Cube Engraving Guide: Task Bar Hero (TBH)

In Task Bar Hero, the Cube is your all-in-one resource for crafting and enhancing your gear. There are multiple ways to use it, and each one has its own cost and benefits.

This quick guide will explain how the Engraving mechanic works, but be sure to check out our other Cube guides below as you progress and unlock them!

• Synthesis Guide (Default)
• Alchemy Guide (Default)
• Crafting Guide (Level 5)
• Decoration Guide (Level 8)
• Inscription Guide (Level 25)
• Removal Guide (Level 10)
• Offering Guide (Level 20)

Engraving is essentially just another take on Decoration, but with two key differences. First off, only items of Immortal Grade or higher have Engraving Slots (compared to Rare+). Secondly, there's a LOT more RNG when it comes to the result.

After unlocking this feature at level 15, you'll be able to apply Engraving Materials to a compatible item in order to gain one of two random affixes.

This means it'll always come down to a coin flip to determine whether or not you get the stat you want. Plus, the variable stat rolls still apply, meaning good Engravings are a lot harder to obtain.

The one benefit to Engravings is that the Engraving Materials offer a wider range of possible stats. So while you may have less control, at the very least they are more universally usable across different gear.

We definitely lost the coin flip on this one. :(

• When looking to replace your current "socketed" gear with higher level "unsocketed" gear, consider applying any Engravings before the Decorations. This way you can ensure you get the stats you want before committing your valuable guaranteed stats.
  
• Since Engraving Materials are a one-time use, make sure you use them on solid gear that you intend to keep for a while.
  
• If you're planning to potentially sell the item on the marketplace, avoid Engraving it or you'll waste precious resources!