TBH: Task Bar Hero gives you a lot of ways to improve your gear, and the Cube sits at the center of all of them. Crafting is the first Cube function you unlock, available at level 5, and it lets you target a specific gear slot instead of hoping a random drop fills the gap. The catch is that what you actually receive within that slot is still partly random, so knowing how to spend your materials matters more than you might expect.
How does Cube Crafting work in TBH: Task Bar Hero?
Crafting lets you select a gear slot and spend materials to generate an item for that slot. You are not getting a hand-picked stat roll, but you are at least guaranteed the right piece type, which is a meaningful step up from pure drop luck. The system unlocks at level 5 and is the first of several Cube functions you will gain access to as you progress.
Cube gear slot selection
The materials required, and how many of them, change depending on which slot you are targeting. Simpler slots like Armor can be crafted with basic Crafting Materials. Slots that fall under the broader Accessories category, which covers Amulets, Earrings, Rings, and Bracers, require Gems instead. That matters because Gems are also used for Decorations, another Cube function you unlock at level 8, so spending them carelessly on Accessories early can slow you down later.
What gear slots can you craft?
Every craftable slot falls into one of two categories based on how predictable the output is.
The armor-type slots (Helmet, Armor, Gloves, Boots) are the most straightforward to target because the slot itself is narrow. Weapons and Accessories sit inside broader categories, so even after you pick the slot, there is more variance in what drops out.
Accessory crafting gem cost
Should you save Crafting Materials or spend them early?
Crafting Materials are limited in the early game, so spending them the moment you hit level 5 is rarely the right call. The smarter approach is to hold them until you have a specific slot that is clearly underleveled compared to the rest of your gear. Filling one genuine weak point beats gambling on slots that are already covered.
Lower tier materials are not dead weight, either. The Synthesis system, which is available from the start alongside Alchemy, lets you upgrade material grades. So if you are sitting on a stack of low-quality Crafting Materials that feel useless, run them through Synthesis before writing them off. For a deeper look at when Synthesis beats other Cube options, the TBH: Task Bar Hero Cube guide covering Synthesis vs Alchemy breaks down exactly when each approach pays off.
Synthesis upgrades low-tier mats
Tips for getting the most out of Crafting
- Target specific gaps. Craft only when a slot is genuinely weak. Random drops will cover most slots eventually; Crafting is for fixing stubborn holes.
- Watch your Gem reserves. Before crafting any Accessory, check whether you are close to unlocking Decorations. If you are, wait.
- Upgrade before discarding. Low-tier Crafting Materials can be improved through Synthesis. Never throw them out before checking whether they can be upgraded first.
- Plan around future unlocks. Each new Cube function changes how you should allocate resources. Spending everything on Crafting before Engraving unlocks at level 15 can leave you underprepared for stronger enhancement options.
For players still getting their bearings with classes, gear stats, and which slots matter most for each build, the TBH: Task Bar Hero guide to classes and gear is worth reading alongside this one.
Weapon slot crafting options
What comes after Crafting?
Crafting is a solid foundation but it is only the start of what the Cube can do. As you level up, the system expands significantly. Decoration, Engraving, Inscription, Removal, and Offering each add new ways to push your gear further. Getting comfortable with Crafting now means you will have a much easier time adapting when those systems open up.
For a full breakdown of everything the Cube does across all its functions, plus how Runes and Pets fit into the bigger picture, the complete TBH: Task Bar Hero guide covering the Cube, Runes, and Pets covers the whole progression path in one place.