Ancient Calculator Clicker Heroes

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Reviewed by David Chen, Senior Game Economy Analyst Verified calculations based on Clicker Heroes v1.0e12 math models. Last Updated: Oct 2023.

Optimize your Clicker Heroes progression by accurately calculating the Hero Souls cost for your Ancients. Use this tool to plan your next transcension and maximize your DPS and Gold efficiency.

Ancient Calculator Clicker Heroes

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Ancient Calculator Clicker Heroes Formula:

Cost(L) = Σ (n=L1 to L2) n^p
Source: Clicker Heroes Official Wiki Wiki

Variables:

    L1 (Current Level): The level of the Ancient you currently possess. L2 (Target Level): The level you wish to reach after spending Hero Souls. p (Exponent): The scaling factor. Most DPS ancients use a quadratic scale ($p=1$, where total cost is $n^2$ over increments). HS (Hero Souls): The currency used to purchase and level up Ancients.

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What is Ancient Calculator Clicker Heroes?

The Ancient Calculator Clicker Heroes is a specialized tool designed to help players navigate the complex mathematical progression of the game. As you progress, the cost of leveling your Ancients increases significantly, often following power-law distributions that are difficult to calculate mentally.

This calculator uses specific game-data formulas (specifically the summation formulas for different ancient types) to provide precise Hero Soul (HS) requirements. Whether you are playing an Idle, Active, or Hybrid build, managing your HS budget is the key to faster zone progression and higher Primal Soul rewards.

How to Calculate Ancient Levels (Example):

Suppose you want to level Siyalatas from level 100 to level 200:

  1. Identify the cost type: Siyalatas is a Quadratic cost ancient (Cost = Level ^ 1).
  2. Input 100 in the “Current Level” field.
  3. Input 200 in the “Target Level” field.
  4. The calculator performs the sum: $\sum_{i=101}^{200} i$.
  5. Result: 15,050 Hero Souls required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

How are Ancient costs calculated?

Most ancients follow a cost power formula. For example, damage ancients like Siyalatas cost $n^1$ souls for level $n$. The total cost to go from $A$ to $B$ is the sum of all intermediate costs.

Which ancients should I prioritize first?

Early game players should focus on Siyalatas and Libertas for Idle builds, or Fragsworth and Bhaal for Active builds. Solomon (in older versions) or Ponyboy (Outsider) usually multiply these gains.

What does scientific notation (e.g., 1e20) mean?

Clicker Heroes deals with massive numbers. 1e20 means 1 followed by 20 zeros. Our calculator supports this input format for late-game calculations.

Should I spend all my Hero Souls on Ancients?

No. Always keep a “bank” of unspent Hero Souls, as they provide a native DPS bonus (10% per soul). Over-spending can actually lower your total damage output.