Should I Shoot or Spare Pagan?

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The decision to shoot or spare Pagan in Far Cry 4 is a pivotal moment in the game, with the outcome significantly affecting the storyline and its conclusion, as spare Pagan will lead to a more nuanced understanding of the characters and their motivations, while shooting Pagan results in a conclusion that might seem more traditionally heroic but lacks the depth of character development and backstory revelation. Ultimately, the choice between shooting or sparing Pagan depends on the player’s preference for character-driven narrative versus a more action-oriented conclusion.

Understanding the Consequences

The Choice and Its Implications

The game presents a complex scenario where Pagan Min, the primary antagonist, is not as one-dimensional as initially perceived, adding depth to the story through his interactions and the player’s choices regarding him.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens if you shoot Pagan’s helicopter? If you have an RPG or Light machine gun like the MG42, you can shoot the helicopter down, and the wreckage will appear on the road leading to the Royal Palace, along with Pagan Min’s body, which you can loot for lots of cash and high-value items.
2. Can you kill Amita after killing Pagan? Yes, you can kill both Amita and Pagan. After either killing Pagan or letting him fly off, you can find and kill Amita in the village of Thirta.
3. What happens if you wait for Pagan in Far Cry 4? If you wait, Min actually does return, and reveals that he’s not such a bad guy after all, allowing you to spread your mother’s ashes exactly where she requested.
4. Is Pagan Min actually good? Baker said he would “choose the word antagonist” to describe Pagan Min as he does not believe that he is in fact a villain, seeing Min as caring and benevolent if somewhat temperamental.
5. What happens if I shoot Pagan? Congratulations, Pagan Min is dead! You’ll then be ported back to the Ghale homestead and speak on the radio with whichever Golden Path leader you left alive.
6. What happens if you spare Pagan? Spare Pagan Min will lead to Pagan dropping a bombshell on you: you are the king of Kyrat, and he will take you to where you need to go to find Lakshmana.
7. Is Pagan Min the good guy in Far Cry 4? Pagan Min is complex, not strictly a villain, as he displays caring and benevolent traits despite being temperamental.
8. Who to choose: Amita or Sabal? Both Amita and Sabal have their flaws, with Amita appearing pragmatic but not morally sound, and Sabal being responsible but too stubborn to compromise.
9. Should I shoot Amita or not? Killing Amita has no impact on gameplay, but if Sabal is still alive, NPC dialogue shows that he seizes power after her death.
10. Can I kill both Amita and Sabal? Yes, you can kill both Amita and Sabal after either killing Pagan or letting him fly off by finding them in their respective locations.
11. Where is Sabal after killing Pagan? If you sided with Sabal, you can find him at Jalendu Temple, the temple on the island you had to save or blow up.
12. What to do after killing Pagan? After Pagan Min is dead, the credits roll, and you’ll have a radio conversation with the Golden Path leader about your success and not finding Lakshmana.
13. Are the Pagan bikers bad? The Pagans are categorized as an outlaw motorcycle club by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
14. Why does Pagan Min want Ajay? Pagan Min displays a father-like demeanor toward Ajay, showing ‘tough love’ and guiding him, due to his past with Ishwari, Ajay’s mother.
15. Is Pagan Min even bad? Baker believes Pagan Min is not strictly a villain, seeing him as wanting to be a good king within the narrative of Far Cry 4, despite his temperamental nature.