Rance 1: Walkthrough

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

This leads to a mini-boss (Ghost Knight).

| Action | Result | |--------|--------| | Enter Helman Castle without disguise | Execution | | Give Hikari the wrong potion | She dies | | Lose to Demon Lord | Rance becomes a slave | | Attack Moon Priestess | No Saint’s Tear → can’t finish | rance 1 walkthrough

Note: This guide covers routes, key events, item/party recommendations, and multiple endings for Rance 1 (original PC-98 / later remakes). Assumes basic familiarity with RPG mechanics. If you want a version tailored to a specific release (PC-98, Windows remake), tell me. Once you establish independence, the map opens up

Back to Helman Castle – use Holy Water on Hikari.
She reveals the ring’s owner is a demon lord waiting in the Floating Castle (appears at night over the lake near Helman). This leads to a mini-boss (Ghost Knight)

The Ruins are located east of the Castle Town, past the Slums. You need a Holy Amulet from the Church (given after you prove you're fighting Gil) to enter.

You start as Rance, a wandering swordsman, looking for a girl named Hikari.

At night, visit Hikari’s room (2F left side) – she’s gone.

Search her room – find a hairpin (key item).

Important: Talk to the gate guard before leaving – he’ll mention the slave trader.