In the realm of roguelike games, Lost Castle has always been favored by many players. This game features an interesting art style, is not too difficult to get into but offers a high level of playability. The sequel to Lost Castle is currently being discussed by many players. The sequel shows improvements in various aspects. Below is a beginner's guide for Lost Castle 2. Although many players have heard about the sequel, they haven't played it yet. Compared to the first game, getting started with this one might be a bit harder. If players are not familiar enough with it, the difficulty of starting out will increase significantly. Below is an introduction for newcomers.

The early map progression is quite uniform, generally starting from the Black Forest and ending at the Black Castle. Along the way, there are currently the Abandoned Village, Crystal Mountain, and the Bridge. This route is likely to remain unchanged for a long time after the game's public testing. Currently, the bosses in the first three stages are not fixed; players need to choose one from three bosses to challenge. Each boss has a different fighting style. The bosses in the Bridge and Castle stages are fixed. However, after the Nightmare mode, a hidden boss will be added to the Castle. When encountering a boss for the first time, players can obtain an Alchemy Amulet.
These are the basic overall processes. During the gameplay, two things are particularly important for players. First, the shop. The shop usually appears in the room before the boss fight in each major stage. If players' innate talents are not fully maxed out, it is recommended to enter the shop when encountered. The items sold in the shop can significantly enhance players' abilities in the early to mid-game. This makes fighting the bosses a bit easier. If the talent points are already maxed out, players can save crystals to enter the room. However, if the shop has useful items, skipping it would be a pity.

The second important thing is the hidden treasure chests, which usually contain good rewards. To find these hidden treasure chests, players should pay attention to the map. Some very obvious signpost locations generally have hidden passages, and following them will definitely lead to the hidden treasure chests. Sometimes, the hidden treasure chests can be blocked by the player's view. Changing the angle can reveal these chests.

In each major stage, there are some small rooms. These rooms offer different rewards. The first type randomly gives one of three rewards. The second type presents two items, allowing players to choose one. The third type provides three chests, from which players can randomly select one. The last type gives Ethereal Crystals, usually around 60. There are three types of challenge rooms, all offering fixed rewards. In the challenge rooms, the higher the difficulty, the better the reward.
Among them, the three-item choice in the high-risk area is the best. If players lack weapons or armor, they can choose to open the chests in the Cursed Area, as these chests are more likely to contain weapons and armor. The final boss chest is the best, as it is guaranteed to drop a legendary item, which forms the core of most builds. However, the boss's difficulty is also the highest, so this needs to be noted.

The game features various shops, with three types of facilities. The first type sells weapons, armor, and items. These shops appear randomly, with the first refresh costing 10 crystals, and each subsequent refresh increasing by 5 crystals. In the early game, choosing Runestones is generally the best option.

The second type is the weapon upgrade shop. Players can go here to upgrade their main weapon, otherwise, it's not worth it. Players need to prepare ingots in advance. The last type is weapon enchantment, with the highest quality modifier being golden. It's not cost-effective to use this on transitional weapons.

The above is the beginner's guide for Lost Castle 2. In the early stages of the game, players should follow the map's progression. The enemies in the first few maps are generally not very strong, and players can easily pass through with some basic skills.