Rance 1 Walkthrough Today

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Here’s a focused puzzle/event walkthrough for key parts of Rance 01 (the 2013 remake, not the very old original): rance 1 walkthrough

Part 2: Early Game (Prologue to Independence)

Goal: Survive the tutorial battles and prepare for the Free Cities Alliance war.

Zeus Coronation: Participate in the tournament. Do not bet against yourself.
Helman Invasion:
- You will face a scripted loss against the Helman General (Thoma) early on. This is normal.
- Focus on defending your castle.
- Key Strategy: Use Rance’s "Rance Attack" to one-shot minibosses.
Recruitment:
- Sill: Your primary healer/buffer. Keep her level high.
- Kenshin: Available early if you visit the specific town (focus on the "Martial Arts" events).
- Maria: Essential for her tanking abilities. Recruit her in the Free Cities.

Town of Helman:

Castle – guards block entry unless you have business.
Talk to merchant in the square – he sells a Fake Pass for 500G (needed).
Black market (hidden behind inn) – buy Ice Talisman (reduces ice damage in next dungeon).

Noble’s quarters:

Hikari is in the last room.
Boss: Noble’s Bodyguard (strong swordsman) – use your best healing items and attack every turn.
After winning, Hikari refuses to leave – she’s been charmed by a magic ring.

You need to remove the ring – it requires Holy Water. It sounds like you’re looking for a walkthrough

8. Tower of the Moon

Island dungeon – 5 floors.
Puzzle floors:
- Floor 2: Push the right statue (trial & error – wrong ones spawn monsters).
- Floor 4: Dark room – use a Torch (buy in Helman).
Boss: Moon Priestess – she’s not hostile if you speak politely (choose “I’m here to save someone”). She gives the Saint’s Tear for free.

Return to Riz’s temple → get Holy Water.

3. Cave of Gold (first real dungeon)

Floors 1–3: fight bandits & bats.
Floor 4 boss: Galtia (strong physical). Use Rance’s attack + any healing items.
After beating her, you get information about Hikari being kidnapped.

Part 5: The True Ending & Post-Game

If you thought that was the end, you're wrong. The real final boss is still ahead. Part 2: Early Game (Prologue to Independence) Goal:

After defeating Gil, return to Leazas Castle. Princess Lia reveals SHE was the one who orchestrated the kidnapping to lure out Gil (a rival). But a new threat emerges: The Pope of the Alice Church reveals that Hikari is not just a Divine Doll—she is the vessel for the Rebirth of the Demon King.

You must go to the Sealed Tower (appears west of town).

Part 3: The Unification War (Mid-Game)

Once you establish independence, the map opens up. You must conquer nations to increase your income and troop count.