Introduction

According to legend, Dracula resurrects once every 100 years. In recent years, that pattern has been broken, and extreme cult members are out to break it again. It's time to tackle another treacherous castle and its many devils, taking head-on all the dangers that Darkness has to offer.

In true Castlevania form, Dawn of Sorrow offers up a host of hazards and secrets. If you need help conquering the challenges of this daunting castle, you've come to the right place. Our complete guide to Dawn of Sorrow will take you through the adventure, and ensure that you don't miss a single secret on the way.

In this Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow strategy guide, you'll find:

• Basic tips and strategy to improve your general gameplay.
• Complete Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Walkthrough, with tactics for defeating all bosses and info on obtaining all special abilities.
• Enemy List with details on enemy soul abilities and tips for harvesting their powers.
• Secrets—lots of secrets. Dawn of Sorrow is packed with hidden stuff, and we help you uncover it all.

All this talk of the Dark Lord got me thinking: Why can't I be the Dark Lord? So I did some imagining and figured out why. The image to the left should be proof enough, I am no Dark Lord candidate. Guide by: Mark Ryan Sallee