Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | How to Get the Immortal Severance Ending

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, there are a total of four endings you can end up with. There is one that is generally bad because you miss some late-game bosses and end the game early, but it can be worth keeping in mind for perhaps a speedrun. The other three are variations of staying true to the Divine Heir and what you do before that does net you an alternate ending. This guide will go straight into how to get the ending first, assuming you reached the part with Owl and Kuro. If you haven't, skip to the "Prerequisites" section first.

How To Get the Immortal Severance Ending

To get the basic good ending in Sekiro, you must choose to stay loyal to Lord Kuro instead of siding with Owl when given the choice. Unlike the Shura ending, this path requires you to complete most of the game, but you won't need to collect any extra items, only the Divine Dragon's Tears.

After choosing to remain loyal to Kuro, defeat Great Shinobi Owl in Ashina Castle. Continue through the game, defeating the Corrupted Monk in the Fountainhead Palace and then the Divine Dragon to retrieve the Divine Dragon's Tears.

After fighting your way out of Ashina Castle, return to where the game began and meet Lord Kuro. Defeat the final boss and give Kuro the Divine Dragon's Tears to achieve this ending.

Prerequisites

Before you get the endings of Sekiro, there are some steps that overlap with the others. You need to reach the point until you encounter a cutscene between Owl and Lord Kuro. You should back up your save If you plan to get all the endings in one playthrough once you reach this point. Here's how you can get there.

Defeat the Guardian Ape and retrieve the Lotus of the Palace from the cave behind the Sunken Valley at the Guardian Ape's Watering Hole Sculptor's Idol. The idol should be unlocked after you defeat the Guardian Ape.

Then, defeat the Corrupted Monk in Mibu Village and head to the Wedding Cave beyond Ashina Depths at the Wedding Cave Door Sculptor's Idol to collect the Shelter Stone.

Next, defeat the Folding Screen Monkeys in the Hall of Illusion. You will subsequently be transported to Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo's Inner Sanctum. There, the Child of Rejuvenation will give you the Mortal Blade.

With the Lotus of the Palace, Shelter Stone, and Mortal Blade in your inventory, return to Ashina Castle, where most of Sculptor's Idols will be inactive. Fight your way from the Abandoned Dungeon Entrance back to the top of the castle.

Upon arrival, you'll see a cutscene between Owl and Lord Kuro. Owl will offer you a choice: "Obey the Iron Code, forsake Kuro" or "Break the Iron Code, stay loyal to Kuro." The pivotal decisions come at this point, so make sure you choose wisely based on which ending you want.

If you are trying to get all the endings in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, here are guides to the other three you might be looking for:

- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | How to Get the Shura Ending
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | How to Get the Purification Ending
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | How to Get the Dragon’s Homecoming Ending