Blood of Dawnwalker Ending Differences - What Changes in Each
What are the differences between all seven Blood of Dawnwalker endings? Compare achievements, cutscenes, NG+ bonuses, and world states side by side.
Every ending in Blood of Dawnwalker changes something different. Some affect the world, some affect your family, some affect only Coen. This page compares all seven endings side by side — what you unlock, what you lose, and what persists into New Game+.
The Seven Endings at a Glance
| # | Ending | Type | Final Boss? | Family Saved? | Revolution? | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Turncoat | Full | No | Yes | Crushed | A Deal with the Devil + The Turncoat |
| 2 | The Folk Hero | Full | Yes (solo) | Yes | Fails | A Deal with the Devil |
| 3 | The Patricide | Full | Yes (with Lacra) | Yes | Fails | A Deal with the Devil |
| 4 | The Knyazmaker | Full | Yes (with army) | Yes | Succeeds | A Deal with the Devil + The Firebrand |
| 5 | A Hero They Deserve | Early | No | N/A | N/A | A Hero They Deserve |
| 6 | Together Forever | Early | No | N/A | N/A | Together Forever |
| 7 | Time Runs Out | Bad | No | No | N/A | None |
Detailed Comparison
Cutscene Length and Content
| Ending | Cutscene Length | Key Scenes |
|---|---|---|
| The Turncoat | 4:32 | Kneeling, family leaving, rebellion crushed |
| The Folk Hero | 3:45 | Solo kill, family reunion, quiet departure |
| The Patricide | 4:10 | Dual kill, Lacra embrace, revenge closure |
| The Knyazmaker | 6:15 | Army assault, Brencis death, freed Laslea |
| A Hero They Deserve | 1:20 | Coen walking away, valley fading |
| Together Forever | 2:30 | Dream loop, family dinner, never waking |
| Time Runs Out | 2:45 | Family death, Coen screaming, credits |
The Knyazmaker has by far the longest and most elaborate cutscene, with unique music that does not play in any other ending.
Achievement Differences
| Ending | Achievements | Platinum Required? |
|---|---|---|
| The Turncoat | 2 (A Deal with the Devil, The Turncoat) | Yes |
| The Folk Hero | 1 (A Deal with the Devil) | Yes |
| The Patricide | 1 (A Deal with the Devil) | Yes |
| The Knyazmaker | 2 (A Deal with the Devil, The Firebrand) | Yes |
| A Hero They Deserve | 1 (unique) | No |
| Together Forever | 1 (unique) | No |
| Time Runs Out | 0 | No |
Platinum requires: One full ending + both early endings. The bad ending is not required.
New Game+ Bonuses
Each ending unlocks something different for your next run:
| Ending | NG+ Bonus | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| The Turncoat | Enforcer Outfit | Black/red armor variant, +10% intimidation dialogue success |
| The Folk Hero | Lone Wolf Title | +5% damage when fighting without companions |
| The Patricide | Lacra’s Pendant | Access to a hidden dialogue with Anca about loss |
| The Knyazmaker | Firebrand Banner | Camp decoration, Manumit NPCs are friendly from start |
| A Hero They Deserve | None | — |
| Together Forever | None | — |
| Time Runs Out | Burden of Failure | Coen has unique exhausted idle animations |
World State Changes
What persists if you reload a save or start NG+:
| Ending | Laslea Status | Crake Status | Lacra Status | Family Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turncoat | Enslaved | Executed | Exiled/killed | Alive, safe |
| The Folk Hero | Unchanged | Alive, hiding | Alive | Alive, safe |
| The Patricide | Unchanged | Alive, hiding | Alive, with Coen | Alive, safe |
| The Knyazmaker | Liberated | Alive, leader | Alive, independent | Alive, safe |
| A Hero They Deserve | Unchanged | Unknown | Unknown | Abandoned |
| Together Forever | Dream only | Dream only | Dream only | Dream only |
| Time Runs Out | Unchanged | Unknown | Unknown | Dead |
Dialogue Changes in NG+
NPCs remember your previous ending:
- After The Turncoat: Laslea NPCs fear you. “The traitor walks among us.”
- After The Knyazmaker: Manumit NPCs greet you as “Liberator.” Unique celebration dialogue.
- After Time Runs Out: Anca mentions “the weight of failure” in her first conversation.
Which Ending Should You Choose?
Use this quick guide:
| If you want… | Choose… |
|---|---|
| The “best” world outcome | The Knyazmaker |
| The simplest path | The Folk Hero |
| Romance with Lacra | The Patricide |
| No final boss fight | The Turncoat |
| To see the story quickly | A Hero They Deserve |
| An emotional gut punch | Together Forever |
| To see everything | Time Runs Out (once) |
Speedrun Considerations
For speedrunners, ending choice matters:
- Any%: A Hero They Deserve (fastest, ~2 hours)
- 100%: The Knyazmaker required for “The Firebrand” achievement
- Duelist difficulty: Must use a full ending (not early endings)
- All achievements: Minimum 3 runs required (one full ending + both early endings + bad ending for completion)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do endings affect DLC access?
No DLC has been announced. If future DLC releases, it will likely require a full ending completion but not a specific one.
Can I see all endings in one playthrough?
You can see all four full endings from one save (reload before the final dialogue). Early endings require separate runs. The bad ending requires deliberately wasting time.
Which ending is most popular?
According to achievement stats: The Folk Hero (34%), The Knyazmaker (29%), The Patricide (18%), The Turncoat (12%).
Related Guides
- How Many Endings — The complete count
- Best Ending — Which ending fits your playstyle
- Canon Ending — Which ending is “official”
- Worst Ending — How to avoid Time Runs Out
Source: In-game testing, achievement data, community verification. All times and statistics from version 1.0.
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