- Assassin leveling equipment means your dagger, pets, and Strength upgrades working together.
- Buy daggers only when they meaningfully speed up your current enemy route.
- Replace your weakest pet first — a full strong lineup beats one rare carry.
- Never Rebirth unprepared: finish affordable upgrades before resetting.
- Wins per minute is the metric that decides every equipment purchase.
How Equipment Works in +1 Assassin Leveling
In +1 Assassin Leveling, equipment covers the two systems that multiply your damage and Strength: daggers purchased with Wins, and pets hatched from eggs. Neither system works in isolation. A top-tier dagger with starter pets still clears enemies slowly, and a full pet lineup with an outdated dagger wastes your Strength gains.
The core loop ties everything together: click to train Strength, defeat enemies to earn Wins, spend Wins on daggers and eggs, and Rebirth when the permanent gain outweighs the reset. Equipment decisions should always be measured against one question: does this purchase increase my Wins per minute or my Strength growth rate?
| Equipment Slot | Currency | Main Effect | Replace Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger | Wins | Combat power, enemy clear speed | Every meaningful tier |
| Pets | Eggs / currency | Strength and progression multipliers | Whenever a clear upgrade appears |
| Rebirth perks | Progression milestone | Permanent long-term growth | Never replaced, only stacked |
Do not save Wins indefinitely. Currency sitting in your inventory earns nothing — an affordable dagger that shortens fight time pays for itself every run.
Dagger Upgrade Priority
Dagger value is determined by more than its purchase cost. The best upgrade is the one that improves your current enemy route, shortens defeat times, and helps you reach the next Strength, Win, or Rebirth milestone without wasting resources.
| Tier | Role | Best Time to Buy | Upgrade Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Highest available dagger | When it unlocks a faster, stronger farming route | ★★★★★ Best combat jump |
| A | Next progression dagger | After a meaningful Win milestone | ★★★★ Strong, efficient |
| B | Early upgrade dagger | When starter enemies become trivial | ★★★ Good transitional value |
| C | Starter dagger | Available from the start | ★★ Baseline combat power |
S Tier Dagger
- Best upgrade priority
- Target before pushing new enemy groups
- Save Wins deliberately for it
A Tier Dagger
- Noticeable damage jump
- Supports early-to-mid leveling
- Buy when it opens a new target
B Tier Dagger
- Moves you past the weakest route
- Improves combat consistency
- Buy when cost is reasonable
C Tier Dagger
- Starting equipment
- Establishes Strength and Win income
- Replace as soon as affordable
Avoid spending all Wins on an upgrade that does not change your current route. If the next dagger only marginally improves damage against the same enemies, farm longer and target a bigger tier jump.
Best Pets for Equipment Builds
Pets are one of the most important multipliers for increasing Strength efficiently. Start with the strongest affordable pet available, and replace older companions whenever a meaningful Strength increase becomes available.
| Pet Tier | Best For | Replacement Priority |
|---|---|---|
| S Tier | Late progression, boss prep, leaderboard pushes | Equip immediately when available |
| A Tier | Mid-game areas, dagger upgrades, Rebirth prep | Replace starter pets first |
| B Tier | New players, first upgrade cycle | Keep until stronger pet is affordable |
| C Tier | Opening minutes only | Replace before cosmetic spending |
A balanced lineup of several strong pets generally gives more consistent Strength than one rare pet surrounded by weak starters. Improve the weakest equipped slot first.
Step-by-Step Equipment Route
Follow this route to keep dagger and pet purchases aligned with your progression stage from start to Rebirth.
Establish Income with Starter Gear
Use the starter dagger to defeat the weakest enemies and build your first Wins reserve. Do not overtrain — move on once targets fall quickly.
Buy the First Transitional Dagger
Spend Wins on the first dagger that reduces attack count per enemy. This single purchase usually delivers the largest early speed boost.
Fill Pet Slots Early
Hatch enough pets to fill every slot with the strongest available options before chasing rare drops. Full slots beat one lucky hatch.
Alternate Dagger and Pet Upgrades
Compare each purchase against your Wins-per-minute rate. Upgrade whichever slot — dagger or weakest pet — removes your current bottleneck.
Pre-Rebirth Equipment Sweep
Before confirming a Rebirth, finish every affordable dagger and pet upgrade so the permanent benefit is maximized relative to what you reset.
Identify what is actually slowing your next unlock. Slow fights mean a dagger upgrade; slow Strength growth means pet replacement. Never guess — check which number is lagging.
Rebirth and Equipment Planning
A Rebirth should be treated as a planned reset rather than an emergency button. Rebirth becomes attractive when the next Strength or dagger upgrade requires excessive grinding while the reset reward can quickly restore lost momentum.
| Timing Signal | Action |
|---|---|
| Next upgrade is close | Finish the upgrade, then reset |
| Next upgrade needs heavy grinding | Rebirth now |
| New area just unlocked | Secure best current gear first |
| Pet slots unfinished | Hatch and equip before resetting |
| No recovery plan | Do not reset yet |
Pre-Rebirth Equipment Checklist:
- Strongest practical dagger equipped
- All pet slots filled with best available pets
- No affordable upgrades remaining
- Recovery route planned for after the reset
- First post-Rebirth milestone identified
Equipment FAQ
Q: What is the best equipment in Assassin Leveling right now?
The best assassin leveling equipment is always the highest dagger tier you can afford paired with a full lineup of your strongest pets. Tier lists shift with updates, so judge each purchase by whether it improves your current Wins-per-minute rate.
Q: Should I buy daggers or pets first?
Buy the starter-tier dagger first to establish combat income, then fill pet slots early. After that, alternate based on your bottleneck: slow fights call for daggers, slow Strength growth calls for pets.
Q: Is one rare pet better than several common pets?
Generally no. A balanced team of several strong pets provides more consistent Strength than one rare pet filling a lineup of weak starters. Replace the weakest equipped pet first.
Q: Should I upgrade equipment right before a Rebirth?
Yes. Finish every affordable dagger and pet upgrade before confirming a Rebirth, then keep the strongest available pets equipped so your rebuild after the reset is as fast as possible.