Archero 2 Beginner's Guide
Gameplay Basics
Game Type
Archero 2 is a free-to-play roguelike mobile game where skills are randomized in each run, making every session unique.
Goal
- Complete chapters (some have 50 stages, others are time-limited)
- The game uses an energy system
- 1 energy regenerates every 12 minutes
- Each chapter attempt costs 5 energy
Currencies
Gold
- Used to upgrade equipment and talent cards
- Early on, gold is scarce, but later you'll have plenty
- How to Earn Gold:
- Play chapters
- Visit the gold cave
- Guild activities
Diamonds (Premium Currency)
- Sources:
- Daily quests
- Battle passes
- Gold cave
- Seal battles
- Arena rewards
- Recommended Use:
- Early game: Spend diamonds on shovels to upgrade runes
- Later game: Focus on chromatic chests to get high-tier S gear
Equipment & Runes
Equipment Guide
- S-tier gear is the best
- Avoid upgrading non-S gear beyond Legendary+Z
- Never use S gear as material to upgrade other gear
- Equipment upgrades require scrolls (from chapters, gold cave, shops)
Runes
- Runes provide key boosts to your character
- Example: the Revive Rune (Epic) gives a 50% chance to revive after death
- Early game: Focus on acquiring and upgrading runes using shovels
Talent Cards & Guilds
Talent Cards
- Upgrade talents using gold for permanent account-wide boosts
- Example: maxing out Refinement increases gear stats by 6%
Guilds
- Join a guild to earn guild coins
- Purchase valuable items like chromatic chest keys and wishing spirits
- Participate in daily guild boss fights to help your guild rank higher
Events & Modes
Sky Tower
- Complete levels to unlock higher chapters
- Each level has 5 stages
- 3 free tickets daily (more from ads)
Arena (PvP)
- Auto-battle PvP mode
- Rewards reset weekly based on your rank
Seal Battle
- Fight bosses for higher damage to earn better rewards
- Rewards include wishes and diamonds
Gold Cave
- Quick 2-3 minute mini-chapters
- Farm gold, scrolls, and diamonds
- Use all daily attempts
Rune Ruins
- Earn shovels to acquire and upgrade runes
- Rune progression is key to enhancing your character's stats
Spending Tips
Privilege Cards (Best Value)
- Permanent Supply Card (Recommended):
- Immediate 3,900 diamonds
- 800 daily diamonds forever
- Monthly Card:
- 400 diamonds daily
- About €6.99 per month
- Hunting Warrior Card:
- Increases energy cap by 20
- Unlocks unlimited Quick Hunt
- Great for players with limited time
Other Options
- Battle Pass: Good value but relatively expensive (€30-40)
- Growth Packs: Significant diamonds for lower price
- Avoid standard diamond packs or chapter gift packs
Wishes & Artifacts
Wishes
- Used to obtain artifacts
- Chances of getting Mythic or Legendary artifacts are very low
- Focus on other priorities before investing heavily in wishes
Artifacts
- Offer powerful bonuses but take long time to upgrade
- Mythic artifacts are rare and not worth chasing early on
Final Recommendations
Early Game Priority
- Upgrade runes
- Acquire S-tier gear
- Join active guild
- Strategic diamond use
Spending Priority
- Permanent Supply Card
- Growth Packs
- Battle Pass (if budget allows)
Daily Routine
- Complete all daily events
- Maximize resource gains
- Participate in guild activities
Important Note
Test different builds to find your optimal playstyle!
Your game experience will improve as you progress and understand the mechanics better.
