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Those who are going into Rogue Legacy 2blind following its high praise shouldn’t be fooled by the game’s wholesome cartoon visuals. As with many roguelikes, the game is punishingly difficult and will have players staring at the death screen more than they might like to admit. To give new players some guidance, here are some common mistakes to avoid.

7 Retreating After Being Hit

When getting hit in Rogue Legacy 2, many players will instinctively retreat. This may seem like an obvious thing to do, but this strategy prevents players from getting a few free attacks in.

As is common in the platforming genre but not so much in the fighting genre, Rogue Legacy 2 gives players a few I-frames (invincibility frames) after they’re hit, giving players a chance to recover. However, instead of stepping back, players should view the I-frames as a counter-attacking opportunity and immediately start attacking after being hit.

6 Not Having A Plan At The Start Of Each Run

A common mistake that new players make in not just Rogue Legacy 2, but the entire roguelike genre, is trying to simply complete the entire game on every run. Unsurprisingly, this strategy isn’t going to garner much success.

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Instead, players should take a moment before each run to decide what small, achievable goal they want to attain in their upcoming run and form a strategy for achieving it. Once a strategy has been decided upon — such as getting as much gold as possible for castle upgrades — players should gear everything they do in the run towards achieving the goal.

5 Always Playing The Same Way, Regardless Of Class And Traits

Following on from the previous point, many players will often fall into the trap of sticking to one playstyle, regardless of their class. This is a major mistake in Rogue Legacy 2, as players only get three classes to choose from for each run, so they won’t be able to select the same class every time.

Although it can be time-consuming, players should make an effort to learn the ins and outs of every class and how to maximize their unique abilities.

4 Trying To Kill Everything

Trying to clear every screen of enemies is probably the most common beginner mistake. Though it’s true that enemies sometimes drop money or health items, there are times when players will enter a room that is filled with enemies and projectiles flying all over the place, and they need to swallow their pride and simply dart to their intended path as quickly and as painlessly as possible.

Simply put, players should take the time to kill enemies that they’re confident they can beat without much issue, but if players keep trying to fight their way out of trouble, they’ll struggle to make any real progress in the game.

3 Rushing Purchases

Dying in Rogue Legacy 2 can be infuriating at times. Not only are players kicked back to the beginning again, but they also lose their character, who may have had a trait that they liked.

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Consequently, a common mistake is for players to get frustrated after death. They will rush their castle upgrades and shop purchases, as they just want to dive straight back into the action and take virtual revenge. It should go without saying how problematic this attitude can be, as upgrades and purchases are fundamental to making progress in Rogue Legacy 2, as is the case in many roguelike games.

2 Getting Frustrated At A Lack Of Progress

Following on from the previous point, frustration at a lack of progress and the roguelike genre go hand in hand. The genre is designed in such a way that players will sometimes find themselves in a rut and seemingly unable to make any real progress.

At times like these, it’s important to be patient and keep persisting. Rogue Legacy 2 gives players plenty of upgrades to help them keep making progress, so instead of getting frustrated at a lack of headway, players should spend their next handful of runs focusing specifically on gathering gold and purchasing helpful upgrades.

1 Not Smashing Breakable Items At Every Opportunity

Items like crates and lanterns will often drop gold and food when broken. Despite this, many players forego breaking such items, as they become complacent and would rather just move on to the next screen to see what lies in wait.

While it’s true that individual breakables don’t often provide much, players should still take the time to gather their resources when safe from enemies, as although the reward at any given time may only be minimal, it will add up over the course of a run and be worth it in the end.

Rogue Legacy 2 is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

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