Tree of Life

Okay, so you've completed all the levels and defeated Ahriman's cronies--what's left? The Tree of Life, of course! Warp to the temple and climb its steps and venture inside where you'll battle Elika's father once more. The basics are the same, but he has more health than usual, so it may take a while. Upon his defeat, Ahriman will finally make his grand appearance, but you won't be battling him directly. Instead, you need to navigate to the three Fertile Ground points in order to take him down. As you venture about, he'll try to hamper your progress with a few attacks. His main attack is a flood of Corruption--these always appear at the same points, when you're climbing ivy by an obstructed Power Plate--as long as you wait by the plate, the ooze won't touch you. He'll also occasionally lunge at you with his claws, but they'll miss as long as you keep moving.

Okay, spoilers ahead! You still reading? After Elika sacrifices herself, carry her to the pedestal outside. Now four trees in the distance will be surrounded by light--venture to each one and slice it with your sword. However, getting to the trees can be tricky. To get to the first tree on the far right, climb the rings in the nearby structure and leap to it. For the second tree (again, from the right), jump to the fissure and follow it around the side, then climb up and jump at highest point to the other pillar, then leap to the tree. For the 3rd tree from the right, climb up the right side, then wall-jump up the shaft. For the final tree (the far left), climb up the rings, follow the fissure, wall-run and jump to the tree.

With the four trees sacrificed, the way into the temple will re-open. Proceed inside and chop the final tree to collect its life energy. Take it to Elika and…well, you'll see!

Japanese
Beat the game, on Arcade Mode, to unlock both Japanese and English voices for all characters.