The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 ending explained: Who is the new villain?

The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. (Image via Prime Video)
The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. (Image via Prime Video)

The much-anticipated finale of The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 premiered on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The last episodes (10–12), which came out on October 24, 2024, marked the end of an era for Matt Mercer's Vox Machina. The good news is that Amazon has already announced a renewal of season 4.

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In The Legend of Vox Machina season 3, episodes 10 to 12, the team faces escalating challenges. In episode 10, To the Ends of the World, Thordak is finally defeated, but Raishan escapes with his corpse, leaving Vox Machina fractured as they embark on separate quests for vengeance, solace, and knowledge.

Episode 11, Deadly Echoes, sees the twins fighting for survival against Ripley at sea while Keyleth risks her life in a perilous earth ritual to locate Raishan, and Pike and Grog struggle to convince Kaylie to help revive Scanlan.

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In the final episode, Souls in Darkness, Raishan merges her soul with a red dragon’s corpse, becoming an undead monstrosity, and battles Vox Machina in her lair, determined to eliminate them before they can stop her plan.

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The new villain in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is Vecna, the Whispered One, a powerful lich and major antagonist resurrected by a group of cultists.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's opinions on spoilers for the finale of The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3. Reader's discretion is advised.

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The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 ending reveals a major threat to the Ragtag Motley crew

A still from The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 (Image via Prime Video)
A still from The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 (Image via Prime Video)

The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 finale surprises fans by introducing Vecna, the Whispered One, a significant antagonist. A group of cultists is observed performing a ritual to revive Vecna, which is the final twist of the season. In a cryptic and eerie scene, the show introduces Vecna, leaving viewers in a state of awe and eager to witness the events of the upcoming season.

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In the Dungeons & Dragons lore, Vecna is a potent lich who attained the status of a god. One of the most feared beings in this universe, his narrative is entwined with dark sorcery and betrayal. The final moments of the season, which are characterized by unsettling chants, flashes of purple lightning, and glimpses of Vecna's fearsome face, suggest that he is on the brink of becoming the next major threat.

This revelation establishes the foundation for an intense fourth season, in which Vox Machina will confront an adversary that is significantly more deadly than the Chroma Conclave.

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The appearance of Vecna, a legendary villain, suggests that Vox Machina’s toughest challenges are still ahead. This nearly invincible adversary signals a significant shift in the crew’s journey, as they prepare to confront what may be their most overwhelming battle yet.


How was Percy brought back to life in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3?

Percy was brought back to life in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 (Image via Prime Video)
Percy was brought back to life in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 (Image via Prime Video)

Percy is killed by Ripley and Orthax, coinciding with the development of his relationship with Vex’ahlia. Following his burial in Whitestone, Vex, and Vax traveled to Stilben, utilizing Percy’s pepper pots to locate Ripley and Orthax.

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During the battle, Vex shoots an arrow that passes through Ripley’s heart and mouth, resulting in her death. Vax hears Percy’s voice coming from Ripley’s gun, asking for assistance. Vax suspects that Percy’s soul is trapped within the weapon, influenced by Orthax.

Vax comes to know about the resurrection ritual from the Matron of Ravens, for Percy’s soul but is cautions that it will disturb the natural balance between life and death. She warns Vax that meddling with death will result in even more grief. Vax informs the group that Percy’s soul is imprisoned by Orthax, despite the associated risks.

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Pike is engaged in the process of restoring Percy’s body, positioning him beside Vax as they get ready for the resurrection. The Champion of Ravens faces Orthax, seeking revenge for Percy. Vax is taken to Orthax’s realm as Pike and Keyleth carry out the resurrection ritual.

In Orthax’s domain, Vax encounters Percy, but he is cautioned that changing his fate will result in permanent alterations, depriving him of future joy. Vax finds Percy in Orthax's domain but is warned that changing his fate will ruin his future happiness. Percy takes Vax's hand and returns to Exandria after Vex's heartfelt confession of her love for him. Orthax and the cursed gun are destroyed as his soul reunites with his body.

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Is Raishan really dead?

Raishan was an ancient green dragon and a member of the Chroma Conclave. (Image via Prime Video)
Raishan was an ancient green dragon and a member of the Chroma Conclave. (Image via Prime Video)

Raishan, a green dragon known for her cunning nature, was previously an ally of the Ashari and is significant in the final battle. Her intention to transfer her soul into Thordak’s body indicates her enduring wish for revenge and immortality. Vox Machina defeats Raishan in a climactic confrontation, with Keyleth utilizing the power of the Earth Ashari Nexus to re-infect Raishan’s new form with the disease that had previously afflicted her.

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Raishan’s character arc, even with this victory, invites further analysis. She possessed exceptional strategic skills and manipulation abilities, and her extensive understanding of magic prompts the inquiry: is there a possibility for her to find a method of return? Despite the apparent finality of her defeat, the world of The Legend of Vox Machina is rich in magic, leading some fans to question whether her story has genuinely concluded.

All indications suggest that Raishan’s demise is conclusive. Her death signifies the end of the Chroma Conclave saga, bringing to a close a chapter involving one of the most powerful adversaries the crew has encountered to date.

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What happened to Ripley? (Is there any possibility of her return?)

Ripley dies in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3. (Image via Prime Video)
Ripley dies in The Legend of Vox Machina season 3. (Image via Prime Video)

Ripley, a prominent character in the series, dies in the concluding scenes of The Legend of Vox Machina season 3. Vex and Vax, fueled by their desire for justice for Percy, track her down to a ship filled with Percy’s stolen weaponry. Vex shoots Ripley with an arrow, resulting in her demise and concluding her period of destruction.

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Her death is a significant event, as it concludes Percy’s enduring personal conflict. Ripley’s downfall follows the turmoil and betrayal she caused, resulting in a sense of closure. Her involvement with Orthax and the role she played in Percy’s soul entrapment had a significant impact on the group. Ripley’s legacy continues to influence the crew, introducing new challenges as they move forward.

Ripley is unlikely to return, but her actions continue to influence the crew, especially regarding the connection between Orthax and Percy’s soul during their clash.

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Is Vox Machina disbanding? (What the future holds for the crew?)

The threat of Vecna signals that Vox Machina will reunite again. (Image via Prime Video)
The threat of Vecna signals that Vox Machina will reunite again. (Image via Prime Video)

At the conclusion of The Legend of Vox Machina season 3, Vox Machina separated, with each member setting on individual quests. Following the defeat of the Chroma Conclave and the events surrounding Percy's loss and return, the group opts to take a break.

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Scanlan has announced that he will be leaving the crew to join his daughter Kaylie on tour. Keyleth progresses on her path to leadership, accompanied by Vax, who serves as her squire.

By that time, Vex and Percy settle in Whitestone with Gilmore, while Pike and Grog continue to serve as the realm's protectors. Temporary disbandment is indicated by the decision of each character to pursue their personal objectives. However, the imminent threat of Vecna assures that they will reunite once more.

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Although they have temporarily parted ways, it is evident that the team will reconvene to confront the increasing danger in Exandria. The conclusion of season 3 is a bittersweet farewell, but it also establishes the basis for an epic showdown in subsequent seasons.

Season 4 is anticipated to delve deeper into these personal arcs and introduce more significant challenges.


The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Edited by Niharika Dabral
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