Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy - All Power Cells in Precursor Basin

Author: Gabriella Jan 26,2025

Mastering Precursor Basin in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy's Zoomer Challenges

Precursor Basin, following Fire Canyon, presents a deceptively challenging vehicle-based level in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. While less overtly dangerous, its intricate objectives demand mastery of the Zoomer. Trophy hunters must conquer these trials to claim every reward.

Herd the Moles: A straightforward start. Use the Zoomer to nudge four moles back into their burrows in the initial area. This yields a Power Cell from the Geologist in Rock Village.

Catch the Flying Lurkers: These elusive creatures require skillful pursuit and ramming. Anticipate their turns to intercept them effectively. The final Lurker drops another Power Cell.

Beat the Gorge Record: Located near the Basin entrance (hug the right wall), this 45-second race demands precision. Utilize Lurkers for extra height, and strategically collect Blue Eco speed boosts. Avoid Dark Eco Crates. A sharp 180-degree hop-turn is crucial near the pit. A sub-40-second time earns a trophy.

Retrieve the Lake Power Cell: From the slope used for chasing Lurkers, navigate a series of narrow bridges and hops across islands. Timing and speed are essential for this challenging jump to the floating Power Cell.

Cure the Dark Eco Plants: A simpler task. Use Green Eco to quickly eliminate the infected plants before they regenerate.

Purple Precursor Rings: A time-limited ring course. The most challenging section involves a mid-air ring accessed by hopping off a natural bridge.

Blue Precursor Rings: A significantly harder ring course. Master the precise hops and turns, especially the airborne ring over the lake and the tricky hop near the Dark Eco Plants. The final ring hangs precariously at the top of a slope.

Free the Scout Flies: Seven Scout Fly boxes are scattered throughout the area. Their locations are detailed below, with images illustrating their positions. Collecting all seven rewards a Power Cell.

Image 1: Gorge Race Start Image 2: Purple Ring Challenge Image 3: Blue Ring Challenge Pillar Image 4: Blue Ring Challenge Aerial Hop Image 5: Blue Ring Challenge Final Ring Image 6: Scout Fly Location 1

By completing these challenges, players will not only earn Power Cells but also demonstrate true Zoomer expertise within Precursor Basin.