Can You Fight Jevil in a Pacifist Run?

Yes, absolutely! You can fight Jevil in a pacifist run in Deltarune. The key is understanding that pacifism in Deltarune isn’t solely about avoiding all combat; rather, it revolves around using specific actions during battles. In the case of Jevil, a pacifist victory involves tiring him out through the use of the ACT command, ultimately leading to his pacification, rather than depleting his health bar through direct attacks.

Understanding the Jevil Encounter

Jevil is a formidable secret boss found in Card Castle after solving a specific puzzle, known for his chaotic attacks and high difficulty. Unlike standard enemy encounters, defeating Jevil has two distinct paths: the pacifist and the genocide, or more accurately, combat-focused route. Both are viable and result in obtaining different items as rewards, but the methods to achieve them are very different.

The Pacifist Approach

In a pacifist run against Jevil, your goal is to avoid direct attacks, especially from Kris and Susie, and to focus entirely on using the ACT command. This involves actions like “Hypnosis” and “Pirouette” to weaken Jevil, while keeping Ralsei alive to heal the party. Ralsei’s healing prayer is less optimal compared to using items to heal, since healing prayer can’t be used if your Tension Points (TP) is at 0.

Keeping Ralsei alive can be challenging, as Jevil’s attacks often hit all three party members, and Ralsei has the lowest HP of the group. Prioritizing item usage for healing and using Ralsei’s pacifying skills are essential. This strategy can be complex and time-consuming, but it is the only path to pacifism against Jevil. You need to reduce Jevil’s attack power enough so that eventually Ralsei can successfully pacify him.

The Combat-Focused Approach

The alternative approach involves attacking Jevil with Kris and Susie, attempting to reduce his health to zero before the party is wiped out. In this scenario, Ralsei’s role switches to healing and providing TP. By defeating Jevil in this manner, you’ll obtain the Devilsknife, a powerful weapon. This approach is not a pacifist approach.

Strategic Considerations for a Pacifist Jevil Fight

• Prioritize Ralsei’s Survival: As Jevil tends to focus on hitting all three party members, Ralsei’s low HP makes him vulnerable. Keep him healed by using healing items whenever possible.
• Manage TP Wisely: The TP meter is crucial for casting spells and performing ACTs. Use it carefully to maximize your party’s effectiveness.
• ACT Consistently: The use of “Hypnosis” and “Pirouette” are needed to weaken Jevil enough for Ralsei’s final Pacify move to succeed. Spamming these ACTs is essential for success.
• Use Items Over Healing Spells: Healing items are more effective than Ralsei’s Prayer when your TP is at 0. Also you can save TP by using healing items.
• Be Patient: The pacifist fight against Jevil is often long and requires patience. Don’t get disheartened by early failures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Jevil and Pacifism

1. Is Jevil the Hardest Boss in Deltarune?

Yes, many players consider Jevil to be the hardest boss in Deltarune, due to his unpredictable and powerful attacks. His fight requires strategic thinking and execution.

2. What’s the Difference Between the Jevilstail and Devilsknife?

The Jevilstail is obtained by defeating Jevil through ACTing (pacifist route) and provides a bonus to AT, DF, and magic. The Devilsknife is acquired by defeating Jevil through combat and is a powerful weapon. Both are useful depending on your preferred play style.

3. Does Pacifism Have a Major Impact on Deltarune’s Ending?

No, despite Ralsei explaining the concept of pacifism and genocide, your choices have minimal impact on the ending. The ending in Deltarune is largely pre-determined, regardless of your actions throughout the game.

4. Does Jevil Actually Target Ralsei?

While it might seem like Jevil targets Ralsei specifically, this is primarily due to his attacks hitting the entire party, and Ralsei having the lowest HP, making him more vulnerable.

5. How Many Hypnosis Acts Does it Take to Beat Jevil?

The exact number of Hypnosis and Pirouette acts needed to beat Jevil varies but can be achieved with as few as 6 Hypnosis and 6 Pirouette if you can effectively dodge the attacks. The more you use, the more likely Ralsei can pacify Jevil.

6. Is Spamton NEO Harder Than Jevil?

Most players find Jevil to be significantly harder than Spamton NEO, whose fight is more predictable than Jevil’s chaotic battle.

7. Is There a Genocide Route in Deltarune?

Yes, Deltarune has what’s called a Weird or Snowgrave route, often dubbed a genocide route by fans. It’s different than Undertale, and the variables that contribute to the route begin only when Noelle joins your party in Chapter 2.

8. What Does TP Stand for in Deltarune?

TP stands for Tension Points. It functions as a party-wide mana system used for casting spells and performing ACTs.

9. Is Jevil Stronger Than the King?

Yes, many players believe Jevil is stronger than the King, which might be a nod to the Joker card in a deck of cards, which can overpower any other card.

10. Which Character Should Use the Jevilstail?

Any character can equip the Jevilstail because it provides bonuses to all stats and will provide a great boost for a character.

11. Can You Spare Enemies on the Snowgrave Route?

No, if you spare or pacify an enemy on the Snowgrave route, it will be aborted since you are using Noelle to inflict status effects.

12. Is Ralsei a Pacifist Character?

Yes, Ralsei is a pacifist by nature. He prefers avoiding combat. However, he will attack if instructed by Kris, displaying his trust in the player.

13. Is There a Sans Character in Deltarune?

Yes, Sans appears in Deltarune, running a remodeled version of Grillby’s diner from Undertale.

14. How Many Endings Does Deltarune Have?

There is a single ending to Deltarune, as stated by Toby Fox.

15. Does Deltarune Tie Into Undertale?

Deltarune is a separate work that takes place in a parallel universe to Undertale, despite having common themes, characters, and design similarities. It is considered a standalone game.

Conclusion

The battle against Jevil offers a challenging but rewarding experience that can be approached from a pacifist perspective. By understanding the mechanics, the strategy needed for a pacifist run, and managing the parties resources you can successfully pacify the chaotic court jester without resorting to violence. The knowledge and patience it requires makes it one of the most memorable fights in the game.