What Happens if You Side with the Owl in Sekiro?
Throughout the game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice demands players to make difficult moral choices that impact the conclusion of the story. No exception is the decision: "Obey the iron code, forsake Lord Kuro" or stay loyal to the Wolf despite the consequences. In today’s article, we delved into the consequences that come with siding with Lord Owl, exploring the resulting story, characters, boss fights, and the challenges you’ll face.
Choosing to Side with the Lord Owl
By choosing Owl’s path, you will get the Shura ending. This not only changes the story fundamentally but also locks you into a specific narrative trajectory within the game. You shouldn’t expect a straightforward transition, as this decision ultimately leads to a dramatic impact on the world of Fushimi, the Genichiro, and numerous other characters.
Facing the Consequences
From the moment you choose Oval’s path, you notice significant changes in the gameworld. The once-humorous, yet ultimately serious, interactions with Ashina’s residents become grave and foreboding hints at the consequences of neglecting Lord Kuro or, in this case, embracing the Iron Code through Lord Owl’s guidance).
The Battle Ahead for You
Your journey may have just become more strenuous, as you progress through the game, readying yourself for the coming battle. With the changed narrative, you’ll, for instance, encounter Boss battles with different strategies when facing Lady Butterfly and perhaps others. These battles need your utmost attention, mastery of skills, and stamina.
New Challenges are Looming
Another notable change comes in item management. With the alteration of your choices, certain items or items that were in your inventory become inaccessible, and some new ones become, while others, you thought were crucial, are indeed gone. It’s possible you’ll have to use more of your skills within combat, such as precise jumping, parrying sequences, and well-timered stealth actions.
How Do You Stay Loyal to Kuro After Accepting the Shura Result?
Wolf, after carrying out Lord Owl’s instructions, kills Kuro. Next, the shinobi moves on, devoting its life to creating Buddha-themed sculptures in a temple
You’ll face new paths in the story, perhaps leading to other endings besides the Shura ending:
• The Immoral Severance ending: From this point on, once you’ve satisfied the rest of the game’s requirements:
- Obtain the essential items: Shelter Stone-Lotus of the Court
- Ensure your mastery of skills-in-combat and stamina;
- Ensure you find yourself carving Buddha statues along the temple
More Than Just the Storylines
Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice is less about the narrative and game design. Your choices truly shape the experience, transforming your journey through the tale and the game itself The decision to side with one character over another has you on a new path In your quest to save Father Wolf, the story follows.