Moonlighter 2 The Gallery & Curator Boss Guide

The Gallery: Overview

The Gallery is Moonlighter 2's second biome, a mysterious museum dimension filled with technological wonders and electrical hazards. Mastering this area unlocks powerful weapons and leads to one of the game's most rewarding boss fights.

Biome Mechanics

Electrical Theme

The Gallery's signature mechanic is electricity:

• Floor panels can be electrified
• Shock curses affect relics
• Chain reactions between items
• Environmental hazards throughout

Shock Curse System

Gallery relics often carry Shock curses:

• Adjacent relics can trigger chains
• Spreads like electricity
• Can disable multiple items
• Requires spacing awareness

Environmental Hazards

Electrified Floors

• Glowing panels damage on contact
• Timing required to cross
• Some are permanent, others cycle
• Learn the patterns

Tasers/Stasis Fields

• Tower-like devices
• Create freezing force fields
• Temporarily immobilize Will
• Can be destroyed or avoided

Enemy Guide

Standard Enemies

Security Bots

• Mechanical enemies
• Predictable attack patterns
• Often patrol specific routes
• Moderate health

Electrical Creatures

• Shock-themed enemies
• Can electrify nearby floor
• Ranged and melee variants
• Priority targets

Museum Guardians

• Larger defensive enemies
• High health pools
• Slower attacks
• Guard valuable relics

Mini-Bosses

The Gallery features challenging mini-bosses:

• Enhanced versions of standard enemies
• Unique attack patterns
• Better drops
• Worth defeating for materials

Boss Fight: The Curator

The Curator guards The Gallery, serving as the second major boss encounter.

Pre-Fight Preparation

Recommended Gear:

• Tier 2 weapon (Large Sword or upgraded alternative)
• Shock resistance if available
• 5+ health potions
• Fully charged gun

What to Expect:

• Multi-phase fight
• Shield mechanics
• Add spawns
• Arena electrification

Phase 1: Learning the Patterns

Arena Setup:

• Large circular arena
• Outer ring can be electrified
• Central area generally safe
• The Curator occupies center

Attack Patterns:

Laser Beams

• Four lasers extend from The Curator
• Rotate counterclockwise
• Roll through them
• Timing is consistent

Shockwave Attacks

• Three-second charge time
• Multiple shockwaves in sequence
• Roll toward the boss during these
• Attack during charge windows

Phase 2: Shield Mechanics

After depleting initial health:

• The Curator gains a shield
• Cannot be damaged directly
• Must break shield first

Breaking the Shield:

• Boss throws explosive objects
• Use your backpack to catch them
• Throw them back at The Curator
• Face the boss when throwing
• Repeat until shield breaks

Common Mistakes:

• Missing the throw direction
• Getting hit by explosions
• Ignoring the mechanic entirely

Phase 3: Add Phase

Security Robot Spawn:

• Multiple security bots appear
• Must be cleared before continuing
• Boss is passive during this phase
• Use this time to heal if needed

Strategy:

• Focus entirely on adds
• Save gun ammo for main fight
• Clear efficiently
• Prepare for resumed boss attacks

Final Phase: Combined Mechanics

The last phase combines everything:

• All previous attack patterns
• Separated boss part adds complexity
• Both parts attack simultaneously
• Lasers from multiple sources

Key Challenges:

Double Lasers

• Main boss and separated part both use lasers
• Must track two rotation patterns
• Roll timing becomes critical
• Practice makes perfect

Totem Attacks

• Small separated piece attacks independently
• Fires its own laser
• Moves left to right
• Must dodge both simultaneously

Curator Strategy Summary

Rewards

Defeating The Curator

Guaranteed Drops:

• Two treasure chests
• Quantum Core (unique material)
• Recipe completion for quests

Craftable Reward:

• Blo-Beam gun (best gun in game)
• Requires Quantum Core
• Excellent range and damage
• Worth the fight alone

Quest Completion:

• "The Jail of the Lustrous" side quest
• The Rectifier recipe from Babyl
• Progression unlock

Gallery Materials

Echo Link

• Primary Gallery material
• Drops from standard enemies
• Required for weapon upgrades
• Purchasable from Nou

Echo Bond

• Night Realm variant
• Different recipes
• Same drop method

Quantum Core

• Curator exclusive drop
• Cannot be purchased
• Essential for Blo-Beam
• Don't sell this

Hidden Treasure in Gallery

Quest: A Hidden Treasure in The Gallery

Finding the Path: Look for the secret area during Gallery runs.

Requirements:

• Exploration during Exhibition Wing
• Finding the hidden entrance
• Completing the secret path

Reward: Recipe for Gallery-specific equipment.

Combat Tips

General Gallery Advice

1. Watch the Floor: Electrified panels are everywhere
2. Space Your Relics: Shock curses chain
3. Prioritize Electrical Enemies: They create hazards
4. Use Cover: Pillars and objects block some attacks
5. Patience Over Speed: Rushing leads to shock damage

Weapon Recommendations

Excellent:

• Large Sword (high damage windows)
• Short Sword (mobility for hazard avoidance)

Good:

• Spear (range helps with spacing)
• Gauntlets (quick attacks between hazards)

Gun Usage:

• Essential for mini-bosses
• Save ammo for Curator
• Blo-Beam trivializes the area (after obtaining)

Disk Relics

The Gallery features unique "Disk" relics:

• Sorrow Disk
• Disgust Disk
• Joy Disk
• Anger Disk
• Unknown Disk
• Surprise Disk (Legendary)

These form a themed set with varying values and shock interactions.

Night Realm: Gallery

Differences from Day

• Enhanced electrical hazards
• Tougher enemy variants
• Echo Bond instead of Echo Link
• Different boss encounter
• Higher value relics

Preparation

• Complete Day Realm first
• Gear up to Tier 2+
• Understand all mechanics
• Be ready for increased difficulty

Community Tips

"The Curator is okay because he has very little invincibility phases. Once you learn the patterns, it's almost rhythmic."

"Don't panic during double laser phase. One deliberate roll beats spam rolling."

"The Blo-Beam makes everything easier. Prioritize beating The Curator."

Conclusion

The Gallery represents a significant step up from Kalina, introducing electrical mechanics that demand careful play. The Curator fight is challenging but fair, rewarding pattern recognition and patience.

Key takeaways:

• Learn shock curse management
• Watch for floor hazards
• Master The Curator's phases
• Get the Blo-Beam
• Prepare for Night Realm

The Gallery's technological mysteries await, merchant. May your rolls be well-timed!