Navigating Misty Island in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Misty Island, a key location in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, presents a thrilling challenge for players. This guide will walk you through obtaining all the Power Cells and Scout Flies hidden within its treacherous landscape.
Unlocking Misty Island:
Before venturing to Misty Island, you must first assist the fisherman in the Forbidden Jungle, catching 200 pounds of fish. This reward unlocks the Speedboat in Sandover Village, providing access to the island.
Power Cell 1: The Sculptor's Muse
Your initial task involves retrieving the Sculptor's Lost Muse, a golden creature resembling Daxter. Locate it near the docks. The Muse is elusive; chase it, utilizing roll jumps to navigate the terrain and strategically intercept it during its turns. Once captured, return the Muse to the Sculptor in Sandover Village for a Power Cell (save this for later).
Power Cell 2: Blue Eco and the Precursor Platform
Return to the Muse's location, turn right, and follow the path with blue eco orbs to a Precursor Door. Collect the blue eco, then proceed to the Precursor Platform (see image 3). Charging the platform with blue eco allows you to cross the gap and claim the Power Cell.
Power Cell 3: The Dark Eco Pool Arena
Next, navigate to the Precursor Door (mentioned above), entering an arena filled with Lurkers. Defeat the waves of Lurkers, utilizing their dropped red eco to your advantage, while dodging falling explosives. Once victorious, climb the revealed stairs to the Dark Eco Pool and obtain the Power Cell.
Power Cell 4: Atop the Lurker Ship
Proceed to Misty Island's Bay and cross the bridge to the Lurker Ship. Climb the ship's right side to reach the top and claim the Power Cell.
Power Cell 5: Cannon Conquest
Ascend the ramp, dodging rolling and bouncing logs thrown by Lurkers. Utilize the platforms for respite. Eliminate the two Lurkers near the cannon at the top for a Power Cell. Use the cannon to destroy metal boxes in the arena below for additional Precursor Orbs.
Power Cell 6: Balloon Lurker Showdown
Access the Zoomer trans-pad (near the Lurker Ship) and engage the Balloon Lurkers in the bay. Carefully maneuver the Zoomer, using jumps for sharp turns, to ram the Lurkers without hitting the mines. Defeat five Balloon Lurkers to earn a Power Cell.
Power Cell 7: Zoomer Acrobatics
Ride the ramp (as shown in image 1), navigate around the rock (image 2), and accelerate towards the edge, performing a hop just before launching to grab the Precursor Orbs and Power Cell.
Scout Flies (7 Total):
- During the Muse chase, use the seesaw and ground pound to reach the clifftop. (See image 1) 2 & 3. Before the arena door (blue eco area). Navigate the crumbling path and gap to the left. (See image 2)
- After exiting the arena, use the seesaw to reach the cliff overlooking the bay.
- On the Lurker Ship, just past the bridge.
- On a platform along the log-laden ramp.
- Near the top of the ramp used to reach the final Power Cell via the Zoomer.
After collecting all seven Scout Flies and returning the Sculptor's Muse, your Misty Island adventure concludes.