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Phoenix Wright Dual Destinies walkthrough: Spoiler-free guide to every Ace Attorney 5 case and episode

by Josh Tolentino on 31 January, 2024

The second game in the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, the first 3D entry in the series and one that returns some beloved older characters alongside brand-new ones. Players will also employ new mechanics during both investigation and trial phases, and experience the series’ continuing love for wild, roller-coaster storytelling and grill memorable witnesses on the stand.

For those who get stumped, we’re offering this comprehensive, spoiler-free walkthrough for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, detailing every choice for every episode, including the former DLC episode. If you're on the first game in the trilogy, head back to our Apollo Justice guide.

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Note: While we consider this walkthrough to be spoiler-free, outlining the decisions and steps needed make this guide comprehensible means that we did have to specify certain references where necessary.

You can use the links below to jump directly to a specific section of each episode.

Episode 1: Turnabout Countdown walkthrough

After the explosive animated prologue, you begin your first case with new girl Athena Cykes. Can you solve the case of the courtroom bombing and defend a dear friend?

As with other first episodes in the series, you’re going straight to trial.

Episode 1: Trial Day 1

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Following the opening statements, you’ll gain some new evidence for the Court Record: Arme’s Autopsy Report, and Stuffed Animal Bomb.

  • Choose “Inside a stuffed animal.”
  • You’ll receive the Phony Phanty Tail clue.

Following the animated cutscene, you’ll get some backup, and the Trial will begin in earnest.

  • The Stuffed Animal Bomb clue will be renamed to HH-3000 Bomb.
  • You’ll be given an option to go through a cross-examination tutorial. Take it if you want a quick refresher. 
  • One new feature in Dual Destinies is the ability to “Consult” with your partner for a hint as to what to do if you’ve failed multiple times in a row. You shouldn’t need it if you’re following this guide, but it’s something worth using if you’re stumped.

Witness Cross-Examination: When the Bomb Went Off

  • Present HH-3000 Bomb on the 4th statement.
  • You’ll gain the Missing Remote Switch and Bomb Transport Case clues.

You’ll get some scenes, and during the witness testimony, you’ll be introduced to a new gimmick based on Athena’s unique “power”: The Mood Matrix. 

Like Phoenix’s Psyche-Locks and Apollo’s Perceive mechanic, Athena can “Pinpoint” a witness’ emotional state with her peculiarly sensitive hearing. You’ll use feedback from her gadget, Widget, and analyze the witness’ true feelings with the Mood Matrix, breaking them down into colored mood markers. 

The key is to Pinpoint the inconsistent emotions associated with a statement. and clear up the “noise” level in their testimony. In other words, it’s like a twist on the standard “Press” mechanic, where you refine a witness’ statements to find openings.

Witness Cross-Examination: When the Bomb Went Off

  • Pinpoint “Happy” on the 5th statement to revise it.
  • Pinpoint “Sad” on the 5th statement.
  • Present the Phony Phanty Tail on the 1st statement.
  • Point to the character’s tail in the lower right corner of the poster and Present it.

Episode 1: Trial Day 2

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations, you’ll receive the Courtroom No. 4 Diagram and Apollo’s Assault Photo clues.

Witness Cross-Examination: Alone with Apollo

  • Press on the 2nd statement to add a new statement.
  • Present Courtroom No. 4 Diagram on the new (3rd) statement. Apollo’s Assault Photo will be updated.
  • When prompted, Point to the “WOODS” written on the diagram and Present it.
  • Point to the bandages, at a spot where they appear to have been smudged by the wheels of the case, and Present.
  • Choose “Someone else.”
  • Present Candice Arme’s profile.
  • Present the Bomb Transport Case.
  • Choose “Erase two lines.”
  • Present Ted Tonate’s profile.
  • Choose “The first to find the body.”
  • Choose “Analyze the DNA.

Witness Cross-Examination: After the Explosion

  • You’ll receive the Courtroom Bombing Photo clue.
  • Present Arme’s Autopsy Report on the 4th statement.
  • You’ll receive the Bloody Writing Analysis clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Truth

  • Present Bloody Writing Analysis on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “He actually saw it.”
  • When prompted, select the partially obscured red line, to the right of the “5,” and Present it.
  • Choose “Before the explosion.”
  • Present the HH-3000 Bomb.
  • Present the Courtroom Bombing Photo.
  • Present the Bomb Transport Case.
  • Choose “Stand my ground.”
  • Point to the timer display and Present it.
  • Following the closure of the trial, Present the Missing Remote Switch when prompted.

Episode 2: The Monstrous Turnabout walkthrough

Here’s where you’ll be given the opportunity to start investigating cases. As in previous games, you’ll move from location to location, examining objects for clues, speaking to characters, and presenting evidence to unlock new avenues of investigation ahead of the Trial.

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

Episode 2: Investigation Day 1

  • You’ll begin the day at the Wright Anything Agency in control of Apollo.
    • Talk to Trucy about her available topics.
  • You’ll move automatically to Yokai Lane. Move to the Kyubi Manor Garden when able.
    • Present your Attorney’s Badge to unlock a new conversation topic.
    • You’ll receive the Yokai Legend Scroll when you’ve exhausted all available topics.
    • After the scenes, you’ll receive the Tenma Taro Warding Charm.
    • After some more scenes, you’ll be able to talk to the witness again.
    • You’ll receive the Nine-Tails Flower clue.
  • Move to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to the defendant.
  • Move to Yokai Lane
    • After the scenes, talk to Athena.
    • Once her topics are done, you’ll receive the Special Edition Paper clue.
  • Move to the Kyubi Manor Foyer.
    • After the scenes, you’ll receive two new clues, Crime Scene Diagram and the Foyer Diagram.
  • Move to the Kyubi Manor Fox Chamber.
    • You’ll meet a new NPC, Detective Fulbright. Talk to him about his available topics before you examine the scene.
    • Examine the door. 
    • Examine the chair and the green cloth under it.
    • Examine the table with a spear.
    • Shift left and examine the window and the statue near the chair.
    • You’ll gain the Golden Fur and Fox and Demon Statue clues.
    • You should’ve unlocked more topics to talk to Fulbright about. Bring them up with him to receive the Crime Photo clue.
  • Return to the Kyubi Manor Foyer.
    • You’ll receive the Amazing Nine-Tails Mask and Amazing Nine Tails Glossy clues.
    • Talk to Filch and you’ll get an update for the Amazing Nine-Tails Mask.
  • Head back to Yokai Lane.
    • Speak to Jinxie about her topics.
    • When you’ve cleared all of them, you’ll receive an update for the Yokai Legend Scroll clue and a new clue, Jinxie’s Statement.
  • Step back into the Kyubi Manor Foyer
    • Talk to the characters.
    • Filch will give you a new clue: TV Listings.
  • Move to the Detention Center
    • Talk to Damian about his topics.
    • If you haven’t played Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, this’ll be your introduction to Apollo’s unique mechanic: Perceiving.
    • You can get a tutorial to recap the ability, but in summary, you’ll be able to scan a witness’ face and body for ticks or tells that pop up when they’re uncertain or lying, then Perceive those ticks to open them up.
    • Perceive the twitch in the witness’ right eye when they say “in terms of tourism.”
    • When prompted, present the Amazing Nine-Tails Glossy.
    • You’ll have a new topic to explore.
    • Present the Amazing Nine-Tails Mask.

Episode 2: Trial Day 1

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations, you’ll receive the Kyubi’s Autopsy Report clue and an update to Fox and Demon Statue.

Witness Cross-Examination: About the Murder

  • Present the Fox and Demon Statue on the 5th statement.
  • When prompted, choose “There are no fingerprints.”
  • Choose “To wrap the statue.” You’ll receive an update to the Fox and Demon Statue clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Feathers and Tracks

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • You’ll receive the Blackmail Letter clue and a new statement.
  • Present the Crime Photo on the new 5th statement.
  • When prompted, point at the feathers in the blood and Present them.

Witness Cross-Examination: Guarding the Foyer

  • Present the TV Listings on the 3rd statement.
  • Present Foyer Diagram when prompted.

Witness Cross-Examination: Ears Working Overtime

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “very important” to gain a new 4th statement.
  • Present the Yokai Legend Scroll on the new 4th statement.
  • Choose “He actually saw Tenma Taro.”
  • You’ll obtain the the Village Superstitions clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: What Jinxie Saw

  • The testimony isn’t usable with the witness so agitated. It’s time to do some therapy.
  • Here’s where you’ll learn another aspect of Athena’s Mood Matrix: The “Probe” action.
  • Essentially, Probing allows you to point out a visual aspect of the testimony, then adjust it to calm the witness down.
  • Follow the tutorial prompts and Probe the cat-like monster sitting on a flaming wheel.
  • Point at the light fixture on the ceiling and Present it to adjust the picture and calm the witness.
  • Now it’s time for a Pinpoint check. Pinpoint the Sadness on the 3rd statement.
  • Present the Nine-Tails Flower.
  • Point to the hallway door and Present it.
  • Choose “The perp locked it from outside.”
  • Choose “Threw it in from outside.”
  • Point to the air duct and Present it.
  • Present the Special Edition Paper clue.

Episode 2: Investigation Day 2

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • You’ll begin the next day at the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Your Court Record will be purged of a few unnecessary clues.
  • You’ll automatically move to the Kyubi Manor Fox Chamber.
    • You’ll need to talk to Fulbright about his topics, but there’s not much else to do here right now.
  • Move back to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Talk to Phoenix about his topics.
  • Head off to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Damian about his topics.
    • You’ll receive the Forbidden Chamber Key clue.
    • Present the Fox and Demon Statue.
    • Presenting the Blackmail Letter unlocks a new topic that will update the clue when explored.
  • Head back to Yokai Lane.
    • Talk to Jinxie about her topics to get an update to the Forbidden Chamber Key.
  • Find your next interviewee in the Kyubi Manor Garden.
    • Talk to L’Belle about his topics.
    • Present the Blackmail Letter. You’ll give it up, but gain a new clue, Couleur me L’Belle.
  • Head back to the Kyubi Manor Fox Chamber.
    • Time to examine the scene, starting with the door.
    • Examine the table, and the red object underneath it, to update the Fox and Demon Statue clue.
    • Examine the statues.
    • Shift to the right and examine the folding screen and its design.
    • Keep examining the folding screen and statues and you’ll gain the ability to rotate the scene.
    • Examine the keyholes, and one of the keys. You’ll rotate the scene to match the keys to the keyholes and enter the forbidden chamber.
  • You’ll move into the Kyubi Manor Forbidden Chamber.
    • Examine the bottle on the floor to obtain the Hand Cream.
    • Examine the statue to add the Forbidden Chamber Figure to the Court Record.
    • Examine the scroll, the rack of staves, and the air vent.
  • Return to the Kyubi Manor Foyer with your new clues.
    • Talk to Filch about “Stealing” to update the Forbidden Chamber Figure into the Azuki Kozo Figure.
    • Talk to Filch about the “Tenma Taro Sighting” and present the Village Superstitions clue. You’ll lose it but gain more insight into the case.
  • Move to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Damien about his available topics.
    • The topic “Rumor about Jinxie” will change into “The real story,” so don’t forget to explore that one before moving on.
  • Return to the Kyubi Manor Foyer.
    • Speak to L’Belle after the scenes.
  • Head to Yokai Lane.
    • Apollo’s bracelet will react when speaking to Jinxie, so it’s time for a Perceive check.
    • Activate the power and focus on her right hand when the line “That’s all he said” scrolls by. Confirm it to close the investigation phase.

Episode 2: Trial Day 2

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: The Yokai is Jinxie

  • Present the Forbidden Chamber Key on the 4th statement.
  • Present the Hand Cream.
  • Point to the open window on the right side of the screen and Present it.
  • Present the Special Edition Paper.
  • Present Florent L’Belle’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: What L’Belle Saw

  • Present Jinxie’s Statement on the 5th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: In the Fox Chamber

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “The murder weapon.” 
  • Choose “Very important” to gain a new 5th statement.
  • Present the Fox and Demon Statue on the new 5th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Ruler of Demonkind

  • It’s time for a Mood Matrix session.
  • Pinpoint the Happiness coming from the 4th statement.
  • Point at “The Forbidden Chamber” and Present it.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the new 4th statement.
  • Present the Amazing Nine-Tails Glossy on the 4th statement.
  • Present the Crime Scene Photo.
  • Choose “Yes, I can.”
  • Choose “L’Belle was disguised as Tenma.”
  • Present the Amazing Nine-Tails Mask.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Amazing Nine-Tails’ True Identity

  • Press on the 5th statement.
  • Choose “Forbidden Chamber Treasure…”
  • Press the Azuki Kozo Figure on the new 6th statement.
  • Choose “Of course I do.”
  • Choose “Amazing Nine-Tails Mask.”
  • Choose “White hair.”
  • Choose “Florent L’Belle.”
  • Present Colour Me L’Belle!.
  • Following the trial, Present the Amazing Nine-Tails Mask.

Episode 3: Turnabout Academy walkthrough

It’s time to go back to school with Athena running the show as the leader of the defense team.You’ll also see some familiar faces on both sides of the aisle, as well as on the witness stand.

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

Episode 3: Investigation Day 1

  • You’ll begin the episode with a bunch of cutscenes and automated moves through Themis Legal Academy, where the team is visiting.
    • Just roll through the NPCs available Talk topics to move things along and gain context for the rest of the story.
  • Things get real when you move to the Themis Legal Academy Outdoor Stage.
    • From here you’ll have control. Begin by examining the scene.
    • Shift the scene right and examine the victim’s body.
    • Check out her book to obtain the Courte’s planner clue.
    • Examine her wrists and that nearby arrow to gain the Arrow clue.
    • Examine the statue debris, and the paper on the ground to gain the Themis Herald clue.
  • After the scene, you’ll move to the Themis Legal Academy 3F Lecture Hall.
    • Talk to Juniper and the two new characters, Hugh and Robin.
    • You’ll gain the Stage Costume clue.
    • After more scenes, you’ll be acquainted with Klavier (or reacquainted, if you played Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney).
    • You’ll go through a few scenes reenacting the mock trial.
    • When the dialog’s done and you’ve explored all the available topics, you’ll receive the Mock Trial Script.
  • Move to the Themis Legal Academy 1F Hallway.
    • Talk to Phoenix here before moving on.
  • Move back to the Themis Legal Academy Outdoor Stage.
    • Speak to Myriam. Apollo’s bracelet will react, signaling a Perceive opportunity.
    • Perceive her hands on the line “for Juniper’s sake,” and confirm the tick.
    • You’ll earn the The Herald Extra clue for your trouble.
    • Present the Themis Herald.
    • Further explore Myriam’s Talk topics, then move on to a new interviewee.
  • Head to the Themis Legal Academy 3F Lecture Hall.
    • Speak to Hugh about his available Talk topics, then go off to find Robin.
  • You can locate Robin at the Themis Legal Academy Maintenance Area.
    • Speak to Robin about his Talk topics, as well.
    • You won’t be able to do more investigating at the stage yet, so head over to interview the defendant.
  • You’ll find the defendant at the Detention Center.
    • Speak to Junie about her Talk topics to move on to the first day of the Trial.

Episode 3: Trial Day 1

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations begin you’ll obtain the Awl, Autopsy Report, and Tape Recorder clues.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Similarity of the Case and the Script

  • Press on every statement. 
  • When prompted, choose “Make her the culprit.”

Witness Cross-Examination: What Scuttlebutt Saw

  • Present the Stage Costume on the 5th statement.
  • You’ll gain the Glowing Costume Photo clue.
  • Present the Themis Herald Extra

Witness Cross-Examination: Why I Touched the Costume

  • You’ll need a round with the Mood Matrix to refine this witness’ testimony into something usable.
  • Pinpoint the Happiness on the 3rd statement.
  • Present the Glowing Costume Photo.
  • There’s sadness to be seen on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th statements. Pinpoint any of the instances to clear some more of the noise.
  • Time to Probe. Probe the Brace, which shows up on the 5th and 6th statements.
  • Choose “You’re a girl.”
  • Present the Tape Recorder.
  • Choose “Heard it from Junie.”
  • Present the Mock Trial Script when prompted.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Tape Recorder clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Around the Time of the Murder

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “How did you prep for the mock trial?”  to gain a new 5th statement.
  • Present Courte’s Planner on the new 5th statement.
  • Choose “The victim.”
  • Choose “Scolding O’Conner.”
  • You’ll gain the School Camera Photo clue.

Episode 3: Investigation Day 2

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • Back at the Wright Anything Agency, it’s time to regroup and investigate more before the next Trial day.
  • Head to the Detention Center to talk to Juniper.
    • Go through the available Talk topics for a new challenge: Finding enough evidence to keep your team in the defenders’ seat!
  • Move to the Themis Legal Academy Outdoor Stage.
    • Speak to Klavier about his Talk topics.
    • You’ll now need to scroll around the scene examining various Fragments in order to reassemble the broken statue. The fragments will be added to your Court Record.
    • Once you’ve collected all of the fragments, they’ll be assembled into the Lady Justice clue.
    • After a scene you’ll receive the “Hugh” Scrap clue, as well.
    • You’ll be given an opportunity to examine the banner. Do so and gain the School Banner clue.
  • You’ll move on to the Themis Legal Academy Maintenance Area.
    • Ask Myriam about her available Talk topics.
    • After going through the topics, you’ll gain the Burnt Fragments and Stage Set Up Photos clues.
  • Visit the Themis Legal Academy 1F Hallway to speak to Hugh.
    • Read through Hugh’s Talk topics before moving on.
  • Head to the Themis Legal Academy 3F Art Room.
    • Speak to Fulbright here. His Talk topics will add the Voice Analysis clue to your Court Record.
    • Examine the area thoroughly, ensuring you cover the table, the blue book on the floor, the bloody pottery, and the winch.
    • When examining the clock, you’ll be prompted for evidence. Present the Stage Set Up Photos and highlight the stage backdrop held up by the crane.
  • When done canvassing the Art Room, return to the Themis Legal Academy 3F Lecture Hall.
    • Talk to Robin. On the Talk topic “The snitch,” Present the School Camera Photo.
    • When Robin’s Talk topics are all unlocked, you’ll get an update to the Lady Justice clue.
    • After some more scenes you’ll gain the Lecture Hall Diagram clue.
    • Present the Tape Recorder when prompted to update it.
  • Head to the Detention Center for another talk with the defendant.
    • While talking with Juniper, you’ll be prompted for a Perceive check.
    • Perceive her yellow scarf. Confirm the habit on the line “and never causes trouble.”
    • Choose “The snitch.”
    • Present Courte’s Planner.
    • You should open up more Talk topics.
    • When prompted, Present the “Hugh” scrap.

Episode 3: Trial Day 2

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations begin you’ll obtain an update to the Tape Recorder clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: What O’Conner Saw

  • Present the Stage Set Up Photos on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “His neck.”
  • Choose “Move the body.”
  • Present the School Banner.
  • Choose “The victim’s blood.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Hugh’s Confession

  • Time to Probe with the Mood Matrix.
  • Probe the 7th statement, pointing out “Juniper.”
  • This one’s a bit different from the usual Pinpoint exercise. Here you’re pointing out the lack of an appropriate emotion.
  • In this case, Pinpoint the Happiness emotion (or lack of it) on the 3rd statement.
  • Present the Lecture Hall Diagram.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 4th statement.
  • Present Juniper Woods’ profile.
  • Choose “Where they’re easy to touch.”
  • Present Aristotle Means’ profile
  • Choose “Pre-recorded” to update the Tape Recorder clue.
  • Point at the golden statue and Present it.
  • Present the Voiceprint Analysis.

Witness Cross-Examination: Prof. Means’s Testimony

  • Present the Tape Recorder on the 5th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: Prof. Means’s Work of Art

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “Yes, I accept it.”
  • Choose “Crime scene.”
  • Point to the stage and Present it.
  • Present the School Banner.
  • Point out the Gavinners banner lying on the ground and present it.
  • Present the Burnt Fragments.
  • Present the Lady Justice statue.
  • Choose “Point us to the body.”
  • Choose “During the mock trial.”
  • Choose “During the speech.”
  • Choose “The white statue.”
  • Choose “The Wright statue.”
  • Choose “Behind my head.”
  • Present the Arrow.
  • Point at Mean’s globe staff.
  • Choose “Test the spear for blood” to close out the trial.

Episode 4: The Cosmic Turnabout walkthrough

A mission to space ends up with some dead weight in the form of a murder victim! The victim also happened to be a good friend of Apollo’s. Unlike earlier episodes, this one moves straight to the first day of the Trial.

Episode 4: Trial Day 1

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations begin you’ll obtain the Space Center Diagram clue, while the first testimony will add the Utility Knife and Bombing Report.

Witness Cross-Examination: Details of the Case

  • Press on every statement to get more details.
  • Pressing will add the Evacuation Report, Launch Pad 1 Door Lock, and Security Camera Video clues to the Court Record.
  • Choose “Why the body was moved,” when prompted to answer the question.

Witness Cross-Examination: I Didn’t Kill Him

  • Present the Bombing Report on the 2nd statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: My Escape Route

  • Present the Space Center Diagram on the 3rd statement.
  • Point to and Present the ladder linking the upper and middle levels.
  • The scenes will see the Oxygen Tank Data clue added to your Court Record.
  • Present the Security Camera Video.
  • Point out the “50” seen on the astronaut’s sleeve display.
  • Choose “The victim was carrying the defendant.”
  • The subsequent scenes will upend the current circumstances and put an end to the first day of Trial.

Episode 4: Investigation Day 1

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • You’ll be back at the Wright Anything Agency, where Phoenix will sub in for an injured Apollo.
    • Exhaust any Talk topics before moving out to talk to Starbuck.
  • Head to the Detention Center.
    • Exhaust Starbuck’s Talk topics.
    • You’ll get an update to the Utility Knife clue.
  • Head to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance.
    • Speak to Cosmos about his Talk topics.
  • Try to enter the Cosmos Space Center Boarding Lounge, but you’ll be turned away, after which you can try the Cosmos Space Center Launch Pad 1 Corridor.
    • Speak to Fulbright about his Talk topics.
    • You’ll be granted permission to investigate the boarding lounge, so go there.
  • Reenter the Cosmos Space Center Boarding Lounge, which you can investigate thoroughly.
    • You’ll receive the Space Center Pamphlet clue.
    • There’s a lot to examine in the scene, but you’ll want to look at the ropes, the astronaut training ball, the door with the satellite dish icon, the trash chute, and the gutter in particular.
    • By the time you’ve cleared the area, you should have the Control Room Door Lock, the Bullet, and the Bullet Hole clues in your Court Record.
  • Move on to the Cosmos Space Center Space Museum.
    • You’ll get an update to the Space Center Pamphlet. 
    • Talk to Ponco about their Talk topics.
    • Present Terran’s Autopsy Report to gain the “Hope” Capsule clue.
  • Move to the Cosmos Space Center Launch Pad 1 Corridor.
    • Check in with Fulbright about his Talk topics.
    • Present the Security Camera Video clue to update it.
    • Fulbright’s troubled by something, prompting you to use Phoenix’s gimmick, the Psyche-Lock-breaking Magatama. In essence, you’ll evidence to break a witnesses’ resistance and unlock new Talk topics.
    • Choose “Justice.”
    • Present the Evacuation Report.
    • Present Candice Arme’s profile.
    • With the Psyche-Locks cleared, you’ll have new topics to explore.
  • Return to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance.
    • Speak to Aura.
    • As you go through Aura’s Talk topics, you’ll obtain the Aura’s Statement clue.
  • Head back to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Starbuck about “The lighter.”
    • You’ll also clean some irrelevant clues from the Court Record.
  • Return to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Exhaust the available Talk topics to return to Trial on the following day.

Episode 4: Trial Day 2, 1st Half

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Saw at the Scene

  • Press on the 4th statement to add the 5th.
  • Present the Bullet Hole on the 5th statement.
  • This will update the Oxygen Tank and Bullet Hole clues, as well as add the Bullet from Arme’s Gun clue.
  • Choose “No, it doesn’t.”
  • Present the Bullet.

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Really Saw at the Scene

  • Present the Bullet on the 3rd statement.
  • Present Yuri Cosmos’ profile.
  • Present the Bullet from Arme’s Gun.

Episode 4: Trial Day 2, 2nd Half

With the witness’ testimony spinning faster than an astronaut training centrifuge, you’ll need some extra tools to separate the signal from the noise.

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Really Saw at the Scene

  • Time to refine the testimony with the Mood Matrix.
  • Pinpoint the Surprise on the 4th statement.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 6th statement.
  • Select and Present the Launch Pad 1 Corridor.
  • Present Solomon Starbuck’s profile.
  • When the Mood Matrix resumes, Pinpoint Surprise on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “More surprised when ARme came.”
  • You’ll examine pictures of the door. Point to the knob on the far left and Present it.
  • Pinpoint the Happiness on the 1st statement.
  • Choose “To switch it with another place.”
  • Choose “Space Museum.”
  • There’s a number “2” visible there that’s slightly hidden. Point it out and Present it.
  • You’ll gain and then update the Lighter clue as the Trial closes.

Episode 5: Turnabout for Tomorrow Walkthrough

Phoenix is left the only attorney able to defend none other than Athena herself in the final case of Dual Destinies, which is really more an extension of episode 4.

Episode 5: Investigation Day 1

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • You’ll be back at the Wright Anything Agency, where Phoenix will sub in for an injured Apollo. After purging the Court Record of unnecessary clues, you’ll move to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance.
  • After the scenes, enter the Cosmos Space Center Boarding Lounge.
    • Talk through Starbuck’s available topics before examining the scene.
    • Examine the area, including the dead leaves and door lock.
    • The Launch Pad 1 Door Lock clue will get an update.
  • Return to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance.
    • The witness will have a series of three Psyche-Locks to unlock with Phoenix’s Magatama.
    • Choose “To save the astronauts.”
    • Present Clay Terran’s profile.
    • Choose “The HAT-1 Miracle.”
    • Present Simon Blackquill’s profile.
    • You’ll be able to access the locked topics, and reveal a few others to roll through before moving on.
  • Return to the Cosmos Space Center Space Museum.
    • Upon arriving you’ll receive the HAT-1 Exhibit clue.
    • You’ll also get the chance to talk to Junie about her Talk topics.
    • Present the HAT-1 Exhibit to learn some more about the victim.
  • You’ll automatically move to the Detention Center once the Talk topics are completed.
    • You’ll receive the Phony Phanty Bomb clue.
  • Move to the Cosmos Space Center Robotics Lab.
    • Speak to Aura about her topics.
  • You’ll head back to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance, but will quickly be returned to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • You’ll meet a familiar face from earlier Phoenix Wright games!
    • Speak to Pearl about her Talk topics before moving on.
  • Move on to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Simon about his topics.
    • When complete, you’ll have the Seven-Year-Old Video, Katana, and Photo of the Crime clues in your Court Record.
  • Return to the Cosmos Space Center Entrance.
    • Following the scenes, choose “Retry it in Court.” 
  • Head off to the Cosmos Space Center Robotics Lab for a conversation with an old rival.
    • Talk to Edgeworth about his topics before examining the room. You’ll gain the Seven-Year-Old Photos and Metis’s Autopsy Report clues.
    • Examine the room, with attention paid to the workbench, the robot, the desk, the ladder, and the operating table.
    • You should have the Robots with a Heart, and Emergency Ladder clues added, with an update to “Hope” Capsule as well.
    • Speak with Edgeworth again for a couple of new topics.
  • Now that Athena’s available, return to the Detention Center.
    • Scroll through Athena’s Talk topics.
    • You’ll gain the Moon Rock Earring Clue, and an update for the HAT-1 Exhibit.
    • Present Robots with a Heart for more topics, and to close out the investigation phase.

Episode 5: Trial Day 1, 1st Half

In the “dark age of the law”, it’s fitting that Dual Destinies’ main story must be closed out with a trial that isn’t even fully official.

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: Aura Blackquill’s Theory

  • Press on the 5th statement.
  • Choose “Bluff.”
  • Point to and present the robotic component, near Blackquill.
  • Present the HAT-1 Exhibit.
  • Choose “Dismantling her.”
  • You’ll get an update for the Photo of the Crime clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Saw

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “There is something” to add a new 4th statement.
  • Present the Seven-Year-Old Photos on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “The victim moved.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Seven Years Ago

  • Note that at this point, depleting your confidence gauge will lead to one of the game’s Bad endings. You shouldn’t encounter it if you follow the guide, but you may wish to deliberately throw the Trial if you’re interested in seeing how the bad endings go.
  • It’s time to do some Pinpointing in the Mood Matrix.
  • Pinpoint the Happiness on the 2nd statement.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “His emotions.”
  • Pinpoint the Surprise on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “His testimony.”
  • Present the Photo of the Crime on the 2nd statement.
  • Probe Athena on the 2nd statement.
  • Present the Katana.
  • Choose “The defendant used a different weapon.”
  • Present the Utility Knife.
  • Present Robots with a Heart.
  • Choose “Someone else.”
  • Choose “Their own face.”
  • Choose “Metis Cykes.”
  • Choose “Her jacket.”
  • Choose “The real culprit.”
  • You’ll get an update to the Utility Knife.
  • Present the Seven-Year-Old-Video.
  • Choose “The killer brought it back.”
  • Choose “When the body was found.”
  • You’ll receive Phantom’s Psyche Profile.

Episode 5: Trial Day 1, 2nd Half

A surprise run-in by Apollo himself prolongs the Trial, potentially setting the Wright lawyers against each other!

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: Apollo Justice’s Accusation

  • Press on all statements.
  • Choose “Of course.”
  • Point at the Space Museum Corridor and Present it.
  • Point at an area outside the Space Center and Present it.
  • Present the Emergency Ladder.
  • Present the Phantom’s Psych Profile.
  • Present Bobby Fulbright’s Profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Embodiment of Justice

  • Press on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “The number of prints” to add a new 5th statement.
  • Present Aura’s Statement on the new 5th statement.
  • Time for a Perceive check. Focus on the witness’ left hand.
  • Perceive the thumb on their left hand as the words “The Earth emblem” scroll by and confirm the tick.
  • You’ll be able to examine the lighter. Examine the Earth Emblem on it.
  • Choose “The owner of the prints.”
  • You’ll get an update to the Lighter.
  • It’s time for some more Mood Matrix action.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “Your identity will be revealed.”

Witness Cross-Examination: My Fear of the Moon Rock

  • Present the Utility Knife on the 3rd statement.
  • Present the “Hope” Capsule.
  • Present the Phony Phanty Bomb.
  • Point out the Moon Rock (labeled Item 7-K) and Present it.
  • Present the Moon Rock Earring.

Special Episode: Turnabout Reclaimed

In this formerly DLC-exclusive case, Phoenix and Athena take to the court to defend a killer…a killer whale, that is! Chronologically, the case takes place some time before episode 3, so if you’re playing it after the main story you may see a few familiar faces.

Special Episode: Investigation Day 1

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • You’ll begin at the Wright Anything Agency, but after a few scenes will be taken to the Shipshape Aquarium Aqua Tunnel.
    • While at the tunnel, you’ll receive the Swashbuckler Flyer clue for the Court Record.
  • You’ll move into a ??? area automatically (this is actually the Orca Pool).
    • Scroll through the different Talk topics to gain some evidence. 
    • You should gain the Photo of the Body and Orca Pool Diagram clues.
    • Choose “Defend Orla in court.”
    • Examine the scene (and the defendant) to gain the Whistle clue.
  • Return to the Shipshape Aquarium Aqua Tunnel.
    • Scrolling through Fulbright’s Talk topics will net you the Security Footage clue.
  • Enter a new location: The Shipshape Aquarium Pub O’Danger.
    • Talk to Norma. She’ll have some Psyche-Locked topics you can’t access just yet.
  • Return to the Shipshape Aquarium Aqua Tunnel for more interviews.
    • Talk through to topics, and when you’re done, you’ll have the Fish clue.
  • Head back to the Orca Pool.
    • Scroll through even more topics.
    • You’ll gain the Walkie Talkie clue and the Calendar clue.
    • Present the Fish to Rifle.
    • Talking with Sasha will update the Orca Pool Diagram clue.
  • Head back to the Shipshape Aquarium Aqua Tunnel to wheedle more out of Pearl.
    • Activate the Magatama to undo her Psyche-Locks.
    • Point to and Present the Staff Corridor.
    • Present Rifles’ profile.
    • Present the Calendar.
    • Talk to Pearl about the newly-unlocked topics to update the Calendar clue.
  • Return to the Shipshape Aquarium Pub O’Danger, as it’s time to undo Norma’s Psyche-Locks, as well.
    • Activate the Magatama to begin the process.
    • Present the Security Footage.
    • Choose “A witness to the murder.”
    • Scroll through the unlocked topics.
  • When you’re done with Norma’s unlocked Talk topics, you’ll be returned to the Orca Pool.
    • Time to examine the scene.
    • Pay special attention to the junk (with its footprints and yellow markings), the pirate doll, and the coin near where the body was positioned (it’s small, so keep an eye out).
    • You’ll gain the Bloodstained Coin clue.
    • Check the platform on the water and the sparkling area in the pool.
    • Choose “Put them in a bag” to update the Bloodstained Coin.
  • Return to the Shipshape Aquarium Pub O’Danger.
    • You can talk, but you’ll only need to Present the Bloodstained Coin to move to the first Trial day.

Special Episode: Trial Day 1, 1st Half

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations, you’ll gain Shipley’s Autopsy Report and TV Phone for the Court Record.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Moment of the Murder

  • Present Shipley’s Autopsy Report on the 3rd statement.
  • This should update the Security Footage and Photo of the Body clues, and add The Killer Killer Whale clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Saw and What I Heard

  • Use the Mood Matrix to reduce the witness’ mental noise level.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 4th statement.
  • Pinpoint the Sadness on the 5th statement.
  • Present Ora Shipley’s profile.
  • Choose “Before DePlume saw it.”
  • Present the Security Footage.
  • Choose “Nothing important.”
  • Present the Photo of the Body.
  • Present the Bloodstained Coin.
  • Choose “They created a witness.”
  • Present the Whistle.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Man-Manipulating Orca

  • You’ll get an update to the Orca Pool Diagram clue.
  • Present the Calendar on the 1st statement.

Special Episode: Trial Day 1, 2nd Half

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: Hearing the Noise

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “The things scattered around,” when prompted.
  • You’ll receive an update for the Swashbuckler Flyer clue, and a new 4th statement.
  • Press on the new 4th statement.
  • Choose “Yes, there is.”
  • Point to and Present the red scarf on the captain.
  • Choose “Falling.”
  • Choose “‘The lifesaver trick.”
  • You’ll receive an update to Shipley’s Autopsy Report.

The trial will then end, but the episode’s not over yet! A second investigation and trial are in store for this episode.

Special Episode: Investigation Day 2

With your first client properly defended, you need to find out who actually did the deed this time.

Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

  • You’ll begin at the Wright Anything Agency, and will clear out your Court Record before heading to the Orca Pool.
    • Talk to Fulbright.
    • Once done with the Talk topics, you’ll have the Security Card and Prescription Bag clues added to your Court Record.
  • Head to the Shipshape Aquarium Pub O’Danger.
    • Talk to Herman and move on when you’ve scrolled through his Talk topics.
  • You can talk to the next interviewee in the Shipshape Aquarium Aqua Tunnel.
    • Talk to DePlume about her topics.
    • Present the Swashbuckler Video to update the clue and unlock a new topic.
  • Return to the Wright Anything Agency to update things with Apollo.
    • Speak to Apollo. You’ll take a Forensics Kit with you as you go.
  • Head to the Shipshape Aquarium Orca Pool.
    • You’ll need to examine the scene for more evidence.
    • You can examine the ladder and platform to go down to the bottom of the pool.
    • You’ll be prompted to start “Forensicking”, which means you’ll be doing some clue-hunting beyond the usual examinations.
    • Spray the skull for the Skull Rock clue, and Orla for the Pool Bottom photo.
    • After the scenes, you’ll need to find the Orca stretcher. Examine the pirate flag-like item on the pool’s edge, then shift around until you can see and examine the orange control panel at the far end of the room.
    • You’ll get a chance to examine Orla. Zoom in and check the sheet for the Mysterious Capsule clue.
  • Move to the Shipshape Aquarium Show Stage.
    • Talk to Rimes about his topics before examining the scene.
    • Examine the crane, pool, ship, and the sign in the bottom right of the area.
    • You should receive the Handmade Sign clue and an update to the Skull Rock clue.
    • Talking to Rimes again will reveal a new topic and update the Swashbuckler Flyer clue.
    • Talking to Pearl adds the Ladder Prints clue.
  • Return to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Present the Mysterious Capsule.
  • With the defendant available, you can talk to her in the Detention Center.
    • Talk about the available topics. You’ll get updates to the Whistle and Calendar clues.
    • Present the Prescription Bag for more topics.
    • The new topics will update the Skull Rock clue.
    • Present the Photo of the Body to update Shipley’s Autopsy Report.
    • A final Talk topic will be revealed, so scroll through it.
  • It’s time for one last pre-trial interview in the Shipshape Aquarium Pub O’Danger.
    • Talk to Crab. His set of topics will add the Charm clue.
    • One topic is Psyche-Locked, however. Use the Magatama to begin the process.
    • Present the Security Footage.
    • Present the Security Card.
    • The unlocked topics will add the TORPEDO Data clue.
    • Talk about some new topics.
    • Present the Calendar for an update.
    • Before the investigation phase closes, the Mysterious Capsule will be updated into the 3 Z’s Sleeping Pill.

Special Episode: Trial Day 2, 1st Half

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Before cross-examinations begin, you’ll get an update for the TV Phone clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Cleaning the Orca Pool Room

  • Press on the 2nd statement to add a new 3rd statement. 
  • Press on the 6th statement to gain a new 7th statement.
  • Present the Pool Bottom Photo on the new 7th statement.
  • Choose “The Orca was there.”
  • Choose “Present evidence.”
  • Present the Pool Bottom Photo.
  • You’ll get an update to the Skull Rock Clue.
  • Present the 3 Z’s Sleeping Pill.
  • Present the TORPEDO Data.
  • Present Marlon Rimes’ profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Truth

  • Present Shipley’s Data on the 4th statement. 
  • Point at and Present the Show Pool.
  • Point at and Present the crane above the pool, in the upper-left area of the screen.
  • Choose “I have no objections.”
  • Present the Skull Rock.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Whole Truth

  • Time to Probe with the Mood Matrix.
  • On the 3rd statement, Probe and point out the spectators.
  • Present The Killer Killer Whale.”
  • Present the Charm.
  • Probe and point out Orla on the 1st or the 5th statements.
  • Choose “I’ve got your proof.”
  • Pinpoint the Surprised emotion on the 5th statement.
  • Present Ora Shipley’s profile.
  • Point at and Present the water.
  • Present Rifle’s profile.
  • Present the Handmade Sign.
  • Point to and Present the pink penguin footprints on the sign.
  • Point at and Present the pool.
  • Present Ora Shipley’s profile.

Special Episode: Trial Day 2, 2nd Half

Time to bring this whale of a case to a close.

Here are all the choices you’ll need to make in the Trial phase and Witness Cross-Examinations:

Witness Cross-Examination: How Orla Was Manipulated

  • Press on every statement.
  • Choose “Stop here.” (Because of course you would have to).
  • Present the TV Phone. The clue will be updated.
  • Choose “She couldn’t have.”
  • Present the Whistle.
  • Choose “The song.”
  • Present the Swashbuckler Video.
  • Point at and Present the speaker in the upper-left of the screen.
  • Present the Walkie-Talkie.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Dissin’ of Phoenix Wright

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Examine the bite marks on the blade of the walkie-talkie.
  • Press on the 1st statement.
  • Present Shipley’s data.
  • Choose “The orca’s tooth marks.”
  • Choose “The tooth marks are different.”
  • Choose “The show song.”
  • Choose “It was a different orca.”
  • Present the TV Phone.
  • Present the Swashbuckler Video.
  • Present the Ladder Prints.
  • Present the Fish.

And you’re done! Congratulations on clearing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies! The story continues - and so does our guide, in the Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice walkthrough. Alternatively, you can hit up our hubs of all of the Apollo Justice Trilogy guides and Phoenix Wright Trilogy guides - complete the set!