Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist offers a gripping Metroidvania experience with two distinct endings, each revealing different fates for Lilac, Nola, and the world they fight to save. With its fluid combat, challenging boss fights, and hauntingly beautiful world, the game is a must-play for fans of the genre.
6 Beginner Tips For Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist
Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist is an excellent Matroidvania, but it can take some getting used to. These beginner tips will help with that process.
Unlocking both endings, however, requires more than just skill. Like many modern Metroidvanias, you'll need to scour the map, hunting down important quest items to uncover all the game's secrets. This guide will walk you through the steps to unlock both endings in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist so that you don't miss out on anything.
This guide contains spoilers for Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist. While spoilers have been kept to a minimum, some details are necessary to explain how to unlock both endings. If you prefer to experience the story completely on your own, do not read beyond this point.
How To Unlock Ending A (Normal Ending) In Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist
The first ending of Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is achieved simply by playing through the storyline and defeating the final boss, Gilroy, the Administrator (Absolute Form). You don't need to complete the entire map, nor do you have to collect all the Relics to unlock this ending.
At the end of this ending, Nola sacrifices herself after defeating the boss to get rid of the Corruption. Because of Nola's sacrifice, this is generally considered the bad ending of the game.
Unlocking Ending A in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist gives you the Succession trophy/achievement.
How To Unlock Ending B (True Ending) In Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist
To unlock the True Ending of Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Lilac needs to equip Lilia's Blighted Ring Relic before facing off against the final boss. However, getting this relic requires a lot of backtracking and navigating through a convoluted quest line.
You'll also need to collect a few key items while playing through the First Ending. First, you'll have to obtain the Stele of the Land of Origin from Levy while exploring the Land of Origin. You must also meet the Traveling Priestess in the bottom section of the Sorcerers Academy area.
Once these conditions are met, follow the steps below to unlock the True Ending.
Talk To The Traveling Priestess In Crimson Forest
Fast travel to the Crimson Forest Settlement shrine and head back to the room where the Village Elder gave you the Hati's Charge ability. You'll find the Black-Robed Traveling Priestess standing near the White Flower on the ground. Talk to her, and she'll mention something about wanting to see the "Ancient People that Dwelled in the Depths."
Find Joran In The Land Of Origin
Remember the blocked path in the Crystalline Mine? Now that you've spoken to the Traveling Priestess and obtained the Stele of the Land of Origin from Levy, head back to that location. Here, you'll find the Chief Attuner's Homunculus, Mad Knight Reibolg, now driven mad by the Blight. After a brief dialogue, a boss fight will begin.
You'll have to defeat the Mad Knight Reibolg, after which the previously blocked path will open up. This leads to an alternate entry into the Land of Origin. Keep moving through the zone, and you'll eventually find Joran, the Chief Attuner. He will ask you to save Reibolg.
Continue past Joran, and you'll find Mad Knight Reibolg again. This time, he won't put up much of a fight. Tune him after the battle to unlock a new Homunculus ability and acquire the quest item, Blighted Pupil.
Find Lilia In The Land Of Origin
After obtaining the Blighted Pupil, fast travel back to the Ritual Site Respite. From here, swim up the waterfall on the left and take the bottom-left path. The magic barrier that previously blocked your way will now be gone.
You'll need to swim through red waters in the next section, so make sure you have enough health to tank through the damage.
Once you emerge on the other side, you'll meet the Traveling Priestess again. After a brief dialogue, head past her to find Lilia, the protagonist of the first game, trapped inside a tree. The Traveling Priestess will walk up to you and say that she's consumed by the Blight. Eventually, she'll agree to keep looking for ways to help her and return to the surface.
How to Get Shackled Beast's Counter (Parry Ability) in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
This guide will help you defeat the Shackled Beast in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist to unlock the Shackled Beast's Counter Homunculi ability.
Find The Traveling Priestess In Central City
Fast travel to the Central City Bench Respite in Central Stratum - Central City. Head to the second level and go to the zone with the White Flower. You'll find the Traveling Priestess here once again. After speaking with her, she will hand over the Faintly Glowing Aegis Curio.
Revive Lilia & Acquire Lilia's Blighted Ring
Now that you have the Faintly Glowing Aegis Curio, return to Lilia's Shrine in the Land of Origin. This will trigger a cutscene where Lilac and Nola combine their power to purify and revive Lilia. You'll see a new Memory, after which Lilia comes back to life. The conversation with Lilia will reveal further story insights for Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist. Afterward, you'll receive Lilia's Blighted Ring Relic, which you'll have to equip to unlock the True Ending.
You'll also receive a new outfit for Lilac after this.
Defeat Gilroy, The Administrator (Absolute Form)
After completing all the tasks, it's time for the final battle. Head back to the Before the Throne Respite in the Upper Stratum - Administrative District and make sure you equip your best Homunculi Abilities, and Relics.
The battle against Gilroy, the Administrator (Absolute Form), is not easy at all. With the relic equipped, Gilroy will become far more aggressive, gain new attacks, and deal significantly increased damage. Once you defeat him, Nola destroys the throne, and you'll unlock the True Ending of Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.
Unlocking Ending B in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist gives you The End and the Beginning trophy/achievement.
For Metroidvania fans, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is the perfect way to start the new year. It's a worthy successor to its predecessor, which improves nearly every gameplay element and does a good job of bringing the story of the Ender universe to a close.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- January 22, 2025
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Mild Language
- Developer(s)
- Adglobe, Live Wire
- Publisher(s)
- Binary Haze Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Early Access Release
- March 25, 2024
- PC Release Date
- January 22, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- January 22, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- January 22, 2025
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- January 22, 2025
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
