

Explore each dungeon as efficiently as possible, without putting your heroes at risk, and sell unwanted trinkets for extra gold. Instead, make sure every trip away from the hamlet results in a small step forward for your family’s estate. In fact, there are a number of mechanics in place specifically to punish those who try to circumvent the game’s snail-paced grind. You will train dozens of characters up from level zero, many of whom will die before ever hitting the cap, and swap party members constantly.

It’s more like an ultra marathon with a relay component. To finish Darkest Dungeon, players have to realize the game isn’t a sprint. Do the same after any combat encounter that rearranged your team.

Before embarking on a quest, take a moment to ensure each member of your party is standing in their ideal position - because Crusaders and Men-at-Arms aren’t going to be very useful in the four spot - and verify they’ll have access to the spells/abilities you need for this particular run. Position determines which enemies can/can’t be hit (or hit you), which skills are available to your party members and occasionally even impact the outcome of certain non-combat events (like traps). There is arguably nothing in Darkest Dungeon more important than the placement of your heroes/enemies. This tip also doubles as the biggest understatement in the article. Darkest Dungeon Photo: Photo: International Digital Times
