Blade of Deceit is a story-driven action RPG filled with complex characters, intricate puzzles, and layered combat systems. The game rewards exploration, thoughtful choices, and a sharp eye for clues hidden throughout the environment. Players must navigate a treacherous path through betrayal, ancient magic, and shifting alliances. This walkthrough provides a comprehensive guide to progressing through the game, with detailed tips for main quests, side missions, boss fights, and puzzle solving. Whether you’re aiming for 100% completion or just looking for help on a tricky section, this guide is your companion through the world of Blade of Deceit.
Chapter 1: Awakening in the Forgotten Keep
Exploring the Starting Area
The game begins in the ruins of the Forgotten Keep, where the protagonist awakens with no memory of the past. Start by looting nearby crates and barrels for a basic sword and healing items. You’ll soon encounter your first enemy: a Corrupted Guard. Use light attacks and dodge rolls to get a feel for the combat mechanics.
- Loot the glowing chest to the east for a Rusted Key.
- Use the key on the locked gate to progress to the next area.
- Check the journal entries scattered around for story context and hints.
Puzzle: Hall of Echoes
The first puzzle involves rotating statues to face the center of the room. The correct order is North → East → West → South. Completing the puzzle opens a hidden door to the next chamber and grants a passive skill: Echo Shield, which boosts defense temporarily after a successful dodge.
Chapter 2: The Market Ruins
New Allies and Crafting Introduction
After escaping the keep, you enter the Market Ruins. Here you meet Kael, a traveling alchemist who joins your party. Kael introduces the crafting system and teaches you how to create healing potions using Crimson Petals and Vial Water.
Side Quest: Remnants of Trade
Speak to the ghostly merchant at the ruined stall. Collect 3 Ancient Coins from hidden areas around the ruins to complete the quest. Rewards include:
- Silver Ring of Fortitude (+5% health)
- Gold Dust (used in crafting rare gear)
Boss Battle: Revenant of Greed
The boss attacks in wide arcs and summons shadow minions. Use Kael’s firebombs to clear minions quickly and focus melee damage on the Revenant during its recharge phase. Winning the fight unlocks the path to the Sunken Pathways.
Chapter 3: The Sunken Pathways
Stealth and Exploration
This area introduces stealth mechanics. You’ll need to move quietly and hide in shadows to avoid alerting enemies. Use the Silent Step rune found in the chest near the waterfall to reduce your noise level when crouching.
Environmental Puzzle: The Broken Aqueduct
Repairing the aqueduct requires you to activate three pressure plates scattered across the zone. Each plate is guarded by traps and requires timed movements to reach safely.
- Plate 1: Near the mossy cliff wall.
- Plate 2: Beneath the fallen tree bridge.
- Plate 3: Behind the stone statue with the cracked shield.
Chapter 4: The Veiled Court
Confronting the Inner Circle
The Veiled Court is a treacherous city filled with factions and politics. Your choices begin to impact the storyline here. Aligning with either the Ardent Flame or the Whispered Order will affect your skills, companions, and available quests.
Faction Missions
Each faction offers a unique mission chain:
- Ardent Flame: Destroy a rebel outpost and recover a stolen artifact.
- Whispered Order: Infiltrate the Flame’s archives and uncover forbidden texts.
Completing either path unlocks a new ultimate skill tree tied to your faction choice. Choose wisely this decision is permanent.
Boss Battle: High Chancellor Yurev
Yurev uses magic barriers, teleportation, and status debuffs. Disrupt his spellcasting with quick combos and use antidotes to cleanse poison effects. Kael’s lightning flask is particularly effective against him. Defeating Yurev grants you the Sigil of Truth, which allows entry into the Forbidden Vale.
Chapter 5: Forbidden Vale
Survival and Strategy
The Forbidden Vale is a deadly landscape filled with corruption. Enemies here are stronger, and environmental hazards like toxic pools and cursed winds add difficulty. Equip resistance gear and use ranged tactics when possible.
Optional Quest: The Silent Choir
Uncover the truth about the lost monks of the Vale. Search the ruined chapel, follow the sound-based puzzle sequence (north bell → east bell → south bell → west bell), and defeat the Choir Phantom to earn the Relic of Harmony.
Boss Battle: The Veil Reaper
This is one of the most challenging encounters so far. The Reaper phases in and out of visibility, and its scythe attacks cover wide areas. Focus on evasion and use timing-based attacks. The key is to strike after its teleport attack, when it’s briefly vulnerable. Winning this battle marks the turning point of the story and prepares you for the final arc.
Chapter 6: The Tower of Lies
Final Confrontation
The Tower of Lies is where truths are revealed and choices are tested. Puzzles here involve aligning mirrors to reflect magical light and unlock sealed doors. You’ll also face mirror versions of your party in symbolic battles. These enemies mimic your skills, so you must fight creatively and unpredictably.
Endgame Choices
The final decision involves choosing whether to shatter the Blade of Deceit or use it to rewrite fate. Each choice leads to a different ending:
- Shatter the blade: End the cycle of manipulation but at a great personal cost.
- Wield the blade: Gain immense power but risk becoming what you once fought against.
Final Boss: Architect of Illusions
This boss changes form throughout the fight, from a hooded mage to a monstrous abomination. Each phase introduces new mechanics. Phase 1 is magic-heavy, phase 2 includes clones, and phase 3 floods the arena with illusions. The battle tests all you’ve learned timing, strategy, and endurance.
Post-Game and Secrets
Unlocking New Game+
Completing the game once unlocks New Game+, where enemies are tougher, loot is better, and new dialogue options become available. You can also access secret areas previously locked in the first playthrough.
Hidden Weapons and Lore
Explore thoroughly in New Game+ to find legendary weapons such as:
- Edge of Remorse: A sword that increases damage the lower your health is.
- Veiled Lantern: A magic item that reveals hidden enemies and illusions.
Alternate Endings
If you meet certain conditions like completing all faction quests or finding every journal entry you can unlock a hidden third ending that reshapes the narrative entirely.
Blade of Deceit offers a rich, immersive world filled with danger, mystery, and emotional depth. This walkthrough is designed to guide you through every major challenge while letting you shape your own path. Whether you fight with honor or deceive to survive, the journey through this game is unforgettable. Use this guide to uncover every secret, defeat every boss, and make every decision count in your epic quest through Blade of Deceit.