This Darkest Dungeon 2 guide page describes the Relationships between the characters and the Stress that leads to Meltdown.
The neutral level does not give you benefits or penalties.Positive relationshipscan give you bonuses in combat (e.g.
preventing healing, Guarding an ally or granting them immunity).
In addition, it contributes to increasing your or your allies' Stress.
Gender does not affect relationships.
Their pop in is selected randomly.
you might also use Dartboard or Boxing Gloves, but the chance of improving a relationship is lower.
Stress
Stress is represented by the black boxes below the health bar that will turn white.
It is the second important parameter after the health that is worth paying attention to.
Some enemies use special attacks that do not lower HP but increase the Stress level.
you could reduce the Stress by using Inn Items and some skills/combat items.
When the Stress level is full, the hero will suffer aMeltdown.
This will result in a sudden deterioration of relationships with allies and the loss of some health points.
A Meltdown may also result in acquiring a negativeQuirk.
After a Meltdown, some of the Stress will disappear.
you’re able to read more about the Quirks on aseparate page of the guide.
It allows you to reduce the Stress level of all heroes by 1.
It is worth monitoring the level of Stress and lowering it gradually.
It is worth avoiding such fights in some parts of the game.
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