Route 2-3 Guide (PokéPath TD)
Route 2-3 is commonly treated as a high-value route for boss-focused runs and farming loops (often discussed together with Suicune). This guide keeps things patch-proof: choke discipline, counter coverage, and two setups (Progression vs Farming).
Boss EncountersRecommended Read
This route is famous for boss farming. Read the Suicune Guide for specific boss mechanics that appear here.
TL;DR
- Route 2-3 consistency comes from counter uptime and upgrade discipline.
- Stabilize clears first. Farming comes second.
- Keep one flex slot for the mechanic that breaks your run.
- If you’re targeting Suicune-style boss runs, optimize boss-lane uptime.
Map read & choke points
Strategy Boss-lane uptime
Treat Route 2-3 as “choke + boss window”:
- Put your main carry where it hits the boss lane for the longest time.
- Ensure support/control overlaps that same lane.
- Have a cleanup plan so one bad wave doesn’t spiral.
Deployment Checklist
- Primary choke chosen (max time-in-range)
- Boss-lane uptime ensured
- Cleanup lane covers leaks
Key mechanics & counters
Route 2-3 failures usually come from a missing or misapplied answer:
Invisibility
Counter must apply on the boss/choke lane.
Shields
Plan for sustained solutions, not just burst.
Regen
Requires consistent effective DPS.
Resist/Armor
Avoid a narrow profile; keep a flex solution.
Reference: Mechanics & Counters · Status Effects
Recommended teams
A) Progression setupSafe Clear
Composition
- Carry at choke/boss lane
- Support/control overlap
- Flex counter slot
- Cleanup lane coverage
B) Farming setupStable Loop
Only attempt farming after you can clear repeatedly without manual intervention.
Farming Rule
- Don’t sacrifice counters for economy.
- If stability drops, revert to Progression setup and re-stabilize.
ResourceGold Farming Guide
Positioning checklist
Carry hits boss lane consistently
Support/control overlaps boss lane
Flex counter is placed where it applies during boss windows
Cleanup lane prevents slow degradation
Common failure modes
Farming greed breaks stability
Restore clear core first.
Counter exists but off-lane
Move it onto boss lane.
Upgrade dilution
Concentrate upgrades on one carry.
Slow degradation
Cleanup lane too weak.