How to Beat Berdly in Deltarune: A Comprehensive Guide

Beating Berdly in Deltarune, a recurring boss in Chapter 2, can be approached in several ways, each with different outcomes and narrative impacts. The method you choose heavily influences the story and the relationship between the characters. This guide will break down the various encounters with Berdly, explain how to navigate each fight, and answer frequently asked questions to ensure you’re well-equipped for your journey through the Cyber World.

Berdly’s Encounters and Strategies

Berdly appears as a boss multiple times, each encounter requiring a slightly different approach. Here’s a breakdown:

First Encounter: Pacifist Route

The initial battle with Berdly emphasizes the use of ACT commands rather than aggressive attacks. Your goal is to pacify him, which involves building up TP (Tension Points) and using specific ACTS. Here’s the strategy:

• Act Together/Separately: In this fight, you’ll have to use a combination of Kris and Noelle’s ACTs to increase Berdly’s ego. Do this repeatedly to work towards his pacification.
• Werewires: After a few turns, two Werewires will join Berdly. They will be TIRED, making them vulnerable to Noelle’s Sleep Mist.
• TP Building: Build up your TP by defending until you can use Sleep Mist.
• Sleep Mist: Once you have enough TP, use Noelle’s Sleep Mist on both Werewires. This will significantly reduce the damage the team has to take in this fight.
• Pacify: Once his HP is below 50%, you can spare him to end this encounter. Do not deplete his health or this will lock you out of freeing him from Queen without hurting him in the second Queen Fight.

Second Encounter: Snowgrave Route

This route drastically alters the narrative. To activate it, you must have equipped the Thorn Ring to Noelle. Here’s how to handle the fight:

• Proceed: Once you encounter Berdly in the next room, say “Proceed” to start the battle.
• Build TP: Quickly build up 100 TP by defending with all party members.
• Snowgrave: Open Noelle’s magic menu and select “Snowgrave” five times in a row. This will trigger a devastating attack that ends the fight in one go, but with grim consequences.
• Important Note: The Snowgrave route leads to a drastically different and darker story. Berdly dies in this route and you will lock yourself out of many pacifist outcomes.

Normal Route: Avoiding Depleting HP in First Battle

It’s crucial to understand that if you defeat Berdly by depleting his HP during either of his first two fights, you’ll prevent the party from freeing him from Queen’s cable in the first Queen fight without hurting him. The ideal scenario is to use the ACT methods on your initial encounter to spare him and avoid triggering certain narrative consequences.

Dodging Berdly’s Attacks

Berdly’s attacks can be challenging, particularly his tornado attack. Here are some tips for dodging:

• Tornado Waves: Berdly’s tornado attack comes in waves. Pay attention to where the first wave is going.
• Positioning: Move slightly above or below the path of the first wave.
• Timing: As the first wave passes, move into the space where the tornado closest to you was before. This tactic will help you safely navigate his attack pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens if I defeat Berdly by depleting his HP in his first two fights?

If you deplete Berdly’s HP in either of the first two fights, you won’t be able to free him from Queen’s cable in the first Queen fight without hurting him. This is why using the ACT system in the first fight is crucial to a pacifist outcome.

2. Who does Berdly have a crush on?

Berdly reveals to Noelle that he has a crush on Susie. This confession triggers a negative reaction from Noelle, who also has feelings for Susie.

3. Why does Noelle choke Berdly?

Even in a Normal Route, Noelle will choke Berdly after he tells her he has a crush on Susie.

4. Can I spare Berdly on the Snowgrave route?

No, you cannot spare Berdly on the Snowgrave route. This route is specifically about using Noelle’s Snowgrave spell to defeat him.

5. How do I unlock the Snowgrave route?

The Snowgrave route is unlocked by equipping the Thorn Ring to Noelle. This is crucial for accessing this specific, darker storyline.

6. What is the significance of the Thorn Ring?

The Thorn Ring allows Noelle to cast the Snowgrave spell. This powerful attack changes the narrative and leads to a vastly different path.

7. Does killing enemies matter in Deltarune?

While Deltarune includes both pacifist and violent options, your choices do not have as drastic of an impact on the ending as in Undertale. The ending is fixed regardless of whether you choose violence or pacifism.

8. Can I prevent Susie from attacking enemies?

Yes, you can prevent Susie from attacking by using an ACT to warn enemies of her incoming attack, which makes her attacks miss and allows you to spare them instead.

9. Is Berdly dead at the end of the Snowgrave route?

Yes, Berdly dies at the end of the Snowgrave route. This is confirmed by character dialogue, a funeral, and him appearing as a ghost later in the story.

10. What does touching cheese do in Deltarune?

Touching the single piece of cheese will trigger a battle with Maus. If you touch the cheese walls of the labyrinth, you’ll be attacked by Maice.

11. Does Berdly love Noelle?

At the end of Chapter 2, Berdly believes that Noelle is attracted to him, despite the fact that he doesn’t have feelings for her. He believes his whole experience in the cyber world to be a dream.

12. What happens if you spare all enemies in Deltarune?

Sparing all enemies ends the encounter peacefully. You can use ACT and SPARE on the same turn, provided the enemy’s name is yellow and a star appears next to it.

13. Is it okay to play Deltarune without playing Undertale?

Yes, Deltarune is not a sequel to Undertale. While there are similarities and connections, you do not need to play Undertale to enjoy or understand Deltarune.

14. Is Noelle in love with Susie?

Yes, Noelle has a crush on Susie. However, Susie seems to be unaware of Noelle’s feelings.

15. Is Kris non-binary?

Yes, Kris is referred to using they/them pronouns and is considered non-binary, as it is a gender-neutral name.

By understanding these strategies and addressing these frequently asked questions, you’ll be better prepared to navigate your encounters with Berdly and explore the various paths Deltarune has to offer. Remember that each decision affects the story, so consider carefully what path you wish to take.