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Deltarune Chapter 3 Weird Route Guide

Deltarune Chapter 3 Weird Route Guide

While Chapter 3 lacks an official “Weird Route” like Snowgrave, it contains a secret side path involving a cryptic boss, a powerful item, and tantalizing lore—making it the spiritual successor to earlier weirdness.

Unlocking the Secret Path

  • S-Rank Required: Achieve an S Rank in Round 1’s evaluation to access the backstage room and its retro minigame.
  • Three Playthroughs: Revisit the minigame after each main chapter round to unlock escalating challenges.

First Minigame Session

  • Break Boundaries: Level up until you can chop trees with your sword to find the Ice Key.

Second Minigame Session

  • Navigate the Raft: Sail north across the ocean and unlock the ice door with the Ice Key to claim the Shelter Key.

Final Minigame Session

  • Conquer Tenna: Use the Shelter Key to face the lore-heavy secret boss. Defeating them grants the Shadow Mantle—a Chapter 2-teased item.

Earning the Shadow Crystal

  • Defy the Default Path: Beat the Roaring Knight instead of losing. The Shadow Mantle significantly eases this fight.

Impact of the Secret Path

  • Changed Dialogue: Tenna reacts differently if you pursued Chapter 2’s Snowgrave path.
  • Foreshadowing: Hints suggest Tenna views Kris as the Roaring Knight.
  • Chapter 4 Ramifications: Subtle continuity for Snowgrave players choosing Noelle-focused options.

FAQ

  • Q: Can you still get the Shadow Crystal if you skip this route?

    Yes, but the fight against the Roaring Knight is much harder without the Shadow Mantle.

  • Q: Is Tenna the final boss of Chapter 3?

    No, the Roaring Knight is the real final boss. Tenna is a secret fight before that.

  • Q: Can you do this route without doing Snowgrave in Chapter 2?

    Yes, anyone can access it, but the dialogue changes slightly if you did Snowgrave.

  • Q: Do you have to do the Shadow Mantle path to beat Chapter 3?

    No, it’s optional. But it makes the Roaring Knight fight much easier and unlocks hidden lore.

  • Q: Is this the actual Weird Route for Chapter 3?

    No, there’s no official Weird Route here, but the Shadow Mantle path is the closest thing to it in structure and tone.