Our detailed LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight walkthrough covers the complete main story campaign from Prologue through the Finale. The game has been released (Deluxe Edition May 19, Standard May 22) and this guide provides step-by-step instructions, boss strategies, puzzle solutions, and collectible locations for every chapter.
Story Overview
The game follows Bruce Wayne from origin to legend โ beginning with his training with The League of Shadows, his return to Gotham, and his journey building the Bat-family. The story spans 4 islands of Gotham City across 7 chapters (Prologue + 6 chapters), featuring 15 boss encounters and introducing 7 playable characters. Each chapter features unique character pairings, new gadgets, and distinct environments. The narrative is the highest-rated LEGO game of all time (Metacritic 84).
Chapters
| Chapter | Location | Playable Characters | Key Boss | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue: A City in Shadows | Nanda Parbat / League of Shadows | Young Bruce Wayne | Ra's al Ghul (training) | Guide Available |
| Chapter 1: New Beginnings | Wayne Tower / Central Gotham | Batman, Jim Gordon | Carmine Falcone, Red Hood One | Guide Available |
| Chapter 2: Schreck's Department Store | Schreck's / Industrial District | Batman, Robin | The Penguin, The Joker | Guide Available |
| Chapter 3: A Tale of Two Faces | Iceberg Lounge / Botanical Gardens | Batgirl, Nightwing | Two-Face, Kite Man, Poison Ivy | Guide Available |
| Chapter 4: Cold Front | Gotham Docks / Museum | Catwoman, Robin | Firefly, Mr. Freeze, Black Mask | Guide Available |
| Chapter 5: The Serious House | Arkham Asylum / Catacombs | Talia, Nightwing, Batman | Scarecrow, Deathstroke, Solomon Grundy | Guide Available |
| Chapter 6: Knightfall | Cemetery District / Final Confrontation | All characters | Bane, Talia al Ghul, The Joker (finale) | Guide Available |
What Each Walkthrough Includes
Main Story Chapters
Complete step-by-step progression through every chapter, including starting location, recommended characters, puzzle solutions, combat encounters, and story cutscene summaries.
Boss Fights
Strategy guides for every boss encounter covering attack patterns, weak points, recommended characters, and the best gadgets to use. Dark Knight mode variants included where applicable.
Collectible Locations
Per-chapter collectible maps covering all Batcave decorations, vehicle parts, and hidden unlockables. Updated with 100% completion data and screenshots.
Free Play Mode
After completing a chapter, Free Play Mode lets you replay with any unlocked character to access areas that require specific abilities. We cover which characters to bring back for missed collectibles.
Dark Knight Mode
Dark Knight Mode increases enemy damage, puzzle complexity, and platforming precision. We cover key differences and strategies for each chapter on this higher difficulty.
100% Completion Roadmap
To achieve 100% completion in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, you'll need to:
- Complete all 7 story chapters (Prologue through Chapter 6) on any difficulty
- Collect all 23 Red Bricks hidden across story missions
- Unlock all 126 suits for all 7 playable characters
- Unlock all 20+ vehicles including Batmobiles and Batcycles
- Earn all 52 achievements / trophies (1,000 Gamerscore)
- Fill your Batcave with 250+ props and trophies
- Complete every side activity and crime across all 4 Gotham islands
- Complete all Puzzle Rooms and AR Trials
- Collect 1,000,000 Studs and purchase all upgrades
Chapter Guides
Click on any chapter below for a detailed walkthrough:
Prologue โ A City in Shadows
Young Bruce Wayne's origin story. Train with the League of Shadows, climb the snowy mountain to Nanda Parbat, and learn the fundamentals of combat, stealth, and gadget usage. Boss: Ra's al Ghul (training encounter).
Chapter 1 โ New Beginnings
Batman makes his debut in Gotham. Team up with Jim Gordon, take down Carmine Falcone's criminal operation, and face the mysterious Red Hood One. Learn the Batclaw, gliding, and crime-scene investigation. Bosses: Carmine Falcone, Red Hood One.
Chapter 2 โ Schreck's Department Store
Investigate strange activity at Schreck's Department Store with Robin. Battle through The Penguin's ice-themed operations and confront The Joker's chemical chaos. Introduces co-op puzzles and vehicle sequences. Bosses: The Penguin, The Joker.
Chapter 3 โ A Tale of Two Faces
Switch to Batgirl and Nightwing as they tackle Two-Face's bank heists and Kite Man's aerial attacks. The chapter culminates at the Botanical Gardens where Poison Ivy threatens Gotham's ecosystem. Bosses: Two-Face, Kite Man, Poison Ivy.
Chapter 4 โ Cold Front
Catwoman and Robin investigate a series of coordinated attacks across Gotham. Battle Firefly at the Docks, face Mr. Freeze in the Museum's cryo-chamber, and take down Black Mask's operation. Bosses: Firefly, Mr. Freeze, Black Mask.
Chapter 5 โ The Serious House
Descend into Arkham Asylum with Talia and Nightwing. Navigate Scarecrow's fear-toxin hallucinations, battle Deathstroke in the prison block, and face Solomon Grundy in the catacombs. Bosses: Scarecrow, Deathstroke, Solomon Grundy.
Chapter 6 โ Knightfall
The grand finale. All heroes unite to stop Bane's siege of Gotham, confront Talia al Ghul's betrayal, and face The Joker's final chaotic scheme. The chapter includes a Tumbler chase sequence and an epic final battle. Bosses: Bane, Talia al Ghul, The Joker.
Dark Knight Mode
After completing the story, unlock Dark Knight Mode โ an all-new difficulty setting that significantly increases enemy damage, adds new attack patterns to bosses, increases puzzle complexity, and tightens platforming requirements. Key differences include:
- Enemies deal 2x damage โ combat requires careful timing and counter usage
- Bosses gain new phases โ additional attack patterns not present in standard mode
- Puzzle timers are shorter โ some environmental puzzles add time pressure
- No stud multiplier cheats โ Red Brick effects are disabled for first playthrough
- Separate achievement tracking โ Dark Knight Mode completion is tracked separately
Complete Boss List
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features 15 boss encounters across the campaign. Each boss has unique mechanics and multiple phases:
Ra's al Ghul
Prologue โ Training duel in Nanda Parbat. Learn parry timing and counter-attacks.
Carmine Falcone
Chapter 1 โ Crime lord encounter in Wayne Tower. Use Batclaw to expose weak points.
Red Hood One
Chapter 1 โ Mysterious armored foe. Requires environmental takedowns.
The Penguin
Chapter 2 โ Ice-themed umbrella attacks. Freeze floor sections to limit mobility.
The Joker
Chapter 2, 6 โ Multiple encounters. Chemical-based attacks and traps.
Two-Face
Chapter 3 โ Coin-flip mechanic determines attack patterns. Dual-phase fight.
Kite Man
Chapter 3 โ Aerial boss fight. Use grapple points to close distance.
Poison Ivy
Chapter 3 โ Plant-based attacks in the Botanical Gardens. Use foam crowd control.
Firefly
Chapter 4 โ Flamethrower attacks at Gotham Docks. Use foam gadgets to extinguish.
Mr. Freeze
Chapter 4 โ Cryo-chamber fight in the Museum. Break ice shields with Batarangs.
Black Mask
Chapter 4 โ Rooftop confrontation. Stealth takedowns recommended.
Scarecrow
Chapter 5 โ Fear toxin hallucinations in Arkham. Follow audio cues.
Deathstroke
Chapter 5 โ Hand-to-hand combat master in Arkham prison block. Precise counter timing required.
Solomon Grundy
Chapter 5 โ Giant boss in the catacombs. Use Batmobile to stun.
Bane
Chapter 6 โ Venom-fueled siege battle. Destroy venom tubes to weaken.
Talia al Ghul
Chapter 6 โ Final betrayal confrontation. League of Shadows trained.