Deltarune’s chapters feature clandestine adversaries far exceeding standard foes in power. These encounters demand exceptional skill, rewarding victors with unique items. Chapter 1’s elusive opponent, Jevil, presents a pivotal combat challenge for players.

Conquering Jevil’s Chaotic Challenge

Players face two strategic paths against this trickster: direct combat depletion or exhaustion through tactical maneuvers. The pacifist approach requires precise action sequences, while direct clashes demand perfect evasion skills. Combat phases escalate through five distinct stages:

• Stage 5: Randomized assault patterns from all prior phases
• Stage 4: Requires ≥6 fatigue points or ≤1400 HP
• Stage 3: Requires ≥4 fatigue points or ≤2100 HP
• Stage 2: Requires ≥2 fatigue points or ≤2800 HP
• Stage 1: Initial confrontation

Each transition introduces predetermined attack sequences before shifting to random patterns, culminating in Stage 5’s unpredictable onslaught.

Pacification Strategies

Inducing exhaustion (9+ fatigue points) enables non-violent resolution. Strategic use of Pirouette (20% TP cost) grants turn-specific benefits:

• Cycle 9: Full party healing (36-50 HP)
• Cycle 8: Jevil gains +25% attack potency
• Cycle 7: Randomized health bars (temporary)
• Cycle 6: Individual healing (25-55 HP)
• Cycle 5: Neutral effect
• Cycle 4: 30% attack reduction
• Cycle 3: Reduced invincibility duration
• Cycle 2: -4 defense modifier

Optimal rotation involves exploiting beneficial cycles while using Hypnosis (50% TP cost) to accelerate fatigue accumulation when sustainable. This method prioritizes endurance over aggression, testing players’ resource management skills.