Do you fight Flowey in genocide?

To answer the question directly, yes, you do fight Flowey in a genocide run, but the fight is inevitable and part of the storyline, where Flowey will be killed as part of the requirement to kill every creature in the genocide route. The genocide route is one of the multiple endings in Undertale, a game known for its unique storyline and gameplay mechanics, including the ability to choose whether to kill or spare characters, which significantly affects the game’s outcome.

Understanding the Genocide Route

The genocide route is a path in Undertale where the player must kill every monster they encounter, including bosses, to progress through the story. This route is distinct from the pacifist route, where the goal is to spare every creature, leading to a different ending. Understanding the requirements and implications of each route is crucial for players aiming to experience all aspects of the game.

Flowey’s Role in Undertale

Flowey is a pivotal character in Undertale, serving as both a guide and an antagonist. His actions and the player’s choices regarding Flowey significantly impact the game’s story and ending. In the context of a genocide run, Flowey‘s role is intertwined with the player’s goal of killing every creature, including himself.

Key Aspects of the Genocide Route

• Killing Requirement: The player must kill every monster and boss in the game.
• Flowey’s Involvement: Flowey is one of the characters that must be killed in a genocide run.
• Story Impact: The choices made during a genocide run, including the fight with Flowey, affect the game’s story and ending.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens to Flowey after genocide?

• After a genocide run, Flowey will lose his memories, allowing the player to fight Omega Flowey in subsequent playthroughs.

1. Can you do genocide without Flowey?

• Killing Flowey has nothing to do with the genocide requirement; the only requirement is to kill every creature.

1. Are you supposed to fight Flowey?

• There is a choice to kill or spare Flowey after the battle, similar to other characters, but sparing him multiple times is required for certain story paths.

1. Do you have to fight Flowey in the pacifist run?

• Yes, but completing the true pacifist route requires specific actions, and killing Flowey in a previous run does not prevent achieving the true pacifist ending.

1. What happens if you fight Omega Flowey on genocide?

• Fighting Omega Flowey after a genocide run is part of the game’s storyline, where Flowey, having lost his memories, becomes a formidable opponent.

1. What happens if you don’t spare Flowey?

• If the protagonist kills Flowey, Flowey recognizes the protagonist’s ability to kill and does not leave a message after the credits, affecting subsequent interactions.

1. What is the difference between pacifist and genocide in Undertale?

• The pacifist ending requires not killing any creatures and sparing every main character, while the genocide ending requires killing a certain number of monsters and their bosses.

1. Is Flowey stronger than Sans?

• Flowey is extremely powerful, especially with his ability to save-scum, but Sans has his own set of powerful moves and is considered a formidable opponent in the genocide route.

1. Who is the final boss in Undertale’s genocide run?

• Sans is the final boss of the genocide route, with a unique battle mechanic and storyline.

1. What happens if you dodge Flowey’s bullets?

   • Dodging Flowey‘s bullets gives an easter egg with additional dialogue, recognizing the player’s knowledge of friendliness pellets.

2. How many kills for genocide?

   • The player needs to have murdered a significant number of creatures to trigger the genocide route, specifically 20 creatures, and then trigger every random encounter.

3. What is the true genocide ending in Undertale?

   • The true genocide ending involves killing every creature, including Flowey, and triggering every random encounter, permanently affecting the save file.

4. How many endings are in Undertale?

   • Undertale has three base endings (pacifist, neutral, and genocide), with variants based on player choices, affecting the game’s story and subsequent playthroughs.

5. Why is Flowey scared of Chara?

   • Flowey is scared of Chara because he realizes he isn’t exempt from Chara‘s genocide, understanding the true horrors of his actions and the reality he’s in.

6. Is the genocide in Undertale canon?

   • The genocide route is considered a significant part of Undertale‘s storyline, with implications for the game’s universe and characters, especially regarding Chara and the protagonist’s actions.