As a modern roguelike game, Rogue Legacy 2 has a unique side-quest mechanic called Scar of Erebus, or simply Scars. It’s a secondary progression system, enabling players to earn Soul Stones and upgrade faster.
Some players may be wondering how Scars are unlocked though, or where exactly to find them. This guide explains everything that players could ever need to know about Scar of Erebus Challenges in Rogue Legacy 2.
What Are Scars in Rogue Legacy 2?
Representing traumas and tragic memories, Scars are shiny red collectibles in Rogue Legacy 2. Each Scar uncovers a hidden memory that develops the story and rewards players with Soul Stones, with which they can buy upgrades at the Soul Shop.
There are two types of Scar Challenges: Combat and Timed. The former comes with a boss fight, while the latter is a platforming mission. Based on the player’s scores, the Combat or Times Scar of Erebus rewards them with Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies, with the Gold one being the most worthwhile.
How to Unlock Scar of Erebus Challenges?
Scar of Erebus is an inevitable part of the questline. To unlock it, players will need to beat Estuary Lamech, the first boss in the game. Lamech is located in Citadel Agartha, and defeating him opens the Drift House on the Docks, in which Geras offers Scar Challenges.
Where to Find All the 15 Scars of Erebus
Mending Erebus aside, there are 15 Scar Challenges in Rogue Legacy 2. These are shiny collectibles scattered all over the map and sometimes hidden behind secret walls. Here’s where to find them all.
|
Scar of Erebus |
Location |
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A Simple Start |
Mending Erebus |
|
Heavy Weapons |
Mending Erebus (Fireplace) |
|
Two Masters |
The Castle’s entrance |
|
Narrow Praxis |
Pizza Mundi |
|
Bladed Rose |
Kerguelen Plateau |
|
Closed Space |
Stygian Study |
|
Automatons |
Pishon Dry Lake |
|
Spreading Poison |
Stygian Study (near the Voidbeast Gongheads portal) |
|
Preserve of Life |
Gatehouse |
|
The Rebels’ Road |
Kerguelen Plateau |
|
The Two Lovers |
Enoch’s Damage Bonus Room |
|
Nightmare Premonitions |
Tower of Lights |
|
The Atlantis Spire |
Nibiru Deep Room (Pishon Dry Lake) |
|
The Armada |
Kerguelen Plateau |
|
Divergent Dimensions |
Tutorial |
How to Beat Scar Challenges Faster in Rogue Legacy 2
Players should aim to find at least five Empathetic Connections before each Scar Challenge to beat it faster. Empathies are boosters that reduce damage or give extra time during Scar of Erebus missions, and players can use up to nine per challenge.
Another way to facilitate Scars is by equipping the best secondary classes. Also called Fabled, secondary classes allow players to benefit from their skills during the challenges, which is otherwise impossible.
Rogue Legacy 2 is available now for Xbox, Switch, and PC.