Cube, Alchemy and Item Safety
How to use the Hero-dric Cube safely: synthesis, alchemy, item locks, market preparation and patch-sensitive item rules.
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Lock before you alchemy
Alchemy is useful for converting junk into gold, but it is also the easiest place to delete value by mistake. Lock items you may keep before running bulk actions.
- Keep gear with useful rarity, sockets or market value.
- Check the update page before alchemy during hotfix windows.
- Do not treat market-price items as junk unless you have checked the current rules.
Synthesis priority
Synthesis is strongest when you are pushing a rarity breakpoint. Use it to upgrade a focused gear set before spreading materials across every slot.
Market-aware decisions
Steam Market and Trade Ship rules have changed during launch. A route that was correct yesterday can become wrong after a server or market patch.
Related pages
Farming
Rank stages by EXP, gold or kills per hour.
Drop Finder
Find likely boxes, materials and stage sources.
First Hour Route
A compact first-hour route for TBH: Task Bar Hero: unlock priorities, starter formation, Rune Tree timing and early farming targets.
Best Farming Routes
How to choose TBH farming stages by EXP per hour, gold per hour, kills per hour and box targets.
Market and Patch Watch
A short guide to market restrictions, patch notes and what to re-check before farming, crafting or selling.