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Stagecoach
The Stagecoach is the main feature used for traveling.

The Stagecoach is a new mechanic that is featured in Darkest Dungeon 2, since the sequel to Darkest Dungeon now allows players to explore beyond the narrator's estate, they are now able to explore and travel to other locations and dungeons by using the Stagecoach. Apart from being a vehicle, the Stagecoach in Darkest Dungeon 2 can also be upgraded for it to obtain different effects that can help in the heroes' adventure. You can find relevant information, guides, trivia, upgrades, and more that are related to the Stagecoach.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Stagecoach Guide

• The setting of Darkest Dungeon 2 goes beyond the Narrator's estate and highlights that your journey revolves around a "road trip". And what better way to travel is by using a Stagecoach. This is a traveling mechanic where the heroes of the game use to get from Point A to Point B. The Stagecoach does not only serve as a mode of transportation, but it can also be upgraded to imbue certain out-of-combat effects such as recovering HP, lowering stress levels, and more.
• The goal is to travel from the starting area to the inn at the end of the route. There is no way to go and travel back, that is why you need to make decisions carefully.
• The Stagecoach is your carriage, your coffin, and your confessional. To drive the coach forward. (Or double-tap [W] for auto drive.) Use [A] [D] or the [ARROW KEYS] to steer.
• There is also a Stagecoach View. This shows what upgrades are currently installed on the coach. Upgrades can only be changed at the WAINWRIGHT, who is present at each INN.
• Your Stagecoach is limited on how many items it can carry. Your shared inventory is split between all item types. Some items stack well, whereas others take an entire slot. Use the inventory TABS to easily see each item type. Some stagecoach upgrades increase stacking limits. 
• If the Stagecoach becomes full, you may wish to discard less important items. [CLICK and DRAG] them off of the inventory window. Items cannot be sold anywhere, so throw away what you don't need. Discarding items earns a small amount of HOPE.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Torch Mechanics Guide

One of the most important parts of the Stagecoach is the Torch which is the narrative embodiment of hope in Darkest Dungeon 2. As you navigate the combat encounters, the darkness grows thicker. It is important to remember that making decisions during the adventure can increase or decrease the flame level of the Torch. Depending on what the flame level on the Torch is, it will ultimately impose combat effects on both the party of the player and the enemy raiders and ambushers.

The higher the level of the flame will result in positive effects for the party and more likely to get buffs and be advantageous in combat while having a lower flame level will mean the attacking enemies will have a high chance of getting stronger and have the advantage in battle and the party of the player will get penalized in combat through debuffs. From a practical standpoint, the higher the flame level, the stronger the player's team is, the lower the flame level, the enemies get tougher while the player's team gets weaker.

You can increase or strengthen the flame level by using combat items or passing by Assistance Encounters. The Assistance Encounters will bring your party face to face with the local populace who are in need of help and would often have valuable supplies to offer in return. Helping the locals is the best way to increase your flame level. You should always keep your flame level above 40 to maintain the high flame level.

Once the flame level gets below 40, things will start to get difficult for the player as battle modifiers will take effect that will be advantageous to the enemy team. When the flame level drops to 0 however, the player's team will be ambushed by fiendish cultists. And if the player survives the ambush, the expedition will continue with a tiny flicker of light.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Armor & Wheel Mechanics Guide

• Both wheels & armor start at 3 with a max of 3
  
  • At max, Armor gives a 5% bonus Shield token chance on combat start
• If they drop to 0 you MAY be randomly attacked by bandits and need to handle a Repair Encounter

Repair Encounter

Randomized Encounter with a high chance of Ghouls.

The goal of the Encounter is to defeat the enemies.

Each Round one of your characters will randomly be chosen to use their turn on a Repair action, which "fixes" the Stagecoach but there is no criteria to fulfill. It will continue indefinitely.

Darkest Dungeon 2 All Stagecoach Upgrades

Item Name	Stagecoach Upgrade Effect
Griddle	Produces Flapjacks to heal characters in the Inn.
Food Barrels	Increases stacking for food.
Shrine Map	+100% scout chance for Forgotten Shrines.
Tracker's Map	+100% scout chance for Lairs.
Storage Trunk	+4 inventory size.
Crow's Nest	+15% scout chance in all nodes.
Strongbox	Increases stacking for relics.
Alembic and Retort	Produces various concoctions and powders.
Hoarder Signal Decoder	+100% Scout chance for Hoarder.
Icebox	Increases quantity of looted food.
Medicine Chest	Increases stacking for Bandages, Antivenom, and Burn Salve.
Mortar and Pestle	Produces Poultices.
Pot and Still	Produces Whiskey.
Stew Pot	Produces Invigorating Stew.
Windchime	Chance to Stress Heal a random hero each road segment.
Worktable Loom	Produces Bandages and Nets.
Chirurgeon's Mixing Kit	Produces restorative items.
Leaf Suspension	Reduces chance of Negative Banter.
Trinket Organizer	Increases chance of looting Trinkets.
Telescope	+20% scout chance in all nodes.
Medical Equipment	+20% Passive Healing Rate and also increases passive traveling Heal.
Iron Brazier	Reduces passive traveling Flame drain.
Tea Service	Increases chance of Positive Banter.
Chirurgeon's Directory	Effect TBC.
Academic's Map	Effect TBC.
Explosives Magazine	Increases stacking for FIRE BOMBS, SMOKE BOMBS, and ICHOR BOMBS
Jumbo Storage Trunk	Effect TBC.
Bottle Case	Effect TBC.
Compress Kit	Effect TBC.
Tinker's Bench	Effect TBC.
Trapmaker's Kit	Effect TBC.
Blueprint Tubes	Effect TBC.
Assay Gear	Effect TBC.
Chirurgeon's Table	+30% Traveling Heal.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Stagecoach Notes

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• Constantly running over objects with the Stagecoach will provide you items you can either use in combat or at the Inn.
• Be on the lookout for Watchtowers as it provides you with considerable information about the paths and locations you're planning to take as it reveals parts of the map that can help you make informed decisions.
• Shrines of Reflection is where you unlock the backstories of your heroes and is limited to one hero per visit which means that you have a chance to unlock one of their eleven skills as well.
• Try to pass by an Assitance Encounter every chance you get as it can help you increase your flame level.
• The Stagecoach has a limited number of inventory slots, so consider upgrading your Stagecoach's slots by equipping Storage Trunk once you've reached the Inn.