The Wolf Among Us choices: Lawrence, Gren, Greenleaf and the Crooked Man
Understand the scope of several important decisions, with spoilers.
Edition covered
Telltale’s original five-episode season, released from 2013 to 2014. This is Bigby’s first game, separate from any sequel and from the later events of the Fables comics. Publisher pictures come from the original Steam app. Choice and ending sections contain spoilers.
Selected decisions and their scope
The game changes how people respond to Bigby and can alter individual outcomes. It also keeps the investigation on a shared main path.
| Decision point | Choice | What can change |
|---|---|---|
| Early Episode One leads | Visit Lawrence or Toad first | The timing and outcome of the Lawrence investigation |
| Gren confrontation | Tear off his arm or show restraint | Gren’s reaction and Book of Fables branch |
| Aunty Greenleaf | Burn or spare her glamour tree | Her response and associated lore entry |
| Crooked Man confrontation | Bring him back alive or kill him | The form of the final public confrontation |
Read timed decisions carefully
A fast response can define Bigby’s tone even when it does not change the destination. Silence can also be an authored response.
| Prompt type | What to consider | Likely consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Dialogue timer | Tone and what Bigby promises | Witness or ally reaction |
| Location order | Who needs help most urgently | Different evidence or encounter timing |
| Violence choice | Whether force helps the current goal | Fear, resentment or restraint being remembered |
| Final judgment | How Bigby uses authority | Different resolution scenes |
There is no universal best detective score
A harsh choice is not automatically a clue bonus, and a gentle choice does not prevent all violence. Choose an approach while accepting that the story includes fixed confrontations.
Revisit one branch at a time
If comparing outcomes, replay from the relevant chapter with a clear question. Changing several earlier choices at once makes the resulting differences harder to identify.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Wolf Among Us publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Telltale: The Wolf Among Us | telltale.com |
| Book of Fables reference | fables.fandom.com |
| Missable Book of Fables achievements | www.trueachievements.com |
| Book of Fables unlock reference | steamcommunity.com |
| Season context | fables.fandom.com |