How to Start the Snowgrave Route in Deltarune
The Snowgrave Route, also known as the Weird Route or Genocide Route in Deltarune Chapter 2, is a dark and impactful path that dramatically alters the game’s story. Unlike a typical playthrough, this route involves manipulating Noelle into using powerful ice magic to defeat enemies, leading to a tragic and unforgettable experience. If you’re looking to explore this side of Deltarune, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to initiate the Snowgrave Route.
The Snowgrave Route’s Initiation
The Snowgrave Route does not properly begin until Noelle joins your party in Cyber City. This means that any actions you take prior to this point will not directly impact the progression of the route. However, some optional pre-route actions can make your Snowgrave playthrough significantly easier.
Activating Snowgrave
- Reach Cyber City: Progress through the game as usual until you reach Cyber City. This is where Noelle will become an active member of your party.
- Acquire 100 TP: You need to build up Noelle’s TP (Tension Points) to 100. This is achieved through using her actions in battle.
- Select “Snowgrave” repeatedly: Once Noelle’s TP is full, open the magic menu during a battle. The “Snowgrave” spell will be listed, but she will initially refuse to use it. The key to initiating the route is repeatedly selecting “Snowgrave” despite her protests. After several attempts, she will eventually relent and cast the spell.
Congratulations! You have now initiated the Snowgrave Route. From this point on, the story will drastically diverge from the normal path, leading you down a dark and unforgiving road.
What to Expect
Once activated, the Snowgrave Route will fundamentally change how you approach battles. You will primarily rely on IceShock and Snowgrave, powerful spells that are devastating but require you to manipulate Noelle. Be prepared for a story that is bleak, unsettling, and vastly different from the normal route. The game will now be shaped by your choices, leading to a unique and disturbing finale.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When Can I Begin the Snowgrave Route?
The Snowgrave Route officially begins only after Noelle joins your party in Cyber City. Any actions before this do not influence the route itself, although some pre-route actions can be beneficial.
2. What Optional Steps Should I Take Before Cyber City?
While optional, a strong character build prior to Cyber City is beneficial. Level up Kris and Susie, and equip the best possible gear to ease your run. Also, try to learn the enemy patterns so you can take the most effective actions while attempting to get 100TP on Noelle.
3. How do I Get 100 TP for Noelle?
You gain TP by using actions in battle. Consistently choose her acts to generate TP. Ensure she is alive in battle as well, since incapacitated characters cannot gain TP.
4. Why Does Noelle Initially Refuse to Use Snowgrave?
Noelle is inherently a gentle character, and the Snowgrave spell is inherently malicious. Her initial refusal shows her reluctance to harm others and reflects her moral compass. She needs to be manipulated into using this powerful, but destructive, magic.
5. Is Spamton Neo the Final Boss of the Snowgrave Route?
Yes, Spamton NEO serves as the final boss of the Snowgrave Route. His motivations are different on the Genocide route. He explains that sealing the fountain would ruin his quest for greatness.
6. Can I Spare Berdly in the Snowgrave Route?
You can indeed attempt to spare Berdly. Repeatedly using Glare action during his boss fight can spare him, but this will cancel the Snowgrave route, leading to a special cutscene instead. Using IceShock or normal attacks to defeat Berdly also cancels the route.
7. Why Does Noelle Choke Berdly in a Regular Route?
Even outside the Snowgrave route, Noelle can choke Berdly for making a pass at Susie. This action is unrelated to the Snowgrave route, but does show her protective nature over those she cares about.
8. Does Berdly Have a Crush on Susie?
Yes, Berdly develops a crush on Susie after being impressed by her knowledge of Dragon Blazers 2, showing how easily impressed he is.
9. How Can I Prevent Susie from Attacking Enemies?
You can use the ACT option “Warn” to make Susie miss her attacks. This helps in situations where you want to spare enemies instead of fighting them, and is only helpful on a pacifist or neutral run.
10. What is a Soulless Pacifist Run?
A Soulless Pacifist Run occurs if you’ve previously completed a Genocide Route and attempt to do a True Pacifist Run. The game will be affected by your past actions and will be different in the very end scenes.
11. Is Jevil Stronger than King?
Many believe Jevil to be stronger than King due to his chaotic nature and unpredictable attacks. This may be a reference to the Joker card, which can overpower any other card.
12. How Do You Pacify Jevil?
You can defeat Jevil peacefully using Ralsei’s Pacify ability. To do this, you need to exhaust Jevil to 9 tiredness points through using hypnosis and pirouette.
13. How is Spamton Connected to Jevil?
Spamton’s connection to Jevil is subtle. During the Spamton Sweepstakes event, Spamton implied he has known Jevil in the past. They both serve as powerful, secret bosses in the game.
14. What is a Genocide Run in Undertale?
In Undertale, a Genocide Run requires you to kill every monster in each area before moving on. Each area has a kill quota which changes per area. The game will provide a “But nobody came…” message to let you know your area quota is complete.
15. Does Naming Yourself Chara Change the Game?
Naming yourself Chara in Deltarune makes the game lore-accurate but does not alter gameplay. This is because Chara is the name of the first fallen human.
By understanding these points, you will be well-prepared to embark on the challenging and thought-provoking Snowgrave Route, witnessing a darker side of the Deltarune universe.