Remnant 2 Awakened King: All Endings Guide

Remnant 2’s The Awakened King DLC expands the dark fantasy shooter with a haunting new realm, branching narratives, and high-stakes choices that lead to multiple endings. Players navigate the forsaken lands of Losomn, confronting ancient evils and moral dilemmas involving key figures like Nimue and the One True King. This guide breaks down every possible conclusion, the precise steps to achieve them, associated rewards, and tips for maximizing loot across playthroughs. Whether aiming for the canonical true ending or exclusive gear, understanding these paths ensures complete mastery of the expansion.

Overview of Narrative Choices and Replayability

The DLC’s story revolves around a corrupted monarchy and fae intrigue, where decisions with NPCs directly influence the finale. Unlike the base game, outcomes here demand specific dialogue options, item collections, and sometimes multiple rerolls via Adventure Mode. Core paths split based on interactions with Nimue—a brooding fairy entity—and the One True King, the primary antagonist. Additional secrets, like tribute to the Red Prince, unlock alternate rewards and the Succession ending.

Expect procedural generation: not every run includes all side areas, such as Gilded Chambers, requiring rerolls from Ward 13’s World Stone. Prioritize defeating the One True King in your first campaign for baseline progress, then optimize subsequent adventures for missables. All endings culminate in boss fights, but choices alter drops, armor, and lore revelations.

Primary Endings: Regicide and Nimue Betrayal Paths

The most straightforward conclusions involve direct confrontation with the One True King, modulated by your stance toward Nimue.

Regicide Ending: Slay the Tyrant

This default path triggers by refusing the One True King’s demands. After progressing through Fae Gallows, Mournful Promenade, and the castle, enter the throne room.

• Exhaust Nimue’s dialogue in her sanctuary beforehand for her ring.
• Confront the King; decline his request to eliminate Nimue.
• Battle and defeat him, securing the Agony Spike—a crafting material for the powerful Monarch rifle, known for its devastating variants.

Equipping the Crown of the Red Prince, Assassin’s Dagger, and One True King Sigil yields an alternate drop: Tormentor Pommel, enhancing melee builds. This ending pops the Regicide trophy and advances base trophies like Master of the Dark Arts if you’ve grabbed the Ragged Poppet engram earlier.

Nimue’s Fate: Kill or Spare?

Your handling of Nimue adds layers. Agreeing to the King’s ploy initially allows betrayal reversals.

• Kill Nimue: Post-agreement, return and execute her for standard rewards.
• Spare Nimue (Recommended): Agree to kill her with the King, speak to her again to feign change of heart, then slay the King. Earn Nimue’s Blood-Marred Vow ring, boosting survivability.

These choices require careful sequencing: speak to Nimue before the King, agree to his terms, then pivot. One playthrough nets multiple items; a second secures the rest.

Secret Succession Ending: The True Canon Path

The Succession conclusion, often deemed canon, transforms the Red Prince into the Red King via tribute rituals. It demands Gilded Chambers—a random side dungeon off Mournful Promenade—and post-game setup.

1. Complete a full One-Shot campaign, defeating the One True King.
2. Reroll Awakened King in Adventure Mode, ensuring Gilded Chambers spawns.
3. Defeat the King again in this run.
4. Enter Gilded Chambers: hunt three Teleport Fae for Crimson King Coins (respawn at checkpoints if needed).
5. Offer coins to the Red Prince; he kills you, granting Blood Steel Splinter.
6. Return to the castle throne: the Red Prince now reigns as Red King, awarding the full Crimson Guard armor set—stylish heavy gear with poise bonuses.

This “dark secret” ending unlocks the Succession trophy and provides the DLC’s premier cosmetic and defensive loadout. Multiple rerolls may be necessary for the dungeon.

Rewards Breakdown: Weapons, Armor, and Relics

Endings gate premium loot. Here’s a comprehensive table of key acquisitions:

Additional items like Paper Heart, Misplaced Memoir (for Ley Wise trade), and Gift of Euphoria amulet hide in side paths. Use the Talisman Medallion to access sealed doors in the castle.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Full Completion

To 100% the DLC in minimal runs:

1. Run 1 (One-Shot): Grab Ragged Poppet, interact with Bridge Warden, defeat King via Regicide. Unlocks trophies and baseline story.
2. Run 2 (Adventure Mode): Reroll for Gilded Chambers. Collect coins, tribute Red Prince after King kill for Succession and Crimson Guard.
3. Run 3 (If Needed): Optimize for Nimue items and alternates. Ensure Nimue dialogues; equip sigils for pommel.

Pro tip: Bridge Warden grants You Shall Pass trophy; side bosses like A Foul Feast require specific biomes. Co-op shares trophy credit for Regicide.

Advanced Tips and Common Pitfalls

• Procedural RNG: Reroll if Gilded Chambers or key items miss; select Forlorn Coast start.
• Dialogue Order: Nimue before King always; feign betrayal for her vow.
• Trophy Missables: Killing Nimue per King’s request skips Regicide—fight him regardless.
• Build Synergies: Monarch excels in long-range; Crimson Guard pairs with Ritualist archetype from Ragged Poppet.
• Co-op Notes: Host controls choices; guests get trophy pops.

FAQs

Q: How many playthroughs for all rewards?
A: Two to three, depending on RNG for Gilded Chambers. Prioritize Succession second.

Q: What if Gilded Chambers doesn’t spawn?
A: Reroll Adventure Mode until it appears in Mournful Promenade.

Q: Does sparing Nimue affect trophies?
A: No direct trophy, but enables unique ring; Regicide requires fighting King anyway.

Q: Best gear from endings?
A: Crimson Guard for defense; Monarch for DPS.

Q: Can I get Succession without killing the King twice?
A: No—requires One-Shot completion first.

Conclusion

Conquering The Awakened King demands strategy, patience, and replays, but yields some of Remnant 2’s finest content. From the brutal Regicide showdown to the shadowy Succession intrigue, each path enriches Losomn’s lore. Experiment with builds, coordinate co-op, and dominate the Root’s latest nightmare.