Idle Boss Rush: Soft vs Hard Prestige Guide

Prestige in Idle Boss Rush is a complex reset mechanic that confuses newcomers. Unlike traditional idle games where resets grant immediate power spikes, this system intertwines with resource costs, divine gems, and unpredictable material requirements like wax or rat tails. Let’s break it down.

Understanding Prestige Mechanics

Prestige resets your current run but retains divine gems, skill tree upgrades, and unlocked items.
Two types exist:
- Soft prestige: Resets partial progress and requires rotating materials (e.g., tails, wax).
- Hard prestige: Full reset costing divine gems, ideal for major strategy shifts.

Soft Prestige: Strategic Tweaks

Best used for minor mid-run adjustments or unlocking specific upgrades.
Material costs change unpredictably—always check requirements before committing.
Avoid farming blindly; prioritize runs when you’ve stockpiled the needed resource.

Hard Prestige: Fresh Starts

Resets town, advisors, and most progress while keeping permanent unlocks.
Optimal after completing major achievements or when your build becomes inefficient.
Rebuilding is faster once you’ve collected key items in previous runs.

Skill Tree Synergy

Divine gems unlock skill nodes that enhance abilities like crit damage or poison damage.
Nodes require both gems and run-specific materials to activate.
Early-game strategy: Focus on guaranteed upgrades (e.g., bird damage) before experimenting.

Divine Gem Farming

Primary sources:
- Completing achievements (e.g., defeating 100 bosses)
- Trading materials at the alchemist (e.g., 201 rat tails → 1 gem)
- First-time boss kills and milestone completions

Optimal Prestige Strategy

Balance soft and hard resets: Use soft prestiges for incremental gains and hard prestiges for rebuilds.
Avoid resetting too early or too late—prestige when boss scaling stalls progress.
Prioritize gem spending on high-impact skill tree nodes first.