Banished and Pyreborne are open from the start, and the other 11 clans unlock through gameplay goals, story progress, or paid add-ons. Clans are the groups of cards and units you choose from when you set up a run, and Monster Train 2 has 13 of them.
| Clan | How it unlocks | What you need to do |
|---|---|---|
| Banished | Starting clan | Nothing, it's open from the start |
| Pyreborne | Starting clan | Nothing, it's open from the start |
| Luna Coven | Progress across runs | Defeat 40 enemies with spell cards |
| Underlegion | Progress across runs | Trigger Consume 75 times |
| Lazarus League | Progress across runs | Attach Equipment 100 times |
| Hellhorned | Pyre Hearts | Unlock 6 Pyre Hearts |
| Awoken | Pyre Hearts, then objective | Heal 300 total lost health |
| Stygian Guard | Pyre Hearts, then objective | Cast 5 spells in one turn, on five separate occasions |
| Umbra | Pyre Hearts, then objective | Increase room capacity 20 times |
| Melting Remnant | Pyre Hearts, then objective | Reanimate or Reform 50 units |
| Wurmkin | Main story progress | Advance through the main story; new players may need some Pyre Hearts first |
| Railforged | Paid DLC | Own Destiny of the Railforged (base game required) |
| The Punished | Paid DLC | Own Monster Train 2: The Punished (base game required) |
Where to Check Locked Clans in Monster Train 2
Start with Banished and Pyreborne while you work toward the rest. Clan selection happens when you set up a run, so checking your progress takes only a few clicks.
- Click Depart to start setting up a run.
- Look through the Primary and Allied Clan sections to find the locked clans.
- Hover over a locked clan to see what it still needs.
Hovering is the quickest way to see where you stand, and it works for most locked clans. That way you know exactly what's left before you plan a run around one.
How to Unlock Luna Coven, Underlegion, and Lazarus League
These three clans don't ask for one big achievement. Each one counts a specific action you take during normal play.
- Luna Coven: Defeat 40 enemies with spell cards.
- Underlegion: Trigger Consume 75 times.
- Lazarus League: Attach Equipment 100 times.
Because the counts carry over between runs, a run that goes badly still moves you closer. You can work on all three at once without starting over.
How to Unlock Hellhorned With Six Pyre Hearts
Pyre Hearts are upgrades that change how your pyre behaves in each run. There are 13 in total, and each one opens when you complete its requirement. You don't need to win a run to unlock them.
- Click Depart to start setting up a run.
- Click the Pyre Heart icon under the Allied Clan section.
- Hover over each locked Pyre Heart to see what it needs.
Most Pyre Hearts are tied to casting spells, surviving trials, or finishing dimensional events, so you'll make steady progress just by playing. Once you unlock your sixth Pyre Heart, Hellhorned opens automatically.
How to Unlock Awoken, Stygian Guard, Umbra, and Melting Remnant
These four returning clans are locked behind the same six Pyre Hearts that unlock Hellhorned, so finish that step first. After that, each one has its own objective to complete during a run:
- Awoken: Heal 300 total lost health.
- Stygian Guard: Cast 5 spells in a single turn, five separate times.
- Umbra: Increase room capacity 20 times.
- Melting Remnant: Reanimate or Reform 50 units.
You don't have to win the run to complete any of these.
How to Unlock Wurmkin Through Main Story Progress
Wurmkin came to the base game in a free update, so you don't need to buy anything to get it. The clan has been rebalanced and redesigned to fit the way Monster Train 2 plays.
Access depends on how far you've moved through the main story. New players may also need to unlock some Pyre Hearts before Wurmkin appears. Keep playing the story and working through Pyre Hearts, and Wurmkin will open up for you.
How to Unlock Railforged and The Punished DLC Clans
Railforged and The Punished are paid add-ons, and each one requires the Monster Train 2 base game on Steam. They're sold separately, so you only need the one that matches the clan you want.
- Make sure you own the Monster Train 2 base game on Steam.
- Buy and install Destiny of the Railforged to get the Railforged clan.
- Buy and install Monster Train 2: The Punished to get The Punished clan.
Owning the matching add-on and the base game is what opens each of these clans.
