Monster Train 2 keeps the three floor vertical defence of the original and adds two card types that change how decks are built. You are defending a Pyre aboard a moving train against waves that climb toward it, and the sequel's Room and Equipment cards mean a run is now shaped as much by what you attach and install as by which units you play.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Bottom floor
Key resources: Tempo, damage absorption Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Room cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Middle floor
Key resources: Primary damage output Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Room cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Top floor
Key resources: Final line, champion protection Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Room cards upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Celestial Alcoves
Key resources: Upgrades, cards, gold Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Equipment cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dimensional Challenges
Key resources: Variety, mastery practice Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Equipment cards max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Bottom floor to Middle floor)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Room cards once accessible
Mid Game (Top floor)
- Push Room cards to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Equipment cards
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Celestial Alcoves to Dimensional Challenges)
- Max out Equipment cards. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Top floor farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Decide where each enemy wave should die before you spend a single ember. Playing strong cards on the bottom floor feels safe and usually wastes them, because the fight is decided by what survives to the top.
- Farm Top floor during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Monster Train 2 Guides
- Monster Train 2 Monster Train 2 Overview
- Monster Train 2 Best Builds
- Monster Train 2 Tier List
- Monster Train 2 Walkthrough
- Monster Train 2 Beginner's Guide
- Monster Train 2 Tips & Tricks
- Monster Train 2 Weapons Guide
- Monster Train 2 Combat Guide
- Monster Train 2 Boss Guide
- Monster Train 2 Maps & Locations
- Monster Train 2 Classes & Characters
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