The Enchanted Cave 2

The Enchanted Cave 2 is a deep, addictive roguelike RPG developed by Dustin Auxier with music contributions from legendary composer Grant Kirkhope. Released in 2015 via Armor Games, this Flash classic invites players to dive into an endlessly shifting cave brimming with loot, enemies, and secrets. With randomized floors, branching skill trees, powerful artifacts, and challenging survival mechanics, it blends roguelike dungeon crawling with classic RPG progression for a truly enchanting experience.

How to play The Enchanted Cave 2

Basic Gameplay

You begin your adventure in a small town next to the mysterious cave. From here, you can stock up on supplies, talk to NPCs for lore and tips, or dive straight into the dungeon. Each floor of the cave is randomly generated, ensuring that no two runs feel the same. Your goal is to explore, battle monsters, collect treasures, and descend deeper — but survival depends on smart choices.

Controls

• WASD / Arrow Keys – Move your character
• Mouse Click – Move to a location or interact
• Number Keys (1–9) – Quick-use items
• ESC – Pause / Settings menu

Combat is automatic — simply walk into an enemy’s square to attack. Spells and items add strategy, while positioning is key to avoiding unnecessary fights.

RPG Progression

Unlike many roguelikes, The Enchanted Cave 2 rewards you with both stat gems and skill tree points as you level up. Stat gems permanently boost core stats such as health, attack, defense, and intelligence. The branching skill tree allows you to specialize:

• Magic Path – Unlocks powerful spells like Heal and Transmute.
• Warrior Path – Improves raw combat, crits, and defense.
• Enchanter Path – Enhances potion-making, enchanting, and gold gain.

Mixing branches allows for hybrid playstyles, from spellblade battlemages to loot-focused alchemists.

Loot & Crafting

Loot is the lifeblood of the game. Items marked in gold (artifacts) are permanent and remain after escaping, while normal loot is lost if you die or exit the cave. You’ll encounter anvils every 10 floors where you can craft gear with enchantments, upgrade equipment, or brew potions. Smart crafting choices can mean the difference between survival and defeat.

Escape & Replayability

If danger overwhelms you, Escape Wings allow you to exit the cave safely with all your artifacts and gold intact. The cave’s difficulty scales as you go deeper, with tougher enemies and greater rewards. Because of its procedural design, every run offers new treasures and challenges, making it endlessly replayable.

 Pro Tips

• Prioritize the Heal and Transmute spells early for survival and artifact creation.
• Farm stat gems by revisiting caves 10–20 floors above your last deepest level.
• Sell non-artifact loot before escaping — you keep the gold, but not the items.
• Craft for mana regeneration to sustain spellcasting long-term.
• Balance exploration with survival — greed can cost you everything.

FAQ

What is The Enchanted Cave 2?

It’s a roguelike RPG where you explore a shifting cave full of treasures, monsters, and secrets. Progression comes from loot, stat gems, and skill trees.

Who developed the game?

The Enchanted Cave 2 was created by Dustin Auxier, with music composed by Grant Kirkhope (famous for Banjo-Kazooie and GoldenEye 007).

Is this a sequel?

Yes. It follows The Enchanted Cave, expanding with deeper mechanics, skill trees, crafting, and more story content.

How does combat work?

Combat is turn-based and automatic: stepping onto an enemy’s tile triggers a battle. You can cast spells, use potions, or rely on your stats and gear to win.

What are artifacts?

Artifacts are golden-marked items that stay with you permanently, even after death or escape. Normal loot is lost if you leave the cave.

Can I save my progress?

Yes. Progress in town, skill trees, and artifacts are saved, though each dungeon run resets floors due to randomization.

How many floors does the cave have?

The cave contains 100 floors, with increasing difficulty, bosses, and hidden secrets.

What happens if I die?

Death means losing all non-artifact loot and restarting at the town. Artifacts, gold, and permanent upgrades remain.

Is there a premium version?

Yes. The TEC2 Premium Edition (on Steam & mobile) adds an extended story, 20+ extra floors, and additional features.