For those looking for help to progress, here are some tips:
I’ve seen some people complaining about low XP gain, and others about the high number of kills required to move to the next stage. Both of these issues can be solved with upgrades, better gear, ascension, and rebirth.
(I’ve made some progress myself — I can reach level 100 fairly quickly, and on stage 25 I only need 100 kills to advance. I don’t remember the original number, but I think it was over 2000.)
I recommend locking your stage at one where you can one-shot the mobs. It’s a good idea to spend time farming XP in a stage where you can one-hit enemies, then occasionally push forward to unlock new features (e.g., Stage 25 unlocks Ascension Tier 2).
Most of the time, you’ll want to stay where you can one-shot enemies — it’s much more efficient for XP farming. Only move forward once you’re at a good level, and when progress starts slowing down after advancing stages, that’s a good time to do an ascension(Rebirth is more a level thing).
Here are some things I recommend getting as early as possible:
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First Strike (Ascension Tier 1, costs 50 Shards): Your first hit against each enemy deals double damage. Great for speeding up progress and also helps you one-shot on higher stage enemies = more XP.
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Blacksmithing Experience (Ascension Tier 1, costs 65 Shards): Increases XP gain based on your equipment tier.
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Sword T4 (Ascension Tier 1, costs 40 Shards): Boosts your damage and maxlevel (and XP if you’ve unlocked Blacksmithing Experience).
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Ring Slot (Ascension Tier 1, costs 150 Shards): The ring itself already gives an XP bonus, and when combined with Blacksmithing Experience, it’s a massive boost. Since all equipment comes at max level, it’s also great for rebirths.