Progression Guide

Master the path to power

Understanding Netherworld Covenant's progression systems is key to efficient advancement. This guide covers all currencies, upgrade paths, and the optimal order to spend your resources.

Currency Types

Blackstone

Priority 1

Primary currency for permanent upgrades at Crossroads Camp.

Tip

Always prioritize Blackstone rooms

Gold

Priority 2

In-run currency for purchasing items from merchants.

Tip

Spend before boss fights

Legion Badges

Priority 3

Rare currency from elite enemies for special upgrades.

Tip

Save for powerful unlocks

Room Selection Priority

When given a choice of rooms, prioritize them in this order for optimal progression.

1

Blackstone Room

Permanent progression

2

Gold Room

Immediate power

3

Soul Skill Room

Build enhancement

4

Treasure Room

Relic acquisition

5

Merchant Room

Targeted purchases

6

Upgrade Room

Stat boosts

Talent System

Talents provide permanent bonuses that persist across all runs. They're purchased with Soul Essence and unlock progressively as you defeat bosses.

Total Talents

30+

Currency

Soul Essence

Unlock Requirement

Boss Defeats

Recommended Talent Priority

1

Soul Harvest

S

Increases Soul Essence gain by 20%. Essential for faster progression.

2

Resilient Spirit

S

Start each run with one free revive. Huge safety net for learning.

3

Weapon Mastery

A

+15% weapon damage. Direct DPS increase for all builds.

4

Swift Recovery

A

Reduces healing cooldown by 25%. More sustain during long fights.

5

Critical Edge

B

+10% critical strike chance. Great for crit-focused builds.

Progression Tips

Focus One Weapon

Upgrade your main weapon to max before spreading resources. A +10 weapon is worth more than three +5 weapons.

Farm Chapter 3

Chapter 3 offers the best Soul Essence per minute ratio. Farm here until you unlock Chapter 4.

Daily Challenges

Always complete daily challenges for bonus currencies. They reset every 24 hours.

Boss Rush Unlocks

Defeating Chapter 4 unlocks Boss Rush mode, which provides excellent endgame rewards.

Talent vs Upgrades

Early game: prioritize talents. Mid game: balance both. Late game: max out upgrades.

Don't Waste Gold

Gold is scarce early on. Only buy consumables when truly stuck on a boss.

Optimal Progression Path

1

Early Game

Chapters 1-2

Learn mechanics, unlock talents, try all classes

Soul Essence → Basic Talents

2

Mid Game

Chapters 3-4

Settle on main class, upgrade weapon to +5

Ether Shards → Weapon Upgrades

3

Late Game

Chapters 5-6

Max weapon, unlock all talents, farm relics

All currencies → Completion

4

Endgame

Chapters Boss Rush

Perfect builds, speed clears, alternate classes

Challenge Rewards → Cosmetics

Community Resources

Steam Store Page

Official game page with reviews and updates

Steam Community Guides

Player-created guides and tutorials

Steam Discussions

Official forums for tips and discussions

YouTube Tutorials

Video guides and gameplay walkthroughs

These external resources are maintained by the community and official channels.