After entering the Lost Castle 2 game, new players need to master key strategies to quickly enhance their strength. If everyone can enjoy the fun of the game during this period, it would be even better. Therefore, sharing a guide for new players in Lost Castle 2 is definitely something many players need. Given that different players will experience various complex mechanisms, everyone can first familiarize themselves with the gameplay through this introduction. If you want to learn more techniques, you can also check out the information below.
Firstly, it's important to clarify that different colored runes in the game represent different attribute bonuses. When it comes to choosing melee weapons, dual swords are a highly potential choice. They have extremely high attack speed and critical hit rate. When the combo points are fully accumulated and a heavy strike is launched, the damage output is very impressive. Therefore, it is recommended to choose skills that can quickly obtain combo points to pair with dual swords.
Once the combo points are full and the heavy strike key is pressed, not only will the special effect of the red rune be triggered, but also displacement, invincibility, and damage immunity status will be obtained, and no damage will be received during the heavy strike. At this point, it is advisable to prioritize pairing with red runes to maximize their advantages. When selecting treasures, items with critical hit descriptions should be prioritized, which will further enhance burst damage. Another type of melee weapon, the sword and shield, may seem somewhat weak in the early stages, but through reasonable shield counter mechanisms, it gradually becomes powerful from the mid-game onwards. By the late game, it can ensure both survival and deal considerable damage. For this playstyle, green runes are the first choice, especially those with poison effects on shields, which can increase durability and provide additional means of dealing damage.
In the game, everyone can try various unique combinations, such as a fire sword and shield enhanced by red runes, or dual swords infused with green runes, or even weapons with ice and lightning attributes. Although I personally believe that ice attributes are more suitable for staves, while lightning attributes may require frequent movement to trigger effects, mixing and matching different styles of equipment and skills, and constantly exploring new tactical ideas, such as pairing masks and armor, is precisely the core fun of roguelike games. In the early stages of the game, the primary task is naturally to quickly improve the overall strength of the character.
Before encountering difficult levels, make sure to prioritize collecting growth props. When your soul crystal count exceeds 180, don't forget to enter the shop to buy versatile development items like monster wanted posters and four-leaf clovers, which will lay a solid foundation for your subsequent development. It's particularly important to note that the core legendary treasure dropped by the first BOSS will largely determine the direction of your build. Talking about specific builds, the red flow slash playstyle is still quite good. To excel in this build, the core item, the hourglass, is indispensable. Paired with invisible blades, eerie glasses, and other slash components, you can easily dish out explosive damage numbers.
If you prefer the blue flow lightning playstyle, then extreme high damage and fast clearing efficiency are what you need to pursue. At this time, core equipment such as the Seal of Nairu and the Thunder Spirit's Circlet will become the resources you need. For players who favor the green flow, survival ability and sustained damage are the keys. Combining poison components like the Beak and Piercing Seed with summoning skills will create an army for you. In the game, the proper use of shield skills is also crucial. Equipment like the Crystal Staff and the Great Artisan can provide powerful shield effects. Additionally, the rational allocation of resources is also a skill, whether it's soul crystals or gold, they should be carefully used to acquire more core components and advanced equipment.
During battles, pay attention to the fact that the demon butler sealing the black castle and the ultimate BOSS, the Destroyer Demon King, both have skill combinations. To defeat them, you must thoroughly understand their attack patterns. For new players, the simplest way to clear the level is probably the summoning flow. Bring pets and use the Black Cat Laser Gun skill, which can maintain four small black cats fighting at the same time. The player just needs to focus on dodging skills and observing their performance. Mainly add intelligence attributes, and secondarily add defense attributes. As for weapons, adapt flexibly, and you can replenish them by opening boxes or visiting the Void Shop along the way.
If you choose to play with a bow, it actually has decent combat power. Normal attacks combined with skill releases can achieve good results, and moreover, the rolling distance of the bow is quite far, making it difficult for the BOSS to touch the player. Of course, you can also adopt the pet flow, using a pig to attract aggro, while you comfortably output from behind. If you get OT, dodge the skills and recover your state in time. The most effortless and effective way is to use a one-handed sword paired with all green runes, plus a poison talisman and other life-enhancing equipment, which can almost be said to be an invincible existence.
You can try the playstyles introduced in the Lost Castle 2 beginner guide, but if you are a player who is not very proficient in operations, then choosing a staff or other weapons with higher skill damage and stacking blue attributes to grind blood with missiles is also a good choice.
