Can you avoid killing Asgore?
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Yes, you can avoid killing Asgore by sparing him in the final battle, which is a crucial step in achieving the True Pacifist ending in Undertale. To do this, you must talk to him three times to lower his attack and defence or use the Butterscotch Pie as an alternative way to reduce his stats, allowing you to spare him without having to fight him aggressively.
Understanding Asgore’s Role
Asgore is a significant character in Undertale, and his fate plays a crucial role in determining the game’s ending. To spare Asgore, you must first understand his attacks and patterns, including his trident attack, which is signaled by his eyes flashing orange or blue in a specific pattern.
FAQs
1. How do you get past Asgore without killing him?
You can get past Asgore without killing him by talking to him three times to lower his attack and defence or by using the Butterscotch Pie to reduce his stats, allowing you to spare him.
2. Can you not kill Asgore in neutral?
In all Neutral Route endings, except for after aborting the Genocide Route in Hotland, Alphys tells the protagonist that they must kill Asgore and take his SOUL, as a human SOUL alone cannot pass through the barrier.
3. How many times do I have to kill Asgore?
You technically only have to fight Asgore once, then you fight Omiga Flowey.
4. How do you get the pacifist ending in Undertale?
To get the Pacifist ending, you must not kill a single creature, plus spare (and date) every main character you come across, including Papyrus and Undyne.
5. Does killing Flowey ruin a pacifist run?
Killing Flowey at the end does not count against your Pacifist playthrough, as it is not considered a violation of the pacifist route.
6. Do I actually have to fight Asgore?
With no MERCY button, the protagonist has no choice but to attack Asgore until he reaches a sliver of health, after which you can choose to either FIGHT or give him MERCY.
7. Is it possible to beat Flowey?
After the protagonist completes all of the human SOUL segments, the human SOULs fully heal them and drop Photoshop Flowey’s DF to 0, allowing you to defeat him.
8. Should I give Flowey mercy?
The only way to spare Flowey is to quit the game and reset, as he will plead for mercy but ultimately be defeated by the human SOULs.
9. What happens to Sans if you kill Papyrus?
If you killed Papyrus, Sans says he doesn’t have the heart to tell Toriel that you killed him because she protected you, and tells you that you’re not welcome to return.
10. Can you kill Flowey in neutral?
Yes, you can still complete the True Pacifist route even if you killed Flowey in your neutral run, as it does not affect the overall outcome of the game.
11. Is Asgore in Deltarune?
In Deltarune, Toriel and Asgore are Kris’ foster parents, with Toriel being a teacher at a local school and Asgore running a flower shop known as ‘Flower King’.
12. How many endings does Undertale have?
Undertale has three base endings that can have variants based on player choices, including the True Pacifist, Genocide, and Neutral endings.
13. What is the true ending of Undertale?
The game has two “proper” endings – True Pacifist in which you save both the underworld and humanity, and Genocide in which you ruin everything for everyone.
14. How do you pacify Asgore?
You can pacify Asgore by using the Butterscotch Pie to reduce his ATK and DEF or by talking to him three times to lower his stats.
15. Can you beat Undertale without killing anyone?
You don’t have to kill anyone, and unless you’re going to kill everyone, you’re better off without any bloodshed, as it is the only way to experience the “true” ending, and the vast majority of your encounters with enemies are easier if you leave your weapon unused.