Cult of the Lamb is filled with intricate mechanics that can either propel your cult to greatness or leave it struggling. Many players unknowingly make avoidable mistakes, so here’s a comprehensive guide to help you streamline your gameplay, maximize efficiency, and enhance your cult’s survival. Whether you’re managing resources, optimizing runs, or organizing your cult better, these tips will ensure you lead with wisdom.
1. Prioritize Worship for Devotion
Devotion is the key to unlocking essential upgrades like the Lumber Yard and Stone Mine, both of which provide resources crucial for expansion. Instead of rushing out on dungeon runs immediately, take a moment to assign all followers to worship the Shrine while you handle basic tasks like cleaning up poop and vomit. This passive devotion gain will allow you to unlock Divine Inspiration upgrades quickly. Even after you’ve unlocked everything, continued worship will generate money, making it a valuable long-term investment.
2. Increase Lobster Spawn Rates with Special Populations Tarot Card
If you’ve struggled to catch a Lobster at Pilgrim’s Passage, the issue likely lies in RNG. To increase your chances, equip the Special Populations Tarot Card, which enhances the spawn rate of rare fish. Without this card, you may spend hours fishing without success. Once you obtain a lobster, you unlock the ability to purchase any fish type, simplifying meal preparation.
3. Reclaim Necklaces from Fallen Followers
Necklaces provide powerful buffs to followers, such as increased movement speed or eliminating their need for sleep. However, followers eventually die, and many players forget that you can harvest their remains to reclaim these valuable accessories. Always collect necklaces after a follower’s death so you can reuse them on new members instead of wasting precious resources.
4. Purchase Additional Tarot Cards
Many players overlook the ability to purchase extra Tarot Cards from the side collection at a card reader’s stall. This mechanic allows you to double up on powerful buffs during a dungeon run. Some enhanced Tarot Cards offer double the bonuses, such as 20% increased damage instead of 10%, or two extra hearts instead of one. Spending a few coins here can significantly enhance your survival chances.
5. Attempt No-Damage Boss Fights for Extra Rewards
Taking on mini-bosses and main bosses without sustaining damage yields extra rewards. Mastering dodging and attack patterns will not only increase efficiency but also provide more resources per run. If you’re confident in your combat skills, this is a fantastic way to farm additional loot.
6. Upgrade the Farmer Station ASAP
A common mistake is manually harvesting crops instead of letting followers do it. The Farmer Station upgrade allows followers to plant and water crops autonomously, while the Farmer Station II upgrade also lets them place harvested crops into a storage box for you. This saves immense amounts of time and prevents unnecessary micromanagement.
7. Optimize Farm Layout with Seed & Fertilizer Storage
To maximize farming efficiency, always place Seed and Fertilizer Silos near the Farmer Station. This ensures that all available farming land is used optimally, and followers don’t waste time running long distances.
8. Group Buildings for Efficiency
Keeping related structures close together makes management easier. For example:
- Place the Outhouse near the Fertilizer Silo for quick collection.
- Cluster Lumber Yards, Stone Mines, and Offering Statues to streamline resource collection.
- Position the Confession Booth centrally to easily locate followers when needed.
9. Always Cook Meals Before Leaving for Runs
Your followers will eat even when you’re away, so always prepare enough meals before heading into dungeons. You might not see hunger levels drop while gone, but upon return, you’ll notice that food has been consumed.
10. Eat a Meal Yourself for Bonus Armor Hearts
After defeating a boss, you unlock the Hunger Card, which grants a Blue Armor Heart each day if you eat a meal before a dungeon run. This extra heart can be the difference between life and death, so always take advantage of it.
11. Time Runs with the Day/Night Cycle
Some Tarot Cards offer bonuses based on the time of day, such as extra damage at night or increased drop rates during the day. Before selecting your card, check the in-game clock and plan accordingly.
12. Use Omnipresence to Reset Bad Runs
The Omnipresence ability allows you to exit a dungeon at any time. Use this to restart a run until you get a strong weapon and curse combination. This also serves as a safety net in case of game glitches.
13. Don’t Rush Home Too Soon
Followers won’t immediately leave if they’re sick, hungry, or unfaithful. Before cutting a dungeon run short, remember that dissenters first issue warnings before leaving, giving you time to put them in prison, bribe them, or even eliminate them. Additionally, you can purchase a new follower from Helob the Spider or resurrect old ones upon returning.
14. Target the Most Dangerous Enemy First
When entering a combat room, prioritize the most troublesome enemy. Instead of attacking randomly, assess which enemy poses the greatest threat and eliminate them quickly.
15. Faith Management Beyond Blessing and Inspiration
While blessing and inspiring followers raises faith, don’t forget alternative methods like:
- Completing follower quests
- Repairing broken beds
- Holding sermons
- Gifting followers items
- Cooking meals
- Using the Brainwashing Ritual, which locks faith levels for three days
These actions level up followers and generate Commandment Stone Pieces for unlocking new cult abilities.
16. Avoid the DLC Flower Floor Bug
If you remove the DLC Flower Floor, it may reappear across your entire cult area. To avoid this bug, only place it on select sections rather than the entire map.
17. Locate Followers Quickly with the Confession Booth
Instead of searching manually for a specific follower, simply use the Confession Booth to summon them immediately. This trick saves time, especially in large cults.
18. Upgrade Rituals and Ritual Cooldowns Early
Early-game ritual upgrades allow you to lock faith and hunger levels, resurrect high-level followers, and conduct more frequent rituals. Pair this with Missionaries to farm bones and keep ritual cooldowns short.
19. Conduct Sermons After Recruiting New Members
Sermons level up followers, so indoctrinate new members before performing them to maximize devotion gain.
20. Pay Attention to Room Markers and Icons
Look for icons above doorways and symbols under map rooms to determine room rewards and potential dangers before entering.
21. Choose Tarot Cards That Complement Your Weapon
Certain weapons pair perfectly with Tarot Cards. For example, if you have a weapon that generates Devotion, pair it with a Tarot Card that doubles Devotion drops. Always consider weapon synergy when selecting cards.
Final Thoughts
By implementing these strategies, your cult will thrive, your dungeon runs will be smoother, and you’ll have a far more enjoyable experience leading your followers. Keep experimenting, refining your strategies, and leading your cult to glory!
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