The Folk Hero Ending
Quick answer: The Folk Hero unlocks by facing Brencis alone — choose the standalone fight option in A Deal with the Devil.
What The Folk Hero is
The Folk Hero is one of the seven endings, considered a good ending, where Coen defeats Brencis on his own. It unlocks the Folk Hero achievement.
Requirements
- Defeat the three Vrakhiri Court vassals (Ambrus, Bakir, Xanthe) within 30 days.
- Reach maximum Infamy and unlock A Deal with the Devil.
- Keep a manual save before the final quest (useful for other endings too).
- Choose the standalone fight: 'Enough. Time to end this.'
Alternate method: kill Brencis early
You can reach the final confrontation early, right after the prologue, instead of the three-vassal route. Climb over the castle wall at night using PlaneShift and Shadowstep, or enter through the side gate via Father Florin's In the Name of the Father quest or the Side Gate Key from Georghe the Rabid Duke.
Outcome
Defeating Brencis alone gives a full ending and the Folk Hero achievement. This route needs no ally questline.
Needs verification
- Exact fight requirements if you enter via the early-castle method.
- Post-ending differences from other good endings.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I get The Folk Hero?
Face Brencis alone in A Deal with the Devil by choosing the standalone-fight option.
Do I need allies?
No — this is the solo route.
Can I get it early?
Yes, by storming the castle right after the prologue instead of the three-vassal route.
Is it a good ending?
It is counted as a good ending and unlocks the Folk Hero achievement.