Want to progress as fast as possible? This speedrun guide reveals the optimal path to endgame.
Speedrun Philosophy
Speedrunning in Escape Waves For Lucky Blocks means:
- Minimizing time to max progression
- Optimal upgrade decisions
- Perfect route efficiency
- Zero wasted actions
First 10 Minutes
Immediate Actions
- Join developer group (do before loading if possible)
- Claim Tolerero Tala pet
- Grab Guesto Angelico at base
- Farm shore blocks
First Money
ALL money goes to speed upgrades only!
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Spawn, get free pets |
| 0:30 | First block run |
| 1:00 | Open blocks, buy speed |
| 2:00 | Second run (faster now) |
| 5:00 | Should have 30+ speed |
| 10:00 | Target 40+ speed |
First Hour Speedrun
Phase 1: Speed Rush (0-20 min)
- Farm shore relentlessly
- Speed upgrades only
- Target: 50+ speed
Phase 2: Zone Expansion (20-40 min)
- Move to mid-field
- Continue speed priority
- Target: First rebirth
Phase 3: Rebirth Cycle (40-60 min)
- Perform first rebirth
- Reset speed, keep money
- Repeat speed rush
- Target: Second rebirth
Optimal Upgrade Path
| Priority | Upgrade | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speed | Until 50 |
| 2 | Speed | Until 60 |
| 3 | Speed | Until rebirth |
| 4 | Rebirth | When available |
| 5 | Repeat | Stack multipliers |
Rebirth Optimization
When to Rebirth
Rebirth as soon as requirements are met!
| Rebirth | Requirement | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ~20 speed | 1.5x |
| 2nd | ~40 speed | 2x+ |
| 3rd | ~60 speed | 3x+ |
Rebirth Speed Strategy
- Hit speed requirement
- Rebirth immediately
- Speed resets to base
- Buy speed again
- Repeat faster (multiplier helps!)
Route Efficiency
Speedrun Route Principles
- Never stand still
- Always moving toward goal
- Minimize backtracking
- Use shortest paths
Optimal Block Run
Base → Shore → 2-3 blocks → Return → Open → Speed up → Repeat
Advanced Route
Base → Mid gorge → Collect → Return → Open → Repeat with more speed
Time Wasters to Avoid
| Time Waster | Time Lost |
|---|---|
| Dying to waves | 30+ seconds |
| Hoarding blocks | Income lost |
| Wrong upgrades | Permanent setback |
| Exploring aimlessly | Minutes |
Speedrun Milestones
Track these for a good run:
| Time | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 5 min | 30+ speed |
| 15 min | 50+ speed |
| 30 min | First rebirth |
| 45 min | 50+ speed again |
| 60 min | Second rebirth |
Pro Speedrun Tips
- Pre-join group before first game load
- Know gorge locations from memory
- Never stop moving in field
- Perfect wave timing = maximum uptime
- Stack rebirths for exponential growth
Now speedrun your way to endgame! ⏱️🏃