Walkthrough Guide
The Blood of Dawnwalker endings: all 7 routes
Every ending choice, trophy condition, and the final backup save point.
Public trophy lists name the ending trophies below. Launch-day playthrough guides also list a seventh fail-state ending with no trophy if the in-game time budget expires. Keep a manual save before the finale if you want to reload those routes in one playthrough.
How to get all 7 endings in 1 playthrough
Backup Save Point: Create a manual save right before entering Lord Brencis’s castle for the final confrontation (the point of no return).
Play through each final dialogue choice and combat path to trigger an ending. After the credits and trophy unlock, reload your manual save to select the alternate path.
Playthrough guides say Ending 7 (Time Runs Out) can be viewed by resting at a shrine until the 30-day budget runs out, without replaying the whole game.
All 7 endings breakdown
| Ending | Trophy / Achievement | Key Choice & Condition | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Turncoat / In the Nick of Time Prioritizes family above Vale Sangora. Counts as saving your family before time expires. | The Turncoat (Bronze) / In the Nick of Time (Silver) | Strike a deal with Lord Brencis during the final confrontation, trading your allies for your family’s release. | Core Ending |
| 2. The Folk Hero Coen takes the full burden of victory and the curse alone. Unlocks the Gold trophy. | The Folk Hero (Gold) | Refuse all ally assistance at the climax and defeat Brencis alone. | Core Ending (Solo) |
| 3. The Patricide Requires completing Lacra’s court storyline before the point of no return. | The Patricide (Silver) | Ally with Lacra during the final assault and strike down Brencis together. | Core Ending (Ally Route) |
| 4. The Knyazmaker Requires backing Crake’s faction in Laslea and completing the regional alliance quests. | The Knyazmaker (Silver) | Ally with Crake during the climax to defeat Brencis and install Crake as the new ruler of the valley. | Core Ending (Political Route) |
| 5. A Hero They Deserve Completes the main story quest, but does not qualify for Duelist difficulty completion. | A Hero They Deserve (Bronze) | Choose to abandon Vale Sangora entirely and flee responsibility. | Alternate / Early Ending |
| 6. Together Forever Coen chooses domestic safety over vanquishing the vampire hierarchy. | Together Forever (Bronze) | Choose to withdraw and remain sheltered with your family, abandoning the wider struggle. | Alternate / Early Ending |
| 7. Time Runs Out Coen arrives too late; Brencis executes the family sacrifice. Can be easily viewed by resting at a shrine. | None (Fail-state ending) | Allow the 30 in-game days to expire before defeating Brencis. | Bad Ending |
Core endings vs early endings
The game distinguishes between core resolutions and early departures:
- Core Endings (1–4): Resolve the liberation of Laslea and Vale Sangora. These four count toward the Duelist difficulty trophy.
- Early Endings (5–6): Coen abandons the regional fight to save himself or stay sequestered. These unlock story completion trophies, but lock out difficulty clears.
- Fail-State (Ending 7): Running past the 30-day limit triggers the family sacrifice cutscene.
Frequently asked questions
How many endings does The Blood of Dawnwalker have?
Public trophy lists name six ending trophies, plus In the Nick of Time for rescuing the family before time runs out. Launch-day playthrough guides also describe a seventh fail-state cutscene if the 30-day budget expires, with no trophy. Official store pages do not publish an ending count.
Can you get all 7 endings in a single playthrough?
Playthrough guides say yes: keep a manual save right before the final confrontation with Brencis, then reload after each ending to change dialogue and ally pairings.
What happens if the 30-day time limit expires?
Playthrough guides say that spending more than 30 in-game days before defeating Brencis plays a fail-state cutscene with no trophy. Official store pages do not describe that ending.
Do all endings count toward difficulty achievements?
Trophy guides say no. The four core finale trophies count toward the Duelist completion trophy; the two early-escape trophies do not.
What this page is based on
| Trophy-named routes | Six ending trophies appear on public trophy lists, plus In the Nick of Time for beating the clock. |
|---|---|
| Fail-state ending | Playthrough guides add a seventh cutscene if the 30-day budget expires. Official store pages do not name it. |
| Official time pressure | Official copy says the family’s days are numbered and time moves when Coen takes on a quest. |
| Release status | 3 September 2026 (Live worldwide). |
| Sources | Official site , Official buy / editions page , Steam store page , PowerPyx endings guide . |