Words of power in Alan wake 2 are yellow spirals of letters and symbols that add points to Alan's various abilities. They affect how the character will deal damage, heal, or use their abilities. You can find them in several zones, there are a total of 27 words, which can strengthen the character well and make the passage easier. For collecting the first spiral you can also get the achievement "Carry His Words".
Finding all the words is not an easy task: the improvements are hidden, some of them are difficult to access and open only after completing certain story chapters. In this guide, we will look at where to find and how to use Words of Power in Alan Wake 2. We will present a map and route for collecting all the words in various locations, and we will clarify after which chapters they can be found.
What are Words of Power for in Alan Wake 2?
Words of Power are unusual spirals that, when collected, give Alan some boosts. They look like yellow circles with words on them, just point a flashlight at them at close range to "collect". In the writer's room you can check the number and types of words collected.
Total in the game 27 words, they are found in four locations in New York and are divided into 7 categories:
- Words of repair (5 pieces).
- Words of light (5).
- Words of war (4).
- Words of Weapon (4).
- Action words (4).
- Words of help (3).
- Words of things (2).
Each time you find such an object, you can invest a point in one of the three available options maximum three times. The effects are indirect: they make it possible to restore a little health for a certain action, not to waste a flashlight charge if the light is directed at an enemy, etc. The words are not directly related to increasing Alan's stats - they are aimed at buffing abilities.
At each level, playing as a writer, you can hear someone singing. Follow him and you will find Tim Breaker. Talk to the sheriff at every meeting and study map in his room. It marks collectibles and points of interest, which are transferred to Alan's map. This will help you find more words, echoes or caches with valuable loot.
Pay attention to the details around - there are always located next to the spirals yellow arrowsthat lead to her. If you can't find the Word, look at the signs.
Where to find all Words of Power in Alan Wake 2
Next, we’ll look in detail at where all the Words of Power are located and what categories they improve.
Word of Power 1
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Dark Abode, Alley.
- Category: Repair words 1.
After getting the flashlight and revolver, interact with the lamp in the same area to steal the light. A new path will open on the left, follow it until you see a yellow “circle with words” above the door, point the flashlight at it and take the power-up.
Word of Power 2
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: The Dark Abode, Caldera Street.
- Category: Words of light 1.
In the place where you found the flashlight and revolver, do not forget to take with you lamp light. Walk along Caldera Street in the northern part of the area. Here, use the light on the lamp on the right, above the stairs leading up.
Clear the rubble and climb the steps to the second roof. There is a door on it, go through it to the other side and follow the path until you notice yellow arrows, indicating Words of Power.
Word of Power 3
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: The Dark Abode, Caldera Street.
- Category: Words of War 1.
Go down to the street and take the stairs to another scaffolding on the right side. Move on and find the Words of Power between the two vents, in the middle of the trash bags.
Word of Power 4
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: The Dark Abode, Caldera Street.
- Category: Weapon words 1.
Use the lamp on the taxi to turn it into a police car and kill the enemies that appear. Enter the area they came from and look to the left - there will be a spiral above the "Find Alice" sign.
Word of Power 5
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: The Dark Abode, Draft Street.
- Category: Action words 1.
Walk down Draft Street and turn around. Look up to see the Words under the train tracks.
Word of Power 6
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: The Dark Abode, Caldera Street.
- Category: Repair words 2.
Following the square to the west towards Caldera Street, you will find another spiral outside the studio, in the very corner of the building behind the trash cans.
Word of Power 7
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Metro.
- Category: Weapon words 2.
Once on the subway, use Echoto change the situation. Next, go right, the next Words are inside the train, they can be seen through the door.
Word of Power 8
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Metro, Main Tunnel.
- Category: Words of help 1.
The next reinforcement is located opposite the rest room inside the subway, next to the train.
Word of Power 9
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Metro, Main Tunnel.
- Category: Words of light 2.
Taking the lantern, go into the next room and find the Words behind the shelf on the wall. In the southern room there will be Thoma, who has prepared a map of the new area.
Word of Power 10
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Metro.
- Category: Words of War 2.
Climb the ladder and turn around, then crawl under the scaffolding. The words are right on the ceiling.
Word of Power 11
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Subway, Abandoned Station.
- Category: Action words 2.
After use Echoes of torchbearers gain access to the burnt out train. Go down the stairs and go around the corner where there will be a wooden pallet - shoot it to reveal a spiral.
Word of Power 12
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Subway, Abandoned Station.
- Category: Repair words 3.
Head up the stairs to the next room, where there will be Words on the wall to the left, opposite the grate. Beware of enemies, there are quite a lot of them in this area.
Word of Power 13
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Subway, Shrine Street Station.
- Category: Words of light 3.
Once you enter the station, after making a few light switches, head across the water to the left. The reinforcement is located on the adjacent wall of the tunnel, almost on the ceiling.
Word of Power 14
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Subway, Shrine Street Station.
- Category: Weapon words 3.
Now run through the carriage on the right to find Words on a train nearby.
Word of Power 15
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Subway, Shrine Street Station.
- Category: Action words 3.
The next spiral is located immediately opposite the entrance to the room, on the north side of the station.
Word of Power 16
- Chapter: "Initiation 2: Casey."
- Location: Metro.
- Category: Repair words 4.
After you go up the stairs, you will see Words through the fence ahead, next to the break room.
Word of Power 17
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Dark Abode, Alley.
- Category: Words of help 2.
The following power-ups can be collected already within the framework of Chapter 5 of Alana, which begins with a cut-scene in the alley. Once you reach the roof, crawl under the cardboard. Go to the corner and turn left, where you will find a yellow spiral.
Word of Power 18
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Dark Abode, Alley.
- Category: Words of light 4.
Climb the stairs to where you can change the lighting and look at the water tower on the right. The words are placed right on it.
Word of Power 19
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Dark Abode, Alley.
- Category: Weapon words 4.
Go down the steps on the left, then make a small detour and look under them - there are Words at the top. You can go further down the stairs to get to another room with a sheriff and a new map.
Word of Power 20
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Dark Abode, Ocean Avenue.
- Category: Words of help 3.
After going down the elevator, which can be found on the street in a small northwest alley, examine the wall opposite.
Word of Power 21
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Ocean Hotel, room 224.
- Category: Words of War 3.
After going up to the second floor of the hotel, enter room 224. In the next room there will be a wooden panel - shoot it to get into the bathroom and look for a spiral on the wall.
Word of Power 22
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Ocean Hotel, second floor.
- Category: Words of War 4.
In the upper floor hallway, look through the glass above the left door leading to the landing and notice Words. You can enter room 209, where there will be a sheriff with a prepared map. The door key is hidden in room 206 opposite.
Word of Power 23
- Chapter: "Initiation 5: number 665."
- Location: Hotel Ocean.
- Category: Words of things 1.
Inside the Assembly Hall, examine the wall above the bar to find Words.
Word of Power 24
- Chapter: "Initiation 8: Zane's Movie."
- Location: Poet's Cinema, Confectionery kiosk.
- Category: Repair words 5.
Move on to the next Words in the eighth chapter. In the rest room, in the new location of the Poet's Cinema, you can find a power-up right on the wall above.
Word of Power 25
- Chapter: "Initiation 8: Zane's Movie."
- Location: Cinema of the Poet.
- Category: Action words 4.
Go to the bathroom on the east side, you will notice a yellow spiral on the roof of the utility room.
Word of Power 26
- Chapter: "Initiation 8: Zane's Movie."
- Location: Cinema Poet, Spotlights.
- Category: Words of things 2.
Once on the roof, head towards the spotlights and turn right to reveal Words.
Words of Power 27
- Chapter: "Initiation 8: Zane's Movie."
- Location: Poet's Cinema, Office space.
- Category: Words of light 5.
Turn around and exit through the door you entered through. Then look up and see a spiral on the water tower.
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