This is a strategy guide spread for Panzer Dragoon Zwei (パンツァードラグーン ツヴァイ) explaining routes, enemies, and boss strategies.
I translated it faithfully but cleaned up the English so it reads like an actual guide.
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Panzer Dragoon Zwei — Complete Strategy Guide
From route splits to boss tactics — clear all 5 stages!
Episode 2 — Battle of the Empire and the Ancient Ruins
Enemies are numerous but weak. Aim for 100% extermination
Enemies appear continuously from the canyon.
Large enemies appear in the air, small enemies on the ground.
Choose routes depending on your confidence level:
- Left Route: safer, fewer enemies
- Right Route: many enemies but higher score opportunity
Left Route — Air Battle
Watch for battleships
Large flying battleships appear.
They attack mainly with forward cannons.
Strategy:
- Destroy turrets first
- Avoid staying directly in front
- Circle and shoot from the sides
Right Route — Ground Battle
Over 130 enemies — can you destroy them all?
Huge enemy numbers but weak individually.
Tips:
- Keep moving constantly
- Use lock-on lasers for groups
- Don’t get surrounded
Boss: Imperial Transport Ship
All bullets can be destroyed.
Stay calm and shoot them down.
Phase 1
- Destroy engines first
- Then destroy cannons
- Finally attack the core
Phase 2
It becomes faster and more aggressive.
Use wide lock-on shots while circling.
Phase 3
Weak point opens.
Quickly lock on multiple times and fire at once.
Episode 3 — Forest of Roaring Wings
To stop the endless attacks, defeat enemies quickly
Enemy waves repeat endlessly.
If you delay, you’ll be overwhelmed.
Left Route — Ground Battle
Endure the rampaging mutant creatures
Large monsters charge repeatedly.
Strategy:
- Lock-on as they approach
- Dodge sideways
- Counterattack immediately
Right Route — Air Battle
Slightly easier than left route
Fewer enemies appear.
Good route for survival.
Stage Boss — Hazzman
Use combined attacks and berserk form effectively.
Hazzman Battle Strategy
Basic Behavior
- Attacks with homing projectiles
- Uses wide sweeping attacks
- Weak point opens after attacks
Phase 1
- Break the armor on legs
- Avoid frontal attacks
- Counter after charges
Phase 2
More aggressive attacks.
Tips:
- Stay mobile
- Use lock-on bursts
- Shoot when it pauses
Final Phase
Core exposed.
Best tactic:
Fully charge lock-on laser → fire at once for massive damage.
Key Gameplay Advice From the Article
- Lock-on lasers are the main damage source
- Destroy projectiles whenever possible
- Route choice affects difficulty greatly
- Quick kills prevent dangerous enemy spawns
