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First-session route for Final Swarm: tutorial clear, code redemption, and Skill Tree priority.

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Final Swarm beginner guide — first hour, tutorial clear, and Skill Tree priority

First-session route for Final Swarm: clear the 6-wave tutorial, redeem every active code, spend the first Keys on the Skill Tree, and avoid the beginner mistakes that cost a run.

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01Final Swarm beginner guide — first hour, tutorial clear, and Skill Tree priorityFirst-session route for Final Swarm: clear the 6-wave tutorial, redeem every active code, spend the first Keys on the Skill Tree, and avoid the beginner mistakes that cost a run.beginner

Questions players ask

How long is the Final Swarm tutorial?

Six waves plus a tutorial boss. Beating the boss opens the portal to the Lobby, where the Shop, Skill Tree, and code redemption become available.

What should I spend my first Keys on?

Bank them into the Skill Tree, not into chests. The community-corroborated order is Damage → Max Health → Defense → Player Speed → Pickup Range → Attack Range → Utility → Luck.

When do I need to start kiting?

From Wave 5 onward. Waves 1–4 are forgiving and a stationary player can clear them, but enemy density rises sharply at Wave 5 and standing still will surround you.