AutomaticHero level
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Progression Roadmap
See which systems grow automatically, where the hero makes a lasting choice, and which ordinary activity is the best next step.
Four parallel tracksSpoiler-safe
Spend or bankClass Tree
Find and equipEquipment
Find and craftSkill Hearts
Level upGrow the build
Start with the rule
Progress is four tracks, not one ladder.
Hero XP advances the level automatically. Equipment and Skill Hearts come from play, while Class points wait for the build choice you want to make.
- 1Level 1 starts neutralLearn the current build before committing to a Class Tree.
- 2Level 2 grants the first Class pointChoose a root now or keep the point banked.
- +Every later level grants one moreA level-up does not grant an attribute point.
Level pacing, Class availability, tree capacity, and growth rules come from the same shared gameplay modules used by the game.
Hero growth
Level
Earn Class points
Earn one Class point on every level-up beginning at level 2; level-ups do not grant attribute points.
Choose
Spend or bank
Spend Class points in Pulseweaver or Siegewright with K, or bank them for later.
Build
Shape the loadout
Find and craft Skill Hearts, then anywhere in a run use the slot buttons or drag Hearts between carried and compatible equipped slots.
Every level after 1+1 Class point
butAttribute points+0 from leveling
Attributes come from the hero's starting allocation and other documented build systems—not automatic level-up rewards.
Hero level pacing
Early levels take about ten ordinary monster defeats, while later levels steadily become longer goals. Elite monsters, bosses, and quest rewards can shorten these estimates.
Current level1
150 XPAbout 10 ordinary monsters
Current level10
740 XPAbout 20 ordinary monsters
Current level25
3,700 XPAbout 50 ordinary monsters
Current level50
26,800 XPAbout 200 ordinary monsters
Current level99
100,188 XPAbout 396 ordinary monsters
These are reference estimates. Elite monsters, bosses, and quest rewards can move the XP bar faster than ordinary defeats.
Skill Heart Class progression
Every hero starts neutral at level 1, earns the first Class point at level 2, and earns one point at every later hero level.
Available now
45 ranksPulseweaver
Trade raw impact for relentless, efficient Heart casting.
rootidentitypowerattributesquality of lifeadvancedadvanced poweradvanced attributesmasterunique
Available now
45 ranksSiegewright
Accept slower, costlier casts that land with crushing force.
rootidentitypowerattributesquality of lifeadvancedadvanced poweradvanced attributesmasterunique
CommitmentThe first root locks the opposite available tree.
There are no hybrid links in the current trees.
RespecThe Second Wind Academy can refund the full tree.
After refunding, the hero may choose the other root.
OverflowExtra Class points remain banked.
Points stay available after the selected tree is filled.
Announced3 additional ClassesVisible on the roadmap, not selectable yet.
- Dimensional BladeComing soon
Empower wand attacks with spectral blade strikes and let Heart skills call forth additional blade hits.
- SpellshotComing soon
Extend wand reach and trigger Heart skills from successful wand hits.
- MaledictorComing soon
Make ailments strike more often and hit harder, with additional curse-focused bonuses.
What to pursue next
Learn and level
→Ordinary exploration
Hero XP, gold, equipment, Skill Hearts, potions, and crafting materials.
Test new equipment near a safe route.Choose a target
→Ship contracts
Focused rewards and repeatable objectives.
Accept a requirement that fits the current build or inventory.Refine the build
→Forge work
Fragments, targeted stat improvements, and enchantments.
Salvage unwanted gear before a focused upgrade.Take on a route
→Dimension expeditions
Denser challenge, route modifiers, and a permanent completion record.
Inspect the shard and prepare bag space first.