Slayer Guide: Task Bar Hero (TBH)

The Slayer is a melee hero in Task Bar Hero (TBH). He is a berserker dealing tons of melee damage through rage. He can be purchased via the DLC called Task Bar Hero - Slayer (Class) for $4.99.

• Main Weapon - Axe
• Off-Hand - Hatchet
• How to Unlock - 500g, and through the $4.99 DLC.

Explore Slayer's upgrades, skills, and their effects in the sections below.

Here we'll showcase a handful of recommended builds to help guide you during the early to mid game. Specific stats and items aren't required, making them a solid entry point to jump into.

If you're just starting out and haven't unlocked the second Skill Slot yet, simply skip to the next priority node in the meantime.

Disclaimer:

Melee heroes have a pretty rough time in Task Bar Hero. Trying to tank and sustain damage can often be quite the struggle, especially when multiple ranged attacks come flying towards them as they pull aggro.

While there is yet to be a consensus about the best builds, a good place to start would include stacking Max HP and Life Leech (aim for around ~10%) on your Armor/Accessories.

Level 20 Slayer Build

We're opting for survivability over DPS here, as fighting on the frontlines can be quite dangerous. That said, if you've invested into Max HP and Life Leech early, you could put more points into your skills.

Skill Point Priority

• Slam Jump 1/5
• Crushing Blow 1/5
• Max HP 8/8
• Attack Damage 3/3
• Area of Effect 7/8

Level 30 Slayer Build

Physical Damage is too good not to take as it benefits everything the Slayer has to offer. While you could make a case for Life Leech, you're probably better off getting it via Accessories (use Amber Gems).

Skill Point Priority

• Slam Jump 1/5
• Crushing Blow 1/5
• Max HP 8/8
• Attack Damage 3/3
• Area of Effect 7/8
• Physical Damage 10/10

Level 40 Slayer Build

Here we swap out Crushing Blow for Axe Spin and invest more into Max HP. Again, if you're feeling confident about survivability, feel free to go deeper into offense.

Skill Point Priority

• Slam Jump 1/5
• Max HP 8/8
• Attack Damage 3/3
• Area of Effect 8/8
• Physical Damage 10/10
• Axe Spin 1/5
• Max HP 9/10

Level 50 Slayer Build

The skill tree opens up even more beyond level 50, but Physical Damage is the obvious first place to start. Slayer has several good nodes to choose from, and is actually spoiled for choice compared to the other heroes.

As for which direction to go, there isn't really a consensus just yet. Ultimately, it's about figuring out how to maximize offense while consistently staying alive.

Power Leveling Tips

• If you simply want to power level the Slayer alongside your higher level characters, just invest fully into defensive stats and avoid equipping skills like Slam Jump as they help close the gap.
• Don't equip Boots unless there's no Movement Speed on them. Otherwise, the Slayer may pull too much aggro and cause your squishy DPS to die. You'll want the Slayer positioned at the back.

Skill Point Priority

• Slam Jump 1/5
• Max HP 8/8
• Attack Damage 3/3
• Area of Effect 8/8
• Physical Damage 10/10
• Axe Spin 1/5
• Max HP 10/10
• Physical Damage 9/10

Tier 1 upgrades are available from the start.

Attack Damage Enhancement - (3/3) - Passive

• Attack Damage +2 per level.

Health Enhancement - (8/8) - Passive

• Max HP +15 per level.

Slam Jump - (5/5) - Active

• Gather strength and smash an enemy for physical damage. If it kills the enemy, a shockwave deals 350% damage to nearby enemies.

Crushing Blow - (5/5) - Active

• Gather strength and smash an enemy for physical damage. If it kills the enemy, a shockwave deals 350% damage to nearby enemies.

Tier 2 upgrades are available after 10 points in Tier 1 upgrades.

Area of Effect Enhancement- (8/8) - Passive

• Area of Effect +3% per level.

HP Per Kill Enhancement - (3/3) - Passive

• Add HP per Kill +5 per level.

Commander’s Cry - (5/5) - Active

• Let out a cry that stuns nearby enemies and increases party critical chance multiplier.

Tier 3 upgrades are available after 20 points have been used.

Physical Damage Enhancement- (10/10) - Passive

• Physical Damage Percent +15% per level.

Life Leech Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• HP Leech +0.5% per level.

Ground Slam - (5/5) - Active

• Smash the ground hard, causing an earthquake that deals physical damage to enemies. Rocks created by the earthquake explode when hit by AoE physical attacks.

Tier 4 upgrades are available after 30 points have been used.

Attack Damage Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Attack Damage +2 per level.

Health Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Max HP +15 per level.

Axe Spin - (5/5) - Active

• Spin with an axe, dealing physical damage per second to nearby enemies and a chance to apply bleeding. Attacks against bleeding enemies deal bonus damage.

Tier 5 upgrades are available after 40 points have been used.

Critical Damage Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Critical Damage +10% per level.

Physical Damage Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Physical Damage Percent +15% per level.

Bloodlust - (5/5) - Active

• Consume half of current HP to increase attack damage for a time.

Tier 6 upgrades are available after 50 points have been used.

Area of Effect Damage Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Increase Area of Effect Damage +15% per level.

Area of Effect Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Area of Effect +3% per level.

Tier 7 upgrades are available after 60 points have been used.

Health Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Max HP +20 per level.

Movement Speed Enhancement- (10/10) - Passive

• Movement Speed +2% per level.

Tier 8 upgrades are available after 70 points have been used.

Area of Effect Damage Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Increase Area of Effect Damage +15% per level.

Duration Enhancement - (10/10) - Passive

• Skill Duration Increase +8% per level.