After a few runs in Darkest Dungeon 2, players might be used to automatically tossing trinkets that require a "Stained" item in order to function. Without hints as to what these are or where to find them, these trinkets appear to be potentially powerful but practically take up space in the stagecoach's inventory.
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But Stained items do exist in Darkest Dungeon 2 for those who know how to find them. There are indeed rare at the start of the game but more can be unlocked as players progress. Trinkets empowered by these Stained items are some of the best in the game.
All Stained trinkets share the same icon. They're all called Dark Impulse and have the following possible variations:
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As with many unlocked hero paths and trinkets, these items provide a moderate positive and mix them with a slight debuff. The "Stained" verbiage is likely used to reference that the item itself is good but they carry a negative burden that "stains" an otherwise valuable trinket.
Gamers that notice Stained items are incredibly rare should not feel like they've got bad luck. Of the total Stained trinkets, only three are unlocked by default; the rest must be unlocked at the Altar of Hope. By unlocking every trinket, players triple the odds of finding a Stained item.
It must be said that this does not guarantee finding a Stained item. Luck always plays a factor when it comes to locating trinkets. But with a greater chance of them popping up, gamers can depend on a few of them each run. The best heroes in the game often can use these trinkets to maximum advantage. Even if players don't intend to use them, the number of valuable trinkets unlocked in this way makes the process of unlocking Stained items more than worth the investment.
Darkest Dungeon 2 is available now for PC.
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