In Monster Train 2, as you engage with various clans, you can unlock an alternative champion in addition to the initial one by advancing the clan to level five.

Unlike the initial champions in Monster Train 2, alternative champions introduce diverse playstyles that maximize the potential of your clan units. Their distinctiveness from the standard champions allows for enhanced synergy with other clans, paving the way to create effective decks that can conquer the formidable titans across multiple covenants.

Top Champions in Monster Train 2, Organized

Alternative champions possess unique passive abilities but remain within the framework of the existing five clans in Monster Train 2. This familiarity streamlines understanding their unique gameplay since they interact with the same spells and units of their clans, enabling creative combinations with other clans.

In addition to the main and alternative champions, players can also construct their decks using the original five clans in Monster Train by unlocking Pyre Hearts. Below is a list of the five original alternative champions available from the new clans:

Baron Gael

Baron Gael adopts a more unpredictable strategy compared to his father, Orechi, who is focused on experiments for unit enhancement. His prominent passive ability, It Hungers, explains the clan’s reliance on low-health but high-damage units. While Orechi emphasizes protecting these units, Baron Gael utilizes his Devour skill to consume them, thereby amplifying his own damage output.

Upgrading this passive allows the champion to multiply the damage gained, equipping him to handle bosses efficiently right from the first floor. Alternatives like Living Armory exist but are less effective.

Best Synergistic Clan: The Banished for valor stacking and Underlegion for resilience from tanky units, ensuring Baron Gael’s security in battles.

Arduhn

Arduhn is a champion devoted to the moon, drawing strength from its cycles. His permanent Mageblade’s damage is enhanced by magic, and we recommend the Mystic Hammer ability to significantly increase his base attack damage during full moon phases.

His Shadowcast skill allows for a strategic advantage during moon cycles, while Hierophant provides a defensive layer for allies, and Battleborne can facilitate a gradual acquisition of conduits.

Best Synergistic Clan: Lazarus League for buffing him with mixes, and Underlegion to protect him with robust units.

Madame Lionsmane

Focusing on weakening foes, Madame Lionsmane excels at incapacitating enemies with her Maneater passive ability. This skill applies Sap and Decay effect, and with an upgrade, can even silence foes during boss encounters, making them much more manageable.

For a decay-centric build, consider the Sporesinger for enhanced decay stacks or the Everbloom passive to summon a formidable army.

Best Synergistic Clan: Lazarus League for unstable mixes that complement decay, and Pyreborne for burst damage to clear small adversaries and spread decay efficiently.

Talos

Talos caters to those who may alter their strategies at a moment’s notice. Equipped with the Flight ability, she can reposition strategically across floors, enhancing her battle dynamics.

Using Ascend Above spells can help you to assemble units in superior positions. Passives like Battle Cleric to boost allies’ valor or Enchantress for post-battle stat enhancement are also effective options.

Best Synergistic Clan: The Banished for valor boosts, and Luna Coven allowing for deep positioning strategies with its conduits.

Lady Gilda

For those who prioritize wealth, Lady Gilda specializes in collecting coins from her unit’s damage against enemies, enhanced by her Lady Avarice passive. This feature doesn’t aid in combat directly, so the Bloat Matron might be advantageous for generating damage-dealing Pyregel effects and cost reductions for whelps.

Having ample funds is essential for procuring units, spells, and other resources. Thus, if your team generates substantial income, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle tougher bosses.

Best Synergistic Clan: Underlegion for sturdy units providing protection while she accumulates resources, alongside The Banished for powerful buffs enhancing overall strength.