The Arcana: Upright and Reversed Walkthroughs for main characters

Waiting at the end of your magical tales of romance are multiple endings for each of The Arcana’s main characters: Upright and Reversed. Although you can’t fail in winning your crush’s affections, as you stroll through The Arcana’s rich narrative lasting decisions need to be made.

Whether you see the Upright or Reversed ending for your phone-game paramour is down to the choices you make throughout your story together. Help them to be a better person and you’ll see the Upright ending. But give in to their worst impulses and you’ll see the Reversed ending.

Generally speaking, you can consider the Upright ending for each character the “good” ending, where everything is rosy and warm. While the Reversed ending is the “bad” ending, where things don’t quite go to plan - but at least you have love. There aren't quite as many choices as something like Mystic Messenger, but still rather a lot.

The first five books of The Arcana are standalone and don't impact the ending of any character. Choose whatever we wish as you play through.

It also has been confirmed on The Arcana’s official Tumblr that paid story scenes do not influence the ending you see. Also choose them at your preference.

To experience The Arcana to the fullest, you’ll need a lot of Coins and Keys. We have a page explaining how to get more of them both linked here.

Below are walkthroughs for each of the three core characters, who’ve had their initial arc completed: Julian, Asra, and Nadia.

If you’ve already started down your favourite’s story route and chosen a few answers in a chapter or two which don’t fit with your desired ending, not to worry. From what we’ve played it doesn’t seem like you’re totally locked into one path early on. This means you can just make up for it by picking the “right” choices from where you are.

The embedded Tumblr posts were created by Anput’s Arcana via Arcana Resources. Credit for the original work is attributed to the Arcana Fandom, where you can find more information on the game’s world and characters. The following tables are based on this data.

Not every choice matters to the final result, so only the key ones are listed.

The Arcana: Julian Walkthrough Upright & Reversed

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Julian Upright Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Chariot	Nightmares	"You can come back"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"Yes, I did"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"Are you missing anything"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"I want to find the truth"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"You don't need to be useful"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"No deal"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"No deal"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"Let's Go"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"Comfort the wolf"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"How did it happen"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"Are you happy"
Wheel of Fortune	A Hairy Situation	"We should go"
Wheel of Forture	Rock Bottom	"Why are you here"
Wheel of Fortune	Rock Bottom	"He said he wanted a future with me"
Justice	Right From Wrong	"Drop the act"
Justice	Right From Wrong	"But I did"
Justice	Pursuit of Knowledge	"What was he like"
Justice	Pursuit of Knowledge	"Why would he do this"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"The facts don't add up"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"You were locked up"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"What can I do"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"Why are you doing this"
The Hanged Man	Full House	"It could work"
The Hanged Man	Full House	"Yes, you should have"
The Hanged Man	When to Fold	"Calm down and think"
Death	A Sea Change	"Stop Fighting"
Death	A Sea Change	"Go on the offense"
Death	A Sea Change	"You can't save everyone"
Temperance	An Uninvited Guest	"Listen to Julian"
Temperance	An Uninvited Guest	"Deal me in"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"We'll stop this time"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"I'd prefer it with fewer goats"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"Why are you helping Lucio"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"I refuse"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"Let's follow them"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"Pull him back"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"We can do this together"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"I'm sure she's okay"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"Maybe there's another way down"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"Let's not and say we did"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"We're not in this alone"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"It's my life"
The Moon	Dream Within A Dream	"I have to try"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"Portia's cottage"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"It has to work"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"It's the right thing to do"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"Why are you doing this"

Julian Reversed Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Chariot	Nightmares	"I'll forgive you"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"Not yet"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"Am I cursed"
The Hermit	Helping Hands	"Because no one else will"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"I'll find some use for you"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"Deal"
The Hermit	Celebrity Gossip	"Deal"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"We should wait"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"Try talking to him"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"Have we met before"
The Hermit	Lost and Found	"That is a blessing"
Wheel of Fortune	A Hairy Situation	"Play along"
Wheel of Forture	Rock Bottom	"I'm investigating"
Wheel of Fortune	Rock Bottom	"He would never do that"
Justice	Right From Wrong	"But you're innocent"
Justice	Right From Wrong	"That's not true"
Justice	Pursuit of Knowledge	"What did he do exactly"
Justice	Pursuit of Knowledge	"He would never do this"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"He's a good person"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"Nobody saw you"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"You have to stop this"
Justice	Duelling Prosecutors	"Stop prosecuting yourself"
The Hanged Man	Full House	"Once is all it takes"
The Hanged Man	Full House	"You had your reasons"
The Hanged Man	When to Fold	"Keep trying"
Death	A Sea Change	"Struggle"
Death	A Sea Change	"Get away from him"
Death	A Sea Change	"You'll save me in the future"
Temperance	An Uninvited Guest	"Chase the goat"
Temperance	An Uninvited Guest	"I'd rather watch"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"I'm worried too"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"It's wonderful"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"Why deal with us"
The Devil	Best Laid Plans	"I accept"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"I don't trust them"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"Take a look"
The Tower	Head Over Heels	"It's okay you don't have to"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"I'm worried too"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"We should follow Scout"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"We really should follow Scout"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"That's a problem for future us"
The Star	Straight On 'til Morning	"I care about you too"
The Moon	Dream Within A Dream	"Run"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"The Rowdy Raven"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"It's risky"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"For love"
The Sun	On The Precipice	"You won't get away with this"

The Arcana: Asra Walkthrough Upright & Reversed

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Asra Upright Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Chariot	Reunion	"This smells familiar"
The Chariot	Enter The Cave	"I can do it"
The Chariot	Sanctuary	"He didn't scare me"
The Chariot	Sanctuary	"What did he say to you"
Strength	The Low Road	"A big city"
Strength	Away From It All	"I think I had a bad dream"
Strength	Away From It All	"Let's go"
Strength	Away From It All	"Let me help you"
Strength	No Escape	"Ask Asra to dance with you"
The Hermit	The Hermit	"Good thing you had each other"
Wheel of Fortune	Hungry Eyes	"Don't"
Wheel of Fortune	Hungry Eyes	"We found something worse"
Justice	Bound Together	"You do vanish sometimes"
Justice	The Whole Truth	"Tell them the truth"
The Hanged Man	Calm Before The Storm	"Let me help"
The Hanged Man	Calm Before The Storm	"Tell her everything"
The Hanged Man	Last Rites	"I'm not sure"
The Hanged Man	Last Rites	"Listen to the Fool"
Death	Shadow Of The Past	"Leave the shop"
Death	Shadow Of The Past	"Did it change you"
Temperance	Visions And Illusions	"I have a question"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"Keep the guests safe"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"I also care about Faust"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"No"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"What about you"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"Take the paw"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"Yes"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"I'm not afraid, let's go"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"Break free"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"Use magic"
The Moon	From The Other Side	"Attack the tree"
The Moon	From The Other Side	"Asra, go help them"
The Moon	From the Other Side	"All right"
The Sun	Full Circle	"Kiss him for luck"
The Sun	Full Circle	"Stay put"

Asra Reversed Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Chariot	Reunion	"This smells delicious"
The Chariot	Enter The Cave	"But I don't want to"
The Chariot	Sanctuary	"He scared me"
The Chariot	Sanctuary	"He said my name"
Strength	The Low Road	"More remote"
Strength	Away From It All	"I think I had a good dream"
Strength	Away From It All	"We're busy"
Strength	Away From It All	"Let him do it alone"
Strength	No Escape	"Sit in the corner with Asra"
The Hermit	The Hermit	"Good thing you got away"
Wheel of Fortune	Hungry Eyes	"Do it"
Wheel of Fortune	Hungry Eyes	"We didn't find the Doctor"
Justice	Bound Together	"You're always there for me"
Justice	The Whole Truth	"Tell them he's innocent"
The Hanged Man	Calm Before The Storm	"What about you"
The Hanged Man	Calm Before The Storm	"Tell her a little"
The Hanged Man	Last Rites	"I'd do anything"
The Hanged Man	Last Rites	"Resist the feeling"
Death	Shadow Of The Past	"Unlock the door"
Death	Shadow Of The Past	"I'd do the same for you"
Temperance	Visions And Illusions	"Don't worry, I'm fine"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"Cancel the masquerade"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"You'd do the same for me"
The Devil	Faustian Bargain	"Yes"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"I can't do this alone"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"Turn away"
The Tower	Sound And Fury	"No"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"I just want this to be over"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"Grab Asra's hand"
The Star	Homeward Bound	"Find a safer path"
The Moon	From The Other Side	"What do we do"
The Moon	From The Other Side	"Let him help me"
The Moon	From the Other Side	"Asra can heal me"
The Sun	Full Circle	"Let me come with you"
The Sun	Full Circle	"Approach the water"

The Arcana: Nadia Walkthrough Upright & Reversed

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Nadia Upright Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Lovers	A Private Audience	"I have questions first"
The Lovers	Midnight Visit	"I want freedom to come and go"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"I heard the island calling"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"You're underestimating them"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"You're shivering too"
Strength	Horsing Around	"Sounds like they were worried"
Strength	Horsing Around	"You don't need to prove anything"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"No"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"Let's try magic"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"Stand my ground"
Strength	Unwelcome Help	"Ask him yourself"
Strength	Unwelcome Help	"What's Prakra like"
The Hermit	Between The Lines	"I have a few suggestions"
The Hermit	Safe Harbor	"You should talk to her"
Wheel of Fortune	The Portia Problem	"Let's ask her directly"
Wheel of Fortune	The Portia Problem	"She really cares about you"
Wheel of Fortune	An Eventful Lunch	"I have a plan"
Wheel of Fortune	An Eventful Lunch	"You can't do it alone"
Justice	Nadia vs The Court	"We still need answers"
The Hanged Man	Contemplation	"They believe in you"
The Hanged Man	The Hunt	"People can change"
Death	Dark Horizon	"We could ask your sisters"
Temperance	Ravenous Crowds	"How can we help"
The Devil	Ghostly Prey	"I wouldn't take the deal"
The Devil	Ghostly Prey	"I wouldn't kill him"
The Tower	Convergence	"Follow the dog"
The Tower	Convergence	"You tried to do it alone"
The Sun	Last Resort	"I'll help you for Nadia"

Nadia Reversed Walkthrough

Book	Chapter	Choice
The Lovers	A Private Audience	"Unconditionally"
The Lovers	Midnight Visit	"You've already been so generous"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"I don't want to worry her"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"They seem useless"
The Chariot	Lazaret	"Let her take care of me"
Strength	Horsing Around	"They sound awful"
Strength	Horsing Around	"I know how you feel"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"Yes sir"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"Ask Nadia for help"
Strength	The Ivory Estate	"Run away"
Strength	Unwelcome Help	"Let Nadia ask"
Strength	Unwelcome Help	"Seethe with Nadia"
The Hermit	Between The Lines	"Keep my mouth shut"
The Hermit	Safe Harbor	"You should send her away"
Wheel of Fortune	The Portia Problem	"Let's test her"
Wheel of Fortune	The Portia Problem	"She lied to you"
Wheel of Fortune	An Eventful Lunch	"Do you have a plan"
Wheel of Fortune	An Eventful Lunch	"You should do it all"
Justice	Nadia vs The Court	"But we won"
The Hanged Man	Contemplation	"You gave them what they wanted"
The Hanged Man	The Hunt	"It was Lucio's fault"
Death	Dark Horizon	"We can do it alone"
Temperance	Ravenous Crowds	"I'm sorry, Milady is really busy"
The Devil	Ghostly Prey	"I'd take the deal"
The Devil	Ghostly Prey	"I'd kill him"
The Tower	Convergence	"Don't follow"
The Tower	Convergence	"Lucio would have never listened"
The Sun	Last Resort	"No, let him rot"