Endings Guide

Achieve every outcome in Rue Valley. Understand how your choices influence the three main endings with this detailed guide to all possible conclusions.

Welcome, Rue Valley adventurers! This guide will walk you through achieving all possible endings in Rue Valley. While the game is casual, your choices and dedication to certain paths can subtly shift your final outcome. There are three main endings to discover, each reflecting your journey through the valley.

The Peaceful Valley Ending

This is the most common ending and reflects a balanced approach to your time in Rue Valley. It focuses on community building and personal growth without delving too deeply into the valley's ancient mysteries.

• Requirements:
  • Complete at least 75% of all villager quests.
  • Maintain a "Friendly" or "Good" relationship status with at least 5 key NPCs (e.g., Mayor Willow, Farmer Giles, Alchemist Elara).
  • Achieve "Alchemy Mastery" (reach max level in Alchemy). This is crucial for brewing the "Valley Bloom Elixir" in the final stages.
  • Open at least 10 different chests ("Treasure Hunter" achievement). This demonstrates your exploration efforts.
  • Do NOT learn "The Yoga Sutras." This path leads to a different ending.
• Walkthrough Steps:
  1. Early Game (Weeks 1-4): Focus on gathering basic resources like Wild Berries from the Whispering Woods and River Stones from the Crystal Creek. Use these to complete initial requests from Farmer Giles for his crops and Mayor Willow for village repairs.
  2. Mid Game (Weeks 5-8): Begin actively pursuing Alchemy. Collect rare herbs like Moonpetal from the Starfall Glade and Sunken Moss from the Sunken Grotto. Use the Alchemy Station in your cottage to craft simple potions. Regularly check the "Alchemy Mastery" achievement tracker to ensure you're progressing.
  3. Late Game (Weeks 9-12): Prioritize completing any remaining villager quests. These often involve fetching specific items or crafting unique tools. For example, Old Man Hemlock might request a "Glimmering Pickaxe" (crafted at the Blacksmith with 3 Iron Ore and 1 Glimmer Shard found in the Deep Mines).
  4. Final Preparation (Week 13): Ensure your Alchemy skill is maxed out. You will need to brew the "Valley Bloom Elixir." The recipe is given by Alchemist Elara once you reach max Alchemy level: 5 Moonpetal, 3 Sunken Moss, and 1 Pristine Dewdrop (found on the highest peak of Mount Cinder).
  5. The Concluding Event: On the final day of Week 13, present the "Valley Bloom Elixir" to Mayor Willow at the Town Square. A cutscene will play, showcasing the prosperity of Rue Valley, leading to the Peaceful Valley Ending.

The Hermit's Enlightenment Ending

This ending is for those who seek deeper understanding and personal tranquility, often at the expense of extensive social interaction. It requires a focused journey into ancient knowledge.

• Requirements:
  • Learn "The Yoga Sutras." This is the primary requirement.
  • Maintain a "Neutral" or "Distant" relationship status with most NPCs (you don't need to be actively disliked, just not overly friendly).
  • Achieve "Unrivalled" in Power. This signifies your dedication to personal strength and discipline.
  • Open fewer than 5 different chests. This reflects a less materialistic, more introspective journey.
  • Do NOT reach max level in Alchemy.
• Walkthrough Steps:
  1. Early Game (Weeks 1-4): Focus on solo activities. Spend time meditating at the Serene Shrine (unlocked after your first visit to the Whispering Woods). Gather resources for personal use, such as crafting basic tools at your cottage.
  2. Mid Game (Weeks 5-8): Your main goal is to find "The Yoga Sutras." This ancient text is hidden.
     • Clue 1: Speak to the "Wise Wanderer" who occasionally appears near the Old Mill. He will mention "whispers of ancient wisdom in the highest places."
     • Clue 2: Ascend Mount Cinder. At the very summit, near where you'd find the Pristine Dewdrop, look for a hidden alcove. You'll need a "Sturdy Rope" (crafted at the Blacksmith with 5 Hemp Fibers and 2 Iron Ingots) to access it.
     • Discovery: Inside the alcove, you will find the "Ancient Scroll Case." Open it to obtain "The Yoga Sutras." Learning them is an immediate action upon acquisition.
  3. Late Game (Weeks 9-12): Dedicate yourself to increasing your "Power" stat. This is primarily done through daily meditation at the Serene Shrine and completing challenging solo "Trials of Fortitude" found on the notice board in the Town Square (e.g., "Defeat the Timber Beast in the Deep Woods"). Regularly check the "Unrivalled" achievement tracker.
  4. Final Preparation (Week 13): Ensure your Power stat is "Unrivalled." Spend your final days in quiet contemplation at the Serene Shrine.
  5. The Concluding Event: On the final day of Week 13, a unique cutscene will play, showing your character achieving a state of profound inner peace and departing from the valley, leading to the Hermit's Enlightenment Ending.

The Forgotten Legacy Ending

This rare ending is for You who neglects the valley and its inhabitants, focusing solely on personal gain or simply wandering aimlessly. It's less of an achievement and more of a consequence.

• Requirements:
  • Complete fewer than 25% of all villager quests.
  • Maintain a "Distant" or "Unknown" relationship status with all NPCs.
  • Do NOT achieve "Alchemy Mastery," "Unrivalled" in Power, or learn "The Yoga Sutras."
  • Open fewer than 3 different chests.
  • Spend most of your time gathering random resources without purpose or simply sleeping through days.
• Walkthrough Steps:
  1. Throughout the Game (Weeks 1-13):
     • Avoid interacting with villagers unless absolutely necessary for basic progression (e.g., initial tutorial quests).
     • Do not engage in crafting or skill-building activities beyond the bare minimum.
     • Ignore all requests from the Town Square notice board.
     • Spend your days exploring random areas, gathering common items like "Pebbles" and "Weeds," but without any specific goal or contribution to the valley.
     • Avoid the Serene Shrine, the Alchemy Station, and the Blacksmith.
     • Do not attempt to find "The Yoga Sutras" or any other significant lore items.
  2. The Concluding Event: On the final day of Week 13, a somber cutscene will play, showing the valley continuing on, largely unaffected by your presence, and your character leaving without having made any lasting impact, leading to the Forgotten Legacy Ending.

Choose your path wisely, adventurer, and enjoy your journey through Rue Valley!