Wizard of Legend 2 is an indie Roguelike from Dead Mage, the studio behind Children of Morta, published by Humble Games. You play as a Wizard attempting the trials to become Wizard of Legend. Gather your Arcana, grab a relic, and wear your medallion of choice as you brave the challenges ahead.
Getting Started in Wizard of Legend 2
To help you get started, take a look at Maxroll’s Wizard of Legend 2 beginner’s guide. The guide explains the different starting loadouts (don’t worry, you eventually unlock all the spells anyway) and you'll learn all about the game’s combat system; how to navigate the trials, use your Arcana to defeat foes and unleash powerful ultimate spells!
As you make your way through the game, you'll meet a variety of NPCs along the way. Some of them are vendors within the Trials, whereas others provide access to metaprogression systems in the main hub. In addition to these friendly NPCs, there are several formidable bosses to challenge, including powerful creatures and wizards who have mastered their element of choice.
Wizard of Legend 2 Metaprogression Systems
The metaprogression systems in Wizard of Legend 2 include Medallions, Runes, Arcana, and Relics, each of which contributes to your character's power. You gain more Arcanas and Relics during the run, but can only select Medallions and runes before starting out. Check out Maxroll's Metaprogression systems guide or learn more about individual topics with their deep dives below:
Wizard of Legend 2 Events, NPCs, and More
You'll encounter a variety of events within the trial. This can include defeating challenging foes or helping a fellow Wizard. Complete events to earn a variety of rewards, including Relics, Arcana, Arcana Enhancements, or a boost to maximum health. In particular, keep an eye out for purple portals, as they often have lucrative rewards. Learn more with Maxroll's Events Guide.
There's a wide variety of NPCs and Vendors to interact with in Wizard of Legend 2. Several are found in the game's main hub; interact with them to unlock Runes, Medallions, starting Relics, and Arcanas.
There are also vendors within the trials who sell you Arcanas, Relics, and Arcana Enhancements. Save up your gold to purchase something and give yourself an edge in combat — learn more with Maxroll's NPCs and Vendors guide.
You'll also need to know about Afflictions, status effects that deal additional damage to enemies or provide beneficial crowd control effects: check out Maxroll's Afflictions Guide for more information.
Wizard of Legend 2 Boss Guides
During the Trials, you'll face off against a series of wizards who have all mastered a different element. If you can defeat them, you'll earn a powerful Forgotten Variant for your Arcana. Check out these boss guides from Maxroll:
Wizard of Legend 2 Zone Bosses
Each zone in Wizard of Legend 2 culminates in a battle against a powerful boss, and the final stage ends in a fight against Hieronymus himself. Learn the boss's patterns, or check out tips and tricks to defeat them with Maxroll’s boss guides.
- Jungle – Akram & Bahadur
- Desert – Jabara
- Castle – King & Queen
- Final Zone – Wizard of Legend Hieronymus
Wizard of Legend 2 Database
Maxroll's Wizard of Legend 2 Database has information on all of the Arcanas, Relics, Runes, and Medallions. You can browse Arcana by type and learn about the Forgotten Variants available for each spell. Relics are broken down by category; we recommend you keep an eye out for Legendary Relics, which are made by obtaining all of the Relics from a set.
Written by IGN staff with help from Maxroll.
