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Ruin[]

Ruin is an end-game mechanic that challenges the player with increased difficulty but to those who can survive it, offers the player a chance at additional meta rewards (Such as extra starting coins or talent point stars).

Ruin is currently in the earlier stages of development, offering 5 additional levels of difficulty, each adding a different stacking effect to challenge the player. Higher levels of Ruin are unlocked by winning a run with the previous level (So winning on Level 2 will then allow you to start Ruin Level 3)


How to Unlock[]

The player must first reveal the Threads of Fate prophecy, after which they must win 3 consecutive games in a row. This is one of, if not the most difficult prophecy currently available, as one failed run will require the player to restart and the random nature of Roguelikes can be cruel sometimes!

Helpful Tips[]

  • Unlock all of the map shortcuts, including the Estate shortcut after defeating Istwan. This will allow you to completely skip the most difficult bosses, only needing to deal with the Estate enemies. Spend some time levelling up, getting better gear and then run through the Estate, using the shortcut to skip Istwan.
  • [Some other things here]

Levels & Rewards[]

Level Challenge Reward Notes
1 Enemies have more HP One additional Stray Star available in the world Enemies receive +X% more Hit Points
2 Enemies deal more damage. Merchant's lost cache can be found in the world Enemies deal +X% more damage
3 Enemies can be promoted to elites. One additional Stray Star available in the world Some enemies are randomly chosen to become Elites. They have greatly increased stats, are larger than regular versions and have red glowing eyes
4 Find fewer items and gold. Another Merchant's lost cache can be found in the world You have -X% Quantity of Items found, and -X% Quantity of Gold found.
5 You get 1 less skill choice when leveling up. One additional Stray Star available in the world When selecting skills, you will only receive 2 choices or 3 if playing Ipius, Archivist

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Merchant's Lost Caches[]

The Merchant's lost caches are a new collectable item which can only be found when Ruin of certain levels are active. If found, the caches give the player a permanent +25 Starting Gold boost per cache found.

Lost Cache 1 - (Level 2 Ruin)[]

The first Lost Cache can be found on the table within the Warlock Tower, overlooking the Deer boss fight.

Lost Cache 2 - (Level 4 Ruin)[]

The second Lost Cache can be found behind the Headmaster's Hall. As you exit and move towards the Estate, look in the small alley behind the Headmaster's Hall.