shiny shoe released echoes from the void for monster train 2, adding two new final bosses, 50+ mutators, and balance changes across all clans. this free update directly impacts popular builds and endless mode strategies.
for firegams readers who care about roguelike depth and deckbuilding, here’s what actually matters from the patch.
Core update highlights
the headline additions push replayability further:
two new final boss encounters with unique patterns
50+ new mutators that change run rules completely
new dimensional challenges testing clan synergies
full balance pass touching every faction
these aren’t cosmetic. the mutators alone add dozens of new strategic layers for high covenant and endless runs.
key balance changes by clan
most clans got buffs or fixes. the real meta movers:
Banished: now a-tier contender
penitent’s bloodsuit: 1 → 0 ember cost
spike of the banished: 3x → 4x valor multiplier
banished early game weakness is gone. this jumps them from b-tier to legitimate a-tier threat.
Underlegion: funguy builds broken
sporesinger madame lionsmane iii: +4 → +5 decay stacks
headsman iii attack: 100 → 160
mossystone: +10 hp + 10 regen
underlegion + lazarus league builds from our best builds guide are now dominant. mossystone makes funguy frontlines unkillable.
Melting remnant: death engines fixed
morsel made: gorge payoff 2 → 4 atk/hp
legion of wax: 8/8 → 16/16 base stats
teeth of gold: targets lowest hp enemy
reform loops now scale properly into late game.
New mutators that matter
the 50+ mutators are where this patch shines:
frontload mutator
+20 ember next turn (fixed tooltip bug)status transfer cards now work reliably
stasis fixes
unstable no longer kills stasis units
captain’s halo/martyr’s signet skip stasis properly
these reward precise deckbuilding and break strong builds wide open.
Impact on firegams builds
our monster train 2 best builds guide gets these updates:
lazarus league/underlegion (s-tier)
even stronger. headsman iii + mossystone = meta king.
banished/pyreborne (beginner build)
much stronger. free bloodsuit fixes early game completely.
melting remnant builds
back in business. legion of wax + morsel made solve scaling issues.
see our updated monster train 2 clans tier list 2025 banished jumps to a-tier.
Qol improvements
these matter more than they look:
undo turn works with new interactions
restart battle reliable for boss testing
capacity tooltips on more cards
memory leak fixes (2+ hour endless runs stable)
endless players notice these immediately.
2026 roadmap
shiny shoe confirmed ongoing support:
free update #3 (q1 2026): more bosses/challenges
paid dlc (early 2026): 6th clan + story content
rare post-launch support for an indie deckbuilder.
Play now or wait?
jump back in if:
you run underlegion, banished or melting remnant
endless mode + 50 new mutators appeals
want fresh final boss challenges
wait if:
still learning core mechanics
burned out on base game
$24.99 remains excellent value. echoes makes it feel like a soft relaunch.
