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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (RFGoA)

All Points of No Return

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All Points of No Return - Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
There are certain features in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (RFGoA) that cannot be changed once it is locked in. Read on to learn more about all Points of No Return, branching story choices, and the content that can be changed in the game.

Points of No Return

Main Character's Gender

Character Select Starting Screen

The only time you can select your gender is at the start of the game. Once you have chosen a protagonist, there will be no option to change them later on.

Can You Change the Main Character?

Same Sex Marriage is Available in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Same Gender Marriage

All Romance candidates are available for marriage regardless of gender. You do not need to start a new save if you want to marry a character of the same sex.

Can You Marry the Same Gender?

Main Character's Birthday

Birthday Select Screen - Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

You will not be able to change your character's birthday after it has been selected at the start of the game.

Keep in mind that you will only receive birthday presents from characters who have Bond Level 3 or higher. If you put your birthday in the early Spring, you might not be able to receive gifts until the next year.

Birthday Guide: What Happens on Your Birthday

Skill Tree

Short Sword Skill Tree

Every upgrade on your skill tree will be a permanent feature. If you upgrade the wrong skill, or want to build towards a different skill line, you will be unable to retrieve the points you have already put down. You must gain new experience points to unlock more skills.

Birthday Gift

Celebrate Birthday
If you want to gift someone on their birthday, make sure to select 'celebrate birthday' so that you get bonus Bond Level experience from gifting.

You can only gift someone once a day, so if you choose the regular gifting option, you will be unable to gift them again and you will not receive the extra Bond Level increase.

Reversible Content

Main Character's Name

Change Names with Hisui

If you want to change the main character's name, you can talk to Hisui in the Summer Village to have it changed. You can only unlock this feature after completing the Summer Village story.

How to Change Your Name

Difficulty

Difficulty Settings

You can change your game difficulty anytime throughout the game. Simply open your camp menu and select Options. You can find the choice to change difficulty under the Settings tab.

Boss Rematch

Boss Rematch

You can always rechallenge old Boss Fights anytime. If you visit a boss area after you have defeated its boss, you will be able to interact with a purple orb which will give you the option to relive the battle.

Bosses can be used to farm experience points and potentially obtain rare material drops.

List of All Bosses

The Black Dragon and Her Rider Story Choices

Spoilers ahead for the endgame of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Sacrifice or Don't Sacrifice

Choose Your Sacrifice

There is a choice you have to make during The Black Dragon and Her Rider quest which may result in different endings.

If you pick 'I hereby offer myself to Nubatama, Ebony One...', you will be given an option to sacrifice one of three things. Once you have picked something, you will not be able to change your decision, and you will lose whatever you choose to sacrifice.

  • Sacrificing Trust will deplete all your Bonds.
  • Sacrificing Experience will lower your level.
  • Sacrificing Wealth will reduce all Gold in your account to 0.

Refusing to Sacrifice

If you choose not to sacrifice anything, you will get to keep all your progress. However, this will lead to an ending where the other protagonist dies.

What Should You Sacrifice?

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (RFGoA) Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide and Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks Guides

Tips and Tricks
Daily Routine Guide Can You Marry the Same Gender?
How to Level Up Fast List of All Controls
How to Save Difficulty Differences
How to Increase Crop and Seed Levels How to Expand Inventory
Different Types of Weather and Effects Gold Farming Guide
Birthday Guide How to Remove Blight
How to Change Your Name Can You Change the Main Character?
What Do Seasons Affect? Best Practical Abilities to Get
Fishing Guide and How to Fish How to Cook Together with Someone
How to Get Magatamas How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor
Do Dialogue Choices Matter? How to Get and Use Crimson Jewels
How to Remove Winter Village Blight How Late Can You Stay Up?
List of Dating Nicknames -

Exploration Guides

Exploration Guides
How to Jump Higher How to Fast Travel
What are Mysterious Mushrooms? How to Reach The Isolated Islet
How to Get to Outer Isle How to Get to Remote Island
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Combat Guides

Combat Guides
Combat Guide and Tips How to Perfect Dodge
How to Heal Yourself and Allies How to Recover RP
What Does Each Stat Do? How to Form a Party and Increase Party Size
Best Party Setup Best Weapons
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Story Progression Guides

Story Progression Guides
All Points of No Return What Should You Sacrifice?
How to Get Married Can You Have Children?
How to Get a Bird and a Dog -

Monster Guides

Monster Guides
How to Tame Monsters How to Ride Monsters
Boss Taming Guide and Best Items to Give Best Monsters to Tame

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