

When at a crossroads while traveling, heroes will often produce a small speech bubble denoting which path they wish to take.Party members dying will vastly increase Stress, especially if they had a good relationship.An example of this is the Adrenaline Tonic, which inflicts Stress in exchange for a very large heal. Some Combat Items can also cause Stress increases in exchange for their main benefits.Some Inn Items can cause Stress increases randomly, for example, the Whiskey Barrel which can either heal or damage Stress.Some enemies can inflict Horror which increases a hero's Stress every round and functions similarly to the DoT ailments - Burn, Bleed, and Blight.Some enemies have attacks that are designed to cause Stress.Heroes getting in the way of each other's actions in battle thanks to a sour relationship will also increase Stress.they have some of their larger Stress pips filled) there is a much higher chance of them bickering and increasing Stress for others. When they are at high levels of Stress (i.e. Stress will randomly increase and decrease as you travel and your heroes banter and bicker.The first step to managing your heroes' Stress levels is to recognize where Stress changes come from. Rest your weary, shell-shocked characters in town at the Tavern or the Abbey to keep their stress in check.The Plague Doctor using Ounce of Prevention in Darkest Dungeon 2.Camp to heal wounds or deliver inspiring speeches.16 (and counting!) playable hero classes, including Plague Doctor, Hellion, and even the Leper!.Narration system to celebrate your successes.and failures.Innovative turn-based combat pits you against a host of diabolical monsters.Striking hand-drawn gothic crowquill art style.The Affliction System – battle not only monsters, but stress! Contend with paranoia, masochism, fear, irrationality, and a host of gameplay-meaningful quirks!.Uncover strange mysteries, and pit the heroes against an array of fearsome monsters with an innovative strategic turn-based combat system. You'll battle not only unimaginable foes, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark.

Reclaim Your Ancestor's EstateRecruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring.
