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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice Spoiler-Free Walkthrough

by Josh Tolentino on 31 January, 2024

The third and final game in the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, a more confident 3D game that brings together the whole extended cast of the Ace Attorney series for a tour in the foreign land of Khura’in, where mystic powers have cemented into place a unique legal system…one even more unusual than the native courts of Ace Attorney itself.

And if you’re in need of a guide through exotic cultures with unusual approaches to criminal justice, we’re offering this comprehensive, spoiler-free walkthrough for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, detailing every choice for every episode, including former DLC episodes.

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: The Foreign Turnabout walkthrough

On tour in the foreign Kingdom of Khura’in, Phoenix Wright is roped into the country’s unusual justice system to defend his guide, who is mysteriously found guilty before the trial has even begun. This first trial also introduces you to the game’s Divination Seance system, related to Khura’in’s exotic criminal prosecution routine.

As with other first episodes in the series, you’re going straight to trial in this, the Ace Attorney: Spirit of Destinies tutorial case.

Episode 1: Trial Day 1

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

In the scenes before the Trial, you’ll gain the Song of Ceremony clue. You’ll also be prompted to answer a few questions, but it won’t have any consequence for the trial’s outcome.

As the Trial begins, and before testimony is taken, you’ll have a few choices to make:

  • Choose “Defend Ahlbi.”
  • You’ll receive Rohl’s Autopsy Report, the Crime Photo, and the Treasure Box clues.
  • Choose “The weapon.”
  • If you need a tutorial in cross examination, choose “Might as well,” but if not, choose “Not necessary.”

Witness Cross-Examination: The Accused’s Account

  • Present the Treasure Box on the 3rd statement.
  • You’ll receive the Notice clue.
  • After the scene, choose “Continue the defense.”
  • You’ll receive a tutorial in the game’s new Trial mechanic, the “Divination Seance.” The Seance allows you to see the last thoughts and sensations experienced by the deceased victim, with sensations represented onscreen by words.
  • The seance vision itself plays like a video sequence broken into clips, which you can pause or replay at your leisure.
  • Broken down, this is another form of cross-examination, where you can move through segments like they were statements, as well as directly select key words to challenge or expand upon.
  • You can even find “contradictory sensations,” working out a bit like the Mood Matrix from Dual Destinies, except here you’re pointing out where the sensations in the seance don’t line up with the statements.
  • Note that the number of “clips” represented by panels isn’t always the same as the number of statements. 
  • For the purposes of this guide, I’ll use the term “panel” to refer to certain clips from the vision, and “statement” to refer to the Insight that needs challenging.
  • Following the instructions, select “Song of Ceremony” as the 3rd statement scrolls by and Present it, to revise the Insight.
  • You’ll be given fuller control over the vision. Bring up the 5th panel, and Present the word “Pain” on the 2nd statement. You’ll receive another Insight revision.
  • You can also use the system to dispute the timing of certain sensations. In this case, move to the 5th panel, then present the “Song of Ceremony” against the 3rd statement.
  • When prompted, point at Present the gun on the victim’s belt.
  • After the scenes you’ll receive updates to the Treasure Box clue and add the Temple Diagram to the Court Record.
  • Point out and present the area behind the “R” marker.
  • You’ll gain the Magatama Key clue, an update to the Temple Diagram, and the Dance of Devotion Photo.

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Saw, Baby

  • Press on the 4th statement to gain a new 4th statement.
  • Present the Notice on the new 4th statement (the one that mentions the window).
  • When prompted, point to and Present the area near the Breaker.
  • Choose “Accuse.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Soul-Screaming Truth

  • Press on every statement.
  • Point to and Present the Breaker.
  • Choose “I can.”
  • Present the Treasure Box.
  • Choose “The thief.”
  • Present the Treasure Box again.
  • You’ll be prompted to examine the item in 3D.
  • Examine the item thoroughly and hit all the available hotspots. Note that the lid can be hit twice. You’ll update the Treasure Box clue when done.
  • Present the Crime Photo when prompted.
  • Point to the victim’s bloody hand and Present it.
  • Present the Dance of Devotion Photo.
  • Point to the guitar being used and Present it.
  • Choose “It was empty.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Lying Lawyer

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “A different way to open it.” This updates the 2nd statement.
  • Press on the revised 2nd statement.
  • Choose “The key” to revise the 5th statement.
  • Present the Magatama Key on the new 5th statement.
  • Present the Song of Ceremony.
  • Choose “Flip it vertically.”
  • Point at and Present the butterfly image on the box.

Episode 2: The Magical Turnabout walkthrough

Back at home, the duo of Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes must defend none other than Trucy Wright against an accusation of magically-enabled murder!

Our Spirit of Justice walkthrough continues to follow their adventures, of course. Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

Episode 2: Investigation Day 1

  • After the scenes, you’ll end up in the Penrose Theater Dressing Room.
    • Talk to Trucy about her topics before moving on.
  • Move to the Penrose Theater Stage.
    • After more cutscenes, you’ll be able to examine the area, but you can also just return home if you prefer.
  • Return to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Watch the scenes, examine objects for flavor, and head to interview your new client.
  • Head to the Detention Center to interview Trucy.
    • Going through her Talk topics will add the Stage Diagram clue to the Court Record.
    • You’ll be given an opportunity to use Apollo’s “Perceive” ability here. It works the same way as in other games (like Dual Destinies), but if you haven’t played those, this is the tutorial moment.
    • Perceive allows you to read a witness’ body language, looking for a tic or tell that gives away their inconsistency or lie.
    • Each bit of dialog in a Perceive check will scroll by slowly, allowing you to look for the tic which will show a part of the statement they’re unsure or lying about.
    • Here, activate your Perceive power, focus on Trucy’s eyes as the line “I’m fine” scrolls by.
    • When you’re done, move on.
  • Move on to the Penrose Theater.
    • Talk to Ema, a character first introduced in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney.
    • Scroll through her topics and learn more about the case at hand before moving on.
  • Move to the Penrose Theater Stage.
    • Examine the scene here, too.
    • Examine the sword.
    • When prompted, choose “After the set-piece fell.”
    • Examine the coffin, and the outline when you zoom in. You’ll receive the Crime Photo clue. 
    • Examine as many of the other clues as possible to trigger a tutorial for fingerprint-dusting.
    • Dust the Coffin for prints, then compare them with a character’s profile.
    • Here, you’ll want to choose Mr. Reus’ profile.
    • You’ll do a second dusting of the coffin. Rotate the object and dust near the area of the golden plate.
    • These plates can be compared with Bonny’s profile to add the Fingerprinting Results clue.
    • Continue examining the backstage area. Be thorough, and you’ll eventually end up with the Fire Bucket clue, and a chance to talk to a new character, Roger.
    • Talk through Roger’s topics before heading out.
  • Proceed to the Penrose Theater Dressing Room.
    • Time to locate the notebook.
    • Examine the scene, with special attention paid to the blue book, the posters, the handbag, and the table.
    • Speak to Bonny about her topics.
    • You’ll have a chance to Perceive here.
    • Focus on the top hat near her hand, and Perceive the tick when the line “perform it perfectly” scrolls by.
    • Choose “Messed up Trucy’s Escape.”
    • When finished, the Show Script, Thirteen-Year-Old Poster, Contract, and Trucy’s Notebook clues should be in your Court Record.
  • Return to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Trucy about her topics.
    • You should gain Trucy’s Statement for the Court Record.
    • Present Trucy’s Notebook. It’ll be updated into the Gramarye Notebook.
    • You’ll unlock another Talk topic about the notebook.
  • Return to the Penrose Theater Dressing Room.
    • Examine the clipboard, and when taking a closer look, examine its front and screws near the bottom. You’ll also be able to examine the rear, and the black sheet within. 
    • The Clipboard clue is yours for the Court Record.
  • Head back to the Penrose Theater Stage.
    • Access the new area by heading backstage and examining the understage sign.
  • Proceed into the Penrose Theater Understage.
    • Examine the props present and other items around the area, paying attention to the ladder, equipment and the writing on the wall.
    • After the scenes, you’ll have the Sword Stand and the Stage Lift #2 clues.
  • Enter the Take-2 TV Studio.
    • Examine the scene, and when clear, you should have the Show Footage clue.
  • Head home to the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Talk to Roger about his topics for some scenes before going to Trial.

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 meet the new prosecutor, as well as gain the Autopsy Report clue and an update to the Thirteen-Year-Old Poster.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Defendant’s Motive

  • Press on the 5th statement to gain a 6th statement.
  • Present the Fingerprinting Results on the 6th statement.
  • Choose “Murder.”
  • Choose “He was killed understage.”

Witness Cross-Examination: The Understage Passage

  • Press every statement to set off a Mood Matrix therapy session.
  • You can choose to get a refresher tutorial, but in case you haven’t played Dual Destinies, Mood Matrix works by Pinpointing an inconsistent or incongruous emotion in the testimony. This reduces the witness’ mental “noise” level and refines the testimony into something useful. It’s essentially a variation on the Press mechanic.
  • Pinpoint Happiness on the 6th statement.
  • Choose “You messed Trucy up.”
  • Present Trucy’s Statement on the 5th statement.
  • Choose “There were two Bonnys.”
  • Present the Fingerprinting Results. You’ll receive an update to the clue afterward.

Witness Cross-Examination: What Happened Understage

  • Present the Fire Bucket on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “Knew the show wouldn’t go on.”
  • You’ll gain the Prank Plan Script and Trucy’s Note clues after the dialog.
  • Present the Sword Stand.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Crime Photo.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Stupendous Sword Switch

  • Present the Show Footage on the 5th footage.
  • You’ll need to compare the two sets of footage.
  • Pause when video #2 (Bonny’s footage) shows playing cards, then point to and Present them.

Witness Cross-Examination: It Wasn’t Deliberate, I Tell You

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Present the Clipboard. This adds a new statement in 5th place.
  • Present Trucy’s Note on the new 5th statement.
  • Choose “Retinz is a magician, too.”
  • Present the Thirteen-Year-Old Poster.
  • Present Roger Retinz’s profile.
  • Point to the scar on Mr. Reus’ arm and Present it.

Witness Cross-Examination: My Perfect Alibi

  • Press every statement.
  • Choose “The culprit was on-scene.”
  • Pause the video clip, then point out the shadow on the wall, to the left of the coffin.
  • Present the Crime Photo.
  • Choose “To murder him.”
  • Choose “Bonny’s Mistake.”
  • Choose “Mr. Hat’s positioning.”
  • Choose “Blood in the coffin hole.”
  • Choose “Swapped the coffin sides.”
  • Present the Fingerprinting Results.
  • After the verdict, you can present the Gramarye Notebook.

Episode 3: The Rite of Turnabout walkthrough

A mysterious murder in Khura’in puts one of Phoenix’s closest friends on the stand! This next chapter of our Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice walkthrough will help you to navigate the country’s divination-based justice system once more and defend Maya Fey for the third time!

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

Episode 3: Investigation Day 1

  • You’ll begin the day at the Tehm’pul Temple.
    • Following the opening scene, you’ll be given the Rites Guide clue.
  • Move to the Plaza of Devotion.
    • Speak to Maya about her Talk Topics.
    • You’ll receive the May 9th Newspaper when done.
  • After a scene in the High Priest’s House, you’ll be returned to the Plaza of Devotion to watch the arrest.
    • Talk to Ema about her topics.
    • You’ll receive the Tahrust’s Autopsy Report clue when finished.
  • Move to the Inner Sanctum.
    • Examine the girl in the distance to speak to Rayfa.
    • Talk through her available topics before examining the scene.
    • Examine the scene, paying attention to the red markings, which will update the Tahrust’s Autopsy Report clue.
    • Examining the gold statue zooms in for more to look into.
    • You should receive the Bloodstained Letter clue after looking at the red-stained paper.
    • By the time you’re done checking everything you should have the Ritual Curtain, Sanctum Prayer Flags, and Inner Sanctum Photo clues.
    • After examining the rock and the statue with the missing eye, you’ll get another chance to talk to Rayfa. Go through any new topics that appear.
  • Move back to the Plaza of Devotion.
    • Talk to the mysterious man.
    • You’ll receive an update to the Inner Sanctum Photo clue from Ema.
  • Head to the Detention Center.
    • Interview Maya.
    • When done with her topics, you should have Maya’s Statement, and Lady Kee’ra’s Warning in your Court Record.
  • Visit the Khura’in Bazaar.
    • Talk to Ahlbi about his topics.
    • You’ll gain the Warbaa’d Arrow clue.
  • Move to the High Priest’s House. 
    • You’ll be cleared to examine the area. 
    • By the time you’re done, you should have the Wanted Poster, Envelope, and Mountain Range Poster clues in your Court Record.
    • Once you’ve found the clues you need, Beh’leeb will return to the room with a Psyche-Locked topic to explore.
    • If you’re new to Phoenix’s gimmick, Psyche-Locks must be released by presenting evidence and making topic choices.
    • Choose “Lady Kee’ra”
    • Present Lady Kee’ra’s Warning.
    • Present the Envelope.
    • Point to one of the holes on the letter and Present it.
    • Present the Warbaa’d Arrow.
    • Scroll through the newly unlocked topics.
  • Proceed to the Ga’ran Palace Audience Chamber.
    • Speak to Inga about her topics.
  • Return to the Detention Center.
    • Speak to Maya about her topics.
    • You’ll receive a new clue: The Plumed Punisher Strap.
  • Head to Tehm’pul Temple to close out this investigation phase.

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, you’ll gain the Inner Sanctum Diagram clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Rayfa’s Insight

  • As with episode 1, this Khura’in trial begins with a Divination Seance sequence.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Inner Sanctum Diagram, as well as an opportunity to get a refresher on the Seance mechanics.
  • In this Seance, you’ll also have to keep track of changes in the intensity of the sensation 
  • Scroll to the 5th panel, and present the “Footsteps” sensation against the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “They don’t get louder.” 
  • You’ll receive an update to the Inner Sanctum Diagram clue, and a revision to the 3rd statement.
  • On the 5th panel, select the sound of “Water” and present it against the 3rd statement.
  • Point to and Present the spring area from the diagram. The Inner Sanctum Diagram and the 3rd statement will receive another update.
  • On the 4th panel, select the blurred flame (the lantern) while the “Wind” is blowing, presenting it against the 3rd statement again.
  • Now, on the 2nd panel, when the view shifts to the right, Present the lantern that’s visible against the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “Maya and Abbot Inmee’s positions.”
  • Point at a spot under the “T” symbol, roughly in the center of the screen between the broken lantern and the lantern on the lower-right, and Present it.
  • Choose “The number of people there.” The Inner Sanctum Diagram will be updated again.
  •  Present Lady Kee’ra’s Warning.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Night of the Murder

  • During the testimony, you’ll receive an update to the May 9th Newspaper clue.
  • Present the Ritual Curtain on the 4th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Night of the Murder (Amended)

  • Present the Rites Guide on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “He was somewhere else.”
  • Choose “The Inner Sanctum.”

Witness Cross-Examination: I Wasn’t At The Inner Sanctum

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “He fell from the sky,” to update the Mountain Range Poster.
  • You’ll get a new 4th statement. Present the Sanctum Prayer Flags against it.

Witness Cross-Examination: Why I Was At The Inner Sanctum

  • Press on the 3rd statement to amend it.
  • Present the May 9th Newspaper against the amended 3rd statement.
  • Point to the large structure at the very top of the peak, and Present it.
  • Present the Wanted Poster.
  • Present the Bloodstained Letter.
  • Choose “The third party.”
  • You’ll receive an update for Lady Kee’ra’s Warning before this trial phase closes.

Episode 3: Investigation Day 2

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

  • You’ll begin the day at the Tehm’pul Temple, but move immediately to the Plaza of Devotion.
    • Speak to Ema about her topics before examining the scene.
    • You’ll gain the Zeh’lot’s Autopsy Report, Crime Photo, and Warbaa’d Dagger clues.
    • Examine the scene, paying attention to the flowers, carpet, body outline, and flag.
    • You should gain the Nahmanda Flower and Brand New Flag clues.
  • Move to the High Priest’s House.
    • Speak to Beh’leeb about her topics.
    • Examining the photos on the desk will add the Family Photo to the Court Record.
    • Presenting the Family Photo to Beh’leeb will add Beh’leeb’s Statement.
  • Follow up with Maya at the Detention Center.
    • Scroll through Maya’s Talk topics before moving on.
  • Return to the High Priest’s House.
    • Examine the area. Looking at the bag should add the Tome of Secrets clue to the Court Record.
    • Interviewing Rayfa about her Talk topics will move the scene along.
  • You’ll be automatically transported to the Khura’in Bazaar.
    • Keep exploring the area.
    • Check out the poster above the manhole and the gate for comments.
    • Present the Brand New Flag to move on.
    • Examining the new area will add the Dhurke’s Law Book to your Court Record.
    • Talk to Datz about his topics. You’ll find an array of 4 Psyche-Locks to undo, so use the Magatama to begin the process.
    • Present the Nahmanda Flower.
    • Present the Brand New Flag.
    • Present the Dhurke’s Law Book.
    • Present Phoenix’s Attorney Badge.
    • The unlocked topics can now be explored, and will add the Golden Orb to the Court Record.
  • You’ll automatically return to the Khura’in Bazaar, but move from there to the Inner Sanctum.
    • Examine the scene, then shift your view so you can see the Bird Statue’s missing eye.
    • Examine the statue, its missing eye, and then Present the Golden Orb to unlock a new locale.
  • The new locale is the Rebel Hideout, so go there.
    • You’ll receive the Rebel Hideout Photo clue.
    • Examine the scene. Checking the bloodstains will equip you with some Luminol.
    • Spray various objects around the room to locate bloodstains.
    • You’ll get an update to the Rebel Hideout Photo clue.
  • When finished, conclude the day at the Tehm’pul Temple.

Episode 3: 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: Overview of the Second Murder

  • Press on every statement.
  • After pressing on the 3rd statement, choose “Puhray Zeh’lot is a fake name,” and allow it to be added to the testimony. 
  • This will revise the 3rd statement.
  • Present the Crime Photo (Zeh’lot) on the revised 3rd statment.
  • Point to the mark on the back of the subject’s neck and Present it.

Witness Cross-Examination: Rayfa’s Insight

  • You’ll kick off a Divination Seance to scrub through.
  • On the 2nd panel, Present the “Gingihl” smell sensation against the 2nd statement.
  • Present Beh’leeb’s Statement when prompted to revise the 2nd statement.
  • You’ll also receive an update to Zeh’lot’s Autopsy Report.
  • Once again, scrub to the 2nd panel, and Present the ground itself against the 2nd statement.
  • Present the May 9th Newspaper when prompted.
  • Present the Rebel Hideout Photo when prompted.
  • Point to the green-colored stone tablet covered in handprints and Present it.
  • Present the Inner Sanctum Photo.
  • Choose “The Plumed Punisher theme.”
  • Point to the clock on the right side of the screen and Present it.
  • You’ll receive updates to the 1st and 2nd statements of the Insight.
  • On the 4th panel, Present the word “Heavy” against the 1st statement.
  • Choose “The falling stone slab.”
  • Present the Inner Sanctum Photo.
  • Point to and Present the Warbaa’d statue in the background. The Warbaa’d Statue will be added as a clue to the Court Record.
  • Choose “To make it look like a serial murder.”
  • Present Tahrust Inmee’s profile.
  • Choose “Channeling.”

Episode 3: Trial Day 2, 2nd Half

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

Witness Cross-Examination: I Have An Alibi

  • Press on every statement. You’ll receive a new 4th statement after pressing on the 3rd.
  • Press on this new 4th statement.
  • Choose “There is.”
  • Choose “He knew the time of the crime.”

Witness Cross-Examination: I Heard Everything

  • Press on every statement.
  • After Pressing on the 1st statement, choose “Add it to the testimony” to gain a new 2nd statement.
  • After Pressing on the 5th statement, choose “Add it to the testimony” to gain a new 6th statement.
  • Make sure to press both of the new statements to receive an update to the Rebel Hideout Photo.
  • Present the Rebel Hideout Photo on the 6th statement.
  • Choose “He heard it from the real culprit.”
  • Present Beh’leeb Inmee’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: Maya Fey is Lady Kee’ra

  • Present the Tome of Secrets on the 2nd statement.
  • Point to Lady Kee’ra’s face and Present it.
  • Present Puhray Zeh’lot’s profile.
  • Present Lady Kee’ra’s Warning.
  • Present the Plumed Punisher Strap.
  • Choose “The Steel Samurai Theme.”
  • Present the Family Photo.
  • Point to Beh’leeb’s watch and Present it.
  • Choose “Maya’s Testimony.”
  • Choose “Zeh’lot’s Blood.”
  • Choose “To keep the hideout hidden.”
  • Choose “Set up the scene during it.”
  • Choose “He used his own blood.”
  • Choose “Tahrust himself.”
  • Choose “Tahrust died by a different weapon.”
  • Present the Warbaa’d Statue.
  • Present the Dhurke’s Law Book.

Episode 4: Turnabout Storyteller walkthrough

Athena holds down the fort back at home to field a last-minute defense request in the mysterious case of a murder in a soba shop!

Due to the sudden nature of the request, this episode goes straight to Trial - but this Spirit of Justice walkthrough has all of the necessary answers and objections:

Episode 4: Trial Day 1, 1st Half

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

Prior to cross-examinations, you’ll gain the Backstage Diagram, Taifu’s Autopsy Report, Crime Scene Report, and Whet Soba Deed clues. 

Witness Cross-Examination: What Simon Saw

  • Press on every statement. 
  • You’ll gain the Invitation clue and Simon’s Statement for the Court Record.

Witness Cross-Examination: Before the Murder Was Discovered

  • Press on every statement. 
  • Pressing on the 4th statement will revise it, and will update Simon’s Statement, as well.
  • Present the Backstage Diagram on the new 4th statement.
  • Point towards the door and Present the area.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Crime Scene Report.

Witness Cross-Examination: Shisho’s Dying Message

  • Present Taifu’s Autopsy Report on the 5th statement.
  • Choose ‘After his murder.” 
  • You’ll receive the Karuta Cards clue.
  • Choose “Were rearranged.”
  • Choose “The soba broth stains.”
  • You’ll want to rearrange the cards so that the stains on their faces line up with the stain on the table. 
  • By the time you’re done, the letters on the faces should line up to say “OWEN” on the top line and “4th” on the bottom line. This will update the Karuta Cards clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: In the Dressing Room

  • There’s not much to the testimony, but you’ll get something out of it with a Mood Matrix session.
  • Pinpoint the Surprise on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “He knew about his master’s death.”
  • You’ll get the Taifu’s Note clue.
  • You’ll receive revised testimony.
  • Pinpoint the Anger emotion on the 5th statement.
  • When prompted, point to the TV in the top center area of the photo and Present it.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Crime Scene Report.
  • Pinpoint the Surprise on the 7th statement.
  • Now you’ll do a Probe. On the 7th statement, Probe the Karuta Cards.
  • Choose “Has multiple personalities.”
  • Present the Karuta Cards.

Witness Cross-Examination: Uendo’s Alibi

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “What Uendo performed” to add a 5th statement.
  • Present the Invitation on the new 5th statement.
  • Choose “The time of the victim’s death.”
  • Point to and present the TV in the photo.
  • Choose “Owen.”

Witness Cross-Examination: About Owen

  • Press the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “Yes.”
  • Point to the bottle of sake on the table (the one with the orange label) and Present it.
  • You’ll get a new 5th statement.
  • Present Taifu’s Note on the new 5th statement.
  • Point to the sake bottle and Present it.

Episode 4: Trial Day 1, 2nd Half

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

Before cross-examination commences, Choose “The true killer.”

Witness Cross-Examination: I Saw It

  • Time for more Mood Matrix therapy.
  • Select and Probe the blood seen on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “Lying on the floor.”
  • Present the Crime Scene Report on the 2nd statement.
  • Point to and Present the soba noodles.
  • Choose “Uncut Soba Dough.”
  • Pinpoint the Happiness on the 6th statement.
  • Present Geiru Toneido’s profile.
  • Choose “Indict her.”

Witness Cross-Examination: What I Did Before the Murder

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • You’ll have a 5th statement added to the testimony.
  • Present the Crime Scene Report on the new 5th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: Geiru’s Buckwheat Allergy

  • Press on every statement.
  • Present Taifu’s Note.
  • Choose “Making udon noodles.”
  • Choose “Udon.”
  • Choose “Soba.”
  • Choose “The master’s soba stock.”
  • Choose “To hide the udon dough.”
  • Choose “Killed him with the udon dough.”
  • Present Simon’s Statement.
  • Present the Whet Soba Deed.

Episode 5: Turnabout Revolution walkthrough

Perhaps the true “dual destiny” was in Spirit of Justice all along, as the mammoth closing case of the game features a double helping of just about everything Ace Attorney: Two cases, two defendants, two defense teams, with one trial pitting protege against mentor!

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

Episode 5: Investigation Day 1

  • You’ll begin the day at the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Following the scenes, you’ll need to speak to Dhurke.
    • You’ll receive the Photo of My Father and Founder’s Orb clues for the Court Record.
  • Move on to Kurain Village, and then the Doctor’s Study.
    • Talk to Ema about her topics.
    • Examine the scene, shifting left to dust the suitcase for fingerprints.
    • You’ll find a print on the handle, and on the sticker on the case.
    • Choose to compare Datz’s profile with the print.
    • Examine the rest of the scene. You should obtain the Research Notes, Study Diagram, and Study Photo clues.
  • Move back to Kurain Village.
    • Talk to Paul.
    • When prompted, Present Datz Are’bal’s profile.
    • Scroll through the rest of the topics before moving on.
  • Head to the Detention Center.
    • Talk through Datz’s topics to receive the Orb Transfer Agreement clue.
  • Return to the Doctor’s Study.
    • Examine the area, shifting left to locate the suitcase.
    • Talk to Segreant Buff.
    • Scrolling through the topics should net you the Sarge’s Drone clue.
    • Present the Photo of My Father to get Buff to open up.
    • After talking, examine the scene.
    • Checking everything out should net you the Raincoat, E-Mail, and Doctor’s Reading Glasses clues.
    • A detailed examination of the boot near the raincoat (especially the inside of the boot) should add the Glowing Moss clue.
  • Return to Kurain Village.
    • Examine the new additions to the area.
    • Speak with Pearl about her topics. Make sure to Present the Glowing Moss.
    • You’ll notice a Perceive check on the topic “Where the Doctor Went.”
    • Perceive Pearl’s left hand as she mentions “Mt. Mitama” and confirm the nervous tic.
    • When prompted, point to the yellow-green object beside the rock and Present it.
    • Present the Raincoat.
    • This’ll open up the topic for exploration.
  • You’ll be moved automatically to the Mt. Mitama Cave.
    • Choose “Go forward.”
    • Choose “Forge ahead.”
    • Examine the area, including the footsteps and the box.
    • It’s a picture lock. When prompted, Present the Research Notes.
    • You’ll need to arrange the pictures on the box in order based on the lyrics of the Song of Ceremony, which you can read in the Research Notes clue.
    • You’ll want to arrange in the following order (from top to bottom): 
      • Dragon and Tiger, 
      • Butterfly and Mitama
      • A group of praying monks on the left with a priestess on the right (this is two halves of two different pictures, so you’re stopping the rotation midway)
      • A priestess casting a bubble-like spell on a kneeling person.
    • The Founder’s Orb will be updated.
    • Talk to Durke about his topics.
    • After the scenes, examine the area, paying attention to the wood, the bottle, the box, and then the hole.
  • You’ll wake up in Kurain Village.
    • When prompted, Present the Orb Transfer Agreement.
    • Talk to Phoenix. You can select either choice.

Episode 5: Trial Day 1

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

Witness Cross-Examination: The Doctor’s Dark Secret

  • Press on every statement.
  • You’ll gain the Robbery Report clue.
  • Present the E-Mail on the 5th statement.
  • Choose “Your birthday?”

Witness Cross-Examination: The Illustrious History of the Atishon Clan

  • Present the Research Notes on the 4th statement.
  • Point to the design under the orb.
  • Choose “Does not exist.”
  • You’ll receive Dr. Buff’s Autopsy Report and an update to the Study Photo for the Court Record.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Rebel’s Crime

  • Press on the 2nd statement and say “Yes, it is.” to add a new 3rd statement.
  • Press on the 4th statement and say “Yes, it is” to add a new 5th statement.
  • Present the Study Photo on the 5th statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: What Happened That Evening

  • Present Sarge’s Drone on the 2nd statement.
  • You’ll trigger a Mood Matrix session.
  • Pinpoint the Surprise on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “You’d already seen his body.”
  • On the 5th statement, Probe the Flames.
  • Present the Founder’s Orb on the 6th statement.
  • When prompted, Present the Research Notes.
  • Point to and Present the 3rd line of the prayer when prompted.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Founder’s Orb clue.
  • After the scenes, you’ll receive Armie’s Statement.

Witness Cross-Examination: Datz’s Crime

  • Press on the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “The doctor was reading a book,” to gain a new 4th statement.
  • Present Doctor’s Reading Glasses on the new 4th statement.
  • Choose “A big problem.”
  • Present the Study Diagram.
  • Point to and Present an area inside the study.
  • Point to and Present a location to the left of the coffee bar area.
  • Choose “Exists.”
  • Point to and Present the book with the brown stain, right near the victim’s right arm.
  • Choose “No, not yet.”
  • Choose “Channeling.”
  • Choose “A spirit medium.”
  • Present Armie’s Statement.
  • Present Armie Buff’s profile.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Founder’s Orb.

Episode 5: Investigation Day 2, Part 1

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

  • You’ll pick up right where the trial concluded in the Defendant’s Lobby.
    • After the lengthy scenes, you’ll purge the Court Record of unnecessary clues.
  • You’ll land in Khura’in and head to Tehm’pul Temple, then transition to the Royal Residence.
    • Talk to Rayfa about her topics.
  • You’ll return to Tehm’pul Temple after the scenes, then head to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Dhurke about his topics.
    • Present the Founder’s Orb.
  • After the interviews, you’ll move to Amara’s Tomb.
    • Speak with Ema about her topics.
    • When done, you’ll have Inga’s Autopsy Report and the Tomb Diagram.
    • Examine the area, taking care to focus on the portrait, sarcophagus, the mysterious green gem, and the broken statue.
    • Examining the outline will give you a closer look, where you can focus on the knife, the phone, the gun, and more.
    • By the time you’re done, you should have the Gemstone, Pink Butterfly Pendant, Mysterious Bloodstain, and the Tomb Crime Photo.
  • Return to the Royal Residence.
    • Speak to Nahyuta about his topics to close this part of the Investigation phase.

Episode 5: Investigation Day 2, Part 2

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

  • You’ll pick up in Tehm’pul Temple, but move into the Audience Chamber.
    • Speak to Rayfa about her topics.
  • Head to the Bazaar, and after the scene there, head to the Royal Residence.
    • Examine the area, then move on.
  • You’ll need to examine more things in Inga’s Private Quarters.
    • Scroll through Rayfa’s topics.
    • Examine the area, and pick up Painkiller Shots and Inga’s notepad.
    • Examining the golden statue will lead to a question.
    • Choose “Rayfa’s Birthday” to receive the Woman’s Photo clue.
  • Return to the Royal Residence.
    • After the scene, speak to Ahlbi about his topics.
    • You’ll receive Ahlbi’s Statement and the Channeling Photo clues.
    • Examine the area, focusing on the toppled urn.

Episode 5: Investigation Day 2, Part 3

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

  • You’ll check in with Apollo at the Khura’in Bazaar.
    • Examine the scene, and then focus on the manhole when ready to move on.
  • You’ll descend into the Former Sahdmadhi Law Offices.
    • Talk to Datz about his topics.
    • Examine the area. The file in the center of the room will yield Amara’s Assassination File. You can also find the Dhurke’s Law Book clue.
    • Speak to Datz again for an update to Amara’s Assassination File.
    • Presenting the Photo of My Father will add a new topic.
  • Return to the Detention Center.
    • Speak to Dhurke.
    • You’ll receive an update to the Pink Butterfly Pendant and the new clue Dhurke’s Badge, but set off a Perceive check.
    • Focus on Dhurke’s arm in the sling. You’ll see the tic when the words “but she’s gone now” scroll by.
    • When prompted, Present the Woman’s Photo.
    • Point out and Present the Law Book in the photo.
    • You’ll receive more Talk topics, and an update to the Pink Butterfly Pendant. 
    • You can also Present the Woman’s Photo to Dhurke for an update to the clue.
  • Return to Tehm’pul Temple.
    • You should Talk, when prompted, then move on when the scenes end.
  • Enter the Audience Chamber.
    • Speak to Ga’ran.
    • Present the Woman’s Photo before speaking again.
  • Return to the Former Sahmadhi Law Offices to close the investigation.

Episode 5: Trial Day 2, Part 1

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

Prior to cross-examination, you’ll regain the Founder’s Orb clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Dhurke Explains Himself

  • Press on the 2nd statement, adding a new 3rd statement.
  • Press on the 5th statement to add a new 6th statement.
  • Press the 7th statement to have it revised.
  • Present the Mysterious Bloodstain on the new 3rd statement.
  • Choose “The real killer.”
  • Point to the inside of the Sarcophagus and Present it.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Mysterious Bloodstain.
  • Choose “Before Dhurke entered the tomb.”

Witness Cross-Examination: What Rayfa Witnessed

  • Press on the 2nd statement for a new 3rd statement.
  • Press on the new 3rd statement.
  • Choose “Press Harshly” to gain a new 4th statement.
  • Present Ahlbi’s Statement on the new 4th statement.
  • Choose “Where Nayna disappeared to.”
  • Choose “He was attacked by Nayna.”
  • Choose “Does not exist.”
  • Present the Painkiller Shots.
  • Choose “Continue the defense.”
  • Choose “Does not exist.”
  • Present Rayfa Padma Khura’in’s profile.
  • Choose “Call on Rayfa.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Rayfa’s Insight

  • It’s time for the Divination Seance that failed earlier.
  • Pause on the 3rd panel, then Present the “Man’s Voice” sound against the 3rd statement.
  • Present the Tomb Crime Photo.
  • Point to and Present the phone on the ground.
  • This will revise the 3rd statement.
  • Return to the 3rd panel, then Present the “Lion’s Roar” sound against the 3rd statement.
  • Choose “The Bazaar.”
  • Choose “It’s very important.”
  • Present Ahlbi’s Statement. 
  • This will prompt a revision to the 5th statement.
  • Move to the 5th panel, then Present the “Explosion” against the 1st statement.
  • Present Ahlbi’s Statement again.
  • Present Inga’s Notepad.
  • Choose “Someone channeling him.”

Episode 5: Trial Day 2, Part 2

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

Prior to cross-examination, you’ll regain the Founder’s Orb clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Channeling the Minister

  • Press every statement.
  • Choose “You bet there is.”
  • Present the Gemstone.
  • Present Nayna’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: I’m No Spirit Medium, Sonny

  • Present the Woman’s Photo on the 4th statement.
  • Present Nayna’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Lawyer’s Theory is Absurd

  • Press on every statement.
  • Pressing the 5th statement leads to a question.
  • Choose “She channeled someone.”
  • This adds a new statement in 4th place.
  • Present the Mysterious Bloodstain on the new 4th statement.
  • Present Dhurke Sahdmadhi’s profile.
  • Point to and Present the Sarcophagus.
  • You’ll gain a new clue: Dhurke’s Corpse Photo.
  • Present Maya Fey’s profile.
  • Present Amara Sigatar Khura’in’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: You Have No Proof

  • Press on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “Prove she was in the tomb” to gain a new 3rd statement.
  • Present the Pink Butterfly Pendant on the 3rd statement.
  • Present Dhurke’s Corpse Photo.
  • Point to and Present the green pendant on his chest.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Pink Butterfly Pendant clue.
  • Choose “Push to continue.”
  • Choose “The motive.”
  • You’ll be prompted with a Perceive check.
  • Focus on her left hand as the line “At 2PM, during the rite of channeling” scrolls by.
  • You’ll get an update for the Channeling Photo clue.
  • Present Amara Sigatar Khura’in’s profile.
  • Present Ga’ran Sigatatr Khura’in’s profile.

Episode 5: Trial Day 2, Part 3

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

Witness Cross-Examination: Nahyuta’s Confession

  • Press the 5th statement.
  • Choose “Didn't’ know Nayna’s real identity.”
  • This adds a new 6th statement.
  • Present the Woman’s Photo on the 6th statement.
  • Point to and Present the baby.
  • Present Rayfa Padma Khura’in’s profile.
  • Present Amara’s Assassination File.
  • Present Dhurke’s Badge.
  • Present the Photo of My Father.

Witness Cross-Examination: Rayfa’s Insight

  • Another Divination Seance to explore Apollo’s past!
  • Pause during the 4th panel. Point to and Present the reflected image of a hand with a lighter against the 3rd statement.
  • This prompts an update to the Insight.
  • Pause once again on the 4th panel, then Present the sleeve of the reflected arm.
  • Present the Tomb Crime Photo.
  • Point to the tomb on the left and Present it.
  • Point to and Present the Sarcophagus.
  • Point to and Present the blood on the sleeve.
  • Present Inga Karkhuul Khura’in’s profile.
  • Choose “Does not exist.
  • Choose “Accuse.”
  • Choose “The Founder’s Orb.”
  • Choose “He didn’t know the founder’s name.”
  • Choose “She can’t channel spirits.”
  • Choose “She’d have no claim to the throne.”
  • Present the Foundr’s Orb.
  • Present Dhurke’s Badge.

Special Episode: Turnabout Time Traveler walkthrough

Welcome to the formerly DLC-exclusive case for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice, Turnabout Time Traveler! With a blast from the past in the figurative and literal sense, help Phoenix, Trucy, and Athena solve a case that goes straight sci-fi! 

Many believe this case was cut from the original game to make it DLC - but here, it's included with the rest of the game, and as such is included in this walkthrough. Here’s everything you’ll need to do to clear the investigation phase:

Special Episode: Investigation Day 1

  • Following the cutscenes, you’ll begin the day at the Wright Anything Agency, but move directly to the Detention Center.
    • Speak to Ellen about her available Talk topics.
    • You’ll receive Ellen’s Pendant and Ellen’s Statement for the Court Record.
  • Move to the Sprocket Park Mooring Dock.
    • Examine the area.
    • You’ll receive the Flying Chapel Pamphlet clue with Larry’s return.
    • After the scenes, speak to Edgeworth.
  • Move to the Reception Hall.
    • Speak to Ema about her available topics.
    • The Time Keeper Clue will be added to your Court Record.
    • Examine the scene, paying attention to the lanterns, the paper under the outline, and the flowers.
    • To get every available clue you’ll also need to shift your perspective, examining the machine and the red card.
    • By the time you’re ready to move on, you should have the Broken Lantern, Photo of the Victim, Gloomsbury’s Note, Fog Machine, and Business Card Wallet.
    • Meet the new NPC before moving back to the Mooring Dock.
  • Move to the Sprocket Park Mooring Dock.
    • Talk to Sorin.
    • Presenting Ellen’s Pendant will get him to open up.
  • Move to the Sprocket Manor Foyer.
    • Talk to Pierce about his topics.
    • Examining the area will net you the Selena Sprocket Photo, and Photo of Reception clues.
    • Present the Selena Sprocket Photo to Pierce to open up a new topic.
  • Chase after Larry by heading to the Sprocket Park Mooring Dock.
    • Larry will have some Psyche-Locks in need of cracking.
    • Present Ellen Wyatt’s Profile.
    • Present the Business Card Wallet.
    • The unlocked topics will be available for perusal. Exploring them adds Larry’s Drawing and the Photo of Hold to the court record.
  • Return to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Ellen about her topics to close this phase of the investigation.

Special Episode: Trial Day 1

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

Prior to cross-examinations you’ll gain the Autopsy Report clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Rundown of the Case

  • Present the Photo of Victim on the 2nd statement.
  • Choose “It’s not possible.”
  • Point to and Present the pile of rubble on the body.
  • Choose “He was killed somewhere else.”
  • Present the Photo of Victim again.
  • Point to and Present the flower petal on the body.
  • Present the Photo of Hold.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Prosecution’s Rebuttal

  • Present the Fog Machine on the 3rd statement.
  • You’ll receive the Hold Entry Record clue.
  • Present Larry Butz’s profile.

Witness Cross-Examination: Nick is a Jerk Face!

  • Press on the 3rd statement to get a new 4th statement.
  • Present the Flying Chapel Pamphlet on the new 4th statement.
  • Choose “No, of course not” to update the Broken Lantern Clue.

Witness Cross-Examination: Moving the Lantern

  • Press the 4th statement to get a new 5th statement.
  • Choose “It’s Important.”
  • Press on the new 5th statement.
  • Present the Broken Lantern when prompted.
  • Point to the red bouquet and Present it.
  • Choose “Everyone at the reception.”

Special Episode: Investigation Day 2

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

  • You’ll begin the next investigation at the Wright Anything Agency.
    • Talk to Larry about his topics.
    • The Larry’s Drawing clue will be updated.
  • Move on to the Detention Center.
    • Talk to Ellen about her topics.
  • Move to the Sprocket Park Mooring Dock.
    • You’ll regroup, and unlock a new location onboard the Flying Chapel.
  • Move to the Flying Chapel Hold.
    • Talk to Ema about her topics.
    • Examine the area, paying attention to the candelabras. The Candelabra clue will pop into your Court Record.
    • Exploring the lift area will add the Lift Bloodstain clue to the Court Record.
  • You’ll automatically head up to the Flying Chapel Vista Deck.
    • Talk more to Ema about her topics.
    • You’ll receive an update to the Candelabra clue.
    • Present the Lift Bloodstain.
    • Choose “The same source” to update both the Lift Bloodstain and Candelabra clues.
  • Move to the Sprocket Manor Foyer.
    • Talk to Sorin.
    • Present the Candelabra.
    • Following the scenes, choose “Take a peek.” when prompted.
    • You’ll gain Sorin’s Notebook and Newspaper Article.
  • Return to the Sprocket Park Mooring Dock.
    • Speak to Pierce.
    • Present the Candelabra to get a few Psyche-Locks in return.
    • Present Sorin Sprocket’s profile.
    • Present the Newspaper Article.
    • Present the Lift Bloodstain.
    • Choose “Sorin was there during the crime.”
    • Ask about the newly unlocked topics.
  • Proceed to the Flying Chapel Reception Hall.
    • Speak to Ema.
    • Examine the scene, focusing on the area near the back of the room.
    • You should gain the Key of Love clue and an update to the Broken Lantern.
    • Investigate the fog machine and the Pegabull lantern.
    • Choose “Color of the Wheel Handle” for another Broken Lantern update.
  • You’ll return to the Wright Anything Agency and the Detention Center to close out the investigation phase.

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:

Witness Cross-Examination: What Sorin Remembers

  • Press on every statement.
  • When prompted, Present the Hold Entry Record.
  • Choose “I can.”
  • Point to the hatch on the left side of the room.
  • Choose “The power of love.”
  • Choose “The airship wasn’t flying.”
  • Present Larry’s Drawing.
  • Point to the broken sign and Present it.

Witness Cross-Examination: The Truth

  • Press on the 1st statement.
  • This adds a new 2nd statement (you should choose “Have it added.”)
  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “Have it added” to gain a new 5th statement.
  • Resent the Candelabra on the 5th statement.
  • Choose “He has no memory of it.”
  • Choose “His notebook.”
  • Present the Newspaper Article.
  • You’ll receive an update to the Newspaper article.
  • You’ll regain Sorin’s Notebook.
  • Choose “No.”
  • You’ll examine the notebook. Pay attention to the torn page.
  • Use the fingerprint powder to dust the torn page area.
  • Blow away the dust and analyze the text.
  • Sorin’s Notebook will be updated.
  • Choose “No.”
  • Choose “Somebody else tore it out.”
  • Present Pierce Nichody’’s profile.

Special Episode: Trial Day 2, 2nd Half

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

Witness Cross-Examination: Why I Tore out the Page

  • Press on the 4th statement.
  • Choose “Hiding the Body.”
  • Choose “Add to testimony” to gain a new 5th statement.
  • Present the Broken Lantern on the new 5th statement.
  • Point to the wheel handle and Present it.
  • Present Gloomsbury’s Note.
  • Present the Candelabra.
  • Choose “Selena’s fiance.
  • Present the Selena Sprocket Photo.
  • Choose “Accuse.”

Witness Cross-Examination: Right to Remain Silent

  • The witness isn’t cooperating.
  • Press on each statement. Pressing will lead to a question, that you can choose to add to the testimony.
  • Add each new “topic” to the testimony to fill it out.
  • With some proper testimony, Present the Photo of Reception on the 3rd statement.
  • Point to and Present the fog machine in the upper left.
  • Choose “The murder weapon.”
  • Choose “The Time Keeper.”
  • Choose “The First Startup of Love.”
  • Present Ellen’s Pendant.
  • When examining the pendant, focus on the spot beside the yellow gear, then focus again on the middle.
  • You’ll get an update to the Time Keeper clue.
  • Present the Selena Sprocket Photo.

Congratulations! You’ve completed Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice! Consider checking out RPG Site's review of the trilogy, our guides for other games in the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy release, or our guides for the original Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy compilation!