Slice & Dice is a tactical roguelike where your party of five heroes fights enemies using dice instead of traditional combat systems. Each hero has a custom six-sided die with faces showing attacks, shields, heals, and special abilities. The strategic depth comes from rerolling dice, choosing which faces to use, and upgrading die faces at level-ups. With 100+ hero classes, 20+ difficulty levels, and runs taking 30-60 minutes, Slice & Dice is the most elegant dice-based combat system in gaming — simple to learn, endlessly deep to master.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Forest Encounters
Key resources: Basic item purchases, first level-ups, mechanic tutorial Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Ice Staff Die upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cave Battles
Key resources: Mid-tier items, significant level-ups, first boss challenge Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Ice Staff Die upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Castle Siege
Key resources: Late-game items, advanced upgrades, armored enemy strategies Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Ice Staff Die upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Volcano
Key resources: Powerful items, near-endgame upgrades, fire resistance gear Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Flaming Sword Die max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Final Boss
Key resources: Run completion, difficulty unlock, meta progression Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Flaming Sword Die max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Forest Encounters — Cave Battles)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Ice Staff Die once accessible
Mid Game (Castle Siege)
- Push Ice Staff Die to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Flaming Sword Die
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Volcano — Final Boss)
- Max out Flaming Sword Die — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Castle Siege farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Rerolling dice is free (up to your reroll limit) — use rerolls every turn. A bad face on your healer when healing is needed should always be rerolled. Don't accept suboptimal faces passively.
- Farm Castle Siege during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Slice & Dice Guides
- Slice & Dice Slice & Dice Overview
- Slice & Dice Best Builds
- Slice & Dice Tier List
- Slice & Dice Walkthrough
- Slice & Dice Beginner's Guide
- Slice & Dice Tips & Tricks
- Slice & Dice Weapons Guide
- Slice & Dice Combat Guide
- Slice & Dice Boss Guide
- Slice & Dice Maps & Locations
- Slice & Dice Classes & Characters
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