Monster Train 2 | Guide for Complete Beginners | Episode 2
2Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit. In this Complete Beginner's Guide to Monster Train 2, I start a brand new game so you can play along with me as I explain the very basics of the game, drawing on my own experience and the great advice I have received from viewers. This guide is non-spoilery, and does not focus on the "best" or "fastest" builds, perfection, speed runs, but rather lays out the fundaments of the UI, the controls, how to fight, the mechanics of combat, how to upgrade cards and spells, what paths to choose, deckbuilding, positioning, some tips and tricks, and the overall strategy of the game so you can best enjoy it on your own terms. I don't prescribe a singular method, but rather expose the tools and shortcuts in the game so you enjoy Monster Train 2 at your own pace!
Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:27 Boss Abilities: How to check a boss's skills.
00:01:45 Map Navigation: Strategic choices between map paths and nodes.
00:03:37 Spell Upgrades: How to enhance spells at the Merchant of Magic.
00:06:53 Unit Choices: Deciding on and upgrading new units.
00:08:09 Celestial Alcove: Random events for unit buffs/debuffs.
00:12:29 Boss Fight: Mechanics for fighting major bosses like Archon.
00:22:01 Post-Boss Rewards: Gold, new cards, and room enchantments.
00:25:37 Pyre Upgrades: Major enhancements for your Pyre.
00:28:02 Champion Upgrades: How to upgrade your champion, Fel.
00:28:53 Unit Enhancements: Further upgrading units at the Merchant of Steel.
00:31:20 Card Duplication: Using the Imperium Well to duplicate cards.
00:31:48 Trials: Taking on trials for risk and reward.
00:37:39 Scourge Cards: Managing negative "Scourge" cards.
00:39:33 Collectors: Defeating "Collector" units for gold.
00:44:16 Strategic Spells: Using gold-based spells like "Make It Rain."
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