Monster Survivors Guide

Master the game with our comprehensive strategy guide!

Game Basics

Getting Started

  • Move your character using WASD or arrow keys to avoid enemies
  • Your character automatically attacks nearby enemies
  • Collect experience gems to level up and choose new weapons or upgrades
  • Survive as long as possible while facing increasingly difficult waves of monsters

Core Mechanics

  • Level up system: Gain experience by defeating enemies
  • Weapon combinations: Combine different weapons to create powerful evolved versions
  • Passive items: Collect items that provide permanent stat boosts
  • Time management: Balance between collecting experience and avoiding danger

Character Guide

Knight

  • Starting Weapon: Short Sword
  • Special Ability: 10% increased movement speed
  • Best For: Beginners, balanced gameplay
  • Strategy: Focus on weapon upgrades and maintain mobility

Mage

  • Starting Weapon: Magic Staff
  • Special Ability: 15% increased area damage
  • Best For: Area control, crowd management
  • Strategy: Prioritize area damage upgrades

Weapons Guide

Basic Weapons

  • Short Sword: Basic melee weapon, fast attack speed
  • Magic Staff: Ranged weapon, piercing projectiles
  • Throwing Knife: Fast projectiles, high critical chance
  • Holy Cross: Rotating orbit weapon, good coverage

Advanced Weapons

  • Lightning Ring: Chain lightning effect
  • Fire Wand: Area damage over time
  • Ice Dagger: Slows enemies on hit
  • Holy Book: Protective barrier

Weapon Evolution Guide

Evolution Recipes

Holy Sword

  • Short Sword + Holy Cross
  • Effect: Creates holy waves with attacks

Thunder Staff

  • Magic Staff + Lightning Ring
  • Effect: Shoots chain lightning bolts

Boss Battle Strategies

Death Knight (1:00)

  • Appears at the 1-minute mark
  • Pattern: Charges in straight lines
  • Strategy: Keep moving perpendicular to its charge direction
  • Recommended weapons: Ranged weapons for safe damage

Mad Reaper (5:00)

  • Appears at the 5-minute mark
  • Pattern: Creates deadly scythe waves
  • Strategy: Focus on dodging, attack between wave patterns
  • Recommended weapons: Area damage weapons for minion control

Advanced Tips & Tricks

  • Resource Management: Prioritize picking up experience gems when safe, but don't risk your life for them
  • Positioning: Always keep moving and try to funnel enemies into groups for efficient clearing
  • Upgrade Priority: Focus on maxing out one weapon before diversifying your arsenal
  • Synergy Building: Choose passive items that complement your weapon choices
  • Time Management: Plan your movement around treasure chest spawns and boss appearances