How to Unlock the Original Old Clans in Monster Train 2
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You can unlock all five original clans from the first game in Monster Train 2, but it takes a little work. You’ll need to unlock six Pyre Hearts first, then finish a few specific challenges tied to each clan. Here’s the full breakdown, step-by-step.
Step 1: Unlock Six Pyre Hearts
What Pyre Hearts Do
Pyre Hearts are core upgrades that change how your pyre behaves in each run. There are 13 total, and they unlock as you complete different objectives during your runs.
You don’t need to win your runs to unlock them... just complete their requirements.
How to Check Pyre Heart Unlocks
Click "Depart" to start a new run
Click the Pyre Heart icon under the Allied Clan section
Hover over each locked Pyre Heart to see what you need
Most of these are tied to things like using spells, surviving trials, or completing dimensional events. You can farm them faster by sticking to low Covenant Ranks and aiming directly at those objectives.
Once you unlock your sixth Pyre Heart, you’ll automatically unlock the Hellhorned clan.
Step 2: Unlock Each Old Clan
Each of the remaining four original clans has its own unlock condition. Again, you don’t have to win the run... just complete the task during a run.
Awoken
Heal 300 total lost health
Best method: Use the Luan Coven, or equip the Wyngh’s Spirit Pyre Heart which boosts healing potential.
Stygian Guard
Cast 5 spells in a single turn, five different time
Easy with the Luna Coven, especially using spells like Moon Ritual or Witchweave.
Umbra
Increase room capacity 20 times
Take Heaven’s Light upgrades after boss fights. The Bogwurm’s Growth Pyre Heart can also help.
Melting Remnant
Reanimate or Reform 50 units
Pick the Lazarus League to get this done quickly. They have plenty of ways to bring back units during battle.
To check progress on any of these unlocks, go to the Clan Selection screen before a run and hover over the locked clan.
Final Blurb & FAQ
Unlocking the old clans in Monster Train 2 adds a ton of variety and opens up dozens of new combos. You don’t need to beat Covenant Ranks or finish runs... just target the objectives.
Once you know what to aim for, they’re pretty quick to knock out.
FAQ
Q: How do you unlock old clans in Monster Train 2?
First, unlock six Pyre Hearts. Then complete specific tasks tied to each clan.
Q: Which clan unlocks first?
The Hellhorned clan unlocks as soon as you get your sixth Pyre Heart.
Q: What are the unlock tasks for the other clans?
Awoken: Heal 300 HP
Stygian Guard: Cast 5 spells in one turn, five times
Umbra: Increase room capacity 20 times
Melting Remnant: Reanimate or reform 50 units
Q: Do you need to win your run to unlock clans?
No. You just need to complete the specific task during a run.
Q: Where do you check your unlock progress?
During the run setup screen, hover over any locked clan in the Primary or Allied Clan section.
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