Step 1
Open with a stable first hero
Knight is the safest default opener because the class is easy to stabilize while your account has weak gear and limited rune depth. Ranger can still work if you prefer faster early clears.
Beginner route
Task Bar Hero Beginner Guide
This page is the fastest route through the first hours of Task Bar Hero: what to unlock first, where the Rune Tree starts mattering, when the Cube becomes useful, and why the third hero slot is such a big early breakpoint.
Your First Hours
Step 2
Hit level 3 for the Rune Tree
The Rune Tree is the first real account-power system. Start spending points immediately because hero slots, automation, inventory quality-of-life, and offline rewards all branch out from it.
Step 3
Hit level 4 for the Cube
Treat the Cube as an economy tool first, not just a crafting toy. Early on, converting weak equipment into gold is usually more valuable than forcing gear upgrades too soon.
Step 4
Save for the third hero slot early
The account really starts to accelerate once you run a full three-hero party. Extra classes do not automatically mean extra party slots, so the Rune Tree path matters more than roster ownership.
Early Progression Checkpoints
CheckpointTimingWhy it matters
Rune Tree unlockLevel 3Start building account power, utility, and future hero-slot access.
Cube unlockLevel 4Use it for early gold conversion and system progression before over-crafting.
Third hero slotEarly priorityA three-hero party is the biggest efficiency breakpoint in the opening hours.
AFK vs offlineAlways rememberRunning in the taskbar is stronger than fully closing the game if you want normal loot flow.
Cube Priority For Beginners
Cube searches usually come from players who just unlocked the system and want to know whether to craft, convert, or wait. The safe early answer is to treat Cube as an economy checkpoint first, then use item records and hero roles before making heavier gear choices.
SituationDefault actionWhy
Early gold pressureUse Cube for conversion firstWeak early gear can slow your gold curve if you hold everything. Convert low-value extras before forcing expensive upgrades.
Gear upgrade temptationDelay heavy craftingCrafting too early can drain resources before your party, Rune Tree, and route are stable enough to benefit from it.
Inventory cleanupKeep one clean review passUse item records and gear priority checks before consuming equipment that may still matter for another hero or build.
Build testingPair Cube choices with hero rolesDamage heroes, support roles, and farming routes do not always want the same stat priority.
Common Early Mistakes
- Waiting too long to invest in the Rune Tree.
- Using the Cube too aggressively for crafting before your gold economy can support it.
- Assuming new classes automatically unlock new active party slots.
- Treating offline progress as equivalent to letting the game idle in the taskbar.
Open The Right Reference Next
Use the wiki when you need exact records, and use this guide when you need a decision order.
Hero priority · Hero records · Skill records · Task Bar Hero chest guide · Stage records · Item records · Rune records · Cube guide · Gear priority calculator