

TLDR - just roll with it - you'll get it eventually. You'd have much better luck just going torchless from the get-go in terms of finding a Shambler, but not so much from an efficiency standpoint in terms of the standard fights. Variable of course, and you can't always plan for an altar like you can for some good ole 'finish up and walk back and forward to try your luck', but still. Pets are purchased at The Provisioner and from all the pets that the. There are a total of 10 Pets in 5 different cages, all of which can be unlocked via the Altar of Hope. Pets can give various buffs to Heroes depending on the items equipped on the Stagecoach and some have direct combat effects. Check out this full fight against the Shambler, i. I'd say I encountered a Shambler altar per every 4-5 dungeons on average in my more recent save - sometimes in quick succession, sometimes after a good few weeks, but I recall seeing plenty. Shamblers Spawn is a Pet in Darkest Dungeon 2. I was wondering if The Shambler made his way into Darkest Dungeon 2, and the answer was a terrifying 'yes'. Kill Sycophants ASAP to 'debuff' them, hit Shambler with any free attacks.

You can usually kill Shambler on round 4-6. Focus fire on Shambler, mop up Sycophants later. There's not a whole lot to gain from regular farming except more stress or diseases (unless you're being super meta about it), except maybe trinkets or the chance to min-max whatever you have. As you kill the Sycophants, Shambler summons more for free, always keeping 2 in play. As far as I'm concerned, by the time the dungeon is done (even if it's a short - unless super lucky with the mission), your pack should be relatively if not completely full.
