Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon / characters, ghost types and rescue targets

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon characters, ghost types and rescue targets

Identify the Evershade Valley cast and common ghost behaviors.

Edition covered

Original Nintendo 3DS game, called Luigi’s Mansion 2 in Europe and Australia. The Switch remaster is Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Official 3DS online play ended in 2024; local ScareScraper remains distinct.

5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

characters, ghost types and rescue targets

Common ghost

Greenie

May hold protective objects.

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Large red ghost

Slammer

Watch broad arm attacks.

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Furniture-hiding ghost

Hider

Search its hiding place.

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Large stationary ghost

Gobber

Avoid the area it fouls.

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Invisible-object puzzles

Spirit Balls

Vacuum them after Dark-Light reveals them.

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Quick notes

E. Gadd provides the mission structure. The professor monitors paranormal activity and supplies equipment from the Bunker.
Toads require escort problem-solving. Rescued assistants can have fears that block a simple walk to safety.
Polterpup is a nuisance and a helper. The dog steals important items during some missions, but a carried Gold Bone lets it revive Luigi after a defeat.
Ghost types need different openings. Greenies can use protective objects, Slammers attack broadly and Hiders conceal themselves in furniture.

E. Gadd provides the mission structure

Characters and roles
Character	Role	Gameplay connection
Luigi	Hero	Ghost capture and puzzle tools
Professor E. Gadd	Scientist	Mission assignments and upgrades
Toad assistants	Rescue targets	Supply security-camera information
Polterpup	Ghost dog	Key chases and Gold Bone revival
King Boo	Antagonist	Final story confrontation
Mario	Captive	Trapped in a painting

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Nintendo original electronic manual	csassets.nintendo.com
Game and mission reference	www.mariowiki.com