The Final Confrontation — Dreams of Aether Walkthrough

This guide covers the final confrontation in Dreams of Aether's Story Mode, detailing the battle against the Gatekeepers and how to achieve the best endings.

Alright, you've made it through the individual stories of Maypul, Forsburn, Zetterburn, Orcane, Wrastor, and Kragg. That means you're ready to face the true antagonist of Aether and wrap up this Story Mode adventure. This final chapter, known as the Aethereal Gates, can only be tackled after you've completed the first six. So, if you haven't yet, go back and finish those up!

Aethereal Gates

This is it – the big one. The culmination of everything you've experienced. You'll be facing the Gatekeepers, the mysterious figures revealed to be behind the disturbances plaguing Aether. This fight can be tough, so make sure you're prepared. Remember all the skills you've honed with each character you've played as.

The game keeps track of your completion times for each story, and for the Aethereal Gates, it's no different. Aim for a fast time if you're going for that gold medal – under 3 minutes is the target for the best rewards and potentially the Swift Rival Achievement on Steam if you manage it across all 7 stories!

Tips for the Final Battle:

• Character Choice: While the game doesn't explicitly state a 'best' character for this fight, consider who you're most comfortable with. Each character brings unique strengths.
• Learn the Patterns: The Gatekeepers will have distinct attack patterns. Observe them carefully and learn the tells for each move. Dodging and parrying will be crucial.
• Manage Your Resources: If you're playing co-op, communicate with your partner. Don't overlap your most powerful attacks if it means leaving yourselves vulnerable.
• Stay Mobile: Standing still is a death sentence. Keep moving, use your dashes and aerial dodges to avoid incoming damage.

Successfully defeating the Gatekeepers will trigger the conclusion of the Story Mode. Depending on your performance and perhaps choices made earlier (though the source doesn't detail specific branching paths here), you'll see the ending that reflects your journey through Aether.

Conclusion

And that's it! You've conquered Story Mode in Rivals of Aether. Whether you got gold medals on every chapter or just managed to see the credits roll, you've experienced the rich narratives of Maypul, Forsburn, Zetterburn, Orcane, Wrastor, and Kragg, and faced down the final threat. Great job!