Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Team Comps

Darkest Dungeon 2 is famous for being a punishing roguelike RPG that takes careful planning and team building. Here are the best team compositions in Darkest Dungeon 2 that will keep you alive.

7 best team compositions in Darkest Dungeon 2

I admit, the first time I entered Darkest Dungeon 2, I gleefully rushed headfirst into my first combat, only to get gloriously stomped. I quickly discovered that the key to winning fights is to have a functional team that synergizes with each other. That's especially true with the additions of Crusader and Dualist characters via The Binding Blade DLC.

7. Early game team build in Darkest Dungeon 2

Early game team build in Darkest Dungeon 2 includes the heroes you get from the beginning: Man-at-Arms, Highwayman, Graverobber, and Plague Doctor. This composition even has a name in DD2 - The Unusual Suspects! We set up a solid battle formation that can hold its own, listing all the basic skills you will need initially, or at least until you get some new characters or unlock additional abilities.

6. Versatile mix team build in Darkest Dungeon 2

There are many different enemy types in Darkest Dungeon 2, and this composition is excellent as a jack of all trades. It works okay for encountering just about any threat without any glaring weaknesses. Ravager Hellion provides a solid damage output with Vanguard Man-at-Arms by her side, while Plague Doctor provides the much-needed healing. Jester is a joker card in the team, able to switch positions when needed.

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5. Stationary team build for Darkest Dungeon 2

This team composition relies on holding their ground firmly during combat. Leper and Flagellant should be able to hold the frontline together firmly while the Highwayman supports them with damage buffs. This list relies on the hero's positioning, so no movement skills are included, but the upside is a firm frontline and ease of use.

4. Burn Crusader team comp in Darkest Dungeon 2

Crusader is still a fan favorite, as he's more or less the same as in the first game. What's new is that he can deal burn damage with more efficiency. That would not be enough on his own, but combined with fire master Runaway, you're getting a one-two fire punch that can burn enemies to the ground. Highwayman is there to provide more damage, while Occultist provides healing and debuffs.

3. Dynamic team build in Darkest Dungeon 2

Unlike the stationary build for Darkest Dungeon 2, this dynamic build relies on frequent changes in allied ranks. Utilizing skills that move heroes around can rotate damaged individuals further back while adjusting the attack strategy depending on the situation and enemies you face.

2. Dynamic Duelist team comp in Darkest Dungeon 2

Duelist is one of the more complex characters in Darkest Dungeon 2, as her attacks depend on her sword stances. While she can move forward and backward, it's the use of defensive and offensive stances that make her so deadly and hard to play with. Because she needs time to prepare (I usually use Preparation skill to buff her), having other characters ready to attack and debuff enemies is crucial. Hellion and Plague Doctor will attack, while Occultist will debuff or pull opponents.

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1. Late-game team build in Darkest Dungeon 2

I used this late-game build to defeat the final boss in Darkest Dungeon 2. It consists of all the basic characters you get from the start of the game (Grave Robber, Plague Doctor, Highwayman, Man-at-Arms) but with upgraded skills to maximize their synergy and effectiveness.

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