Banishers Ghosts of New Eden: What is the difference between Ascend and Banish? Banishers Ghosts of New Eden guide, tips

Players solving Possession Cases in Banished Ghosts of New Eden may be wondering how the act of Ascend differs from Banishment. On this page, we will introduce you to the difference between the two options.

Last update: 20 February 2024

The culminating point of each supernatural investigation in Banished Ghosts of New Eden is the decision about the future fate of the possessed person and the apparition haunting him. Although the act of Blame applied on a living person seems easy to understand, the difference between Ascend and Banishment is much more subtle and may raise doubts. On this page of our guide, we explain what the mentioned options entail when deciding on the fate of a spirit.

Ascend vs Banish

In the beginning, it is worth noting that making use of any of these options lead to an ending where the spirit of Antea submits to an Ascend herself and leaves the world of the living forever. Therefore, if you want to get the ending where the dead Banisher is resurrected, you should avoid the options described below and focus on blessing as many settlers as possible.

The difference between Ascend and Banishment is very nuanced and boil down to in what style the spirit departs the world of the living.

Ascend is a calm and peaceful process during which reconciliation often takes place between the spirit and the possessed. Reconciled with her own fate, the apparition voluntarily leaves the world of the living to peacefully depart toward eternity. This option is usually the "good" ending for the given plotline.

Banishment is a much more violent process. It involves forceful removal of a spirit from the world of the living. it is often performed against its will. The soul of the banished enters the void, doomed to eternal wandering.

The chosen option also affects aspects such as dialogue options, the attitude of living characters towards Red, or the overall "result" of the closed plotline. It is not uncommon a situation where the former possessed would accept the peaceful departure of a loved one much better than their forceful expulsion.

A slightly more tangible effect of Banishing a Spirit is the ability to later encounter it as an opponent while traveling through a Void. Souls condemned and thrown into this dimension will return as vengeful, enhanced versions of their enemies, becoming a kind of mini-boss. The frequency of their appearance will depend on how many spirits you have banished during your adventures.