My maps for Shining in the Darkness (SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis).

Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5

Cave of Strength | Cave of Courage | Cave of Truth | Cave of Wisdom

How to activate the Spirit Fountain | How to gain a lot of XP in Level 5

Level 2 [∧]

Level 3 [∧]

Level 4 [∧]

Level 5 [∧]

How to activate the Spirit Fountain [∧]

• first you have to collect all 4 pieces of the „Light“ equipment for the hero (you can find them on Floor 3-5)
• go to the castle an talk to the princess (Jessa)
• talk to Theos and you will receive the Vial of Tears
• go to Level 5 and use the Vial of Tears in front of the Spirit Fountain
• every time you visit the fountain again the spirit will restore your HP and MP points
• sadly you can’t use your teleport medallion here 😦

How to gain a lot of XP in Level 5 [∧]

In the last section of level 5 you will encounter the Crystal Ooze enemy.

The Crystal Ooze has only 2-4 HP and they are worth 30.000 XP 🙂 but:

• they are immune to physical attacks and status ailments
• elemental attack spells will deal 0 – 1 damage to them
• this enemy is very fast and they frequently escape from battle before you can kill them
• they can cast Freeze 4 …

I think using the Forbidden Box, Black Box, Shock Box, Ogre Flute or the Earth Hammer with Pyra!! is the quickest way to beat them.

• Forbidden Box (has various effects) – Cave of Strength
• Earth Hammer – Alkemists Special Deals (Hero Level 60+)
• Shock Box – Alkemists Special Deals (Hero Level 70+)
• Ogre Flute – Alkemists Special Deals (Hero Level 80+)
• Black Box – Alkemists Special Deals (Hero Level 90+)

The End 🙂 [∧]

My paper maps 😀 :