EXPERIEMENTS

Learn how to tackle Monster Train's minigames for crafting parts. Understand chances, energy usage, and how to overcome difficult experiments.

Alright, let's talk about crafting in Monster Train! When you're making new parts for your monsters, you'll run into these little minigames called 'Experiments'. Think of them as quick challenges to see how well you can put a part together.

Now, when you're first figuring out recipes, you've got about a 2 out of 5 chance (that's 40%) of messing up and making a 'bad' part. So, don't get discouraged if it doesn't work perfectly the first time – give it a couple of tries! A neat trick is that you can use lower-level 'secondary' items to figure out the right combination for a key part. Once you've got it, you can then use the correct, higher-level item for more important builds.

Something important to know is that the energy cost for a part stays the same, no matter how good or bad the part turns out. This means sometimes a 100% perfect lower-level part can actually be better than a slightly imperfect, higher-level one of the same type. Keep that in mind when you're optimizing!

If an experiment feels too tough, you've got a few ways to handle it:

• Practice the Minigame: Just like anything else, the more you play, the better you'll get.
• Use a Lower-Level Secondary Item: As mentioned, these are often easier to experiment with and can help you nail down the recipe.
• Wait Until Later in the Game: As your 'MSA Rank' increases, these experiments get easier. When your MSA Rank is maxed out, all parts from levels 1 to 3 become super easy (difficulty 1). About half of the level 4 parts will be difficulty 2, and the rest difficulty 3. So, sometimes patience (and leveling up) is key!

The better you perform in an experiment, and the higher its difficulty, the more 'MSP' (Monster Smart Points, probably!) you'll earn. If you find you're really good at a particular minigame, these experiments can actually be a pretty fast way to rack up points and unlock various perks. So, don't just see them as a chore – they can be a rewarding part of your journey!