Choosing a location to explore in Darkest Dungeon 2 requires careful consideration of how to prepare your heroes for the challenges that lie ahead. Each location offers unique rewards such as Trinkets, Lair bosses, and trophies. The Tangle, in particular, presents an interesting challenge with its theme of intermixing buffs and enduring attacks.
The Tangle is a land filled with dense vegetation and the reanimated corpses of once honorable soldiers. However, hidden within this environment are opportunities to enhance your team’s survivability against even the most formidable enemies.
So why should you venture into the Tangle? Front line heroes seeking more ways to support their team or looking to increase their survivability through Block will benefit greatly from this location. Trinkets like the Blistering Bugle, Clenching Claws, and the Dreaming General’s Reverberating Redoubt provide additional utility for front line heroes. Other Trinkets like the Insulating Insignia, Stone Mount, Unwavering Standard, Calibrating Censor, and the Dreaming General’s Footman’s Grog increase overall survivability.
There are also two trophies worth considering from the Dreaming General – The General’s Dream and The Nightmare’s End. The General’s Dream increases corpse damage by 200% and works best when combined with the Larval Carrion Eater pet. Additionally, it immobilizes heroes while equipped, making it ideal for heroes who rely on their position. On the other hand, The Nightmare’s End reduces Trinket costs by 75%, making it valuable for early game economy management and hero development.
Now let’s take a look at which heroes benefit the most from the Tangle. The Man-At-Arms benefits from almost every Trinket and trophy due to his Retribution skill and the various Block-gaining options available to him. The Flagellant benefits from gaining Block and the use of the More! More! skill, which allows him to heal more effectively. The Leper benefits from the Reverberating Redoubt Trinket, as it complements his low speed and forces enemies to attack him. Other heroes like the Highwayman, Grave Robber, and Jester can also take advantage of the immobilization effect provided by The General’s Dream trophy.
Let’s explore some of the unique Trinkets available in the Tangle. The Armory Key (Distant) provides increased max HP when equipped with an Armor item, or increased Damage when equipped with a Weapon item. Trinkets like the Blistering Bugle (Distant), Calibrating Censer (Indelible), Insulating Insignia (Distant), and Clenching Claws (Indelible) offer various bonuses to heroes with Taunt or Guard abilities. The Stone Mount (Distant) converts Block into Block+ at the end of each turn and works well on heroes who naturally gain Block. The Unwavering Standard (Distant) provides a chance for all heroes to gain Block, but is not necessary for any specific build. The Reverberating Redoubt (Indelible) is dropped only by the Dreaming General and offers the ability to deal damage to attackers and the chance to gain an extra action when hit. Finally, the Footman’s Grog (Indelible) converts Vulnerable into Block and Weak into Strength, making it a useful Trinket for heroes affected by these debuffs.
In terms of threats to prepare for in the Tangle, expect to encounter obnoxious back line enemies, tanky front liners, enemies with high max HP and Block, and Cadavers that inflict Bleed. It is crucial to have skills that can work around Block and reach the back line. Prioritize dealing with enemies like Drummers and Bishops, as they can significantly impact the difficulty of your run. Damage-over-time effects are highly effective in this region, as they ignore Block and can also reach the back line.
Here are some notable enemies that you will encounter in the Tangle:
1. Foot Soldier: This enemy can apply a debuff that reduces Bleed, Burn, and Blight Resistance and prevents the target from gaining Block. Moving the Foot Soldier to the back rank will make them less threatening.
2. Drummer: The Drummer removes Stun and Dazed from allies and grants +2 Speed to their entire team. They also have an attack that can cause stress to heroes. Focus on eliminating them quickly to avoid buffs and stress accumulation.
In conclusion, when journeying into the Tangle in Darkest Dungeon 2, careful planning and preparation are essential. Consider the unique Trinkets and trophies available, as well as the heroes that benefit the most from this location. Be prepared to face challenging enemies and adapt your skills accordingly to overcome the obstacles that await you.
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