Master Dungeon Keeper 2's 'CARNAGE' map in Sparklydell. Strategies for all three starting positions (a, b, c) to defeat rival Keepers and claim the Portal Gem.
Walkthrough
- 1Main Objective: Kill all rival Keepers.
- 2Sub Objectives: a) Build a strong force quickly. b) Defend against strong rivals while dealing with weaker ones. c) Attack a neighbor before they build a significant force.
- 3Secrets: Trigger Trap, Boulder Trap, Steel Door.
- 4New Content: No new creatures, spells, rooms, or traps are introduced in this scenario.
- 5Rivals: Kronos, Belial, Raksha, Morgana, and Draco.
- 6Starting Position a:
- Begin with a nearby Portal and sufficient gold for a small dungeon.
- 7Marked enemy Portals on the map indicate enemy dungeon locations; do not expand yet.
- 8Once a decent force is assembled, excavate southeast to breach an enemy dungeon.
- 9If an enemy Dungeon Heart is already under attack by another Keeper, destroy it first.
- 10Continue excavating anti-clockwise after taking over rooms and claiming Portals to grow your forces.
- 11Expect stiff opposition in the northeast dungeon, often involving Thunderbolt spells and creature capture/torture.
- 12Destroying this northeastern Keeper usually secures the Gem and triggers Horny's arrival.
- 13Starting Position b:
- Start with two weak opponents on either side and one tricky opponent.
- 14Utilize pre-excavated land to quickly build essential rooms: a large Workshop for fortification, and a decent-sized Prison and Torture Chamber for creature conversion.
- 15Train creatures and then conquer the eastern and western Keepers, who are weaker.
- 16Be cautious of the Keeper to the North, who may have already defeated a rival; avoid breaching their walls too soon.
- 17Use 'Sight of Evil' to scout enemy Dungeon Hearts and layouts.
- 18Convert defeated creatures and create skeletons.
- 19Fortify your Dungeon Heart with traps and metal doors.
- 20Prepare for an attack from the North; use 'Sight of Evil' to locate their Dungeon Heart and 'Call to Arms' to invade.
- 21Traps and doors should hold off other attacks while you focus on the final Heart.
- 22Finding the Horny Talisman piece from a previous realm can expedite victory by allowing Horny's summoning near the final Heart.
- 23Starting Position c:
- This is the trickiest position to defend and attack from.
- 24Begin with two Mistresses and three Salamanders.
- 25Quickly dig northeast to find a lightly protected Dungeon Heart with Warlocks and Imps.
- 26Use Salamanders and Mistresses to destroy the Heart while Imps claim the Hatchery and Lair.
- 27Claim the nearby Portal to stabilize your situation.
- 28Excavate southeast to build gold reserves and construct rooms: Workshops for traps/doors, and Prison/Torture chambers for creature acquisition.
- 29Avoid excavating too far North or West until you have attracted many creatures and fortified your dungeon.
- 30A powerful Keeper to the North may attack; place traps in their path.
- 31Conquer the weaker Keeper to the West to claim their rooms and Portal.
- 32Expect constant attacks; use Fear traps to deter rival Imps and spike traps/heavy iron doors to slow incursions.
- 33Heal creatures to level them up into powerful warriors.
- 34The Keeper to the North is usually the last opponent.
- 35Summoning Horny can simplify defeating the final Dungeon Heart.
- 36If Horny is unavailable, use 'Sight of Evil' or interrogate captured creatures to locate the final Heart.
- 37Use 'Call to Arms' to keep your creatures grouped and advancing.
- 38Creatures at level 8-10 will make the final battle more straightforward.
- 39Upon defeating the final rival, Horny appears to award the Portal Gem.
Tips
- Utilize the competitive nature of the rival Keepers to your advantage.
- Scout enemy dungeons thoroughly using 'Sight of Evil' before committing to an attack.
- Prioritize creature conversion and training to build a strong army.
- Effective dungeon fortification with traps and doors is crucial for defense.
- The 'Call to Arms' spell is vital for coordinated assaults.
- Summoning Horny can significantly speed up the endgame.
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