Transformice is Atelier 801's free multiplayer platformer where a room full of mice race to grab a piece of cheese and carry it back to a hole, while one player is chosen as the Shaman and builds the route with planks, boxes, anvils and balloons. The Shaman scores by saving other mice, and after 1,000 saves hard mode unlocks, then divine mode at 5,000 saves with at least 2,000 of them in hard mode. Five skill trees, Spiritual Guide, Wind Master, Mechanician, Wildling and Physicist, hold 15 skills each across six branches, so what a Shaman can summon changes considerably between two players at the same level.
Transformice features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanilla | Any level, official maps only | Cheese, first place points, shaman saves | Wind Master |
| 2 | Bootcamp | Advanced platforming, no Shaman | Bootcamp completions, movement skill that transfers to every other mode | Wind Master |
| 3 | Racing | Any level, 11 or more mice for ranked results | Racing rank, shortcut knowledge | Spiritual Guide |
| 4 | Survivor | Any level, adversarial | Survivor rounds survived, cannon dodging practice | Spiritual Guide |
| 5 | Defilante | Any level, cooperative | Defilante points, group coordination | Spiritual Guide |
Vanilla: Starting Area
The standard mode, and the one everything else is a variation on. A Shaman helps the room reach the cheese and the hole, points go to whoever gets home first, and the top scorer is likely to be the next Shaman.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Any level, official maps only |
| Key Rewards | Cheese, first place points, shaman saves |
| Recommended Build | Wind Master |
| Key Equipment | Big Box |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Cheese and hole scoring. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Bootcamp.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Bootcamp: Early Game
No Shaman and no help, just the hardest platforming maps in the game. Completions only count in rooms with four or more players, which is why empty bootcamp rooms are worth leaving.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced platforming, no Shaman |
| Key Rewards | Bootcamp completions, movement skill that transfers to every other mode |
| Recommended Build | Wind Master |
| Key Equipment | Big Box |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Shaman summoning. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Big Box if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Racing.
Racing: Mid Game
A pure speed mode where mice sprint for the cheese and the hole with no Shaman assistance. Competitive rankings require 11 or more mice in the room, so busy racing rooms are the ones worth joining.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Any level, 11 or more mice for ranked results |
| Key Rewards | Racing rank, shortcut knowledge |
| Recommended Build | Spiritual Guide |
| Key Equipment | Big Box |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Little Plank becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Nails and joints for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Survivor: Late Game
The mode where the Shaman is the enemy. One player is given cannons and the Meep ability and tries to kill every mouse on the map, and the last mouse alive takes the round.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Any level, adversarial |
| Key Rewards | Survivor rounds survived, cannon dodging practice |
| Recommended Build | Spiritual Guide |
| Key Equipment | Little Plank |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Little Plank should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Skill trees mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Defilante.
Defilante: Endgame
A cooperative auto-scrolling mode where the whole room works through a scrolling map together. It rewards consistency over speed, since falling behind the scroll removes you rather than costing seconds.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Any level, cooperative |
| Key Rewards | Defilante points, group coordination |
| Recommended Build | Spiritual Guide |
| Key Equipment | Little Plank |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Physicist for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Vanilla → Bootcamp → Racing → Survivor → Defilante. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Transformice Guides
- Transformice Transformice Overview
- Transformice Best Builds
- Transformice Tier List
- Transformice Walkthrough
- Transformice Beginner's Guide
- Transformice Tips & Tricks
- Transformice Weapons Guide
- Transformice Combat Guide
- Transformice Boss Guide
- Transformice Crafting Guide
- Transformice Classes & Characters
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