Alan Wake 2: Words of Power Guide

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Discover Words of Power in Alan Wake 2! Explore effects and acquisition tips. Your go-to guide for unleashing Alan Wake's potential!

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List Of Words Of Power

Name Effect
Words of Fix 【Wellness Retreat】
Increases maximum health by 15/35/50%【God Rays】
Increases maximum health recovery in safe zones by 30/37/56%【Wheels Within Wheels】
When discovering a new word of power, restores 50/100% of maximum health.
Words of Gun 【Roulette】
Has a 5/10/15% chance of not consuming bullets when firing the Revolver【Personal Space】
Increases knockback power of Alan's shotgun by 15/30/50%【Sunny Skies】
Expands the effect range of the Flare Gun by 25/50/100%
Words of War 【Full Stop】
Increases damage of the last bullet in the Revolver's cylinder by 25/50/100%【Paint the Town】
If a single shot hits multiple enemies, increases damage of the Double-Barreled Shotgun by 25/50/100%【Goes Around】
When the Flare Gun's flare hits an enemy directly, restores 15/25/35% of maximum health.
Words of Stuff 【Tourist Map】
Displays all nearby resources and important locations on Alan's map 【Magic Pocket】
Expands Alan's inventory by one column 【Battery】
Adds one charge to Alan's flashlight.
Words of Aid 【 Torchbearer 】
Increases the range of the smoke bomb by 13/25/38% and extends the duration by 1/2/3 seconds【 ER 】
Increases the effectiveness of the Trauma Pad by 10/20/30%【 Prescription 】
Increases the duration of painkillers by 1/2/3 seconds
Words of Action 【 It's Personal 】
Increases damage dealt to nearby enemies by 10/20/30%【 Never There 】
Makes Alan 20/35/50% less likely to be detected by enemies【 Turning Tables 】
Reduces damage taken from dark projectiles by 25/50/80%
Words of Lamp 【 Main Attraction 】
Using a flashlight with increased brightness on enemy shadows restores 5/8/10 health per second【 In The Headlights 】
Increasing the brightness of the flashlight has a 10/20/35% chance to stun enemies【 Lucky Strike 】
When defeating an enemy, there is a 25/50/75% chance to restore 1 charge to the flashlight

List Of Places With Words Of Power

Dark Place

Map Appearance
1 Words of Gun_Map Words of Gun_Appearance
2 Words of Lamp_Map Words of Lamp_Appearance
3 Words of War_Map Words of War_Appearance
4 Words of Action_Map Words of Action_Appearance
5 Words of Fix_Map Words of Fix_Appearance
6 Words of Fix_Map Words of Fix_Appearance
7 Words of Gun_Map Words of Gun_Appearance
8 Words of Lamp_Map Words of Lamp_Appearance
9 Words of Aid_Map Words of Aid_Appearance
10 Words of Aid_Map Words of Aid_Appearance

Map and Collectibles of Dark Place

Subway

Map Appearance
1 Words of Fix_Map Words of Fix_Appearance
2 Words of Lamp_Map Words of Lamp_Appearance
3 Words of War_Map Words of War_Appearance
4 Words of Fix_Map Words of Fix_Appearance
5 Words of Lamp_Map Words of Lamp_Appearance
6 Words of Gun_Map Words of Gun_Appearance
7 Words of Aid_Map Words of Aid_Appearance
8 Words of Gun_Map Words of Gun_Appearance
9 Words of Action_Map Words of Action_Appearance
10 Words of Action_Map Words of Action_Appearance

Map and Collectibles of Subway

Oceanview Hotel

Map Appearance
1 Words of War_Map Words of War_Appearance
2 Words of War_Map Words of War_Appearance
3 Words of Stuff_Map Words of Stuff_Appearance

Map and Collectibles of Oceanview Hotel

Poet's Cinema

Map Appearance
1 Words of Fix_Map Words of Fix_Appearance
2 Words of Action_Map Words of Action_Appearance

Map and Collectibles of Poet's Cinema

Methods Of Obtaining Words Of Power

Shine a Light on Texts Found on the Walls

Shine a Light on Circular Characters

Words of Power can be obtained by continuously shining a light on texts written on the ceiling or walls. This can be done while exploring with Alan. Upon obtaining them, Alan will be granted a buff. Actively search for these words to gain an advantage in exploration and combat.

Tim Breaker Provides Hints

Tim Breaker Provides Hints

When exploring with Alan, visiting the Break Room will cause Tim Breaker to appear and provide hints about the locations of Words of Power. Yellow circles will be added to the map.

However, once you obtain the corresponding Word of Power, the circles will disappear from the map. Use the circles as a guide when searching for the Words of Power.

What Are Words of Power?

Strengthening Alan

Strengthening Alan

Words of Power are utilized by the system to enhance Alan's strength. They also confer various advantages in exploration and combat, such as increasing Alan's maximum health or providing additional effects when firing the Revolver. It is recommended to search for them as soon as possible.

Enhancing the Effects with Points

Enhancing the Effects with Points

When you find Words of Power, you will be rewarded with points. There are specific points to spend on each Word of Power. Collect them all to make the most of their effects.