How to get Chapter 3 secret ending in Deltarune

We all know Deltarune's age-old question: how do you find a chapter's secret ending and bosses? Sure, you can speedrun the chapter and get the game over with, but with how in-depth and complicated these secrets are, it's no wonder everyone wants to know how they work. Deltarune Chapter 3, in particular, is no joke. Not only do you need to show peak skill in completing the entire chapter, but it's very easy to miss this secret's numerous steps. Even forgetting to do one thing can lead to you restarting a good chunk of the chapter. There are major spoilers for Deltarune Chapter 3 below. If you haven't played through the chapter yet, proceed with caution! How to find Deltarune Chapter 3's secret ending Uncovering Deltarune's Chapter 3 secret ending requires getting three S-ranks during Tenna's game show. As you acquire S-ranks, you'll unlock access to an "S" labelled door that, upon entering, unveils a secret minigame containing special items. Below are the three initial items you'll find: Ice Key (After round one) Shelter Key (After round two) Shadow Mantle (After round three) Finding the first two keys lets you eventually find the Shadow Mantle, which you'll need to equip to survive against the chapter's secret boss, the Knight. Otherwise, anyone not wearing it will be continuously wiped out with a one-hit attack. You'll need to survive the battle and, after some time, inflict one final attack to receive your prize. You also won't have Susie or Ralsei to help you during the initial minigame. You, playing as Kris, will have to complete each segment of the minigame by yourself with no outside help. However, it mirrors the first round's map, making it easy to traverse if you have it fresh in your mind. Finding the S-rank room's minigame Before you can access the secret ending, you'll need to achieve your first S-rank and unlock the "S" labelled door on the top-right side of the Green Room. If you finish round one and receive an S-rank, head through this door to find a run-down set of dressing rooms, with the secret minigame room to your left. Screenshot by Destructoid Entering this room will reveal an "original" minigame that came before the version you played on Tenna's show. At first, you won't have a controller to play it, but leaving the room will reveal an "Odd Controller" on the floor. Pick it up and return to the previous room to start playing the original minigame. If you didn't achieve an S-rank initially, you have two options: replay this part of the chapter until you get one, or pay 1,500 points to the Point Merchant south of the Green Room. If you have 1,500 points, head out of the Green Room's south exit and follow the hallway until you find a golden Tenna statue. Turning right here will lead you to the merchant, who'll let you achieve S-rank immediately in exchange for 1,500 points. Now, you can access the "S" room without any issues. This article is being updated over time as more information is revealed. The post How to get Chapter 3 secret ending in Deltarune appeared first on Destructoid.

Jun 5, 2025 - 00:06

How to get Chapter 3 secret ending in Deltarune

We all know Deltarune's age-old question: how do you find a chapter's secret ending and bosses? Sure, you can speedrun the chapter and get the game over with, but with how in-depth and complicated these secrets are, it's no wonder everyone wants to know how they work.

Deltarune Chapter 3, in particular, is no joke. Not only do you need to show peak skill in completing the entire chapter, but it's very easy to miss this secret's numerous steps. Even forgetting to do one thing can lead to you restarting a good chunk of the chapter.

There are major spoilers for Deltarune Chapter 3 below. If you haven't played through the chapter yet, proceed with caution!

How to find Deltarune Chapter 3's secret ending

Uncovering Deltarune's Chapter 3 secret ending requires getting three S-ranks during Tenna's game show. As you acquire S-ranks, you'll unlock access to an "S" labelled door that, upon entering, unveils a secret minigame containing special items.

Below are the three initial items you'll find:

Ice Key (After round one)
Shelter Key (After round two)
Shadow Mantle (After round three)

Finding the first two keys lets you eventually find the Shadow Mantle, which you'll need to equip to survive against the chapter's secret boss, the Knight. Otherwise, anyone not wearing it will be continuously wiped out with a one-hit attack. You'll need to survive the battle and, after some time, inflict one final attack to receive your prize.

You also won't have Susie or Ralsei to help you during the initial minigame. You, playing as Kris, will have to complete each segment of the minigame by yourself with no outside help. However, it mirrors the first round's map, making it easy to traverse if you have it fresh in your mind.

Finding the S-rank room's minigame

Before you can access the secret ending, you'll need to achieve your first S-rank and unlock the "S" labelled door on the top-right side of the Green Room. If you finish round one and receive an S-rank, head through this door to find a run-down set of dressing rooms, with the secret minigame room to your left.

Deltarune S-Rank door chapter 3 — Screenshot by Destructoid

Entering this room will reveal an "original" minigame that came before the version you played on Tenna's show. At first, you won't have a controller to play it, but leaving the room will reveal an "Odd Controller" on the floor. Pick it up and return to the previous room to start playing the original minigame.

If you didn't achieve an S-rank initially, you have two options: replay this part of the chapter until you get one, or pay 1,500 points to the Point Merchant south of the Green Room. If you have 1,500 points, head out of the Green Room's south exit and follow the hallway until you find a golden Tenna statue. Turning right here will lead you to the merchant, who'll let you achieve S-rank immediately in exchange for 1,500 points. Now, you can access the "S" room without any issues.

This article is being updated over time as more information is revealed.

The post How to get Chapter 3 secret ending in Deltarune appeared first on Destructoid.