Minecraft Dungeons 2 has 24 talismans, and the right picks depend on your build: Armadillo Amulet for any roll-heavy play, Fist of Iron for melee damage, and Sigil of Beeswax when you need more health. Every talisman is passive and levels up to 3 the longer you wear it.
Checked in-game on October 1, 2026.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| How many talismans exist? | 24 in the inventory tab, 23 with listed effects |
| How high do they level? | Level 3, gained through use |
| Do they cost souls or have a cooldown? | No, they are passive |
| Where do the hidden ones live? | See the guide linked below |
What does every talisman do?
The table is sorted by our tier list rank, top picks first. Numbers come from launch-week catalog data, and “Not listed yet” means we have no source for how to get it. Full item cards live in the gear database.
| Talisman | Effect | How to get it | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadillo Amulet | Rolls recharge a fifth faster | Not listed yet | S |
| Healing Heart | Quiet 5s, then 2% health per second | Not listed yet | A |
| Ocelot’s Paw | Bonus damage on jump attacks | Hidden wall inside an overworld rift (random) | A |
| Thrifty Pendant | Richer wallet, up to +25% damage | Hidden chest, sand island in Rainy Plains | A |
| Fist of Iron | +10% melee, rising to +35% | Not listed yet | B |
| Golem Kit | A golem shields you | Not listed yet | B |
| Medallion of Momentum | Run 3s for +10% speed | Hidden area in Humbler Huskland | B |
| Sculk Badge | Your buffs last 15% longer | Not listed yet | B |
| Sigil of Beeswax | +20% max health, up to +35% | Not listed yet | B |
| Soul Chip | Soul bar fills 15% bigger | Hidden chest in a Sift dungeon (random) | B |
| Tasty Bone | Brings a wolf along | Not listed yet | B |
| Tendrils of the Sprout | +10% damage near full health | Not listed yet | B |
| Twig of Dark Oak | One-fifth bigger ammo pool | Not listed yet | B |
| Essence of Efficiency | Artifacts recharge 4% sooner | Not listed yet | C |
| Looter’s Charm | Loot drops 1% to 4% more | “Gone Fishing” side quest, Frozen Fortress area | C |
| Prickle’s Mark | Brings the Prickle pet | Not listed yet | C |
| Lucky Clover | Bonus loot chance: 2%, 4%, 7% by level | Hidden chest, Library Towers dungeon in Frozen Highlands | D |
| Glowstone Flask | Potions recharge 35% sooner at III | Hidden chest, Deep Dark dungeon room with 4 fireplaces (random) | Unranked |
| The Eye of Experience | 4% extra XP, 6% at II | Not listed yet | Unranked |
| Twisted Tooth | More souls per kill | Not listed yet | Unranked |
| Amethyst Lens | Ranged attacks deal 25% more damage at III | Hidden chest in Howling Woods (night route) | Unranked |
| Emerald of Good Fortune | 25% chance of extra emeralds at III | Hidden chest in The Sift, near Lullaby Hills | Unranked |
| Wonderful Wheat | Summons a Llama (135 HP, returns after 30s) | Mosstrosity boss drop, Howling Woods | Unranked |
| Wobblestone | Effect not listed yet | Not listed yet | Unranked |
Exact stats for every item are in the Gear Database.
Emerald of Good Fortune, Amethyst Lens and Wonderful Wheat are hidden ones, covered in our secret talismans guide.
How do talismans level up?
Wearing a talisman levels it. Talismans level through XP gained while equipped, and level 3 is the cap. Level 1 to 2 takes 18,480 XP, and level 2 to 3 takes 73,920 XP, for 92,400 XP in total. Swap fresh talismans in so they can catch up. Merchants do not sell levels.
Scaling shows in the numbers. Fist of Iron goes 10%, 20%, then 35% more melee damage. Sigil of Beeswax goes from 20% to 35% more max health, and Looter’s Charm from 1% to 4% extra drops. Early on a talisman you just found is weaker than the one you have worn for hours, so give a promising one time before judging it.
How do talisman slots work?
Talismans have their own slots, separate from the three artifact slots and from armor. Players report three talisman slots, and the starter talisman adds 20% max health. Bonuses you gain also apply to your pets, according to players who run companions.
There is no set bonus for matching armor yet, so talisman choice is where you specialize. Fill every slot, even with something modest. An empty slot lowers your item power more than a weak talisman does.
Which talismans fit which build?
Pick one talisman per job instead of stacking near-duplicates.
Which talismans suit damage builds?
Fist of Iron adds up to 35% melee damage and stacks with other damage buffs, so it suits every melee build. Thrifty Pendant gives up to 25% more damage as your emeralds climb toward 7000, which pays off if you stockpile. Ocelot’s Paw boosts jump attacks, the move our jump-attack bruiser is built around.
Which talismans suit tanks?
Armadillo Amulet cuts roll cooldown by 20%, and rolling is your main defense. Add Healing Heart for 2% health per second after five quiet seconds, and Sigil of Beeswax for max health. Golem Kit summons a golem that shields you, and the reflect wall tank runs it.
Which talismans suit support builds?
Sculk Badge extends positive statuses by 15%, which matters when your buffs go to the whole party. Healing Heart and Sigil of Beeswax keep the healer standing. The banner and basket support build uses all three.
Which talismans suit summoner builds?
Tasty Bone summons a wolf, Golem Kit a golem and Prickle’s Mark the Prickle companion. Companion gear such as Fly Agaric Trousers (+40% companion damage) multiplies them. Our dog companion guide covers how the wolf fights, and the pack leader build stacks all three summons.
Which talismans suit artifact and soul builds?
Soul Chip adds 15% more Soul capacity, and Twisted Tooth raises souls gained. Players report Twisted Tooth winning for artifact spam. Essence of Efficiency only trims artifact cooldown by 4%, so only take it if a slot is free.
Which talismans suit loot builds?
Lucky Clover and Looter’s Charm raise drop chances, but the numbers are small. Lucky Clover gives 2%, 4% and 7% by level. Our loot gear guide says where the bigger loot gains come from.
Key takeaways
- There are 24 talismans, all passive, all capped at level 3.
- Armadillo Amulet is the only S-tier talisman in our list, for its 20% roll cooldown cut.
- Fist of Iron scales from 10% to 35% melee damage across its three levels.
- Sigil of Beeswax scales from 20% to 35% more max health.
- Lucky Clover is rated D: 2% to 7% bonus loot loses to anything that helps you survive.
- Talismans need 18,480 XP for level 2 and 92,400 XP in total for level 3.
- Eight talismans sit in hidden spots, and a ninth drops from a boss behind a locked door.
Quick FAQ
Which talisman is strongest? Armadillo Amulet for most loadouts, since rolling keeps you alive. Melee players pair it with Fist of Iron.
How do you level up talismans? You wear them. Each talisman earns XP while equipped and caps at level 3, which takes 92,400 XP in total.
Can you get talismans from merchants? Players report they come from side quests, later story missions and hidden chests, not shops.
Where are the hidden talismans? The guide above lists all 9 with locations and the Mosstrosity boss fight.
Not confirmed yet
- Glowstone Flask: our data says potion cooldown is 35% shorter at tier III, while one player reported 25%.
- Twisted Tooth: the exact souls bonus is not listed. One player reported 140%.
- Ocelot’s Paw, Prickle’s Mark and Fist of Iron’s level-by-level numbers are only partly published.
- Sigil of Beeswax tier II is not listed.
- Talisman slot count (three) comes from player reports.
- Wobblestone has no effect listed in our data.
- Where most talismans drop is not documented.