At A Glance
- Detailed guide on MageTrain skills and upgrades
- Recommendations on which skills to prioritize
- Tips for maximizing synergy between skills and heroes
In MageTrain, skills and upgrades are essential to improving your heroes and achieving longer runs. This guide helps you identify which skills to focus on first, how to upgrade efficiently, and which combinations produce the best results.
Skill Overview
High Priority Skills:
- Fireball: Deals significant damage over time; pairs well with Arcanist.
- Shield Wall: Reduces incoming damage to frontline heroes; critical for survival.
- Summon Minions: Adds additional units to absorb hits; works well with Necromancer.
Medium Priority Skills:
- Speed Boost: Helps reposition heroes during the run; useful for dodging hazards.
- Chain Lightning: Targets multiple enemies; synergizes with clustered enemy waves.
Low Priority Skills:
- Heal Over Time: Useful but only essential if running extended runs without a Cleric.
- Minor Buffs: Situational; can be upgraded once primary skills are strong.
Upgrade Recommendations
- Prioritize damage and survival skills before buffs.
- Upgrade high-impact skills first (Fireball, Shield Wall).
- Save gold for critical mid-game skills rather than early-game minor buffs.
Skill Synergies
- Fireball + Chain Lightning: Efficient AoE damage across multiple enemies.
- Shield Wall + Paladin: Maximizes front-line survivability.
- Summon Minions + Necromancer: Sustains damage and reduces hero exposure to collisions.
Final Thoughts
Efficient skill upgrades can dramatically increase your MageTrain run length and success rate. Focus on high-priority skills first, ensure synergy between heroes and skills, and avoid unnecessary early-game upgrades.