Task Bar Hero Glossary — Terms New Players See
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Expanded glossary of TBH: Task Bar Hero terms — Cube modes, runes, formation, Portal, Soul Stone, rarities, sockets, AFK vs offline, and where to read next.
Quick definitions for TBH: Task Bar Hero jargon, with links to deep guides.
Core game
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TBH / Task Bar Hero | Free-to-play taskbar idle ARPG by Nugem Studio |
| Taskbar window | The tiny always-available client UI |
| Auto-combat | Heroes fight without click combat from you |
| AFK / live idle | Client open (minimised OK) producing the real loop |
| Offline | Client closed; usually gold/XP drip, no chests |
→ How it works · Idle vs Offline
Party & heroes
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Formation | Party screen; up to 3 deploy slots |
| Rune of Command | Rune path that unlocks extra hero slots |
| Priest DLC | Free support class — claim it |
| Hunter / Slayer | Paid DLC heroes |
| Tank · Damage · Support | Universal idle party shape |
→ Formation · Best teams · Tier list
Progression systems
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rune Tree | Permanent gold upgrades |
| Hero-dric Cube | Multi-mode crafting/economy panel |
| Alchemy | Melt gear → gold + Cube XP |
| Synthesis | 9 same-grade → 1 higher rarity |
| Crafting | Spend mats for random gear in a level band |
| Decorations | Early socket layer (Rare+) |
| Engraving | Stronger sockets (Immortal+) |
| Inscription | Random high-pool line (Arcana+) |
| Removal | Strip sockets (often destroys mats) |
| Offering | Late Cube sink |
Loot & stages
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chest | Primary loot container while playing |
| Portal | Travel back to farm earlier stages |
| Act | Chapter of content |
| Difficulty tier | Harder modes with better rewards/requirements |
| Soul Stone | Act boss entry item (check spend rules) |
| Rarity ladder | Common → … → Cosmic-style grades |
Economy & extras
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Steam Market | Optional trading for eligible items |
| Keeper lock | Protect items from Auto Fill / Alchemy |
| Auto-retry | Replay failed stages automatically |
| Pets | Companions with passive bonuses |
| Achievement | Optional Steam/in-game goals |
→ Steam Market · Inventory · Pets · Achievements
Read next
- New? Beginner roadmap
- Confused by terms in chat? Stay here, then open the linked system page
- Stuck? Common mistakes · FAQ
Unofficial glossary for TBH: Task Bar Hero.