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Pre-Unity Preparation
Final steps before the next major reset layer
You're Almost There!
If you've made it this far, congratulations! You're approaching Unity - the next major reset layer that introduces Zodiac compositions and new progression mechanics.
Unity requires 1.08e2,466 EP to unlock. This EP threshold is reached naturally through long AP farming runs at DTP 40+, so your main focus should be on optimizing your Dilation Tree progression.
Unity Unlock Checklist
Before you can Unity, ensure you have:
1.08e2,466 EP Accumulated
This comes from long AP farming runs. Just keep running AP builds at DTP 40+ and you'll get there.
All 81 Animals Owned
Required to unlock Dilation in the first place.
All 60 Eternity Challenges Completed
All 10 challenges × all 6 difficulties (if available).
DTP 40+ Reached
While not strictly required, Unity at DTP 40+ is much smoother than earlier attempts.
Supernova 154+
Higher Supernova provides better bonuses post-Unity.
370k+ Animal Points
More AP = better unspent AP multiplier for future runs.
Strong Dilation Upgrades
DU1 should be 400+, DU2 in similar range. Other DU as high as affordable.
📝You Can Unity Earlier
Understanding What Resets
Unity is a MAJOR reset. It will reset:
- •Everything from Dilation: All DP, Max Score, Dilation Upgrades, DTP allocations
- •Everything from Eternity: All EP, Eternities, Lab, Animals (but you keep AP!), Supernova
- •Everything from Infinity: All IP, Infinities, Stars, Upgrades, Generators
- •Everything from Revolution: Score, Colors, Prestige, Promotions
What Persists Through Unity:
- ✓ Achievements (and their bonuses)
- ✓ Soul Shop Purchases
- ✓ Animal Points (AP) - These are permanent!
- ✓ Statistics/Progress Tracking
⚠️Before You Unity
- • Push for one more Supernova if you're close
- • Farm more AP (they're permanent!)
- • Complete any remaining achievements
- • Buy any Soul Shop items you want
First Unity: MUST Pick Aries!
First Unity: MUST Pick Aries!
Your first Zodiac MUST be Aries. All other Zodiacs are bad for the first Unity run. Aries has a guaranteed Level 3 with Mult Gain + Common Exp bonuses that are essential for early progression.
The game only guarantees this specific Aries on your first Unity. After that, it's random - you can't choose which Zodiac you get, so make sure your first choice is Aries!
What to Expect in Unity
Unity introduces several new mechanics:
Zodiac System
Each Zodiac provides different bonuses. Aries is best for first run, but later you'll work with whatever Zodiac you get.
Fresh Start with Bonuses
You restart progression but with powerful Zodiac bonuses and your accumulated AP, making runs much faster than your original playthrough.
Faster Progression
Your second trip through Infinity/Eternity/Dilation will be significantly faster. What took days originally might take hours post-Unity.
New Endgame Goal
The cycle continues - do multiple Unity runs to strengthen your Zodiac bonuses and push toward even higher goals.
Optimal Pre-Unity Strategy
Your final hours before Unity should focus on:
- One More AP Push:
Since AP is permanent, farm as much as you comfortably can. Each additional 10k-20k AP makes your post-Unity runs smoother. Don't spend days grinding, but a few extra hours is worthwhile.
- Check Supernova:
If you're close to the next Supernova (within 1-2 hours of grinding), go for it. Otherwise, your current SN is fine.
- Review Achievements:
Any achievements you haven't gotten yet? Some might be easy to grab now and provide permanent bonuses.
- Spend Souls if Desired:
Soul Shop purchases are permanent. If you have Souls saved up, consider buying useful items before Unity.
- Take a Screenshot/Note Your Stats:
Document your pre-Unity stats (DU levels, DTP, SN, AP, EP) so you can compare post-Unity progress. It's satisfying to see how much faster you improve!
Post-Unity Expectations
After your first Unity with Aries:
- •First Infinity: Minutes instead of hours/days
- •First Eternity: Hours instead of days
- •Back to DTP 40: Days instead of weeks
- •Second Unity: Much faster than first Unity
Your post-Unity goal is typically to push back through Dilation Tree efficiently, skip DTP steps you don't need anymore (you can jump from DTP 10 to DTP 16, for example), and reach your next Unity faster with better stats.
💡Using Previous Builds
The Endgame Loop
After understanding Unity, the endgame loop becomes:
- Unity with best available Zodiac
- Rush back through Infinity → Eternity → Dilation
- Push Dilation Tree to DTP 40+
- Farm AP, SN, and EP to strengthen your next Unity
- Unity again with better stats
- Repeat, each cycle becoming more powerful
The game continues beyond Unity with even more content (Minerals, further optimizations), but Unity represents a major milestone - you've mastered the core game loop!
Final Advice
Don't Rush Unity
While you can technically Unity earlier, waiting until DTP 40+ with strong stats makes your post-Unity progression much more enjoyable. The extra days of pre-Unity grinding save you time in the long run.
Farm That AP!
AP is permanent and directly boosts your DP Income through unspent AP multipliers. Every 10k-20k extra AP you farm pre-Unity makes a real difference post-Unity.
Remember: Aries First!
Cannot stress this enough - pick Aries as your first Zodiac. Other Zodiacs will make your first Unity run much harder and slower.
Enjoy the Journey
You've come incredibly far! From your first slow Infinity to breaking into Unity, you've mastered complex systems and strategic optimization. Be proud of your progress!
Ready for Unity?
When you've reached 1.08e2,466 EP, completed your final preparations, and are ready to take the next step:
- Click the Eternity button
- You'll see the Unity option appear
- Select Aries as your Zodiac
- Confirm and begin your Unity journey!
Good luck, and welcome to the next phase of Revolution Idle!