Armor Upgrades — Synergy Guide

Discover powerful synergy combinations between Monster Train clans. Learn how to pair Hellhorned, Awoken, Stygian Guard, Umbra, Melting Remnant, and Wurmkin for optimal strategies and victory.

Hey there! So you're looking to get the most out of your clan pairings in Monster Train? That's a smart move! Understanding synergy is key to climbing those higher covenants. This guide will walk you through some of the most common and effective combinations to help you out. Remember, the best synergy can also depend on your starter card, champion, and the Seraph you face, so always keep that in mind! ## Mechanics Overview Before we dive into specific pairings, let's quickly touch on what each clan brings to the table: * Hellhorned: Armor, Backline Removal, Floor Overstacking, Imps, Multistrike, Rage * Awoken: Buff, Draw, Quick, Regen, Rejuvenate, Spikes, Sweep * Stygian Guard: Damage Spells, Draw, Frostbite, Incant, Sweep * Umbra: Damage Shield, Ember generation, Gorge, Lifesteal, Morsels, Space generation, Trample, X cost spells * Melting Remnant: Burnout, Extinguish, Harvest, Gold generation, Reform * Wurmkin: Buff, Consume & Etch, Inspire, Reap ## List of Clan Combinations Now, let's get to the good stuff – how these clans play together! ### Hellhorned & Awoken Rage is fantastic on units with Multistrike and Sweep. Slay effects also work wonders with units that have Spikes. If you're stacking units on a floor, Floor Overstacking can be really strong behind units with a large health pool. Try to avoid stacking Armor and Regen together, as they don't play as nicely as you might think. ### Hellhorned & Stygian Guard Armor and Rage are pretty common for both these clans, so they're easy to combine. Rage works great on Sweep units, and Floor Overstacking can be a solid pick with Incant units. Just be careful with Imps if you're planning on relying heavily on Incant – they don't always mix well. ### Hellhorned & Umbra Increasing your floor capacity is super useful if you're planning on playing a lot of Imp units. Trample is excellent on units that benefit from Regen or have Multistrike. Umbra's Ember generation can really help you cast those expensive Hellhorned spells and deploy powerful units. ### Hellhorned & Melting Remnant Reforming and Harvest strategies pair really well with Imps. Making cards cost 0 Ember is a huge boon for expensive cards. Both clans can make great use of Rage. Stealth can be a good alternative to stacking Armor on your units. A word of caution: try not to reform units that you're scaling with Rage and Armor, as it can undo your progress. ### Hellhorned & Wurmkin Armor is a solid choice for both clans. Floor Overstacking works wonders with Inspire units. Hellhorned has some potent consume spells, and Wurmkin can bring them back for you. Just a heads-up: avoid putting Rage and Armor on eggs before they've hatched – it's usually not worth the risk. ### Awoken & Stygian Guard Drawing a lot of cards really shines with units that have Incant, especially when paired with cheap spells. Incant also works great on units with Sweep or Multistrike. ### Awoken & Umbra Lifesteal can trigger Rejuvenate nicely. Spikes pair well with Damage Shield. Trample is a good fit for Multistrike and Sweep units. Be mindful that Damage Shield and Regen don't always synergize well together, so keep an eye on that. ### Awoken & Melting Remnant Harvest is easily triggered by units with Multistrike, Sweep, and Spikes. Rooting enemies can be very effective when combined with Stealth. ### Awoken & Wurmkin Drawing many cards is super beneficial for Inspire and Hatch mechanics. Both clans also have some really strong common scaling cards that can be a great foundation for your run.