Thanks to the playtesters and going through hours of their streams, we've seen how different players handle the chaos of Cursed Companions, and some squads are really nailing it… and some, well, let's just say they need to work on their communication skills.
If you're new to the game or just looking to improve, here are some survival tips based on our own experiences and from watching playtesters play.
Start With Your Voice
So we're not your typical shooter. Players won't have weapons at the start. But the main tool you have is your voice and at the risk of sounding cliche, your squad! So, starting with your voice:
- Speak your spells clearly (we know it's hard when you're panicking).
- Assign someone who can speak clearly, with clear pronunciation to be the Bookkeeper - they'll read from the spellbooks.
- Keep communicating. Keep talking, keep telling others what's going on
Squad Roles That Help You Survive
We notice good teams assign roles to their teammates, which is something that we have envisioned all along and it's wonderful to see players naturally doing so, figuring it out as they play. So some roles that you can assign to your teammates are:
- The Torch Bearer: Walks ahead, warns of monsters, leads the group, familiar with the game. Someone who talks a lot.
- The Medic: Focuses on healing spells - keep everyone alive. Keep spamming those spells!
- The Porter: Hauls treasure and carries loot (give this player the right potions to increase their inventory slots), pair this player with the Wayhome Stone or Teleport Stone
- The Bookkeeper: Reads from the Dungeon Codex and Spell Books.
Working in pairs or trios works best. Going solo? Unless you're Sung Jin-woo, we don't recommend it.
Treasure and Loot Strategies
- Stash treasures at dungeon exits - it's a time-tested strategy.
- Send your fastest player to run them home, either a player with extra speed boost or extra stamina boost
- If you hit your treasure goal, don't dump everything into the Treasure Chest! Save the extra Treasures for the next day. You don't get points for exceeding the quotas.
Monster Survival Tips
- Foulmoth: Keep it G-rated, channel your inner Disney. This monster does its worst when the team gets into a sticky situation and starts to panic and starts cussing!
- Mannequin: Communication and teamwork is the key. Once you got that down, she's pretty much nullified. Good luck if you meet her solo (most likely results in your death).
- Boomer Mine: This is essential, once this is unlocked in the shop, get it straightaway. It gives you that one chance to get away from the monster and survive longer.
Sometimes, patience is key - wait for monsters to pass before pushing forward.
Late Game Strategy
- Use the facilities like the Bath House and items like the Teleport ring to increase your chances of surviving the tough late game.
- Teleport Stones = lifesavers, use them strategically.
- Dark Shrine = load up on the Scroll of Praise, you'll never know when you'll encounter the Dark Shrine, but if you do, it's a free Treasure if you've got the scroll with you.
Teamwork is key
If you want to survive, play as a team. It can be easy if you work together.
We hope those tips help! We're looking at more of your gameplay streams and seeing how you play the game. Maybe there's something out there we've not covered, we hope to see it in your streams!
Got a clever survival tactic? Come chat with us on Discord and share with the rest of the community!
And as always - WISHLIST!
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