Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow: All 3 True Ending Souls, Boss Guides & Chaos Walkthrough
Master Aria of Sorrow: the 3 required souls to unlock the True Ending, obtaining the Claimh Solais holy sword, Julius Belmont fight, and defeating Chaos in 2035.
To avoid the bad ending and enter the Chaotic Realm, you must equip Flame Demon (Red), Giant Bat (Yellow), and Succubus (Blue) souls before delivering the final blow to Graham Jones.
Enter Dracula's sealed eclipse castle in 2035. Absorb over 100 monster souls to wield projectile magic, protective familiars, and uncover Dracula's true reincarnation.
The Zenith of GBA Metroidvanias
Directed by Junichi Murakami and produced by Koji Igarashi, *Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow* sets Dracula's legend in the futuristic year 2035 during a total solar eclipse over Japan. Soma Cruz must master over 100 tactical monster souls to navigate the citadel.
The Three Souls of the Dracula Prophecy
Defeating Graham Jones in the castle throne room without the correct souls triggers an abrupt game over. To unveil Soma's destiny as Dracula's reincarnation, equip these three souls before the battle concludes:
- 1.Flame Demon Soul (Red - Bullet): Farmed from Flame Demons in the Demon Castle Top. Shoots three flaming projectiles with high holy/fire damage.
- 2.Succubus Soul (Blue - Guardian): Farmed from Succubi in the Top Floor. Heals Soma's HP whenever he lands a physical melee strike.
- 3.Giant Bat Soul (Yellow - Enchant): Awarded automatically after defeating the Giant Bat boss. Transforms Soma into a bat to reach high ceiling ledges.
Locating the Claimh Solais (The Strongest Weapon)
The Claimh Solais is a sacred broadsword dealing holy elemental damage with unmatched range and +40 Attack:
- •Travel to the Underground Reservoir.
- •Equip the Undine Soul (allows walking on water surfaces) and the Curly, Devil, or Manticore Soul (transformative charge rush).
- •Charge straight through the torrential waterfall into the Forbidden Area.
- •Defeat the Mudman guardians and break the stone wall in the bottom chamber to claim the golden holy blade!
Conquering the Chaotic Realm & Defeating Chaos
Once Soma accepts his dark inheritance, the portal opens into the Chaotic Realm:
- •Phase 1 (The Core & Statues): Target the three surrounding demon statues (representing Red, Blue, and Yellow soul colors) before attacking the core sphere.
- •Phase 2 (The True Dragon Core): Chaos manifests as a celestial eye ring surrounded by four serpentine heads. Equip the Claimh Solais, use the Red Minotaur soul for massive area cleaves, and avoid the white homing orbs by double-jumping with Malphas.
💡Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock the True Ending beyond the Throne Room?▼
Equip Flame Demon (Bullet), Succubus (Guardian), and Giant Bat (Enchant) souls before killing Graham Jones. Soma will awaken as Dracula, opening the Black Gate to the Floating Gardens and Chaotic Realm.
Where is the legendary Claimh Solais sword hidden?▼
In the Forbidden Area behind the waterfall. Use the Undine soul to walk on water and the Curly/Devil soul to dash through the falling current into the hidden treasure room.
How do I beat Julius Belmont in the Castle Corridor?▼
Julius is agile and wields the Vampire Killer whip and Grand Cross. Equip the Claimh Solais or Balore soul, jump over his sliding kicks, and strike right after his cross attacks.
What is the best way to farm rare souls in Aria of Sorrow?▼
Equip the Soul Eater Ring (sold by Hammer for 300,000 gold), the Ghost Dancer soul (+LCK), and the Lubicant soul for maximum Luck stat drop rate multipliers.