The Ultimate Player’s Guide to Skylanders Trap Team (Unofficial Guide)

The Ultimate Player’s Guide to Skylanders Trap Team (Unofficial Guide)

Released October 2015
Publisher(s): Que
ISBN: 9780134216164

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Book description

Skylanders™ Trap Team: An Epic Adventure Awaits You!

The magical floating islands of Skylands await you! But if you really want to master Skylanders Trap Team, you need a great guide. Here it is!

Whether you’re young or old, you’ll love how this book offers everything you need to know to thrive in Skylands. It’ll help you discover the Skylanders’ most powerful new secrets–and it’s so easy!

This book is packed with full-color pictures and great step-by-step instructions from Hayley “SkyPanda” Camille! She’ll help you get started, meet the characters, master your best strategies, and lots more!

  • Get started fast!

  • See what each of Trap Team’s characters can do

  • Master the elements: Life, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Tech, Undead, Magic, Light, and Dark

  • Get ready for Doom Challenges and Arena Battles

  • Capture villains in the Traptanium Portal

  • Play as a villain yourself

  • Find golden hordes, trophies, jewels, soul gems, scrolls, and more

  • Beat other characters in Skystones Smash

  • Unlock tricky Lock Puzzles

  • Explore Skylanders Academy

  • Expand your game with new Adventure Packs

  • Challenge Kaos and ultimately defeat him!

    • Skylanders™ Trap Team is a trademark of Activision Publishing Inc. This book was not created by nor is endorsed by Activision.

    Table of contents

    1. About This eBook
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright Page
    4. Contents at a Glance
    5. Table of Contents
    6. About the Author
    7. Dedication
    8. Acknowledgments
    9. We Want to Hear from You!
    10. Reader Services
    11. Introduction
      1. Portal Masters, Ready!
      2. What Secrets Will You Uncover?
      3. Share Your Sky-deas!
    12. 1. Prison Breakout!
      1. Greetings Portal Master!
    13. 2. Ready, Set, Go!
      1. Where You Can Play
        1. The Best Starter Pack for You
      2. What You Need to Play
      3. How the Game Works
      4. The Skylands Honor Roll
      5. Elements
      6. Traps and the Traptanium Portal
        1. Trapped Variant Villains
        2. Trapped Evolved Villains
      7. Study Your Stats!
        1. Experience Orbs
        2. Health
        3. Speed
        4. Armor
        5. Critical Hit
        6. Elemental Power
      8. Power Up Your Heroes with Upgrades
        1. Soul Gem Ability
        2. Wow Pow! Upgrades
      9. Portal Master Rankings
      10. Accessorize!
        1. Hats
        2. Trinkets
    14. 3. Meet the Skylanders
      1. Bushwhack: “Axe to the Max!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      2. Tuff Luck: “It’s Your Lucky Day!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      3. Food Fight: “Eat This!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      4. Sure Shot Shroomboom: “He Shoots, He Spores!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      5. High Five: “Buzz Off!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      6. Barkley: “Be Afraid of the Bark!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      7. Whisper Elf: “Silent but Deadly!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      8. Enigma: “Out of Sight!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      9. Blastermind: “Mind Over Matter!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      10. Déjà vu: “Did That Just Happen?”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      11. Fizzy Frenzy Pop Fizz: “The Motion of the Potion!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      12. Cobra Cadabra: “Charmed and Ready!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      13. Spry: “All Fired Up!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      14. Mini Jini: “Any Last Wishes?”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      15. Gusto: “Gusts and Glory!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      16. Thunderbolt: “A Storm Is Coming!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      17. Blades: “Looking Sharp!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      18. Full Blast Jet-Vac: “Hawk and Awe!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      19. Fling Kong: “Monkey See, Monkey Doom!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      20. Breeze: “Twists of Fury!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      21. Pet Vac: “Hawk ‘N’ AWE!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      22. Snap Shot: “Croc and Roll!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      23. Lob-Star: “Star Bright, Star Fight!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      24. Tidal Wave Gill Grunt: “Fear the Fish!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      25. Echo: “Let’s Make Some Noise!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      26. Flip Wreck: “Making Waves!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      27. Thumpling: “Hail to the Whale!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      28. Gill Runt: “Fear the Fish!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      29. Jawbreaker: “Down For the Count!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      30. Gearshift: “All Geared Up!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      31. Chopper: “Dino Might!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      32. Tread Head: “Tread and Shred!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      33. Drobit: “Blink and Destroy!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      34. Trigger Snappy: “No Gold, No Glory!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      35. Wildfire: “Bringing the Heat!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      36. Ka-Boom: “Boom Time!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      37. Torch: “Fire It Up!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      38. Trail Blazer: “The Mane Event!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      39. Hog Wild Fryno: “Crash and Burn!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      40. Weeruptor: “Born to Burn!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      41. Small Fry: “Crash and Burn!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      42. Head Rush: “Taking Charge!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      43. Wallop: “Hammer It Home!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      44. Fist Bump: “Knock, Knock...Too Late!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      45. Rocky Roll: “Roll with It!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      46. Bop: “Rock and Roll!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      47. Terrabite: “It’s Beatin’ Time!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      48. Krypt King: “I’ve Got the Edge!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      49. Short Cut: “Cut to the Chase!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      50. Funny Bone: “I Have a Bone to Pick!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      51. Bat Spin: “No Rest for the Wicked!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      52. Eye-Small: “I’ve Got My Eye on You!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      53. Hijinx: “Fear the Dark!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      54. Knight Light: “See the Light!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      55. Spotlight: “Time to Shine!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      56. Knight Mare: “Nowhere to Hide!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
      57. Blackout: “Darkness Falls!”
        1. Attack moves:
        2. Upgrades:
    15. 4. Vile Villains
      1. Chompy: “The Classic Skylands Chompy!”
      2. Chompy Mage: “The Champ of Chomp!”
      3. Shield Shredder: “The Best Defense Is a Good Offense!”
      4. Sheep Creep: “He’s Baaaaad News!”
      5. Cuckoo Clocker: “He’s Cuckoo for Clobbering!”
      6. Broccoli Guy: “Heals His Friends, Hurts His Enemies!”
      7. Rage Mage: “He’s All the Rage!”
      8. Bomb Shell: “Did You Hear the One About the Tortoise and the Bomb?”
      9. Pain-Yatta: “Filled with Candy. And Evil.”
      10. Krankenstein: “So Strong, He Fears Nothing... Except Termites!”
      11. Buzzer Beak: “See What the Buzz Is All About!”
      12. Dreamcatcher: “You Don’t Want This Head in Your Head!”
      13. Bad Juju: “She’ll Take You for a Spin!”
      14. Slobber Trap: “Just Your Average Plant Monster Dog!”
      15. Threatpack: “A Troll in a Jetpack. Now THAT’S a Threat!”
      16. Brawl and Chain: “No Chains, No Pain!”
      17. Chill Bill: “Was Evil BEFORE It Was Cool.”
      18. The Gulper: “His Gulp Is Worse Than His Bite!”
      19. Cross Crow: “Don’t Cross Cross Crow!”
      20. Brawlrus: “Brawl + Walrus = Brawlrus!”
      21. Shrednaught: “2 Trolls, 1 Giant Chainsaw, Unlimited Possibilities.”
      22. Dr. Krankcase: “Not the Healing Kind of Doctor.”
      23. Mad Lobs: “A Mabu Gone Bad? No Way!”
      24. Trolling Thunder: “Wears a Tank for Pants!”
      25. Bruiser Cruiser: “Give Him a Big Hand. Or Two!”
      26. Grinnade: “A Walking Time Bomb. Literally!”
      27. Chef Pepper Jack: “For Those Who Like Their Bad Guys Extra Spicy!”
      28. Scrap Shooter: “One Creature’s Trash Is Another One’s Treasure.”
      29. Smoke Scream: “No One Ever Told Him Not to Play with Fire.”
      30. Golden Queen: “As Good as Gold and a Lot More Evil!”
      31. Tussle Sprout: “Even More Dangerous Than a Brussels Sprout!”
      32. Chomp Chest: “Who Better to Find Treasure Than a Chest... with Teeth!”
      33. Grave Clobber: “A Face Only a Mummy Could Love!”
      34. Hood Sickle: “Blink and You’ll Miss Him. But He Won’t Miss You!”
      35. Bone Chompy: “Even Skeleton Chompies Gotta Eat!”
      36. Masker Mind: “Everyone’s Entitled to HIS Opinion!”
      37. Wolfgang: “His Music Is Edgy—Sharp Steel Edgy.”
      38. Lob Goblin: “Danger—High Voltage!”
      39. Luminous: “He’s Got Real Star Power. From an Actual Star!”
      40. Blaster-Tron: “From the Future. This Means Lasers.”
      41. Eye Five: “Don’t Recommend Playing Patty Cake with Him.”
      42. Fisticuffs: “Speaks Softly and Carries a Big Fist!”
      43. Eye Scream: “We All Scream for Eye Scream!”
      44. Tae Kwon Crow: “Ninja Skills and the Fiendishness of a Bird.”
      45. Nightshade: “He’ll Steal the Show. And Everything Else!”
      46. Kaos: “Needs No Introduction....”
    16. 5. Collectibles
      1. Treasure Chests
      2. Legendary Treasure
      3. Story Scrolls
      4. Soul Gems
      5. Winged Sapphires
      6. Achievements and Trophies
    17. 6. Learn to Play Skystones Smash
      1. How to Play
      2. Extra Special Skystones
    18. 7. Skylanders Academy
      1. The Courtyard
        1. Persephone’s Treehouse
        2. The Courtyard Tower
      2. The Main Hall
        1. The Great Chimney
        2. Academy Defense Tower
        3. Skaletone Showdown
      3. Outer Walkway
        1. The Grand Library
        2. The Reading Room
        3. The Archives
      4. The Kitchen
        1. The Crystal Caverns
      5. Upper Hallway
        1. Hatterson’s Hat Store
        2. The Game Room
        3. The Observatory
    19. 8. Battle for Skylands!
      1. Chapter 1: Soda Springs
      2. Chapter 2: Know-It-All Island
      3. Chapter 3: Chompy Mountain
      4. Chapter 4: The Phoenix Psanctuary
      5. Chapter 5: Chef Zeppelin
      6. Chapter 6: Rainfish Riviera
      7. Chapter 7: Monster Marsh
      8. Chapter 8: Telescope Towers
      9. Chapter 9: Mystic Mill
      10. Chapter 10: Secret Sewers of Supreme Stink
      11. Chapter 11: Wilikin Workshop
      12. Chapter 12: Time Town
      13. Chapter 13: The Future of Skylands
      14. Chapter 14: Operation: Troll Rocket Steal
      15. Chapter 15: Skyhighlands
      16. Chapter 16: The Golden Desert
      17. Chapter 17: Lair of the Golden Queen
      18. Chapter 18: The Ultimate Weapon
    20. 9. Expand Your Adventure!
      1. Chapter 19: Midnight Museum
      2. Chapter 20: Sunscraper Spire
      3. Chapter 21: Nightmare Express
      4. Chapter 22: Mirror of Mystery
    21. 10. Kaos Doom Challenges
      1. So It Begins Temple (Waves 1–3)
      2. Enfuego Rain Temple (Waves 4–10)
      3. Horrible Something Temple (Waves 11–20)
      4. Worst Nightmare Marsh (Waves 21–30)
      5. Twice Doomed Marsh (Waves 31–40)
      6. Itchy Lilies Marsh (Waves 41–50)
      7. Kaos Fury Docks (Waves 51–65)
      8. Twisted Twister Docks (Waves 66–80)
      9. Finally Final Docks (Waves 81–100)
    22. 11. Brock’s Arena Challenges
      1. Phoenix Nest
        1. Artillery Attack
        2. Nest Ball
        3. Birdy Bombs
        4. Perilous Perch Skirmish
      2. Dream Quake
        1. Monster Multiplier
        2. Flag, You’re It
        3. Counting Sheep
        4. Bad Dream Brawl
      3. Drain of Sorrows
        1. Germ Wars
        2. Sheep Flush
        3. Sewer-Ball
        4. Slime Time Tournament
      4. Exhaust Junction
        1. You’re MINE
        2. Artillery 2: With a Vengeance
        3. Don’t Get Hit
        4. Flaming Flag Finale
      5. Quicksand Coliseum
        1. MightyBall Bombardment
        2. Multiplication Fever
        3. Flames and Flags Forever
        4. Scorched Sand Showdown
      6. Brock’s Rumble Clubhouse
        1. The Flame Game
        2. Combusti-Ball
        3. Laser Invader
        4. A Fight to Remember
    23. 12. The Sky’s the Limit!
    24. Appendix. Lock Puzzle Cheats
      1. Chapter 3: Chompy Mountain
        1. Mountain Falls Lagoon
        2. Undead Vista
      2. Chapter 5: Chef Zeppelin
        1. Top Shelf
        2. Chopping Block
      3. Chapter 7: Monster Marsh
        1. Spirestone Grotto
        2. The Misty Marshes
        3. Smugglers Hideout
      4. Chapter 8: Telescope Towers
        1. Spiral Observatory
        2. Spiral Balcony
      5. Chapter 10: Secret Sewers of Supreme Stink
        1. Outer Sewage Segue
      6. Chapter 14: Operation: Troll Rocket Steal
        1. Southeast Tower
        2. Battlements 1
        3. Battlements 2
        4. Northeast Tower
      7. Chapter 16: The Golden Desert
        1. Hole in the Wall
        2. The Golden Springs
      8. Chapter 17: Lair of the Golden Queen
        1. The Seat of Flowing Gold
      9. Chapter 18: The Ultimate Weapon
        1. Matter Refactoring Room
      10. Chapter 20: Sunscraper Spire
        1. Under Island Maintenance Area
      11. Chapter 21: Nightmare Express
        1. Cliffside Sanctuary
    25. Index

    Product information

    • Title: The Ultimate Player’s Guide to Skylanders Trap Team (Unofficial Guide)
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: October 2015
    • Publisher(s): Que
    • ISBN: 9780134216164