Blades of Light and Shadow, Book 2 Choices



This page contains the choices in Blades of Light and Shadow, Book 2 and their outcomes.

''This game revolves heavily around the choices you make. They can improve or decrease relationships with the characters, as well as increase XP, which allows you to level up and learn new skills. This walkthrough is made to assist others in helping them make the right choice for their game. Good luck and happy playing!''

Choices that have no outcome on the side have not been explored yet, please help this page by contributing those answers!

XP
You'll get XP by making the right choices and passing Skill Checks.

The number of XP received from some Choices is based on the level you're at. These will be indicated accordingly. For example, if the walkthrough says +4/10 XP, you'll get 4 XP if you're at Level 1 and 10 XP if you're at Level 2.

The levels are as follows:
 * Level 1: 1-10 (2 or 4 XP)
 * Level 2: 1-50 (5 or 10 XP)
 * Level 3: 1-150 (10 or 20 XP)
 * Level 4: 1-750 (? XP)

Skills
You will have to choose Skills for your character. Skills will help you conquer challenges, befriend allies, and unlock special scenes.

Some choices will require you to have a Skill to choose them. These unlock special scenes and often award XP. Only the skills you choose will be among the available options. Unchosen skills will be shaded, chained and unavailable. The option order of these choices will vary based on the skills you have, unavailable skills will appear at the bottom.

More Skills can be unlocked by earning XP, which you'll get by making correct choices, defeating enemies, and passing Skill checks. Earn enough XP to level up and learn new Skills.

There are five categories: Species-specific Skills, Combat Skills, Diplomacy Skills, Survival Skills, Elite Skills. This walkthrough uses the in-game icons for options that require certain Skills.

Species-specific Skills:
 * BOLASIconSpeciesElf.png - This choice requires you to be an Elf.
 * BOLASIconSpeciesHuman.png - This choice requires you to be a Human.
 * BOLASIconSpeciesOrc.png - This choice requires you to be an Orc.

You can import your acquired Skills from Book 1. If you don't import, Charisma,  Seduction,  Blades,  Beastmaster,  Woodslore and ? will be automatically unlocked in Book 2.

Book 1 Combat Skills:
 * BOLASIconCombatBlades.png - This choice requires the Blades Skill.
 * BOLASIconCombatBows.png - This choice requires the Bows Skill.
 * BOLASIconCombatBrawling.png - This choice requires the Brawling Skill.

Book 1 Diplomacy Skills:
 * BOLASIconDiplomacyCharisma.png - This choice requires the Charisma Skill.
 * BOLASIconDiplomacyDeception.png - This choice requires the Deception Skill.
 * BOLASIconDiplomacySeduction.png - This choice requires the Seduction Skill.

Book 1 Survival Skills:
 * BOLASIconSurvivalBeastmaster.png - This choice requires the Beastmaster Skill.
 * BOLASIconSurvivalMedicine.png - This choice requires the Medicine Skill.
 * BOLASIconSurvivalWoodslore.png - This choice requires the Woodslore Skill.

Book 1 Elite Skills:
 * BOLASIconEliteOrbOfLight.png - This choice requires the Light Skill.
 * BOLASIconEliteKaytar.png - This choice requires the Kaytar Skill.
 * BOLASIconEliteStealth.png - This choice requires the Stealth Skill.
 * BOLASIconEliteFireball.png - This choice requires the Fireball Skill.

Book 2 Combat Skills:
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png - This choice requires the Alchemy Skill.
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Chain.png - This choice requires the Chain Skill.
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Staff.png - This choice requires the Staff Skill.

Book 2 Diplomacy Skills:
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Inspire.png - This choice requires the Inspire Skill.
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Insight.png - This choice requires the Insight Skill.
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Intimidate.png - This choice requires the Intimidate Skill.

Book 2 Survival Skills:
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png - This choice requires the Craft Skill.
 * Realmwalk
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Shadowsight.png - This choice requires the Shadowsight Skill.

Book 2 Elite Skills:
 * TBA
 * TBA
 * TBA
 * TBA

At the end of the latest chapter, the walkthrough will indicate the maximum possible XP that can be gained and the Skills needed to achieve it. For this book, it will assume you have all Book 1 skills and only include the new skills. It is the quickest way to max out the XP bar but not the only one since there might be several ways to reach the maximum. The Skills need to be acquired in the order they appear. Only the required Skills will be listed even if you can have more Skills at that level. For example:
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png or BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png

Elite Skills
Elite Skills are very powerful premium Skills that will help you throughout your adventure. When you get offered one that is your ONLY chance to unlock the Skill.

Injuries
You can get injured if you've chosen one incorrect option or a sequence of incorrect options. Injuries will persist on your character, and may make future challenges more difficult. They might prevent you from getting XP too. You can treat injuries by finding some items to heal them.

Side Quests
Side Quests will let you deepen your relationships with party members, and collect gear and treasure to help on the adventure, including treatment for injuries.

Social Quests
Social Quests let you get closer to your companions and learn more about them.

Lore Tablets
Collect them to learn more about magic, world history, and the secrets of the realms. You'll get bonus XP for every tablet you collect and if you get all six tablets, you'll unlock a Bonus Scene.

Legendary Weapons
You can collect Legendary Weapons to enhance your fighting skills and gain some extra XP from them. They will also replace your regular weapon, such as your gauntlet (Brawling Skill). You can only use them if you've unlocked the corresponding Combat Skill.

Setup Choices
Choice 1 (Book 1 Completed)
 * Import now! (Shows you a recap of the story up to this point and begins Chapter 1)
 * Play without importing. (Go to Choice 2)

Choice 1 (Book 1 Not Completed)
 * Keep playing. (Go to Choice 2)
 * Go to Blades of Light and Shadow, Book 1. (Takes you out of the book and opens the menu for Book 1)

Choice 2
 * A woman.
 * A man.

Choice 3
 * Elf: Ancient and Perceptive
 * Human: Clever and Agile
 * Orc: Proud and Strong
 * Re-choose Gender (Go Back to Choice 2)

Choice 4 (Elf/Orc)
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Back to Races (Go Back to Choice 3)

Choice 4 (Human)
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Face 4
 * Back to Races (Go Back to Choice 3)

Choice 5
 * This look is perfect.
 * Let's try something else. (Go Back to Choice 2)

Choice 6

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Raine".
 * What is your name?

Chapter One: Through the Looking Glass Choices
Choice 1
 * Who we're fighting this time. (No effect)
 * What happened in this last battle. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Why are you doing this? (No effect)
 * This can't be real! (No effect)

Choice 3 (SIDE QUEST: Dream World)
 * Think about those I love. (💎 15)
 * Keep running. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * BOLASIconEliteStealth.png Sneak around and flank. (No effect)
 * Bring the roof down on top of them. (No effect)
 * All rush in at once. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * BOLASIconEliteKaytar.png Use the Boulder form! (No effect)
 * Fire a cannon at them! (No effect)
 * Swing into them! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3 You get the first option if you have the Light Skill.
 * BOLASIconEliteOrbOfLight.png Blast the door with magic! (No effect)
 * BOLASIconEliteFireball.png Blast the door with magic! (No effect)
 * Shield my friends from debris! (No effect)
 * Shout the password! (No effect)

You get the second option if you don't have the Light Skill but do have the Fireball Skill.

Diamond Choice 4 ''You get to choose as many as you want. The last option only appears after you've chosen at least one of the first four.''
 * Tyril. (No effect)
 * Imtura. (No effect)
 * Mal. (No effect)
 * Nia. (No effect)
 * No one else. (Go to Choice 9)

Diamond Choice 5 (Tyril)
 * Still have to go home. (No effect)
 * Could try relaxing. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6 (Imtura)
 * Have your ship waiting for you. (No effect)
 * Still have to deal with your mother. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7 (Mal)
 * Can open that orphanage. (No effect)
 * Will still be you. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8 (Nia)
 * Can still help people. (No effect)
 * Get to make your own choices now. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Grab it.

Choice 4
 * Of the Blade of Light! (No effect)

Choice 5
 * BOLASIconCombatBrawling.png Slam my heel on her toe! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * BOLASIconDiplomacyCharisma.png Charm her. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * Find a weapon. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * I don't know what that is! (No effect)
 * Who are you? (No effect)

Choice 7 (1st Lore Tablet)
 * Take it. (💎 15) (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +4 XP!)
 * Leave it be.

Diamond Choice 10
 * The first realm-walker (No effect)
 * Realm-walker history (No effect)
 * Becoming a realm-walker (No effect)
 * Realm-walker abilities (No effect)
 * Nothing else

Choice 8 You only get the third option if you read the first Lore Tablet.
 * You want revenge for the Shadow Court? (No effect)
 * I was strong enough to beat the Dreadlord? (No effect)
 * BOLAS_Icon_Lore.png You need me to make a portal into the Light Realm?

Choice 9
 * BOLASIconDiplomacySeduction.png We don't have to be enemies. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * BOLASIconDiplomacyDeception.png You won't survive without my guidance. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * I'll never help you! (No effect)

Choice 10
 * Please don't do this! (No effect)
 * I'll stop you. (No effect)

""

''Note: You get to choose a new Book 2 Combat Skill. For the quickest max XP, picking Alchemy (Combat) is recommended if you won't pick Craft (Survival) later.''

Choice 11
 * Alchemical Set.
 * Chain.
 * Staff.

Choice 12
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png Blind him! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Chain.png Choke him out! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Staff.png Sweep his feet! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2 XP!)

''Note: You can choose another Skill after Choice 12 if you have enough XP. For the quickest max XP, picking Alchemy (Combat) or Craft (Survival) is recommended.''

Choice 13
 * Black As Night (💎 25)
 * No thanks (, Go to Choices 14-15)

Diamond Choice 11
 * BOLASIconSurvivalMedicine.png Strike a pressure point. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * BOLASIconCombatBlades.png Use a sword from the weapons stock. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Just leave. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 12
 * BOLASIconSurvivalBeastmaster.png Cause a stampede. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * BOLASIconCombatBows.png Shoot down a tent's lamp. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Fall into formation with the soldiers. (No effect)

Choice 14 (Non-diamond)
 * BOLASIconSurvivalMedicine.png Hit the back of her knee. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * BOLASIconCombatBlades.png Steal her sword. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Make a distraction. (No effect)

Choice 15 (Non-diamond)
 * BOLASIconSurvivalBeastmaster.png Frighten one of their mounts. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * BOLASIconCombatBows.png Shoot someone across the way. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Get as close as I can. (No effect, but Ashen soldiers will chase you)

Choice 16
 * BOLASIconSurvivalWoodslore.png Find a way around. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Take the main path. (No effect)

Choice 17
 * Colors of the throne room. (No effect)
 * Sounds I'd hear. (No effect)
 * People there. (No effect)

 +4/10 XP!

Unofficial Maximum XP: 26/50 (Level 2)

The new Skills recommended for the maximum XP for all species are (having all Book 1 Skills):
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png or BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png (either of them will be needed in Chapter 3)

''Note: If you did not buy the Orb of Light Elite Skill in Book 1 and are not an Elf, you will need the Shadowsight skill to get the maximum XP in Chapter 2. You will also need Brawling or Charisma, Seduction or Deception, Medicine or Blades, Beastmaster or Bows, and Woodslore from Book 1.''

Chapter Two: Coming Home Choices
Choice 1
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Intimidate.png That's none of your business. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * I'm the one who defeated the Dreadlord! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * You know who I am. I'm famous. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Time moves differently in the Shadow Realm. (No effect)
 * Of Valax's experiments. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)

Choice 3
 * I'm sorry we didn't get to you sooner. (No effect)
 * Did you heal up okay? (No effect)

Choice 4
 * You're finally getting the respect you deserve. (No effect)
 * You've only gotten more spoiled. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1 (if you captured Aerin)
 * I wanted to. (No effect)
 * You weren't worth my time. (No effect)
 * You hurt me. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2 (if you captured Aerin)
 * I won't kill you. (No effect)
 * You owe me. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3 (if you captured Aerin)
 * You chose the wrong side. (No effect)
 * The Empire will be coming for you next. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4 (if you captured Aerin)
 * We'll see. (No effect)
 * Don't count on it. (No effect)

""

Choice 5 (SIDE QUEST: Book Smarts)
 * Let's go! (💎 15)
 * I should rest, after all. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * I could spend days in here! (No effect)
 * How do you even find anything? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * That knowledge was destroyed. (No effect)
 * Nobody's made it back alive. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Gold mask. (No effect)
 * Warrior statue. (No effect)
 * Crystal ball. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Tackle it! (No effect)
 * Keep it distracted! (No effect)
 * Call for help! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Take it.

Choice 6
 * How are you still alive? (No effect)
 * Why didn't you help? (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Then we'd better get started. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +4/10 XP!)
 * I'm not sure about this. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +4/10 XP!)

Diamond Choice 10 (Orb of Seeking)
 * Could this help?

Note: You will see Tyril in any case but the Orb of Seeking lets you also see Imtura, Mal, and Nia before him.

Choice 8
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Chain.png Tangle it up! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Throw a sheet over it! (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5 XP!)
 * Hit it with a candelabra! (No effect)

''Note: You can choose another Skill after Choice 8 if you have enough XP. For the quickest max XP, picking Alchemy (Combat) or Craft (Survival) is recommended.''

Choice 9 You get the third option instead of the fourth if you have the Light Skill.
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Shadowsight.png See through the darkness. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * BOLASIconSpeciesElf.png Listen for it. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * BOLASIconEliteOrbOfLight.png Use my magic to shine a light. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!, Elite Skill!)
 * Ask Tyril for some light. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * It was only a few hours ago. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png I missed you too. (Tyril Score Up!)

Choice 11 (SIDE QUEST: To Catch A Fluria)
 * Let's find that creature! (💎 20)
 * We can talk tomorrow. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 11
 * Offer her some food. (No effect)
 * Scare her. (No effect)
 * Just grab her. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 12
 * Rappel down! (No effect)
 * Leap off the castle! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 13
 * Adorable. (No effect)
 * Weird. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 14
 * Reminds me of our friends. (No effect)
 * What if the dog had fluria babies? (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Just like we'll have someday. (Tyril Score Up!)

Diamond Choice 15
 * Take it.

Diamond Choice 16
 * There was some magic. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png You kissed me. (Tyril Score Up!)

Choice 12
 * I can't do it alone. (No effect)
 * We're saving the world. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png I need you with me. (Tyril Score Up!)

Choice 13
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Insight.png Spending time in the library. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * Helping your sister. (No effect)
 * Fighting elven prejudice. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)

Choice 14
 * Has really changed. (No effect)
 * Is still indoctrinating people. (No effect)

Unofficial Maximum XP: 21/150 (Level 3)

The new Skills recommended for the maximum XP for all species are (having all Book 1 Skills):
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png or BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png (either of them will be needed in Chapter 3)

Chapter Three: The Priestess and the Rogue Choices
Choice 1
 * Helping people. (No effect)
 * With the Temple. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Beautiful as ever. (Nia Score Up!)

Choice 2
 * BOLAS_Icon_Diplomacy_Inspire.png All those people seemed to think so. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * You always have. (No effect)
 * You don't have to be perfect. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)

Choice 3 (SIDE QUEST: Healing Hands)
 * Of course I'll come. (💎 20)
 * We'll catch up later. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * We're here to help you. (No effect)
 * That's only if you have magic. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * In the attic? (No effect)
 * Under her bed? (No effect) ⬅ Correct
 * New around here? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * BOLASIconEliteOrbOfLight.png Fill it with Light. (No effect)
 * BOLASIconEliteFireball.png Heat it with Cleansing Fire. (No effect)
 * Let Nia handle it. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * What are you going to do with it?

Diamond Choice 5
 * These things take time. (No effect)
 * Screw what people think. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * That's what friends are for. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Would a kiss help? (Nia Score Up!)

Choice 4
 * Vain. (No effect)
 * Interested in history. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * Rich. (No effect)

Choice 5
 * Step on Tyril's foot! (No effect)
 * Pretend that's his nickname. (+Cover)
 * Say we're looking for two people. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Was Wesley looking for anything specific? (+Cover)
 * Can you repeat that? (No effect)
 * What's the most unique item in your collection? (+Cover)

''"" if you got 2 +Cover. You covered for Mal.''

''"" if you got 0-1 +Cover. You made Thurgood suspicious.''

Choice 7 (SIDE QUEST: Mal's Heist)
 * I'll cover for him. (💎 15)
 * We should just get out of here. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Spyglass. (No effect)
 * Stone tablet. (No effect)
 * Intricate crown. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Ask about something else. (No effect)
 * Hug him. (No effect)
 * Nearly break something. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Should have known. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Like trouble. (Mal Score Up!)

Diamond Choice 10
 * BOLASIconEliteStealth.png Disappear into the shadows. (No effect)
 * Throw a painting at them. (No effect)
 * Have Tyril light the rug on fire. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 11
 * What's it do?

'' +4/10/20 XP! if you covered for Mal.''

Choice 8
 * Why did you want to steal the statue? (No effect)
 * Who is it that you're trying to help? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Race you there. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Promise me you'll be safe. (Mal Score Up!)

Choice 10
 * See why you're still stealing. (No effect)
 * Take it they're not all yours. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png Like this side of you. (Mal Score Up!)

Choice 11
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png I can fix it. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png I've got something even better. (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +2/5/10 XP!)
 * Mal and Nia can get you another one. (No effect)

Choice 12 (2nd Lore Tablet)
 * Take a look. (💎 15) (BOLAS_Icon_XP.png +4/10/20 XP!)
 * Just wait for you.

Diamond Choice 12 You get to choose as many as you want.
 * The nature of the Light (No effect)
 * Light through the ages (No effect)
 * Light magic's strengths (No effect)
 * Light magic's drawbacks (No effect)
 * Nothing else

Choice 13
 * We'll help her. (No effect)
 * Then you apologize. (No effect)
 * Icon_Heart_Pink_Fill_Blue_Outline.png I need her. (Imtura Score Up!)

Unofficial Maximum XP: 91/150 (Level 3)

The new Skills needed for the maximum XP for all species are (having all Book 1 Skills):
 * BOLAS_Icon_Survival_Craft.png or BOLAS_Icon_Combat_Alchemy.png