A Deal with the Devil – Every Final Choice
Quick answer: the ending is decided by the dialogue in the final mission. Earlier choices do not pick the ending — they decide which options exist when that dialogue happens.
What decides the ending
The final outcome is locked by the choice in A Deal with the Devil, after the three vassals fall and the invitation plays out. Earlier story choices do not settle the ending by themselves; they open or close the paths you can take.
The choice table
| Path | Final choice | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | Want your family back, and take the bargain | The Turncoat |
| Solo | Refuse and end it yourself in the final fight | The Folk Hero |
| Lacra | Fight with Lacra's line completed | The Patricide |
| Crake | Fight with Crake and the Manumits | The Knyazmaker |
The save point
Create a manual save as soon as the final mission appears in the journal. That single save is the reload point for every full ending — it is how the one-save plan works.
Route gates before the dialogue
- The Patricide requires Lacra's line through Midnight Reckoning — including The Night of Horrors before that final quest.
- The Knyazmaker requires Crake's line, which unlocks at Infamy 4 — start it early in the campaign.
- The Folk Hero needs nothing but your refusal — it is always available once you reach the finale.
And the early endings?
A Hero They Deserve and Together Forever do not come from this dialogue — they are separate routes available right after the prologue. See early & secret endings. This page covers only the finale branch; the wider decision log lives on the choices hub.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Which choice decides the ending?
The dialogue in the final mission A Deal with the Devil. Ally lines gate which options appear; the last dialogue locks the ending.
Do earlier choices change the ending?
Not directly — they open or close ally paths (Lacra, Crake) and they decide availability. The final dialogue decides the branch.
When should I save for endings?
Immediately when the final mission appears, with both ally lines already complete.
Do I need to finish a romance for an ending?
No. Ally questlines are the requirement; romances are not part of the ending gates.