Demon Path Final Choices *major spoilers*

[Destroyner]

I just tried to fight Nocticula several times and my party (minus KC) got 1 shot so now I'm coping by coming to ask here if it is worth betraying her from both a mechanical and story standpoint. It seems like if I do manage to stack enough saves to actually beat her, I would lose my profane gift and get cucked out of additional content like her appearing at the final dungeon. For those who have made both choices or know the outcomes, which did you prefer?

[Schlumpsha]

My favourite Demon choice from a story standpoint. Totally satisfying offing Nocticula and ursurping her throne. Your own personal layer of the Abyss? Yes please. Only shame we can't kill her a second time. That way we could snuff out the Redeemer Queen ascention nonsense for good. A pity.

I remember the battle getting easier as you persuade her retainers to rise up against her. Been a while tho.

Also: Unclean Gift > Profane Gift. Anything is just better with free, oozing slime :p

[Mauman]

Originally posted by Schlumpsha:

Totally satisfying offing Nocticula and ursurping her throne. Your own personal layer of the Abyss? Yes please. Only shame we can't kill her a second time. That way we could snuff out the Redeemer Queen ascention nonsense for good. A pity.

You and I, we understand things.

Take my points.

But yes, any chance to take down Nocticula a few pegs is worthwhile considering she's a complete and total Karma Houdini in canon.

Was the highlight of my trickster game. And oh so satisfying.

[Destroyner]

I think I convinced everyone possible to join me but it doesn't matter how many people I have on my side when she goes first and does 660 damage to my entire party lol. Maybe it is too greedy trying to kill her as my first action of act 5 and I should get some endgame gear going on before trying again.

[Shahadem]

Originally posted by Schlumpsha:

My favourite Demon choice from a story standpoint. Totally satisfying offing Nocticula and ursurping her throne. Your own personal layer of the Abyss? Yes please. Only shame we can't kill her a second time. That way we could snuff out the Redeemer Queen ascention nonsense for good. A pity.

I remember the battle getting easier as you persuade her retainers to rise up against her. Been a while tho.

Also: Unclean Gift > Profane Gift. Anything is just better with free, oozing slime :p

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that aint slime. It's ♥♥♥♥.

[mjuang84]

Fighting her does give you another Nahyndrian Crystal if you use a Midnight Bolt on her. She IS a Demon Lord, after all. Helpful if you're going for the Ascension Ending. You need six total including the Purple Stone Knife for the optimal version of the Ascension Ending.

[Steffan]

Join Nocticula and be kind and supportive to Ember (which can also influence demons with her weird charm).

N. is in my opinion the best NPC in this game. Getting her as an ally can only benefit you long term ( you still need to make your saves, even if you are her ally, though).

[Kel'Ithra]

Originally posted by steffan8:

Join Nocticula and be kind and supportive to Ember (which can also influence demons with her weird charm).

N. is in my opinion the best NPC in this game. Getting her as an ally can only benefit you long term ( you still need to make your saves, even if you are her ally, though).

That's what the mask you get from Nenio's quest is for. +20 to will saves and such. Convenient to slip it on when Nocti's around. Though yeah the side effect can be concerning though the game doesn't make a big deal out of it. Though I think there's another mask you can find that also gives decent will save bonus. I think.