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Ancient Pyretap icon in Monster Train 2

Ancient Pyretap

uncommon

Ancient Pyretap is an uncommon artifact in Monster Train 2. Its game-data effect is:

When you are out of Ember, cards can be played for their cost in Pyre Health.

“The Pyreborne, always looking to exact more than what can be given, found a gruesome method to collect Pyre magic: plunging a stake in the outer shell and installing a tap.”

Game data · patch 2.2.1 · Artifact tier list and selection advice · All artifacts

Is Ancient Pyretap good?

Artifact tier list · Updated July 2026

Universal

Universal pick. Converting Pyre Health into emergency Ember can rescue otherwise dead turns, but it needs healing or a healthy damage buffer.

Best with: Pyre healing, expensive finishers and controlled risk.

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