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Deltarune Chapter 2: Recruit All 10 Enemies Guide

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Deltarune Chapter 2: Recruit All 10 Enemies Guide

This guide walks you through recruiting every one of the 10 enemy types in Deltarune Chapter 2. You’ll learn the exact action sequence for each enemy, how to avoid mistakes, and what to do if a recruitment fails. No special items or prior playthroughs are needed—just a fresh save and a bit of patience.

What You’ll Need

  • A completed Chapter 1 save file (optional but recommended for story context).
  • Access to Chapter 2 (free on PC, Switch, PS4, etc.).
  • Patience—some enemies require specific turns or actions.

Step-by-Step

  1. Understand the recruitment system. In Chapter 2, you recruit enemies by using the ACT menu to perform certain actions (e.g., Compliment, Flirt, Threaten) until their name turns yellow. Then you must SPARE them. The required actions vary per enemy and often depend on the enemy’s current state (e.g., tired, angry, distracted).
  2. Start with the easier enemies. The first enemies you encounter in the Cyber World—Ponman and Maus—are good practice. For Ponman, use Compliment twice, then SPARE. For Maus, use Flirt once, then SPARE.
  3. Recruit the Cyber Field enemies. In the Cyber Field, you’ll find Ponman (again), Maus, Rabbick, and Jigsaw Joe. For Rabbick, use Compliment after it uses Mow Down (it becomes tired). Then SPARE. For Jigsaw Joe, use Flirt twice, then SPARE.
  4. Handle the Scrapyard enemies. In the Scrapyard, you’ll encounter Ponman (again), Maus (again), Rabbick (again), Jigsaw Joe (again), Ambyu-Lance, and Virovirokun. For Ambyu-Lance, use Compliment after it uses Self-Destruct (it becomes scared). Then SPARE. For Virovirokun, use Flirt once, then SPARE.
  5. Recruit the Mansion enemies. In the Queen’s Mansion, you’ll find Ponman (again), Maus (again), Rabbick (again), Jigsaw Joe (again), Ambyu-Lance (again), Virovirokun (again), Tasque, and Bloxer. For Tasque, use Flirt twice, then SPARE. For Bloxer, use Compliment after it uses Block (it becomes tired). Then SPARE.
  6. Recruit the final two enemies. The last two enemy types are Mauswheel and King (the secret boss). Mauswheel appears in the Mansion’s basement. Use Flirt three times, then SPARE. King is a special case—you must use Talk three times, then SPARE. Note that King is optional and not required for the ‘recruit all’ achievement.
  7. Check your recruitment log. After each battle, press the menu button and go to the ‘Enemies’ tab. Any recruited enemy will have a yellow checkmark. Make sure you have all 10 before proceeding.
  8. Repeat if necessary. If you miss an enemy, you can backtrack to earlier areas (except for the final boss). Use the fast-travel system to revisit areas and fight the enemy again.
  9. Save before difficult fights. For enemies like Mauswheel and King, save your game just before the encounter. If you fail to recruit them, reload and try again.
  10. Complete the side quest. After recruiting all 10, talk to the NPC in the Castle Town (the one near the fountain) to receive a special reward.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the wrong ACT action—each enemy has a specific set of actions that work. Using the wrong one may make the enemy more aggressive.
  • Not checking the enemy’s state—some actions only work when the enemy is tired, scared, or distracted. Pay attention to the text after their attacks.
  • Forgetting to SPARE—you must select SPARE after the enemy’s name turns yellow. If you attack or flee, the recruitment fails.
  • Missing the optional enemies—Mauswheel and King are easy to skip. Make sure to explore the Mansion thoroughly.

Tips

  • Use Ralsei’s Pacify spell to make enemies easier to spare—it works on most enemies after a few turns.
  • Keep your party’s HP high. If you’re low, use items or heal spells before attempting recruitment.
  • Enemies that flee (like Maus) can be recruited by using Flirt first—they’ll stay for one more turn.
  • For the final boss (King), you must not attack at all—use only Talk and then SPARE.

Troubleshooting

  • Enemy name not turning yellow? You’re likely missing a required action. Check the enemy’s dialogue after each attack—it often hints at what to do next.
  • Enemy keeps attacking? You may have used the wrong action. Try a different ACT, or use Ralsei’s Pacify to calm them down.
  • Recruited enemy not showing in log? Make sure you actually selected SPARE after the name turned yellow. Also, some enemies (like King) are not counted in the standard log—check the ‘Special’ section.
  • Can’t find Mauswheel? It appears only in the Mansion’s basement, after you solve the puzzle with the three switches. If you missed it, reload from a save before the basement.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I need to recruit all enemies in one playthrough? No, you can recruit them across multiple playthroughs. The log tracks all recruits from any save file.
  2. Can I recruit enemies after beating the game? Yes, you can load your save and continue exploring. The final boss is an exception—you must recruit it before the battle ends.
  3. What’s the reward for recruiting all 10? You get a special item called ‘Punch Card’ which increases your party’s defense.
  4. Is King required for the 10-enemy count? No, King is not one of the 10 standard enemies. The 10 are: Ponman, Maus, Rabbick, Jigsaw Joe, Ambyu-Lance, Virovirokun, Tasque, Bloxer, Mauswheel, and one more—actually, there are only 9 standard enemies. The 10th is the secret boss ‘Spamton’ if you count him. To get all 10, you must recruit Spamton as well.
  5. How do I recruit Spamton? Spamton is a secret boss. You need to collect three ‘Junk’ items in the Mansion and then talk to him in his shop. Use Talk three times, then SPARE.
  6. What if I accidentally kill an enemy? You can’t recruit a dead enemy. Reload your save or wait for the next encounter.

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