The final episode ofAce Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworthis as dramatic and exciting as you could imagine it. This case will see multiple plot threads tie up in a neat bow, ready for you to cut them and solve the mysteries once and for all.

The Yatagarasu, the smuggling, Interpol’s involvement: all will become clear, and all thanks to Edgeworth and his trusty team of allies. Inevitably, this involves some very tricky investigations and cross-examinations, so we’ve prepared a full spoiler-free walkthrough that will see you safely from the beginning right to the end of the end.

Exploring the Theatrum Neutralis at the start of Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Exploration: The Cohdopian Embassy

While the intro shows you a snippet of events to come, you’ll begin this episode in relatively peaceful circumstances. When you first gain control, you’ll be in the Cohdopian Embassy. You’ll be treated to a rundown of the countries of Babahl and Allebahst, and you’ll also get some reminders of past events.

To progress,examine the pamphlets to the left of the double doorsand thenspeak to the Steel Samuraiwho shows up.

Investigating the Babahlese Embassy in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

After the lengthy scenes that follow, you’ll be in your regular investigation mode. Let’s go!

Investigation: Babahlese Embassy - Secretariat’s Office

Begin this investigation by examining thebody on the ground. Take a close look at theYatagarasu’s key in his pocket, as well as hiswound, hishand, and theknifeon the ground next to him.

When you’re done with the body, gotalk to Palaeno and Franziskaabout every option. Then, examine thebutterfly muralon the back wall, thecollection of kniveson the same wall, thesafeon the floor to the left, and thebig statuein the middle of the room.

Investigating the safe in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Motif on knife handle

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Cross-examining Shih-na in the Embassy in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Franziska’s return

Stealing of secret

Investigating the Allebahstian Embassy in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Key used at Embassy

Locked safe

Cross-examining Larry in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

After making the connection about the safe, you’ll be prompted toexamine it more closely. Examine thepiece of papersticking out at the bottom and then assert that the secret to the safe is that it has two compartments. Then,Deduce the oddly-shaped holeon the left side of the safe and present theYatagarasu’s Key. When looking closely at the knife, examine thetip.

When the secret compartment is open, look at thedocuments on the bottom level to progress.

Cross-examining Lang in the Embassy in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Once you’ve made the connection between Franziska and the stealing of a secret,talk to her about smugglingto receive a document.

To finish the investigation,examine the opened safeagainandDeduce the papers on the bottom, using theCohdopian Paper Documentto prove a link. This will lead you to the first cross-examination of the episode.

Investigating the Rose Garden in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Cross-Examination: Why Arrest Kay?

Cross-Examination: Definitive Evidence

The following scenes will take you back to the Embassy lobby, the Theatrum Neutralis. When you gain control again,talk to Franziska and Palaeno to continue.

Investigation: Allebahstian Embassy - Ambassador’s Office

After speaking to Detective Badd about both dialogue choices, your investigation will begin in earnest. Examine the following spots:

After examining everything, head back to the wall filled with weapons andDeduce the spear with the bent spearhead, using theSteel Samurai’s Autographto point out a contradiction. With that done,talk to Larry about all of his dialogue options.

Investigating the Babahlese Embassy a second time in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Now, examine thestatuein the middle of the room again andDeduce it, presenting thePhoto with Steel Samuraito point out another contradiction.

The Pink Princess will show up now - talk to her about everything. A scene will follow that gets you theLady’s Undershirtin your organiser -present this to Oldbagand thentalk to her about the Samurai Dogs. With this, you have all the clues you need to finish the investigation with some deductions.

Cross-examining Shih-na in the Theatrum Neutralis in Ace Attorney Investigations Episode 5.

Smoke from chimney

Used the fireplace

Undershirt from next door

Shared chimney

Cross-Examination: Why Larry?

Cross-Examination: Why Larry? Pt. 2

This will end this section of the episode. After the break,talk to Palaeno and present him with Allebahst’s Primidux Statue. Then,talk to Gumshoe to progress. Leave the area to the south and head left through the lobby to reach the next investigation.

Investigation: Rose Garden

This is a quick sequence. Examine the following:

Talk to Agent Langafter examining the area, and you’ll head to the investigation’s conclusion.

When asked to point out what cast the shadow,present the left statue, and then the right statue. When asked to point out the specific part of the right statue, point out hehand raised in the air.

The ensuing scenes will take you right to your next investigation, but only after you leave the rose garden and head back through the lobby and into the Babahlese Embassy.

Investigation: Babahlese Embassy - Secretariat’s Office Pt. 2

In this investigation, examine thedeskon the left side of the room. Take a closer look at thebottle of ink; this will kick you out of the close-up and alert you to Paleno. Head over toPalaenonow for a conversation about every option he has.

Return to the desk once you’ve gathered all you’re able to from Palaeno andexamine the slightly open drawer. Deduce theoddly shaped notebook inside, and presentDeMasque II’s Noteto point out a link. To proceed with the investigation, talk to Palaeno about the note.

Kay will turn the office into a recreation. With the office in this state, examine the following:

When you’re ready, talk to Gumshoe about everything and then enter logic mode.

Bilateral symmetry

Connected fireplaces

Revolving fireplace used?

Missing ashes

Escaped through revolving fireplace

Shih-na’s location

After a few lengthy scenes, you’ll be ready for a climactic confrontation.

Before you can make your accusation outright, though, you’ll have topresent Shih-na’s profilewhen asked to suggest who the Yatagarasu would have run into, and then prove that the person Kay saw is not the same person as the one in the photo by presenting thePhoto of Yatagarasu.

Cross-Examination: Shih-na’s Movements

Cross-Examination: Shih-na’s Rebuttal

There is now quite a lengthy set of scenes before you get to the next playable part.

When you’re examining the videotape you acquired, take a closer look at theflagat the front of the car to proceed. This will lead to some interesting cross-examination sequences.

Cross-Examination: Movements In Allebahst

Cross-Examination: Border-Crossing, Pt. 2

With this climactic conclusion, we’re almost at the end of the episode. There are only a few things left to do.

Investigation: Theatrum Neutralis

To begin this final investigation,examine the photo on the stand to the left. Examine thebouquet of flowersAlba is holding, and thenDeduce the golden flowerwith a petal missing, pointing out the link by presenting theAllebahstian Knife.

Motive to kill Coachen

With those connections made, you’ll head into a sequence of conclusions.

This will lead to the final stretch of the game, and boy, what a doozy it is.

Cross-Examination: The Steel Samurai’s Show

With that, you have completed Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth. Enjoy the ending!