Prestige Readiness
Prestige when the reset creates a faster next run or unlocks meaningful progress.
Quick answer
Reset after the permanent benefit beats the time cost of rebuilding.
Best for
- First prestige
- Reset timing
- Avoiding slow rebuilds
Use this when
Use this route when progress has slowed and the permanent benefit should make the next climb faster or unlock a deeper layer. A good prestige has a visible reason: faster rebuilds, better upgrade access, or a new route that was not practical before.
Avoid this when
Avoid prestiging while income is still climbing quickly or when the next upgrade is nearly affordable. Resetting too early can turn a short push into a long rebuild with no meaningful advantage.
Example decision
If the next upgrade is close, buy it first and see whether the run opens up. If progress still stalls and the prestige reward will speed up the next climb, reset with a rebuild-focused plan.
Compare against
- Rune Bottleneck Route
- Early Oof Route
- Next broad upgrade
- Code reward timing
Next steps
- Check whether one more upgrade is close before resetting.
- Keep rebuild-friendly rune choices for the first minutes after prestige.
- After reset, return to Early Oof Route until new systems reappear.
Data caution
Do not prestige only because a button appears.