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Torchlight II Guide

2012 · Cooperative action role-playing game

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GuideWhat you will find
A Torchlight II hero explores overgrown stone ruins with a pet nearby.Classes & chargeCompare the four class mechanics and choose a starting combat style.
A character stands on steps beneath a large carved stone doorway.Skills & respecUnderstand the last-three-skill-point refund and distinguish skill points from attributes.
The party approaches a green pool and stone bridge in a cavern.Pets & lootUse the companion's inventory and town services while protecting valuable equipment.
Combat takes place in a red-lit stone corridor.Campaign & NG+Understand the two major post-campaign routes before advancing a character into New Game Plus.
A Torchlight II hero explores overgrown stone ruins with a pet nearby.CharactersIdentify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Torchlight II.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a class identityEngineer, Berserker, Outlander and Embermage have different charge mechanics.
Use the pet's town tripSell unwanted loot and prepare supplies without leaving every dungeon.
Plan skill pointsClassic PC respecs only recover the most recently spent three skill points.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
EngineerPlayable classUses heavy weapons, shields, cannons and mechanical support skills.
BerserkerPlayable classA fast martial fighter with close-range and spectral abilities.
OutlanderPlayable classUses ranged attacks, glaives and shadow-themed skills.
EmbermagePlayable classUses fire, frost and lightning magic.
The AlchemistStory antagonistThe former Torchlight hero drives the sequel's opening conflict.
PetCompanionCarries loot, helps in combat and can run to town.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Classes & chargeChoose the skill kit before the weapon →

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A Torchlight II hero explores overgrown stone ruins with a pet nearby.
A Torchlight II hero explores overgrown stone ruins with a pet nearby.
A character stands on steps beneath a large carved stone doorway.
A character stands on steps beneath a large carved stone doorway.
The party approaches a green pool and stone bridge in a cavern.
The party approaches a green pool and stone bridge in a cavern.
Combat takes place in a red-lit stone corridor.
Combat takes place in a red-lit stone corridor.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Torchlight II: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com