Choice: Take the Treatment or No, Halsey Stays with Me

Decide whether Leysha takes the treatment in Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong. Learn the pros and cons of keeping Halsey or gaining the Moving On Trait.

Alright, so you've reached a pretty big decision point with Leysha in Scene 05: Prince's Quarters. It's all about whether Leysha should take the treatment Richard offers, or if she should stick with Halsey. This choice isn't just about a quick dialogue option; it's got some real gameplay implications down the line.

Let's break down what happens with each choice.

Take the Treatment

If you decide to go with the treatment, the immediate effect is that Leysha will stop having visions of Halsey. It's like saying goodbye to a part of herself, at least for a while. But here's the upside: you'll gain a new Trait called Moving On. This is pretty sweet because it slashes the experience cost for your Social Attribute by 30. Seriously, that makes leveling up and passing those tricky Social checks way easier.

The main consequence here is that Halsey won't be around for Leysha in the next few scenes. You'll miss out on some optional conversations and insights she might offer. While there aren't any game-breaking outcomes from this, the Trait you get is a solid benefit, making this arguably the better path if you're looking to boost your character's social skills.

No, Halsey Stays with Me!

On the flip side, if you choose to refuse the treatment, Halsey sticks around. You'll get to keep chatting with her, and she'll pop up in future scenes, offering extra dialogue and her unique perspective. There's no special Trait gained from this choice, but keeping Halsey close has its own advantages.

The big gameplay benefit here is that Halsey can help you find Richard later in the S.A.D. Base. It's still possible to find him without her, but you'll need a decent Security skill (at least four points) or some consumables to boost it. So, if you're leaning towards taking the treatment, make sure you invest in Security later on, so you don't get stuck when you need to find Richard.

Remember, Scene 05 has other stuff going on too. If you need a hand with those, check out the other guides:

• Choice: Help Kaius or Speak with Berel
• How to Complete the Confrontation with Berel Underwood
• How to Open the Box on Jara Drory’s Bed
• How to Complete the Prince’s Bookcase Puzzle