Altar of Hope/The Intrepid Coast

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Hail the vessel of your deliverance.
~ The Academic
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The Intrepid Coast is a location in the Altar of Hope where players may spend Candles of Hope Candles of Hope to unlock a variety of expedition-wide upgrades. These upgrades are primarily functional, including upgrades to the Stagecoach and bonuses when starting an expedition or reaching various Nodes; the Intrepid Coast also contains cosmetic upgrades for the Stagecoach.

Icon progression general The Intrepid Coast.png

Progression art stagecoach.pngJourney

Unlocks various upgrades for the Stagecoach. The total number of Candles of Hope needed to complete it is 144.

  • Capability: +1 Stagecoach equipement slot. (3 Times)
  • Packing: +2 Inventory slots. (3 Times)
  • Scavenging: Increased loot from running over road debris. (3 Times)
  • Charity: Increased chance that Candles of Hope appear at maps locations. (3 Times)

Progression art nodes Resourcefulness.pngResourcefulnes

Main article: Nodes

Unlocks bonuses when reaching certain Node locations. The total number of Candles of Hope needed to complete it is 131.

  • Wealth: Arriving at Valley Inn: +24 Relics, +20 Baubles. (2 Times)
  • Bartering: Arriving at Hoarder: +12 Relics.
  • Sanctuary: Arriving at Hospital: +10% HP, -1 Stress
  • Curiosity: Arriving at Academic's Study: Free random Combat Item.
  • Efficiency: Arriving at Academic's Cache: Free random item.
  • Refreshment: Arriving at Oasis: Free Mineral-Rich Spring Water.
  • Invigoration: Arriving at Watchtower: All heroes: +1 SPD until next Inn
  • Respite: Arriving at Inn: Free random Inn Item.

Progression art prestige Renown.pngRenown

Unlocks skins for the Stagecoach. Skins are purely cosmetic and do not otherwise affect gameplay. The total number of Candles of Hope needed to complete it is 92.

  • Prestige: unlocks Filthy, Stressed, Striped, Checkered Bloodied, Deadly, Flaming, Overgrown, Submerged and Ironclad Stagecoach skin.

Progression art pets Companionship.pngCompanionship

Main article: Pets

Unlocks Pets, a unique type of Stagecoach equipment. The total number of Candles of Hope needed to complete it is 155.

  • Unlocks Pets slot and Orphan Wolf Club. Pet wolf.png
  • Unlocks Pygmy PliskinPet snake.png , Unnatural OwletPet owl.png, Reanimated Rabbit Pet rabbit.png, Mucilaginous SlimePet slime.png, Shrieker Chick Pet shrieker.png, Larval Carrion EaterPet carrion eater.png, Hatchling CocodrilianPet croc.png, Crimson TickPet tick.png and Shambler's Spawn Pet shambler .png

Progression art eternal flame Infernal flame.pngThe Infernal Flame

Main article: Infernal Flame

Unlocks Infernal Flames, unique Stagecoach items that serve as an optional "hard mode" for Darkest Dungeon II. When equipped, each Infernal Flames significantly alters certain in-game mechanics, increasing the difficulty of the expedition while offering some comparatively minor benefits.