Four Crystals; Two Paths

Discover how to achieve the first ending in Bravely Default! Learn the subtle clues and the crucial steps to take after defeating the boss at the Temple of Water.

Alright, let's talk about how to actually *finish* the game for the first time in Bravely Default. It sounds wild, I know, but there's a whole ending you can unlock right now! This chapter shakes things up quite a bit, especially with the asterisk holder sub-scenarios becoming way tougher. But hey, there's good news too: you can now steal some seriously nice gear from those holders using the Thief's abilities like Steal, Mug, or Shake Down. So, keep that in mind as you push forward!

The game's been dropping hints about the crystals and the dangers of messing with them, especially from Braev. Ringabel's been asking some big questions about what happens if Agnes keeps praying, what happens when a crystal breaks, and if life is even possible without them. Plus, the Sage dropped a bombshell about the 'Evil One' and revealed some juicy details about broken crystals and Agnes's pendant. Oh, and don't forget to check the title screen – sometimes the biggest clues are right under your nose!

If all those hints are making your head spin, don't sweat it. You can always just keep pushing through the chapter. But if you've got a hunch about what's going on and how to proceed, your best bet is to head for the crystal with the easiest boss. We usually recommend the Temple of Water and its boss, Rusalka, because it's a breeze if you've got Water and Charm protection.

Once you've dealt with Rusalka, Agnes will start praying to the crystal. Now, here's the crucial part: **don't stop** pressing the [X] button, even when Airy tells you to. Keep mashing it! Airy will eventually warn Agnes not to break the crystal, but you need to ignore her and keep going. Eventually, your party will chime in, and then even support Agnes in her quest. Airy will get pretty desperate and issue her final warning, but you've got this!