Originally released in 2015 for the Nintendo 3DS, Bravely Second: End Layer is Silicon Studios and Square Enix’s direct follow-up to the 2012 RPG Bravely Default. Like its predecessor, Bravely Second sees players controlling a group of 4 heroes in a classically-styled JRPG complete with a narrative that blends elements of high fantasy and science fiction. The title also shares much in common with its predecessor in terms of mechanics and narrative, with Bravely Second acting as a continuation of the first game and a side story rather than a true full sequel.
The success and critical acclaim of Bravely Default would lead to a sequel being greenlit as early as 2012, with the team eventually forming and beginning work in 2013. Bravely Default and Bravely Second character designer Akihiko Yoshida would leave Square Enix that same year, with Bravely Second serving as the artist’s final project for the studio. While Bravely Second would receive positive critical reviews and achieve strong commercial success, the title would also be the subject of some criticism for sticking too closely to the mechanics of the original Bravely Default and doing little to distinguish itself as a sequel.
Bravely Second would sell considerably well, even if it did not match the same level of success as Bravely Default‘s debut. More than 100,000 copies would sell in just the first week of the game’s launch, with the total sales reaching an estimated 700,000 units roughly a year after the game’s release.
Bravely Second: End Layer Premise
©Bravely Second: End Layer gameplay screenshot – Original
Similar to the first game in the series, the cornerstone of Bravely Second is the Brave and Default system. During battles, players can select actions as normal or choose to either Brave or Default. When choosing to Brave, players can stack several actions at once (attacking, defending, using special moves, healing, etc.) at the cost of not acting for several turns afterward. Alternatively, players can choose to Default, forsaking their current turn or turns to freely stack several actions at a later point in the battle.
Another key aspect of Bravely Second‘s gameplay is the Job system. Taking inspiration from both Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy Tactics, Bravely Second continues the Job system from Bravely Default, adding more Jobs and decreasing the max level for each Job. Jobs now have special items players can obtain known as Asterisks. Obtaining an Asterisk will unlock the hidden ability for a Job as well as raise its cap to Level 11. Like in Bravely Default, players can easily swap Jobs at will outside of battle.
The story of Bravely Second picks up just two years after the events of Bravely Default, continuing that game’s narrative and bringing it to a satisfying conclusion. Players once again take control of returning heroes Tiz and Edea, with newcomers Yew and Magnolia completing the party. in addition to the main quest, players also have a Moon Base management and building mini-game they can participate in to earn rewards similar to the city-building aspect from the original Bravely Default.
Bravely Second: End Layer Main Characters
©Bravely Second: End Layer gameplay screenshot – Original
Original Bravely Default heroes Tiz and Edea return in Bravely Second, with newcomers Yew and Magnolia joining in on the adventure. Other characters from Bravely Default make appearances and play important roles in the game’s story, but much of Bravely Second‘s narrative revolves around the player’s party of heroes and their enemies. The main characters in Bravely Second include:
- Tiz: Following his failure to save Norende in Bravely Default, Tiz falls into a 2-year coma only to awaken and be tasked with rescuing his former ally Agnès.
- Edea: Following the events of Bravely Default, Edea returns to Eternia to lead the Ducal Guard. When she hears of Agnès’ kidnapping, she heads off to investigate, eventually crossing paths with Yew and joining the party.
- Yew: Yew is one of Agnès’ sworn protectors and the main hero of Bravely Second. He assembles the party to rescue Agnès, including tracking down the previously comatose Tiz.
- Magnolia: The sole survivor of an attack on her village, Magnolia is a powerful Ba’al Buster who hails from the moon.
- Kaiser Oblivion: The presumed antagonist of Bravely Second, Kaiser Oblivion is the leader of the Glanz Empire who abducts Agnès Oblige, one of the heroes of Bravely Default and the new Pope of the Crystal Orthodoxy.
Games in the Bravely Default Series
Silicon Studio and Square Enix’s Bravely Default series would begin with 2012’s Bravely Default, an unabashedly old-school JRPG with nods to several classic titles in the Square Enix library. Since that initial game, there have been three titles in the Bravely series. Bravely Second would arrive just three years after the launch of Bravely Default, continuing its story and revising several gameplay mechanics. The most recent entry in the series, Bravely Default II, is a Nintendo Switch exclusive that features a brand-new story and characters. Games in the Bravely Default series include:
- Bravely Default (Nintendo 3DS, 2012)
- Bravely Second: End Layer (Nintendo 3DS, 2015)
- Bravely Default II (Nintendo Switch, 2021)
Bravely Second: End Layer Cheats & Secrets
Players will find that Bravely Second: End Layer has several secret unlockables available for completing various in-game activities. Additionally, there’s a clever workaround players can use for farming one of the game’s most valuable items. There are also several Action Replay codes for Bravely Second that will work on both the 3DS hardware and via emulation.
Bravely Second: End Layer Unlockables
Players have several alternate costumes that they can obtain in Bravely Second after reaching certain points in the story and earning enough money (PG). Additionally, there are some bonus dungeons that become available only after beating the game.
Alternate Costumes
| Costume | Location & Cost | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bonsoir Bunny | Available in Al Khampis for 990,000 PG | Magnolia |
| Bravo Bunny | Available in Al Khampis for 990,000 PG | Edea |
| Cadet Uniform | Available in Florem for 100,000 PG | Magnolia |
| Chompette’s Coat | Available in Gathelatio for 990,000 PG | Edea |
| Dimensional Garb | Available in Sagitta for 150,000 PG | Yew |
| Eastern War Garb | Available in Al Khampis for 990,000 PG | Tiz |
| Freelancer Garb | Available in Chompshire for 200,000 PG | All |
| Knight’s Tunic | Available in Caldisla for 990,000 PG | Edea |
| Minstrel’s Garb | Available in Caldisla for 990,000 PG | Tiz |
| Onion Knight Garb | Available in Caldisla for 990,000 PG | Yew |
| Planeswarden Garb | Available in Gatheliatio for 990,000 PG | Magnolia |
| Research Lab Coat | Available in Sagitta for 150,000 PG | Magnolia |
| Sagittarius Garb | Available in Gathelatio for 990,000 PG | Tiz |
| Scholar’s Gown | Available in Al Khampis for 990,000 PG | Yew |
| Shephard’s Garb | Available in Yunohana for 80,000 PG | Tiz |
| Sky Knight Garb | Available in Hartschild for 50,000 PG | Edea |
| United Garb | Available in Gathelatio for 990,000 PG | Yew |
| Vestal Garb | Available in Caldisla for 990,000 PG | Magnolia |
| Washcloth | Available in Chompshire for 200,000 PG | All |
Bonus Dungeons
There are three different bonus dungeons that players can unlock after fully beating Bravely Second. Note that this means players will need to start the false “New Game +” after completing Chapter 4 and use Yew to unlock the true second half of the story.
| Dungeon | Location |
|---|---|
| Dimension’s Cauldron | In the Mythril Mines |
| Dimension’s Hollow | Near Chompshire |
| Dimension’s Keep | Near Caldisla |
New Game +
Like many other RPGs, Bravely Second gives players the option to start a new save file carrying overall progress from a previous save. However, the way that the New Game + function works in Bravely Second is slightly different. Players must use New Game + to fully complete Bravely Second, defeat the true final boss, and see the game’s actual ending.
After completing Chapter 4, players will have the option to save and return to the title screen. You can now use this file to start “New Game +”. As expected, this carries over items, money, character progress, and more to the new game file. However, if players press Start after gaining control of Yew in battle, this will unlock the hidden second half of the game. Additionally, players can now redo any Asterisk quests they did not complete on their initial playthrough.
After players beat the full Bravely Second experience, they can save their complete file again and unlock a proper New Game + mode that allows them to start from any Chapter.
Titles
Titles in Bravely Second are similar to Achievements in that players earn them for completing various in-game activities. There are 100 Titles to collect. Players can view titles that they already have unlocked by going into the Tactics menu and selecting the Friends option.
Titles 002-025
| Title | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
| 002 – Soaring Falcon | Reach Level 50 with Yew |
| 003 – Crystalguard Legend | Reach Level 99 with Yew |
| 004 – Ducal Guard Captain | Reach Level 50 with Edea |
| 008 – The Miracle Returns | Reach Level 99 with Edea |
| 006 – Moon Emissary | Reach Level 50 with Magnolia |
| 007 – Champion of the Moon | Reach Level 99 with Magnolia |
| 008 – The miracle Returns | Reach Level 50 with Tiz |
| 009 – A Savior Anew | Reach Level 99 with Tiz |
| 010 – Career Change | Obtain a new Job other than Freelancer |
| 011 – Jack of all Trades | Obtain every Job |
| 012 – Part-time Hero | Reach Level 10 with the Freelancer Job |
| 013 – Spellcrafting 101 | Obtain the Wizard Job Asterisk |
| 014 – Spellcraft Sage | Reach Level 10 with the Wizard Job |
| 015 – Warriors of Old | Obtain the Charioteer Job Asterisk |
| 016 – Master of War | Reach Level 10 with the Charioteer Job |
| 017 – The Pointy End | Obtain the Fencer Job Asterisk |
| 018 – Deadly Duelist | Reach Level 10 with the Fencer Job |
| 019 – Gentle Words | Obtain the Bishop Job Asterisk |
| 020 – Archbishop Anointed | Reach Level 10 with the Bishop Job |
| 021 – Stargazer | Obtain the Astrologian Job Asterisk |
| 022 – Professor Emeritus | Reach Level 10 with the Astrologian Job |
| 023 – Cat Fancier | Obtain the Catmancer Job Asterisk |
| 024 – King of Beasts | Reach Level 10 with the Catmancer Job |
| 025 – Old Red | Obtain the Red Mage Job Asterisk |
Titles 026-050
| Title | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
| 026 – Red Rose | Reach Level 10 with the Red Mage Job |
| 027 – Street Tough | Obtain the Thief Job Asterisk |
| 028 – Prince of Thieves | Reach Level 10 with the Thief Job |
| 029 – Disciple of the Sword | Obtain the Swordmaster Job Asterisk |
| 030 – Blade of the Heavens | Reach Level 10 with the Swordmaster Job |
| 031 – I Hear Voices | Obtain the Summoner Job Asterisk |
| 032 – Bridge to the Beyond | Reach Level 10 with the Summoner Job |
| 033 – Twitchy Trigger | Obtain the Hawkeye Job Asterisk |
| 034 – Loose Cannon | Reach Level 10 with the Hawkeye Job |
| 035 – Budding Baker | Obtain the Patissier Job Asterisk |
| 036 – Patissier Nonpareil | Reach Level 10 with the Patissier Job |
| 037 – Amateur Medic | Obtain the White Mage Job Asterisk |
| 038 – Battle Angel | Reach Level 10 with the White Mage Job |
| 039 – Entry-Level Salesman | Obtain the Merchant Job Asterisk |
| 040 – World-Class CEO | Reach Level 10 with the Merchant Job |
| 041 – Black Mage Wannabe | Obtain the Black Mage Job Asterisk |
| 042 – Archmage of Legend | Reach Level 10 with the Black Mage Job |
| 043 – Small Game Hunter | Obtain the Ranger Job Asterisk |
| 044 – Big Game Hunter | Reach Level 10 with the Ranger Job |
| 045 – Full Metal Detective | Obtain the Knight Job Asterisk |
| 046 – The Iron Wall | Reach Level 10 with the Knight Job |
| 047 – Ninja Neophyte | Obtain the Ninja Job Asterisk |
| 048 – Ninja Master | Reach Level 10 with the Ninja Job |
| 049 – Amateur Undoer | Obtain the Exorcist Job Asterisk |
| 050 – God of Undoing | Reach Level 10 with the Exorcist Job |
Titles 051-075
| Title | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
| 051 – Muscle Fetish | Obtain the Monk Job Asterisk |
| 052 – Body Builder | Reach Level 10 with the Monk Job |
| 053 – Jumpy Valkyrie | Obtain the Valkyrie Job Asterisk |
| 054 – Queen of the Skies | Reach Level 10 with the Valkyrie Job |
| 055 – Getting Your Sea Legs | Obtain the Pirate Job Asterisk |
| 056 – Scourge of the Seas | Reach Level 10 with the Pirate Job |
| 057 – Local Talent | Obtain the Performer Job Asterisk |
| 058 – Star of Stars | Reach Level 10 with the Performer Job |
| 059 – Right Twice a Day | Obtain the Time Mage Job Asterisk |
| 060 – Master of Time | Reach Level 10 with the Time Mage Job |
| 061 – The Dark Path | Obtain the Dark Knight Job Asterisk |
| 062 – King of Pain | Reach Level 10 with the Dark Knight Job |
| 063 – Restless Spirit | Obtain the Guardian Job Asterisk |
| 064 – Guardian Angel | Reach Level 10 with the Guardian Job |
| 065 – Would-Be Conquerer | Obtain the Kaiser Job Asterisk |
| 066 – Ruler of the World | Reach Level 10 with the Kaiser Job |
| 067 – Like Father, Like… | Obtain the Templar Job Asterisk |
| 068 – Bravest of All | Reach Level 10 with the Templar Job |
| 069 – Little Fox | Obtain the Yokai Job Asterisk |
| 070 – Nine-tailed Fox | Reach Level 10 with the Yokai Job |
| 071 – Legend of Legends | Reach Level 11 with every Job |
| 072 – Finders Keepers | Find and obtain every hidden item |
| 073 – Tomb Raider | Open all treasure chests in the game |
| 074 – Millionaire | Accumulate over 1,000,000 PG |
| 075 – Big Buyer | Spend more than 1,000,000 PG |
Titles 076-100
| Title | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
| 076 – Big Bather | Use the Hot Springs and Rub-a-Dub more than 10 times |
| 077 – Manifest Destiny | Visit every location on the World Map |
| 078 – Efficiency Expert | Build every Moon Base facility to the maximum level |
| 079 – Diversifier | Make one of each type of Chompcraft |
| Purchase every Chompcraft item | Obtain more than 100,000,000 CP |
| 081 – Master of Monsters | Defeat every enemy in the game’s Bestiary |
| 082 – Know-it-All | Complete every Bestiary entry |
| 083 – Item Hunter | Obtain every item in the Item Guide |
| 084 – Crazy Cat Person | Learn every Catmancy and Cat Mastery ability |
| 085 – Sweet Tooth | Make every Patissier confection |
| 086 – Demon Lord | Obtain every Summon |
| 087 – Rebuilding Master | Build every Moon Base facility to the max level |
| 088 – Ba’al Buster | Build every Moon Base facility to the maximum level |
| 089 – Tough Master | Use Dig 100 times |
| 090 – Only the Freshest | Use Harvest 100 times |
| 091 – Veteran Battler | Win 1,000 battles |
| 092 – Only the Bravest | Use Brave 1,000 times |
| 093 – Win by Default | Use Default 500 times |
| 094 – Special Move Meister | Use 100 Special Moves |
| 095 – On a Roll | Obtain a five-win battle streak |
| 096 – Can’t Touch This | Obtain a ten-win battle streak |
| 097 – Heavy Hitter | Deal over 500,000 damage in a single attack |
| 098 – Time Keeper | Use Bravely Second and perform 10 actions while it is active |
| 099 – Master Explorer | Defeat the Adventurer |
| 100 – Done it All | Obtain all 99 Titles |
Bravely Second: End Layer Action Replay Cheats
Players will need an Action Replay Power Saves Pro device for the 3DS in order to use any of the following cheats. Alternatively, players using an emulator can enter any of the following cheats into their emulator’s “Cheat” menu.
General Cheats
| Cheat | Code |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Money | 28FDC878 0000007F 08FDC878 77BFFFFF |
| 99999 Workers | 08FF2AC0 0000270F |
| Max PG | 0ADDC878 0098967F |
| Max Chomper Points | 0ADF3060 3B9AC9FF |
| Max Spaceship Level | 0ADf2AE8 00000063 0ADDDF78 00000063 |
Character Cheats
| Cheat | Code |
|---|---|
| Edea 99999 Job Points | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 0000001E 00008B24 0001869F DC000000 00000140 D2000000 00000000 |
| Magnolia 99999 Job Points | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 0000001E 00003A24 0001869F DC000000 00000140 D2000000 00000000 |
| Tiz 99999 Job Points | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 0000001E 000011A4 0001869F DC000000 00000140 D2000000 00000000 |
| Yew 99999 Job Points | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 0000001E 000062A4 0001869F DC000000 00000140 D2000000 00000000 |
| 999 ATK/DEF for All Characters | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 00000006 00001070 000003E7 00001074 000003E7 00001078 000003E7 0000107C 000003E7 DC000000 00002880 D2000000 00000000 |
| Max EXP for All Characters (Press Select + Up to activate) | DD000000 00000044 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 00000006 00001008 00187AB8 00001060 00187AB8 DC000000 00002880 D2000000 00000000 |
| 9999 HP for All Characters | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 00000006 00001068 0000270F DC000000 00002880 D2000000 00000000 |
| 999 MP for All Characters | 407374EC 08400000 B07374EC 00000000 50000000 006E9584 C0000000 00000006 0000106C 000003E7 DC000000 00002880 D2000000 00000000 |
Bravely Second: End Layer Cheat FAQs
Is Bravely Second: End Layer a sequel?
Technically, Bravely Second is the direct sequel and follow-up to the original Bravely Default. However, a better way to envision the game is as Bravely Default 1.5. The story and mechanics of Bravely Second position it as more of a reimagining of the original game rather than a true sequel. The official sequel to Bravely Default is Bravely Default II, and Bravely Second is more of a continuation of the original game.
How many endings are there in Bravely Second?
Unlike Bravely Default, there is only one true ending in Bravely Second. There is an alternate version of the game’s ending in which Anne makes the moon disappear. However, the commonly accepted true ending of the game is the one that players see after defeating the true final boss.
What is the max Job level in Bravely Second?
The standard max Job level in Bravely Second is 10. However, by using the Asterisk items, players can “Awaken” Jobs and increase their level to 11, unlocking powerful abilities that are otherwise inaccessible.
Should I play Bravely Second before Bravely Default II?
Interestingly, Bravely Default II is a completely separate game with a plot that shares nothing in common with either Bravely Default or Bravely Second. As a result, players can go into Bravely Default II without needing to play the other two games in the series. Conversely, Bravely Second is a direct follow-up to Bravely Default and a continuation of its story, meaning players should experience the original Bravely Default prior to playing Bravely Second.
The image featured at the top of this post is ©Bravely Second: End Layer key art.