If you’re trying to get the secret ending inPathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, you’ll need to obtain Fresh Nahyndrian Crystals. These are key items that are only rewarded if you use a Midnight Bolt to hit specific Demon Lords. Here’s ourPathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousNahyndrian Crystals guide to help you with these special items in case you want to get the secret ending.
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousNahyndrian Crystals guide (Ascension secret ending)
As mentioned above, shooting a Demon Lord with a Midnight Bolt is necessary if you want to get Nahyndrian Crystals for thePathfinder: Wrath of the Righteoussecret ending. Since there are only alimited number of Midnight Boltsin the game, you have to ensure that you’re hitting the necessary targets, not wasting the special ammo on random mobs.
In most cases, all you need to do is equip a Midnight Bolt in an archer-type character’s inventory, then use it in specific fights (mentioned below). Once the encounter is cleared, you should see a glowing crystal that can be picked up. Alternatively, this action might be affected by a dialogue response.
Act 1: Kenabres Market Square – Deskari and the Purple Stone Knife
Return to the festival grounds where Deskari showed up during the prologue. To the left is a Midnight Bolt (assuming you used the crossbow at the start of the game). At the opposite side of the square is a Purple Stone Knife, which gives you a vision of the Aeon Mythic Path. Do not lose or sell this item. Just keep it in your character’s alternate weapon slots to be safe.
Later in Act 4, you’ll talk to the Storyteller in the Mage Tower. If you tell him about the knife, he’ll reveal that it’s a Nahyndrian Crystal. Likewise, Shamira of the Ardent Dream will ask about your findings. Do not mention the knife at all. Then, think to yourself regarding the fact that Nahyndrian Crystals are formed from the blood of Demon Lords.
Act 4: Colphyr Mines – Baphomet
Shoot Baphomet with a Midnight Bolt, then defeat him. Nocticula will appear, and she’ll show interest in the crystal. Take it for yourself.
Act 5: Nameless Ruins/Enigma – Areshkagal
This is Nenio’s companion quest (More Than Nothing). It requires you tocollect the four Nameless Ruins Masksso you can enter the dungeon proper and solve theEnigma puzzles. Upon solving the last puzzle in the large, circular platform, you’ll battle a hologram of Areshkagal. Then, a portal will open taking you to the top of the pyramid.
After talking to Areshkagal, a fight ensues. Use the Midnight Bolt now since this is the Demon Lord’s true form. Shortly thereafter, he’ll summon clones. The “real” target is the flaming one, though you don’t need to use another Midnight Bolt if you already hit him during the first phase of the battle. Anyway, you should see the crystal on the ground.
Act 5: Iz – Deskari
You’ll fight Deskari again when you reachIz. After the fight, a dialogue box will appear. Choose to pick up the crystal of Deskari’s blood.
Likewise, do note that Deskari has to be defeated here. You’ll know you did it correctly if your character blasts him and he ends up falling down the chasm, as opposed to flying down.
Act 5: Demon or Trickster only – Nocticula
If you chose the Demon or Trickster Mythic Path, you’ll have a chance to take out Nocticula at the conclusion of your Mythic Quest arc. Because Nocticula is a Demon Lord, the Midnight Bolt works on her. You can watch the Demon version of the boss fight in thevideobelow from YouTuber CRPG Bro:
Act 5:Treasure of the Midnight IslesDLC – Nahyndri
Another Fresh Nahyndrian Crystal can be yours inPathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, but only if you own theTreasure of the Midnight IslesDLC. You’ll have to complete all island chains and face off against Nahyndri, who can be shot with a Midnight Bolt. You can watch the boss fight in thevideobelow from YouTuber CRPG Bro:
Finale: Threshold – Deskari and Baphomet
Not counting specific Mythic Paths or owning the DLC, you should have around four Nahyndrian Crystals inPathfinder: Wrath of the Righteousby the time you head to Threshold. This means you’ve got the Purple Stone Knife and the crystals from Baphomet (Colphyr Mines), Deskari (Iz), and Areshkagal (Nameless Ruins). you may get two more in the game’s last dungeon, but only if you meet the requirements for the secret ending. Remember thenecessary items/key factorsbefore heading there, as well as thedialogue optionswhen talking to Areelu.
If you do everything right, she’ll summon both Deskari and Baphomet. This rematch allows you to shoot them both with Midnight Bolts. These crystals are automatically counted once the fight is over.
So, how exactly do these Fresh Nahyndrian Crystals function for thePathfinder: Wrath of the Righteoussecret ending? Basically, once you’ve finished off the demonic duo, you’ll be able to ascend as a demigod. Not only that, but you can bring along your companions and even Areelu depending on how many crystals you’ve collected:
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