Fastest Progression Guide

Note: This is a community-compiled guide based on early game experience.

Fast progression in Dicero is not just about dealing more damage. The fastest route usually comes from stacking small advantages: spending gems where they create long-term account value, choosing the right weapon for the stage type, and taking survival tools before a run collapses.

Use this guide as a planning checklist, not as a fixed tier list. Early Dicero balance can change, and community-tested priorities should be rechecked when new seasons, shops, or skills appear.

Gem Usage

Community-favored gem uses:

• Purchase gold keys from “offers” (not directly from market)
• Buy the monthly gem offer first — highest value per gem
• Goal: Reach S gear as quickly as possible

The reason players focus on keys and stronger long-term rewards is simple: early account power compounds. If a purchase only helps one run, compare it against options that unlock more gear, more attempts, or better survival.

Weapon Choice

Weapon choice depends on what is stopping your run:

Weapon	Best For	Notes
Hammer	AoE stages	Stack hammer skills for clearing mobs
Sword	Single target	Great for bosses
Staff	Mixed/Orbs	Need all different orb skills

Weapon-specific tips:

• Hammer: Stack hammer skills + poison for bosses
• Sword: At least 1-2 greatsword skills is fine
• Staff: Pick all different orb skills, upgrade mirage (3 orbs)

If you are stuck on waves, start by checking Hammer or other AOE options. If a single boss is ending runs, Sword-style single-target pressure may be the cleaner adjustment.

Skill Priority

General Priority

1. Revive — Most important for breaking through walls
2. Good weapon skill
3. Good multiplier skill
4. Good poison skill
5. HP skill
6. Bad weapon skill
7. Everything else

Staff Weapon Priority

1. Revive
2. Good weapon skill
3. Bad weapon skill
4. Good multiplier skill
5. HP skill
6. Good poison skill

Skill Mechanics by Weapon

Swordwave

• Dice Combo → Turn Start → Reroll Use → Die Showing 6

Greatsword

• Does Not Enter Play → Dice Combo → Reroll Use → Reroll Same or Higher

Hammer

• Does Not Enter Play → Dice Combo → Lost if Reroll → Reroll Use

Orbs

• Lost if Reroll → Turn Start → Dice Combo → Rerolls Reach 0

Poison

• For Each Dice You Have → Reroll Use → Does Not Enter Play → Turn Start

Key Insight

Revive is the decider once you hit the wall. Whether a run has revive as an option in the second half makes or breaks a campaign run.

When This Guide Is Not Enough

If you are still stuck after following these priorities, the issue may not be speed. Check the Early Progression Guide for chapter walls, the Dice Mechanics Guide for route reading, or the Builds page for a clearer build direction.

Based on community discussion, April 2026.