Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the sequel to the popular roguelike shop management game, has launched in early access. Players start by choosing from four starter weapons, each with unique mechanics suited to different playstyles. Guides highlight essential tips for inventory expansion and potion upgrades to enhance dungeon runs.
Starter Weapon Choices
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault begins with players selecting one of four base weapons: the Merchant's Sword, Merchant's Large Sword, Merchant's Spear, or Merchant's Gauntlets. The Sword offers a balanced four-hit pattern with a spinning special attack that can transform into a powerful finisher. The Large Sword features slow but strong three-hit attacks using a sharpness meter, where the special restores sharpness at the cost of lower damage. The Spear provides long-range strikes by spawning Spearheads, which can be recalled for additional damage. The Gauntlets deliver fast attacks that build a special meter quickly, leading to a high-damage special and Berserk mode for increased speed and knockback.
According to the guide, the Large Sword stands out for early runs due to its superior damage output, despite slower speed, complemented by the player's gun for quick actions. Other base weapons unlock by collecting materials from monsters in the first area, Kalina.
Expanding Inventory and Potions
To improve relic-carrying capacity, players must encounter Sliver in a '?' room during a Kalina run, after which he appears in town to sell inventory slots starting at 4,000 gold. Additional rows require crafting materials not yet available in early access.
For healing, Eris the witch offers potion upgrades next to the shop. The first panel unlocks immediately, with others tied to milestones like 50,000 coins. Upgrades cost coins and dungeon-dropped materials, including increased potion uses up to five, better healing, and pedestals that restore potions mid-run. Prioritizing extra potions significantly boosts dungeon performance.
These mechanics emphasize strategic preparation in Moonlighter 2's roguelite runs, where selling relics funds shop management and progression.