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TBH: Task Bar Hero is an action-RPG/idle hybrid where party composition, rune progression, and item management determine how fast you advance through stages and farm resources. This guide collects the core systems and practical rules you need to build parties, unlock extra hero slots, and manage progression efficiently.

Core concepts: party, runes, and progression

  • Heroes (characters) form your party; each hero has a class, skills, and gear. Choosing a strong starter and reliable synergies matters more than buying every hero.
  • Party size is not tied to how many classes you own. Additional deployed hero slots are unlocked through the Rune Tree, not by merely unlocking classes.
  • The game blends active and idle play: smart setup, rune choices, and stage selection produce far better AFK returns than pure passivity.

Rune Tree and Hero Slots

  • The Rune Tree is the single source of extra hero deployment slots. Invest points there when you want to expand party size.
  • Runes are both power modifiers and utility: some automate behaviors (automation runes), some improve farming efficiency, and some unlock passive bonuses.
  • Plan rune allocation to match your immediate goals (progression vs farming). Automation runes can make AFK farming effective, but stage choice and inventory hygiene remain crucial for returns.

Party composition and formations

  • Early-game: pick one reliable hero as your primary carry. The guide “Best Hero To Pick First” focuses on accessible, robust options.
  • Two-hero parties: pairing a durable frontliner with a damage or control backliner is the most consistent two-hero setup.
  • Full parties: balance damage, sustain, and utility. Use rune slots and extra hero slots to fill missing roles rather than adding redundant damage dealers.
  • Formation controls exist to reposition heroes for specific stages; change formation when a boss or mechanics require a different frontline/backline arrangement.

Builds, meta, and patch awareness

  • Builds and party meta evolve with patches. Focus on reliable, broadly useful comps for steady progression rather than chasing momentary top-tier lists.
  • Use guides classified under “Builds & Party Meta” when you want optimal late-stage meta builds. For general progression, prioritize survivability and sustained damage.

Farming and AFK strategy

  • The game rewards active setup: automation runes, correct stage selection, and tidy inventory are the backbone of efficient AFK farming.
  • AFK farming still benefits from periodic checks: clear inventory (sell/convert loot), refresh runes or cube modes, and swap formations if a stage mechanic changes.
  • For dedicated farming parties, use compositions that maximize clear speed and survivability on targeted stages.

Hero-dric Cube and item progression

  • The Hero-dric Cube unlocks at player level 4 and gates most item progression systems.
  • The Cube has multiple modes (eight functions). Each mode addresses a different purpose: crafting, upgrading, salvaging, converting, and auto-sorting among others.
  • Learn the Cube modes before using Auto Fill. Auto Fill can destroy or replace gear unintentionally if you don’t configure it properly.
  • Two key distinctions:
    • Synthesis: used to upgrade gear tiers. Use Synthesis when your goal is to raise item tier and power.
    • Alchemy: used to convert items into rune resources or currency that fuels rune advancement. Use Alchemy when you need runes or funds. Using the wrong Cube mode wastes time and resources.

Inventory and economy

  • There is no equipment lock feature. Discipline and the UI’s Alt-lock (or equivalent hotkey) are the only safeguards against accidental fusion or replacement.
  • Manage inventory and stash regularly to avoid automatic functions consuming valuable items.
  • The game has multiple economies:
    • In-game Gold and internal conversion (Cube/Alchemy) drive runes and progression.
    • A separate real-money marketplace exists (Steam Market / Trade Ship). Items listed there use a different economy; the Cube does not interact with market listings.
  • Beginner Roadmap: a milestone checklist that guides new players from install through unlocking your third hero slot and basic Cube usage.
  • Hero-dric Cube: an in-depth reference for each of the Cube’s eight functions; indispensable once you reach level 4.
  • Synthesis vs Alchemy: a concise comparison that prevents costly mode mistakes.
  • Inventory & Stash Management: practical rules for preventing accidental item loss during fusion or Cube operations.

Troubleshooting and support

  • Common display and UI issues often resolve by using hotkeys or restarting the client.
  • For game support, contact the developers via the official support email provided by the developers.
  • For site issues (wiki/guide pages), use the game’s Steam community or the official Discord linked from the wiki homepage.
  • This guide is informational only. Game mechanics may change with updates and this site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the game’s developers or platform holders.
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Keep this page as your quick checklist: unlock rune-tree slots for extra heroes, master the Cube modes before Auto Fill, prioritize rune choices that match farm vs progression, and maintain strict inventory discipline to avoid costly mistakes.