What should I upgrade first in the Rune Tree?
Upgrade the node path that fixes your current bottleneck, usually survival, reliable damage, uptime, or resource flow.
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Task Bar Hero Rune Tree Explorer
Use this Rune Tree Explorer to check synced rune records, max-level bands, branch nodes, and safe upgrade planning context before spending resources. The local database currently exposes 197 rune records and tracks 663 rune level rows in catalog status.
Rune data policy
Rune levels are catalog-only in this view. Treat max level, icon key, and next-rune fields as planning context, not as a full optimizer, exact upgrade-cost calculator, or universal best-rune answer.
Explorer
Featured Rune Tree records
Rune of WarAllHeroAttackDamageMax 12 next
Rune of WealthAdditionalGoldStageBossMax 33 next
Rune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 33 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 31 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 33 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 31 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 33 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 33 next
Rune of GrowthAdditionalExpStageBossMax 33 next
Rune of CommandUnlockArrangeSlotCountMax 12 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 31 nextRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlotMax 51 nextRune of CommandUnlockArrangeSlotCountMax 10 next
Rune of WealthIncreaseGoldAmountMax 31 next
Rune of GrowthIncreaseExpAmountMax 31 next
Rune of AwakeningUnlockSkillSlotCountMax 10 next
Rune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChestMax 31 next
Rune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChestMax 32 nextRune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChestMax 52 nextRune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChestMax 51 nextRune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChestMax 52 nextRune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChestMax 52 nextRune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChestMax 53 nextRune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChestMax 51 nextMax levels
Rune records by max-level band
Max level 162 records / Examples: Rune of War, Rune of Command, Rune of Command, Rune of Awakening, Rune of Wealth
Max level 21 records / Examples: Rune of Wealth
Max level 343 records / Examples: Rune of Wealth, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion
Max level 589 records / Examples: Rune of Expansion, Rune of Exploration, Rune of Conquest, Rune of Exploration, Rune of Conquest
Max level 102 records / Examples: Rune of the Shield, Rune of War
Focus groups
Rune planning buckets
General progression87 records / Examples: Rune of Command, Rune of Command, Rune of Awakening, Rune of Exploration, Rune of Conquest
Gold and farming31 records / Examples: Rune of Wealth, Rune of Wealth, Rune of Wealth, Rune of Wealth, Rune of Wealth
EXP and leveling30 records / Examples: Rune of Growth, Rune of Growth, Rune of Growth, Rune of Growth, Rune of Growth
Inventory and storage29 records / Examples: Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion, Rune of Expansion
Damage and speed10 records / Examples: Rune of War, Rune of War, Rune of War, Rune of Frenzy, Rune of War
Survival and movement10 records / Examples: Rune of the Shield, Rune of the Gale, Rune of the Shield, Rune of the Gale, Rune of the Gale
Branches
Runes with visible next-rune links
Rune of WarAllHeroAttackDamage / Max 1 / 2 next rune linksRune of WealthAdditionalGoldStageBoss / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of GrowthAdditionalExpStageBoss / Max 3 / 3 next rune linksRune of CommandUnlockArrangeSlotCount / Max 1 / 2 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of ExpansionMaxInventorySlot / Max 5 / 1 next rune linksRune of WealthIncreaseGoldAmount / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of GrowthIncreaseExpAmount / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChest / Max 3 / 1 next rune linksRune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChest / Max 3 / 2 next rune linksRune of ExplorationDropChanceNormalChest / Max 5 / 2 next rune linksRune of ConquestDropChanceStageBossChest / Max 5 / 1 next rune links
Upgrade planning
What the Rune Tree doesThe Rune Tree shapes long-term progression. It is not just a list of small upgrades; it is a signal about what your build is trying to become. Use it to reinforce your class role, not to chase every attractive node at once.
Early upgrade prioritiesEarly priorities should solve visible problems. If runs fail, look at survival. If progress is stable but slow, look at damage or efficiency. A modest node that keeps progress moving can be better than a flashy node that only works after future gear arrives.
Mid-game prioritiesAs your gear improves, revisit old assumptions. A class swap or strong item can change which Rune Tree path gives the best value. Test one major direction at a time so the result is easier to understand.
Avoid wasting resourcesScattered spending makes a build look flexible while weakening its main job. Before spending, ask whether the upgrade supports your current class, current build, or a planned change you can actually execute.
Questions
Task Bar Hero FAQ
Should I spread Rune Tree points widely?
Usually no. Focused spending is easier to evaluate and often stronger for early progression.
When should I change Rune Tree direction?
Recheck direction after a major class change, gear upgrade, or repeated progression stall.
Does the Rune Tree affect build choice?
Yes. Rune Tree priorities should support the build instead of competing with it.