Darkest Dungeon Necromancer Veteran Guide

As a veteran player of Darkest Dungeon, you're likely familiar with the complexities of unlocking progression and battling against formidable foes. In this guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of unlocking bosses and mini-bosses, providing valuable insights for necromancers and veterans alike.

Unlocking Progression: How Expeditions Contribute

It's essential to understand that excess unlock progression from expeditions does carry over to the next boss. This means that each successful expedition, regardless of its duration, contributes to unlocking the subsequent boss (source: in-game observation as of July 8th, 2018, Bloodmoon difficulty).

Expedition Rewards and Unlocking Progress

The length of an expedition plays a significant role in determining the amount of progress made towards unlocking a boss. For Champion bosses, successful short expeditions increase unlocking progress by 25%, medium expeditions by 30%, and long expeditions by 40%. For Veteran bosses, this translates to 33% progress for short expeditions, 50% for medium, and 67% for long expeditions. Finally, for Apprentice bosses, the rewards are even more substantial, with 50% progress for short expeditions, 75% for medium, and 100% for long expeditions.

Unlocking Bosses: A Step-by-Step Guide

To unlock a boss, you'll need to successfully complete expeditions in the relevant location. This involves inviting the boss to join you at the Courtyard, which can be found lurking within shallow waters of the Moor (or other designated areas).

Mini-Bosses and Bosses: Understanding the Difference

There are two types of bosses in Darkest Dungeon: Mini-bosses and Bosses. Mini-bosses are encountered roaming the hallways of any mission, while Bosses are only encountered in missions that require you to slay them. Currently, there are four Mini-bosses available in the base game (Shambler, Collector) and an additional two added with each DLC (Fanatic from Crimson Court and Thing From The Stars from Color of Madness).

With this guide, necromancers and veterans can better understand the intricacies of unlocking progression and battling against formidable foes. By recognizing how expeditions contribute to unlocking bosses and mini-bosses, you'll be well-equipped to tackle even the most challenging missions in Darkest Dungeon.

Darkest dungeon necromancer veteran guide