2026-06-07
Rune Priority in Task Bar Hero: What to Unlock First
Runes are permanent account power, so they should solve problems that every team feels. In the early game, that usually means more party slots, better gold flow, and enough broad stats to farm without constant failures.
Recommended Unlock Order
| Step | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Move toward party slot unlocks | Another hero adds a full role, not just a small stat gain. |
| 2 | Take nearby cheap nodes | Cheap stats smooth out early farming and make every run more consistent. |
| 3 | Improve gold income | More gold means more Rune Tree progress and faster recovery after walls. |
| 4 | Add survival and broad damage | Use these when deaths or slow clears become the bottleneck. |
| 5 | Specialize later | Narrow damage nodes are better after your main party plan is stable. |
Why Party Slots Come First
A new hero slot can add healing, frontline safety, wave clear, or boss pressure. That is often stronger than a small percentage bonus because it changes what your party can do.
If you delay party slots for too long, you may over-invest in one hero and still fail because the team is missing sustain or damage coverage.
Gold Nodes Matter
Gold is not only a currency. It is the speed of your Rune Tree itself. If a gold node helps you unlock the next important route sooner, it can be more valuable than a direct combat node.
When Damage Nodes Are Worth It
Take damage nodes when the team survives but runs time out or clear too slowly. If enemies kill you quickly, damage is not the first fix.
Simple Early Rule
If you do not know what to take, choose the node that helps the most future decisions: party slots first, then gold, then flexible survival and damage.
Next reads
Continue with the beginner route, update notes, or the full guide archive when you want a different angle.