Luigi's Mansion 2

Collect as Many Ghosts as You Can

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All of the ghosts that you vacuum up contribute to your final ranking. Not all ghosts are required to progress through a level, but it's a good idea to still vacuum up any ghost you encounter.

Some mansions also have hidden areas where you can capture bonus ghosts. Take note that catching ghosts reward you with coins, which also helps to increase your rank.

How to Catch Ghosts

Avoid Taking Damage

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Any damage you take will have a negative impact on your final rank. A few hits might still be able to get you a 3-star rank, but certain missions may not be as forgiving.

Obtaining hearts during your mission will not affect the health lost parameter of your results.

Collect as Much Money as You Can

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Make sure to vacuum up all the money you see in each mansion. Check all the nooks and crannies they can be hiding in, like behind wall decorations or rugs.

However, make sure not to take too long. Try to map out the spots you know they'll be in during your first playthrough of the mission.

How to Get Treasure (Money) Fast

Gold Bones Are Converted Into Money

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A Gold Bone that doesn't get used during the mission will be converted into 200G at the end of the mission. Try to pick up the Gold Bone available in the mission without dying in order to maximize the amount of money you get, increasing your chances of getting a 3-star rank.

What Does the Gold Bone Do?

Replay After Collecting Boos

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Getting all of the Boos and gems in a mission can take up valuable time, so it's best to aim for a 3-star rank after you've gotten all of the collectibles for a mission.

Replaying a mission also means you'll be more familiar with the layout of the mansion. This should help you gather more ghosts and money, both vital in improving your rank.

Dark Moon Quest Walkthrough: All Mansions and Stages

Get the Super Poltergust Upgrade

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It's best to wait until you upgrade your Poltergust 5000 into the Super Poltergust to make getting a 3-star rank in missions easier. The Super Poltergust upgrade can be obtained after collecting 20000G.

All Equipment and Upgrades

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Ranking System Explained

Based on How Well You Do in the Mission

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All the factors that can affect your rank are listed down at the end of the mission: your clear time, number of ghosts captured, amount of health lost, and treasure collected.

To earn a high rank, you need to keep your clear time and health lost low, while getting a high number of ghosts captured and treasure.

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