Check out this Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night guide to getting the 3 endings in the game! Find out how to unlock and trigger the Dethroned, Usurper, and Just A Flicker endings!
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Dethroned: How to Get the Best Ending
WARNING! : This endings guide contains spoilers for the story. If you do not want to be spoiled, turn back now.
Best Ending Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acquire the Zangetsuto from the second fight with Zangetsu |
| 2 | Head back to the Hall of Termination |
| 3 | Face Gebel in his room, but avoid killing Gebel during the fight |
| 4 | Once the moon turns red, use the Zangetsuto to slash at the moon |
| 5 | After the cutscene, head to the Garden of Silence |
| 6 | There will be another room with a red moon. Slash the moon to open a portal |
| 7 | Enter the portal to transport to the Den of Behemoths |
| 8 | Make your way to the Glacial Tomb. Defeat Valefar along the way |
| 9 | Defeat Gremory in the Glacial Tomb |
| 10 | Continue moving through the Tomb until you meet Dominique |
| 11 | Defeat Dominique |
| 12 | Defeat Bael to trigger the good ending |
1. Where To Get the Zangetsuto
You will be able to get the Zangetsuto sword after your second fight with Zangetsu in the Oriental Sorcery Lab.It will be on the top left room of the Oriental Sorcery Lab, to the left side of the Save Room.
Check Out The Second Zangetsu Fight!3~4. Wait For The Moon To Turn Red
During the Gebel fight, your ultimate goal is to not kill Gebel, but to hit the moon. Keep an eye on the moon on the upper right part of your screen, then slash it with the Zangetsuto when it turns red to end the fight.
Check Out The Gebel Fight Here!5~6. Garden of Silence Red Moon Location
You will find the room with the Red Moon in the uppermost floor of the Garden of Silence area. It will be to the left side of the room on top of the large garden area.
8. How To Get To Valefar & Gremory
You will be starting at the top floor of the Den of the Behemoths. Use the map above as a guide to find which rooms you must pass through to get to Gremory. Be ready since you need to fight Valefar along the way.
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10. Where To Find Dominique
You will be able to find Dominique in the furthest room of the Glacial Tomb. It will be on the lower left portion of the area, across the save room on the left.
11~12. Dominique & Bael Boss Fights
Make sure to outfit yourself with the best items and equipment during the boss fight. The Bael boss fight will trigger as soon as you defeat Dominique.
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Usurper: How To Get The Bad Ending
Bad Ending Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obtain the Zangetsuto sword from the second fight with Zangetsu |
| 2 | Head back to the Hall of Termination |
| 3 | Face Gebel in his room |
| 4 | Defeat Gebel |
| 5 | This will trigger a short cutscene which ends in a game over |
Bad Ending Unlocks An Achievement
Getting this ending will allow you to unlock one of the achievements within the game. Triggering the Bad Ending will reward you with the Usurper Achievement!
1. Where To Get the Zangetsuto
In order for you to get the bad ending. You will first need to get the Zangetsuto from the second fight with Zangetsuto. He will be waiting for you in the top left room of the Oriental Sorcery Lab.
4. Ignore The Moon & Kill Gebel
Keep on hitting Gebel and ignore the moon during the fight. Even if the moon turns red, avoid hitting it with the Zangetsuto. Focus your attacks on Gebel until you kill him to trigger a cutscene showing the bad ending.
Just A Flicker: How To Get The Worst Ending
Worst Ending Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acquire the Reflector Ray from Bathin in the Underground Sorcery Lab |
| 2 | Use the Reflector Ray to access upper parts of Livre Ex Machina |
| 3 | Head to the Hall of Termination via Livre Ex Machina |
| 4 | Face & defeat Gebel in his room to trigger the worst ending |
1. Where To Get Reflector Ray Shard
You will be able to find Bathin in the Underground Sorcery Lab under the Bridge of Evil. Bathin will be waiting for you in the long room just before the end of the area.
Check Out The Bathin Fight Here!Reflector Ray Required To Reach Hall of Termination
Now that you have the Reflector Ray Shard, you will be able to reach the Hall of Termination. To trigger the worst ending, you can simply head to Gebel's room, and kill him without using the Zangetsuto!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Featured Articles
All Story Walkthrough
Game Database
Play Tips & Useful Information
| How To Farm XP | How To Farm Money |
| How To Upgrade Shards | Cooking Guide |
| Preparing for a Boss | Points Of No Return |
| After Beating Game | Multiple Endings |
| How To Farm Gold Material | How To Double Jump |
End Game Content Guides
| How To Get Gebel's Glasses | How To Get Solomon's Ring |
| How To Get Recycle Hat | How To Unlock New Game Plus |
| Using 8-Bit Coins | Secret Boss Room & Key |
| Boss Medals | - |
