Hold Your King Endings Guide: All Finales Explained

Overview of Endings in Hold Your King

Hold Your King features multiple endings that depend on your actions throughout the campaign. Unlike many cooperative games, the fate of the暴躁 king and your kingdom changes based on how well you protect him and the decisions you make at critical moments. This guide covers all known endings, their requirements, and how to achieve them.

There are three main endings: the Standard Ending, the Bad Ending, and the True Ending. Each requires different levels of performance and specific choices during your playthrough.

Standard Ending: The King Arrives

The Standard Ending is the default conclusion you will reach if you complete the game without meeting the conditions for the other endings.

Requirements:

• Complete all main campaign levels.
• Deliver the king to the Throne Room in the final level with moderate health remaining.
• Do not trigger any special event flags.

Outcome: The king is placed on his throne, but he is visibly displeased with the journey. He grumbles about the bumps and near-misses. The kingdom returns to a state of uneasy peace. Your characters receive a modest reward, but the king's trust in you is shaken. This ending leaves the door open for potential future conflicts.

Bad Ending: The King's Wrath

The Bad Ending occurs when you fail to protect the king adequately, causing him to lose his temper completely.

Requirements:

• The king's health drops to zero on any level after the halfway point of the game.
• Fail to restart a level after a fatal trap encounter with the king.
• Accumulate too many "Anger Points" by dropping the king, hitting him with traps, or making him wait.

Outcome: The king, furious at your incompetence, banishes you from the kingdom. A cutscene shows him attempting to rule alone, but without your help, the castle falls into chaos. The screen fades to black with the sound of the king's frustrated screams. This is the shortest and least satisfying conclusion.

True Ending: The Crown is Secure

The True Ending is the most rewarding and requires careful planning and teamwork.

Requirements:

• Complete all levels without the king's health ever dropping below 50%.
• Find and interact with all hidden "Royal Relics" (there are 5 scattered across the campaign).
• In the final level, choose the dialogue option "We will protect you, Your Majesty" when prompted.
• Successfully complete the final boss encounter without taking any damage to the king.

Outcome: The king, grateful for your unwavering dedication, crowns you as his Royal Protectors. A celebratory feast is held, and the kingdom enters a golden age of prosperity. The credits roll over a scene of the king laughing and playing with your characters. This ending unlocks a special cosmetic item for your characters.

Key Choices and Flags

Several decisions throughout the game influence which ending you get.

Level 3 - The Bridge of Sighs: You encounter a beggar asking for gold. If you give him gold (using a special action), you gain a "Kindness Flag." This flag is required for the True Ending.

Level 7 - The Dark Dungeon: You find a locked cell containing a prisoner. Releasing him grants a "Mercy Flag." This is also needed for the True Ending.

Level 10 - The Grand Hall: Before the final encounter, you have a brief conversation with the king. The dialogue option you choose here directly determines your ending path. Choose the option that expresses loyalty for the True Ending.

Tips for Unlocking the True Ending

Achieving the True Ending in Hold Your King demands coordination.

Find all Royal Relics: These are well-hidden. Check behind destructible walls, in alcoves above the main path, and in areas that require both players to activate switches simultaneously.

Maintain King's Health: Avoid all spike traps, fire pits, and swinging axes. If the king takes damage, look for health restoration stations (marked by a red cross on a banner) on certain levels.

Practice the Final Boss: The final boss requires precise timing. One player should focus on distracting the boss while the other carries the king to safety. Do not rush.

For more beginner tips, see our Beginner Guide. For details on game mechanics, check the Mechanics Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many endings are in Hold Your King? There are three distinct endings: Standard, Bad, and True.

Can I get the True Ending on my first playthrough? Yes, if you are careful and find all the hidden relics. It is easier on a second playthrough with upgraded characters.

Do my choices carry over if I restart a level? Yes, flags and relic progress are saved once obtained. You can replay levels to find missed items.

Is the True Ending worth it? Absolutely. It provides the most satisfying narrative conclusion and unlocks exclusive cosmetic rewards for your characters.