This guide will show you the locations of all of Gerald’s secret spots in Sackboy, which are required to achieve the Naturalist achievement / trophy. There are a total of 9 of Gerald’s spots throughout the game, where you need to speak with him (by slapping him) or save him from enemies and he will reward you with a Dreamer Orb.
Gerald’s secret spot #1
World: The Soaring Summit
Level: Have You Herd?
The first Gerald is an introduction and an unmissable Gerald, located at the beginning of the level on left-hand side.
Gerald’s secret spot #2
World: The Colossal Canopy
Level: Sticking With It
In the middle of the level, you will notice blue-red rotating platform with a green enemy near it. Proceed through the entrance in the wooden wall on the right side and kill the enemy to protect Gerald. He will reward you with the 3rd Dreamer Orb in this level.
Gerald’s secret spot #3
World: The Colossal Canopy
Level: The Home Stretch
Near the end of the level, at the last checkpoint, continue along the right path, jump over the gap and reach Gerald to talk with him. He will reward you with the 3rd Dreamer Orb in this level.
Gerald’s secret spot #4
World: The Kingdom of Crablantis
Level: Bubble Jeopardy
At the checkpoint where bubbles go down, keep jumping up in the bubbles to reach the question mark door on the top of the bookshelf. Talk to Gerald in the room to receive the 2nd Dreamer Orb in the level.
Gerald’s secret spot #5
World: The Kingdom of Crablantis
Level: Eelectro Swing
Right after the first door swing to the left platform to find Gerald in the diving helmet. Wait for the conversation to finish to get the 3rd Dreamer Orb.
Gerald’s secret spot #6
World: The Interstellar Junction
Level: Boot Up Sequence
As you near the end of the level, you’ll encounter a long northward hallway with moving platforms. Fly over the gap on the right-hand side to uncover Gerald’s location. Talk to him to receive the 5th Dreamer Orb.
Gerald’s secret spot #7
World: The Interstellar Junction
Level: This Way Up
After the elevator, you’ll arrive at an area swarming with enemies. On your right, you’ll spot a raised yellow platform. Walk down along its edge to find a screw on the end. Unscrew it to uncover a hidden door leading to Gerald, where you can get the 4th Dreamer Orb after the conversation.
Gerald’s secret spot #8
World: The Center of Craftworld
Level: Keep It Tidey
At the beginning of the level, after you slide with the ropeway, on the circular platform, hover on the left platform and from there, hover again on the left hidden area aside the drawers. Gerald will reward you with the 2nd Dreamer Orb.
Gerald’s secret spot #9
World: The Center of Craftworld
Level: Doom & Bloom
Before jumping onto the scoreboard and completing the level, take a quick detour towards the right edge, over a series of platforms. There, you’ll spot a secret door with Gerald, who will give you the 5th Dreamer Orb.
