Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ScareScraper modes, three-star ranks and file medals
Separate mission rankings from the multiplayer ghost collection.
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.
Choose the floor objective before exploring
Hunter asks for ghost capture, Rush asks for finding the exit and Polterpup asks for tracking ghost dogs. The timer punishes solving the wrong objective efficiently.
| Mode | Goal | Team priority |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | Capture required ghosts | Cover rooms and assist captures |
| Rush | Find the exit in time | Explore efficiently |
| Polterpup | Find and capture ghost dogs | Follow Dark-Light tracks |
| Surprise | Mixed floor objectives | Read each floor’s rule |
Coordinate local players through the map
Split up for room coverage, then help with traps, locked routes and difficult captures. The original official online service has ended, but supported local and Download Play are separate functions.
| Goal | Requirement | Common missing piece |
|---|---|---|
| Story medal | Complete Dark Moon Quest | King Boo finale |
| Rank medal | Three stars on every mission | Unlocked bonus missions |
| Vault medal | Complete the Vault | ScareScraper ghost variants |
| Gold file appearance | Earn all three medals | Collection and rank goals both matter |
Balance speed, treasure and damage for ranks
Mission stars reflect the overall performance rather than only reaching the objective. A slow treasure detour can be less useful than a clean route that preserves health.
Track the three E. Gadd medal goals
Story completion, three stars on all missions and a complete Vault award separate file medals. The Vault includes ScareScraper ghosts, so finishing every story mansion is not enough for that goal.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original electronic manual | csassets.nintendo.com |
| Game and mission reference | www.mariowiki.com |
| ScareScraper | www.mariowiki.com |
| Nintendo online service closure | en-americas-support.nintendo.com |