Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 Tips and Tricks Guide

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Jan 20

*Image Credits: Crackshell, Heroes of Hammerwatch II*

Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 can be a bit of a challenge, but with these tips you'll be storming dungeons, finding secrets, and losing (slightly) less gold in no time. Let’s dive into some advice to help you conquer the game and keep things (mostly) intact.

1. Turn On the Minimap

The full map (pressing M) is great, but constantly opening it gets old fast. Go into your options, find “Minimap,” and turn it on. It’ll stick to the corner of your screen, saving you time and unnecessary button mashing. Plus, you won’t miss those pesky secrets or stray loot.

2. Upgrade the Church—Save Your Wallet

Dying is inevitable. It’s also expensive. By default, you lose 40% of your hard-earned loot when you kick the bucket. The solution? Upgrade the church early on. This reduces the “death tax” and lets you keep more of your resources for city upgrades. Think of it as bribing the afterlife to go easy on you.

3. Pay Attention to Cracks in the Walls

Note: See how to find secret rooms here.

Secrets are hidden all over the dungeons. Look for cracked walls—they’re your ticket to hidden rooms full of gold, gear, and resources. Can’t spot them? Use the minimap to find faint gray lines on the walls. If all else fails, just whack random walls until something breaks. It’s not graceful, but it works.

4. Use the Shared Chest

Your town chest is a great way to share gear between characters. If your Paladin finds a bow, stash it in the chest, and your Ranger can use it later. It’s an easy way to make sure nothing goes to waste, even if RNG gives you all the wrong loot.

5. Create a Character for Every Class

Note: See our guide to unlocking classes here.

Here’s the deal: every class gives your entire roster some bonus stats. Even if you never touch your Warlock, just leveling it up a bit grants your other characters fire, ice, and lightning resistances. Rangers? They give attack power. Paladins? Armor. So why not create one of each class and give them a few runs? You’ll get collective bonuses, and your whole team benefits. It's like free power-ups, but with effort.

6. Upgrade Your Potions

Potions are lifesavers—literally. Visit the Apothecary early and upgrade your potion charges. Having at least three potions is crucial, especially in later dungeons. You can also increase how much health and mana they restore, which is a no-brainer if you value staying alive.

7. Hit Level 10 for Class Promotions

Once your character hits level 10, you can visit the promotion NPC in town. Each class gets three specialization options with unique abilities. Promotions make your character stronger and add variety to your playstyle. Don’t miss this—it’s like leveling up, but fancier.

8. Level Up All Your Characters

Even if you’re not planning to use every class, leveling them up a bit is worth it. Bonuses stack across characters, so your whole roster becomes stronger. Think of it as team-building—without the awkward trust falls.

Final Blurb

Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 rewards patience, planning, and occasionally smashing walls for treasure. Regardless of if you’re solo or playing with friends, these tips should help you survive longer and keep more loot. Now get out there, upgrade that church, and don’t forget to whack every suspicious wall you see. Good luck!

Andrew has spent over five years writing about video games and is the primary contributor/editor for GamerBlurb. With a background in creative writing and past experience in the industry, he’s mastered the art of turning hours of gaming into something that sounds like work. When he’s not writing he’s either getting distracted by various sidequests or occasionally pretending he’s good at League of Legends (#iron).