First Hour Route
A compact first-hour route for TBH: Task Bar Hero: unlock priorities, starter formation, Rune Tree timing and early farming targets.
BeginnerRouteUnlocks
Start with unlocks, not grinding
Your first goal is to unlock the systems that multiply progress. Push stages until Rune Tree and Hero-dric Cube are open, then stop wasting time on low-value repeats.
- Clear 1-1 through 1-3 once, then keep pushing until the next system unlocks.
- Spend early Rune Tree points toward formation slots before small damage nodes.
- Unlock Priest as soon as possible; the healer stabilizes boss farming.
Starter formation
Knight plus Priest plus Ranger is the safest beginner shell. Swap Sorcerer in when you can clear without losing stability.
- Knight absorbs early pressure.
- Priest keeps the run alive and lowers failed clears.
- Ranger or Sorcerer handles damage while the account is undergeared.
When to farm
Farm only after you hit a wall or need specific boxes. Use the Farming Planner for EXP, gold and kills-per-hour instead of guessing from stage level alone.
Related pages
Farming
Rank stages by EXP, gold or kills per hour.
Drop Finder
Find likely boxes, materials and stage sources.
Cube, Alchemy and Item Safety
How to use the Hero-dric Cube safely: synthesis, alchemy, item locks, market preparation and patch-sensitive item rules.
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.