What is the Endless Vault?
The Endless Vault is Moonlighter 2's central progression system. Represented by a massive cube in Tresna's town square, it tracks your cumulative gold earnings and rewards you with unlocks at specific milestones.
Unlike spending gold on purchases, Endless Vault progress is based on total gold earned—the money doesn't disappear. Once you hit a milestone, the unlock is permanent.
How Progression Works
Gold Milestones
The Endless Vault unlocks at specific total gold thresholds:
- Gold earned from selling relics counts
- Gold from any source contributes
- Progress never resets
- Cumulative across all sessions
Checking Progress
Visit the cube in Tresna's center:
- View current gold total
- See next milestone requirement
- Preview upcoming rewards
- Track overall progression
Endless Vault Levels
Endless Vault I (Starting)
Requirement: None (Available immediately)
Unlocks:
- Basic game systems
- Starter shop configuration
- Initial dungeon access
- Core mechanics introduction
Endless Vault II
Requirement: 50,000 Gold earned
Unlocks:
- First shop expansion
- Two additional showcases
- Expanded K33P3R storage
- Second tier Merchant Progression
- New furniture options
- Additional dungeon content
Endless Vault III
Requirement: ~120,000 Gold earned (estimated)
Unlocks:
- Tier 2 potions
- New weapon recipes
- Further dungeon progression
- Enhanced K33P3R options
- Additional NPC services
Endless Vault IV
Requirement: Higher gold threshold
Unlocks:
- Second shop expansion
- Maximum showcase count
- Ultimate weapon recipes
- Advanced game content
- Full furniture access
Endless Vault V-VII
Status: Not yet implemented in Early Access
These levels are planned but currently unavailable. Expect them in future updates as the game progresses through Early Access.
Rewards Breakdown
Shop Rewards
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| II | First expansion (6 showcases) |
| IV | Second expansion (max showcases) |
Combat Rewards
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| II | New weapon options |
| III | Tier 2 potions |
| IV | Ultimate weapon recipes |
Merchant Progression
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| II | Second tier K33P3R |
| III-IV | Advanced tiers |
Accelerating Progress
Maximize Gold Earnings
Pricing Strategy
- Always sell at Perfect Price
- Leverage Special Customers
- Use furniture bonuses
- Time sales for boosts
Dungeon Efficiency
- Target high-value relics
- Don't die (quality loss)
- Complete full runs
- Collect materials for crafting
Shop Optimization
- Invest in K33P3R upgrades
- Expand capacity early
- Use optimal furniture
- Storage for timing
Daily Routine for Progress
-
Morning Run
- Complete dungeon with full pack
- Prioritize rare+ relics
- Use Pendant if endangered
-
Shop Session
- Sell at Perfect Prices
- Match furniture to inventory
- Track special customers
-
Investment
- Upgrade K33P3R
- Purchase useful furniture
- Save for major unlocks
-
Evening Run
- Second dungeon attempt
- Focus on materials if needed
- Build toward next milestone
Milestone Strategies
Reaching 50,000 (Endless Vault II)
This should be your first major goal:
Timeline: 3-5 hours of gameplay
Strategy:
- Focus on consistent runs, not perfect runs
- Sell everything at decent prices
- Don't over-invest early
- Quantity of runs matters
Reaching 120,000+ (Endless Vault III)
Your mid-game target:
Timeline: 8-12 hours of gameplay
Strategy:
- Shop expansion compounds earnings
- K33P3R upgrades pay dividends
- Better relics from deeper runs
- Quality over quantity now
Reaching Endless Vault IV
Your late Early Access goal:
Timeline: 20+ hours of gameplay
Strategy:
- Optimize every system
- Perfect Price everything
- Legendary relics focus
- Maximum efficiency
What Unlocks Mean for Gameplay
Shop Expansion Impact
- More showcases = more sales per session
- Increased furniture options
- Better K33P3R storage
- Significantly faster gold earning
Combat Impact
- Better weapons = faster dungeon clears
- Better potions = safer runs
- More content = more relic variety
- Compounding advantages
Progression Loop
More Gold → Higher Vault Level → Better Tools → More Efficient Runs → More Gold (faster)
This positive feedback loop means early investment pays off exponentially.
Common Questions
"Does spending gold reduce progress?"
No. Progress tracks total earned, not current balance. Spend freely on upgrades.
"What's the fastest way to progress?"
Consistent play with optimized pricing. Don't obsess over perfect runs—volume matters early.
"Should I save for milestones?"
No saving needed. Just keep earning and the milestones will unlock naturally.
"What happens after Vault IV?"
Currently nothing—Vault V-VII await future updates. Vault IV is the Early Access cap.
Tracking Your Progress
Gold Earning Rate Benchmarks
| Stage | Expected Rate |
|---|---|
| Early | 2,000-5,000 gold/run |
| Mid | 8,000-15,000 gold/run |
| Late | 20,000+ gold/run |
Time Estimates
| Milestone | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Vault II | 3-5 hours |
| Vault III | 8-12 hours |
| Vault IV | 20-30 hours |
Future Content
The Endless Vault system is designed for expansion. Expect:
- Higher vault levels
- New reward tiers
- Additional unlockable content
- Balance adjustments
Check patch notes after updates for new progression content.
Conclusion
The Endless Vault is your north star in Moonlighter 2. Every gold piece earned counts toward permanent progress. Focus on consistent earnings, invest in compounding upgrades, and watch your capabilities grow with each milestone.
Key principles:
- Earn gold consistently
- Invest in multipliers (K33P3R, furniture)
- Expand shop capacity early
- Use upgrades to earn faster
- Progress naturally accumulates
The Endless Vault rewards patient, consistent play. Keep delving, keep selling, and the rewards will come.
Good luck reaching Vault IV, merchant!