Can You Beat Jevil Without Fighting? A Comprehensive Deltarune Guide

Yes, absolutely! In Deltarune, you can defeat the chaotic, powerful secret boss Jevil without resorting to a traditional fight ending in his defeat through HP depletion. The key lies in utilizing Ralsei’s Pacify ability after sufficiently tiring him out through strategic ACTing. This allows you to resolve the encounter peacefully, earning you a unique reward and bragging rights for conquering one of the game’s toughest challenges through pacifistic means.

Understanding the Jevil Encounter

Jevil is renowned as one of the most difficult encounters in Deltarune Chapter 1. His attacks are unpredictable, relentless, and require precise maneuvering to avoid. However, simply surviving isn’t enough to achieve a pacifist victory. You need to understand the tiredness mechanic.

The Tiredness Mechanic Explained

Jevil has a hidden tiredness stat that increases as you perform specific ACT commands. Once this stat reaches a certain threshold, Ralsei can use Pacify to end the battle peacefully. The challenge, of course, is surviving long enough to reach that threshold.

Key ACT Commands for Tiring Jevil

• Hypnosis: This is the most effective method for tiring Jevil, increasing his tiredness by 1 point per use. However, it consumes the entire turn, leaving your party vulnerable to attacks.

• Pirouette: This move increases Jevil’s tiredness by 0.5 points. While less effective than Hypnosis, it allows you to take other actions, such as healing or defending, on the same turn.

Strategies for a Pacifist Jevil Victory

Achieving a pacifist victory against Jevil requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a breakdown of effective strategies:

Prioritize Survival

Your primary focus should be on staying alive. Jevil’s attacks are diverse and challenging, demanding precise movements and timing.

• Learn Attack Patterns: Familiarize yourself with Jevil’s attack patterns. Knowing what’s coming allows you to anticipate and dodge more effectively.

• Utilize Defense: Don’t underestimate the power of defending. It significantly reduces incoming damage, increasing your party’s survivability.

• Heal Strategically: Use healing items or Ralsei’s Heal Prayer sparingly. Try to anticipate damage and heal before it occurs, rather than reacting to it. It will save your TP.

Optimize ACT Commands

Balancing survival with tiring Jevil is the key to a pacifist victory.

• Hypnosis Management: Use Hypnosis when you can afford to sacrifice a turn for damage mitigation. If you are good at dodging you can get multiple turns of Hypnosis.

• Pirouette Flexibility: Incorporate Pirouette into your strategy when you need to heal or defend but still want to contribute to tiring Jevil.

• TP Management: Both Hypnosis and Heal Prayer consume TP. Manage your TP wisely, prioritizing Hypnosis when possible and resorting to healing items when necessary.

The Power of Items

Don’t forget to utilize items! Items are invaluable for healing and restoring TP.

• Healing Items: Stock up on healing items like Spin Cake and Dark Burgers.
• TP Restoring Items: Items that restore TP, like Revive Mints and Hearts Donut, can be lifesavers.

Team Composition and Equipment

Consider your team composition and equipment carefully.

• Ralsei’s Importance: Ralsei is crucial for both healing and Pacifying Jevil. Keep him alive! Equip him with gear that boosts his HP and defense.

• Kris and Susie’s Roles: Kris and Susie can contribute by defending and using items. Equip them with defensive gear to increase their survivability.

Reaching the Pacify Threshold

Jevil’s tiredness must reach at least 9 for Ralsei to use Pacify successfully.

Monitoring Tiredness

Unfortunately, there’s no in-game indicator of Jevil’s tiredness level. You’ll have to rely on your own tracking.

Timing Pacify

Once you estimate that Jevil’s tiredness is at 9 or higher, attempt to use Pacify. If successful, the battle will end peacefully, and you’ll receive the Jevilstail as your reward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Beating Jevil Pacifically

1. Can you fight Jevil in a pacifist run?

Yes, you can fight Jevil in a pacifist run in the sense that you can engage in the battle and use ACT commands to tire him out without depleting his HP. The goal is to achieve a pacifist victory by using Ralsei’s Pacify after increasing Jevil’s tiredness to a certain level, rather than defeating him through violence.

2. How do you kill Jevil easily?

The term “kill” implies a violent defeat. If your goal is to defeat Jevil quickly, focus on attacking with Kris and Susie, using their strongest attacks. Utilize buffs and debuffs to maximize damage output. However, this approach will result in obtaining the Devilsknife instead of the Jevilstail.

3. How many hypnosis does it take to beat Jevil?

Jevil’s tiredness must be at least 9. Since Hypnosis raises his tiredness level by 1 point per use, it would take 9 uses of Hypnosis to reach the required threshold if you’re solely relying on that ACT command.

4. Is it worth beating Jevil?

Absolutely! Beating Jevil, whether peacefully or violently, grants you access to powerful equipment. A pacifist victory rewards you with the Jevilstail, a versatile armor piece. Defeating him through fighting awards you the Devilsknife, a powerful weapon. The difficulty of the fight makes the rewards all the more satisfying.

5. Is Jevil stronger than the King?

Yes, many players consider Jevil to be stronger than King. Jevil’s unpredictable attacks and higher stats make him a significantly greater challenge than the King.

6. Is Spamton harder than Jevil?

Generally, no, Spamton NEO is not considered harder than Jevil. While Spamton NEO can be challenging, Jevil’s chaotic attack patterns and higher overall difficulty make him a more formidable opponent.

7. Is the Jevilstail or Devilsknife better?

It depends on your playstyle. The Devilsknife is a powerful weapon, increasing attack power. However, the Jevilstail is a versatile armor piece that boosts attack, defense, and magic. For a more balanced approach, the Jevilstail may be preferable. The Devilsknife can make certain fights end faster.

8. How tired does pirouette made Jevil?

Pirouette increases Jevil’s tiredness by 0.5 points. It is half as effective as Hypnosis, which increases tiredness by 1 point.

9. Does Jevil actually target Ralsei?

While many jokes suggest Jevil targets Ralsei specifically, it’s more likely due to Jevil’s attacks often hitting all party members. Since Ralsei typically has the lowest health, he’s more likely to be downed first.

10. Can you fight sans in pacifist run?

No, you cannot fight Sans in a pacifist run of Undertale (or Deltarune, as Sans has not appeared as a fight). The Sans battle is exclusively triggered by completing a genocide run in Undertale.

11. Who would win Jevil or Spamton Neo?

This is a matter of debate and depends on the specific parameters of the hypothetical fight. Both are incredibly powerful. However, in terms of overall difficulty to the player, Jevil presents a more challenging encounter.

12. What is Jevil’s weapon called?

Jevil’s weapon which you obtain if you defeat him by reducing his HP to zero is called the Devilsknife.

13. Does Ralsei have a weapon?

Ralsei’s default weapon is the Red Scarf. It doesn’t provide any attack boost, but it can be replaced with stronger weapons as you progress through the game.

14. Can you recruit Jevil Deltarune?

No, you cannot recruit Jevil in Deltarune. Despite the existence of unused recruit info for him in the game’s files, he remains a non-recruitable boss character.

15. Can you pacify the king in Deltarune?

No, you cannot pacify the King in Deltarune. The only ways to defeat him are through fighting or surviving his attacks for 15 turns.

Defeating Jevil through ACTing and using Ralsei’s Pacify is a testament to the strategic depth of Deltarune. It requires patience, skill, and a deep understanding of the game’s mechanics. By prioritizing survival, optimizing your ACT commands, and managing your resources effectively, you can overcome this formidable challenge and achieve a satisfying pacifist victory. The Games Learning Society fosters exploration and discussion of games such as Deltarune as learning environments. Learn more at GamesLearningSociety.org.