Datalog / Primers : Gameplay Basics ( Final Fantasy XIII - 2 ) The following is a list of Datalog entries for the Primers : Gameplay Basics of " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Some of the data is updated during the course of the game . Autosave . FINAL FANTASY XIII - 2 will automatically save your progress . During autosave , an icon will appear in the top left corner , and the HDD access indicator will blink . You can also save your game manually . Press / to open the Pause menu and select Save . ( You cannot save at points in the game when this option is not displayed . ) Do not turn off the power while the save icon is being displayed . Historia Crux . The Historia Crux is your compass for navigating the rivers of time . Use / or / to select the year and location to which you to travel , and confirm your selection using / . Each time a new gate is opened , more areas will become unlocked , expanding your freedom to journey along the timeline ! Return to Historia Crux . You can return to the Historia Crux by pressing / to open the Pause menu . ( This option is not available at certain points in the game . ) By selecting Return to Historia Crux , game progress and data such as character advancement will be saved automatically . Time will cease to flow for that location , and you can safely travel to another area without losing any story progress . Use the Historia Crux as your way station to explore the myriad possibilities available through time travel ! Once this primer has appeared , loading saved data will allow you to continue your game from the Historia Crux . Select a location and off you go ! Historia Crux : Changing the Past . Thanks to Serah and Noel , a new timeline has been created ! When a parallel world is unlocked , the ' 0 ' in the year is replaced with an X . For example , 1X AF is ten years after the fall of Cocoon , same as 10 AF , but the people have different memories as they ' ve led different lives . You can still return to the original date and location at any time by using the Historia Crux . Types of Gates . Three types of gates exist in the world . The ones that shine like the sun have been blessed by the goddess and required special artefacts . The crystal gates require Wild Artefacts that can be obtained in many locations and times . However , the artefacts are consumes with each use . The scorched gates are the ones most recently used by Serah and Noel to travel to that location . Approach them and press / to return to the Historia crux . Open / Close Gates ( Gate Seals ) . You now have access to the ' Close Gate ' option ! Items known as Gate Seals allow you to close the selected spacetime locations within the Historia Crux , and reset a part of their history . Press / to select Close Gate and watch as events are rewound to a point before any artefacts were obtained . Use this option to solve any past mysteries once more , or to undo any mistakes that have been made . Note that using this option will not cause you to lose any fragments or key items . Press / again to select Open Gate and restore history for a location you have reset . Make clever use of this option to relive event and explore every potential outcome ! Gates and Fragment s . Select a new time travel destination in the Historia Crux . There are a multitude of Time Gates in each area . When a gate is activated , one of the gate icons displayed under the area name in the Historia Crux will change color . Each area also holds items known as fragments that can be obtained after completing minor events or missions . The number of fragments for each location is also displayed under the area name . Unlocking a gate opens up a new location . If you get stuck , try seeing if there are any gates you can unlock in the Historia Crux . Mog Clock . Whenever monsters suddenly materialize , the Mog Clock appears and progresses through the following indicators : Green : The enemy is immobile and preemptive strike is possible . If you attack successfully , you will begin the battle with bonuses . Yellow : Enemy is moving and ready for battle . Coming into contact with the enemy will begin a standard battle . Time ' s Up : Enemy is fully alert and attacks . When time runs out , the battle begins automatically . You cannot select Retry for battles that begin in this manner . You can attack any enemies within the encounter circle . Press / to initiate battle when an enemy is in front of you . Escape from battle by moving far away from enemies , so that none remain within the circle . When the Mog clock appears , it ' s up to you whether to take on the enemy or flee ! The Moogle ' s Bobble . While searching for artefacts and treasure spheres , pay attention to the moogle ' s bobble . It will glow when in the vicinity of special items and other treasures . Find the places that trigger the moogle ' s bobble , and examine the uncovered treasure using / . The Moogle Hunt . Occasionally you will come across treasure spheres or other objects that are out phase with the current timeline . Should you notice any objects hidden by a strange , shimmering aura , press / and ask the moogle to work his magic . The paradox effect in the immediate vicinity will be dispelled , and you will be then able to access the now - tangible object ! The Advanced Moogle Hunt . The moogle hunt option is now better than ever ! When you spot mysteriously glowing treasure chests , press / to have Mog help you obtain the item inside . Off you go ! There ' s treasure waiting to be discovered . Moogle Throw . The bonds of trust between you and your winged companion have enabled you to perform the Moogle Throw . When you see a treasure sphere or another object far beyond your reach , press / to grab the moogle and line up your aim . Without releasing the button , press / to send the moogle flying off to search the area . If your throw is accurate , Mog will be able to retrieve the treasure for you . If the moogle is far away when enemies appear , his warning will come too late and the Mog Clock will tick around at a much faster rate . Be careful when throwing the moogle in monster - infested areas ! Mog ' s Manifestation . The moogle throw is new and improved ! Even if you don ' t see treasure , try throwing Mog in random directions . He may not come back empty - handed ! The instructions are the same as the original moogle throw command . Hold / to grab Mog and press / to throw him . Open the main menu with / and select Fragment Skills . Find Mog ' s Manifestation from the list and turn the setting to ' Improved Moogle Throw . ' Live Trigger s . During events and conversations , you will often come across Live Trigger options . By pressing the relevant button , you can choose how you will act or respond . certain conversation allow you to explore all of a Live Trigger ' s options . Some Live Triggers with special options only appear after you have fulfilled certain requirements . The selections you make leave their mark on history , and may lead to the appearance of valuable items from the edges of spacetime . Try all the options you can , and discover what the twists and turns of the timeline hold in store ! Change Leader . You can choose which character you wish to control during battle and exploration . While exploring , press / to open the main menu and select Change Leader to switch characters . During battle , you can also select the Change Leader option in the battle menu . If the current battle leader is KO ' d , the remaining character will automatically become the new battle leader . Once the battle ends , control will return to the character originally set as leader . Equipping Accessories . Equipping accessories will enhance a character ' s attributes . Press / to access the main menu and select Equipment to equip or change accessories . It is possible to equip more than one accessory , but be mindful of each item ' s equipment cost . If the combined cost exceeds a character ' s accessory capacity you will have to rethink your accessory choices . As you develop a character , their accessory capacity will increase , allowing you to wear a more expensive combination of items . Accessories : Bonus Abilities . Press / to open the main menu and select Equipment to swap weapons and accessories . The right side of the screen displays the item ' s passive abilities . Combinations of certain equipment can add bonus abilities . These abilities are marked with There are numerous bonus abilities to discover . Try combinations of different weapons and accessories to search for the abilities that work best for you . Fragment Skills . After you ' ve collected some fragments , visit the mystic in Serendipity who will awaken new powers within you . These abilities are known as fragment skills . Fragment skill abilities are unknown until that power is awakened inside of you . Press / to open the main menu and select Fragment Skills to customize your powers . Fragment Skill : Paradox Scope . You have unlocked the fragment skill Paradox Scope ! It ' s time to head to the mystic residing in Serendipity . This fragment skill will give the courage to face challenges you though were impossible . You will find yourself being able to destroy enemies you should have no chance of defeating . Switch this power on , close all the gates in the Historia Crux to rest locations , and challenge yourself to achieve the impossible ! Paradox ending s . A paradox ending is a side - ending that results from choices Serah and Noel make elsewhere along the timeline . There are several paradox endings hidden within the Historia Crux . Can you find them all ? Secret Ending . All fragments obtained ! The final blessing of the goddess Etro has revealed a secret ending . Only those who have obtained all of time ' s memories can witness this true history . To view the secret ending , you must travel to Academia in 500 AF , and defeat Caius once more . Behold the revelation that takes place before the throne of the goddess in Valhalla .